Breaking Bad (Season 5.5)

[Mara]

Suddenly got really excited.

For the record, I still don't buy that Walter just got out of the game that easily. Either he's lying, or we're going to require a serious explanatory flashback.

[Spun Lepton]

Suddenly got really excited.

For the record, I still don't buy that Walter just got out of the game that easily. Either he's lying, or we're going to require a serious explanatory flashback.

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In or out, I don't think it will matter at this point. Hank's got him.

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[Ezee E]

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In or out, I don't think it will matter at this point. Hank's got him.

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Sure, but only with his knowledge. I don't know if there's a way that Hank can actually file a case against him currently. Something's going to have to bring Walter back in the game for Hank to investigate.

And I'm not too concerned that it will be tough to avoid. The Phoenix crew and the Czechs are going to want MOAR. I kind of think it's going to come at him in all directions.

[Derek]

Rewatched the first few episodes of Season 5 and forgot about the cold open to episode 1 that takes place on Walt's 52nd birthday in some random state outside of New Mexico. He coughs a few times, so it appears like the cancer may be back and he also bought a rather fancy assault rifle as well.

[Scar]

Rewatched the first few episodes of Season 5 and forgot about the cold open to episode 1 that takes place on Walt's 52nd birthday in some random state outside of New Mexico. He coughs a few times, so it appears like the cancer may be back and he also bought a rather fancy assault rifle as well.

Yeah, that's not an 'assault rifle'. That's a full blown M60 machine gun. Full auto, belt fed goodness.





Loved the shit out of that episode. Will try to rewatch it again soon.

[Derek]

I also hope we find out which dipping sauce Los Hermanos goes with. The "Franch" looked delicious.

[Ezee E]

I also hope we find out which dipping sauce Los Hermanos goes with. The "Franch" looked delicious.

Tried it. It's not.

[Ivan Drago]

With this show coming back, tomorrow feels like a demented form of Christmas.

[number8]

I also hope we find out which dipping sauce Los Hermanos goes with. The "Franch" looked delicious.

You mean Madrigal? LPH is no more.

[number8]

FUUUUUUUUUUUUCK

[slqrick]

Exceeded all expectations.

[ledfloyd]

I forgot how agonizing this show can be.

[Qrazy]

So good.

[Lucky]

I could feel my stomach knotting as the garage door closed. That scene was magnetic.

[number8]

I could feel my stomach knotting as the garage door closed. That scene was magnetic.

Everyone went "Oooohhhhhh--" at my viewing party as it came down. That scene was bananas.

[Winston*]

Amazing.*




*referring to Badger's Star Trek script.

[amberlita]

Yeah, loved it. It did what Breaking Bad does best: ratcheting up tension to delivery some of the most entertaining and satisfying scenes on television - all packaged in magnificent acting, keen directorial choices, and beautiful photography.

But it wasn't perfect. They took some shortcuts in the writing and character choices that didn't feel fair given where we left last season.

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Walt is perhaps too quickly back in Skylar's good graces and has perhaps too quickly discarded of his Heisenberg persona consider how deeply he had sunk into it last season. I get that the cancer is back and that he's motivated to repair the damage he has done to his family on some level. But the man had absolutely degenerated to a full-fledged scumbag last season. Where did that go so quickly? The speed with which the writers have to push the story makes me think we missed out on a slower evolution we would have gotten with a full Season 5 and Season 6 set of episodes.

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And I know it is Jesse's M.O. but I'm a little tired of all the moping. Fantastically layered scene with him and Walt this episode, perfectly acted, but his character is feeling almost one-note in his guilt-addled state.

Great cold open as well. Very revealing and provocative. How the hell are we going to get from here to there in 7 more episodes? Anyone else suspicious that...

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Walt's intention is to use the Ricin to commit suicide?

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[number8]

That dedication at the end...

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http://i.imgur.com/2Mlqexx.gif - spoilers, obviously.

I also find it amusing that you've misspelled "Heisenberg" there, 8.

[Qrazy]

Yeah, loved it. It did what Breaking Bad does best: ratcheting up tension to delivery some of the most entertaining and satisfying scenes on television - all packaged in magnificent acting, keen directorial choices, and beautiful photography.

