It's weird, though. When would Walt have seen Gus throwing up or with a towel at his knees? It's just coincidence.
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It's weird, though. When would Walt have seen Gus throwing up or with a towel at his knees? It's just coincidence.
Intheflorsh
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There is that whole theory about Walt inheriting the traits of everyone he kills...
A callback if anything. A lot of those this episode.
CharminUltra
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What did you think of the cold open/teaser?
Truespeed
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Great to see order has been established and Hank put in his place. Passive aggressive threats involving the phrase "Tread Lightly" should increase as a result. As for Jesse - this guilt trip he's on feels so played out and foreign to his character of old. Just leave the country FFS. Painting him as an on going liability seems like a cop out for the writers.
Welcome home, Walter.
That whole scene was like the visual version of the Ozymandias poem. Gave me chills.
TimeEffect
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I forgot the whole deal with the Ricin-- which future Walt went back for.
Can someone refresh my memory?
Walt swiped the Ricin from Jesse and planted it on Gus or something?
Can someone refresh my memory?
Walt swiped the Ricin from Jesse and planted it on Gus or something?
Never said they shouldn't. Hell I'm not one of those that is against Jesse this episode. I did find that Star Trek scene a little boring on Jesse's part, but I definitely understand why he's like that.
Emerson
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Ah yeah that was pretty good as well, fair enough.
I think Hank is going to find himself in quite a pickle when he inevitably discovers Skyler's part in the whole thing, along with the clearly remorseful Jesse.
I took Walt's threat to Hank less as a physical thing and more as a general "you have no fucking idea how far deep this goes." Walt is certainly capable of inflicting physical harm or worse on Hank, but I think Hank will be more screwed up when he discovers the extent of Walt's influence on others around him. How would Marie react to her sister possibly being sent to prison, and would she blame Hank if that came to pass? How would Hank deal with knowing he could lose his wife, and what of Junior and Holly?
That is the greatest harm Walt inflicts; he corrupts and manipulates those around him with his malignant influence. As has been clear for a long while now, Walt is the cancer.
I thought the Star Trek stuff was weird, but I think Julie Bowen was on the money when she suggested it was the writers using meta commentary to ponder the place the show will have in TV history.
Walt had Saul get the ricin from Jesse in order to make Jesse believe Gus took it and used it on Brock. Afterwards, Walt got it back from Saul and hid it behind the outlet.
I totally get that. Every trait he has inherited, he has seen in action before. This, not really.
I think his persona when talking to Lydia at the car wash was more Gus-esque.
Yeah, this.
ItWasMeantToBe19
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Finally caught up, great show.
I hope some of Jesse, Hank, Skyler and their friends and family actually make out alive and somewhat happy away from Walt at the end of the series, but I have a feeling that almost all of them are going to be dead or emotionally destroyed at the end
I hope some of Jesse, Hank, Skyler and their friends and family actually make out alive and somewhat happy away from Walt at the end of the series, but I have a feeling that almost all of them are going to be dead or emotionally destroyed at the end
Intheflorsh
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I thought that whole scene was pretty hilarious. Badger's childish inanity vs. Jesse's broken soul.
Mr. Saturn
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So how have the other characters been charactured(sp?)
I agree about Jesse though, 100%
but.. I'm curious what do you think the characters have done that isn't human?
Robot Pants
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Very strange that Walt did this even though he was never there when Gus did..... All that stuff.
Vince Gilligan was there though.
King Allant
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yeah I was ready disappointed we didn't hear the end of that star trek plot.
brianjones
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yeah kinda feeling the same way
the beginning was really chilling and good too
jesse stuff feels like a rehash of beginning of season 4
also the hank montage had some goofy ass music
walt putting the towel down was too on the nose after the car wash scene with lidia
All very true. I absolutely love the characters on this show, and I'm really hoping to see Hank be the one put an end to it. I have a feeling he'll fail because it'll be considered "easy," but I also thought he'd kick the bucket in season 3...
I'd bet money everyone (Jessie, Skyler) turns on Walt and he kills Hank.
Dion Blaster
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Jesse was fantastic in this episode. He clearly didn't believe Walt and was figuring out what to do about that. And him throwing money was a great scene. It's also clear that he will help Hank being Walt down, and most likely have more of those badass Jesse scenes as the season goes on.
Wow, they got down to business way quicker than I thought. Probably a better idea in the long run. Will make the rest of the season that much more interesting to watch how their conflict unfolds.