But it wasn't perfect. They took some shortcuts in the writing and character choices that didn't feel fair given where we left last season.

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Walt is perhaps too quickly back in Skylar's good graces and has perhaps too quickly discarded of his Heisenberg persona consider how deeply he had sunk into it last season. I get that the cancer is back and that he's motivated to repair the damage he has done to his family on some level. But the man had absolutely degenerated to a full-fledged scumbag last season. Where did that go so quickly? The speed with which the writers have to push the story makes me think we missed out on a slower evolution we would have gotten with a full Season 5 and Season 6 set of episodes.

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And I know it is Jesse's M.O. but I'm a little tired of all the moping. Fantastically layered scene with him and Walt this episode, perfectly acted, but his character is feeling almost one-note in his guilt-addled state.

Great cold open as well. Very revealing and provocative. How the hell are we going to get from here to there in 7 more episodes? Anyone else suspicious that...

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Walt's intention is to use the Ricin to commit suicide?

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Definitely not, he has a massive gun in the back of his car. Why would he go to the effort to get that pill in that case? Plus Ricin is not a painless death nor is it instant. Also, Walt would never commit suicide.

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[Ezee E]

Walt drove all the way from New Hampshire to New Mexico for the ricin. If it were for suicide intentions, that'd be the dumbest thing ever.

I don't think the Skyler-Walt conflict is at all over. The whole scene at the car wash was a little awkward between the two.

Jesse's character, on the other hand, makes sense to be moping over this time. In the span of 2-3 years (story time), he's killed one person in cold blood, and witnessed another being murdered for no reason, on top of everything else. He was already fragile to begin with. It's not as interesting to watch someone mope is all.

I like Walt taking on Gus' persona though.

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Walt is perhaps too quickly back in Skylar's good graces and has perhaps too quickly discarded of his Heisenberg persona consider how deeply he had sunk into it last season. I get that the cancer is back and that he's motivated to repair the damage he has done to his family on some level. But the man had absolutely degenerated to a full-fledged scumbag last season. Where did that go so quickly? The speed with which the writers have to push the story makes me think we missed out on a slower evolution we would have gotten with a full Season 5 and Season 6 set of episodes.

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I thought he looked like a complete scumbag all episode long, at least for me. I think he just allowed himself to be emasculated by Skylar, or at least made it seem that way. His scene where he tried to convince Jesse that Mike was still alive was one of the most pathetic things he's ever done, that alone was enough to convince me he hadn't changed his ways, just didn't care to put up a public fight with Skylar. Maybe this thing with Hank is what brings back the venom full force. He just seemed like a dude without much purpose.

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[Ezee E]

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I thought he looked like a complete scumbag all episode long, at least for me. I think he just allowed himself to be emasculated by Skylar, or at least made it seem that way. His scene where he tried to convince Jesse that Mike was still alive was one of the most pathetic things he's ever done, that alone was enough to convince me he hadn't changed his ways, just didn't care to put up a public fight with Skylar. Maybe this thing with Hank is what brings back the venom full force. He just seemed like a dude without much purpose.

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Great point.

[Spun Lepton]

But it wasn't perfect. They took some shortcuts in the writing and character choices that didn't feel fair given where we left last season.

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Walt is perhaps too quickly back in Skylar's good graces and has perhaps too quickly discarded of his Heisenberg persona consider how deeply he had sunk into it last season. I get that the cancer is back and that he's motivated to repair the damage he has done to his family on some level. But the man had absolutely degenerated to a full-fledged scumbag last season. Where did that go so quickly? The speed with which the writers have to push the story makes me think we missed out on a slower evolution we would have gotten with a full Season 5 and Season 6 set of episodes.

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My understanding is that it was always planned as 5 seasons, and due to the money mishaps surrounding MadMen, they split the last seaons into two chunks. So, in essence, Season 5 has more episodes than it would have originally. Instead of 13 it will have 16.

[Qrazy]

Walt's about face is fine and makes perfect sense for the character. He's seen The Godfather. He knows how these things go. The business is important to him but family is just as important. So when Skylar gives him a point of entry back into her life last season, at that point he had everything else he wanted in terms of power and finance so he seized the opportunity.

There were plenty of shots of Walt looking vacant and lost last season while he was on top of the world. Gilligan laid the groundwork quite well.