Jesse's really bothering me right now. He always has some shit that's bothering him. He's tying with Skyler for most irritating person on the show right now.
Speaking of Skyler, I know she's generally hated among everyone, but goddamn, I would love to invade that. <3
I just saw it right now and Hank definitely was referring to Walt. It would make no sense for him to say that he (Hank) wouldn't care about family.
Jesse's really bothering me right now. He always has some shit that's bothering him. He's tying with Skyler for most irritating person on the show right now.
Speaking of Skyler, I know she's generally hated among everyone, but goddamn, I would love to invade that. <3
I just saw it right now and Hank definitely was referring to Walt. It would make no sense for him to say that he (Hank) wouldn't care about family.
Is there a writeup on this anywhere? Be very interested in reading.
Like said before, probably more of a throwback than him copying his victim's trait. Still thought it was out of place.
King Allant
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I don't think she has the stone for it unless she or her daughter is threatened
I know, right? I can't believe people thought that Miller Time line was anything other than cringeworthy.
Oh yea the scene was perfect. Walt didn't give Hank any satisfaction, but that final line of "tread lightly" was just enough of an admission of guilt.
Fucking brilliant. The details were best left unsaid.
Laurentius
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Really great stuff. The payoff at the end was great. Been waiting to see something like that happen for the last few seasons.
Typical Walt. First he tries to weasel out of it, with half truths and appeals to sympathy. When that doesn't work he threatens.
Hank was always one of my favorite characters. Here's hoping that Walt doesn't off him to quickly, if at all. Not that I think anything like that will happen until the final episode, since it does seem like this half of the season will be largely a Walt v. Hank conflict.
Typical Walt. First he tries to weasel out of it, with half truths and appeals to sympathy. When that doesn't work he threatens.
Hank was always one of my favorite characters. Here's hoping that Walt doesn't off him to quickly, if at all. Not that I think anything like that will happen until the final episode, since it does seem like this half of the season will be largely a Walt v. Hank conflict.
It's just a visual reference. All the "inheritance" stuff could be as shallow as that, really. It's not like the writers have ever come out and admitted to that being a thing with Walt's character.
Intheflorsh
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Using something to cover your knees when you have to kneel in dress pants is not an uncommon thing to do.
Dunno, man. I read it in a GAF thread somewhere before I was a member.
How is it foreign to his character? He hasn't really cared about money since S2, and S2 and S4 should make it obvious he would be devastated by the death of Drew. Perfectly in line with his character. I agree it wasn't all that interesting, but it's only the premiere.
Truespeed
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Don't see that happening. Turning someone in that the cartel wants back in would be detrimental in my opinion.
I was thinking the same thing about how typically Walt the final scene was.
Hank pushed through all his bullshit quicker than Gus, Skyler, Mike, and Jessie combined. I love him.
Here's a link, but I bit.ly'd it for people who are sensitive to speculation/theories, since the title has a speculation.
http://bit.ly/V8ihvb
Not if the cartel bails. They want Heisenberg and he's left the building. Lydia's trying to maintain it's not working? Yeah, I can see them telling her to kick corporate rocks and then her flipping her shit as a result. Sure.
blame space
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"you bombed a nursing home."
Angry Puppy
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shit i think i spoiled a good half of the remaining episodes for myself with a leak. I read part of it thinking it was just speculation, but it got the first episode down scene for scene..
Good thing I didn't read the rest...
Good thing I didn't read the rest...
I personally find it interesting on a show where many characters have to mask, hide, or suppress their soul-sucking guilt/dread etc. to see someone so smashed into pieces and not attempting to hide it at all. That's what made the Skyler in the pool scene so powerful.
AMC always does that during the last commercial. It's the same on the walking dead. It's going to happen again next week too. Don't walk away next time.
Discotheque
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the opening and ending were certainly the best parts of the episode.
i kind of want them to just get this stuff over with and get to that time period in the future. i want like at least 3 episodes there.
i kind of want them to just get this stuff over with and get to that time period in the future. i want like at least 3 episodes there.
CharminUltra
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Hey guise, GUISE... 4200 posts now and counting.
Jeez, get a life why dontcha ;P
Jeez, get a life why dontcha ;P
triplestation
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yo blame space way to be lttp
what did you think
Jesse sucks right
what did you think
Jesse sucks right
I did find it a but of a reach that Hank jumped to the conclusion that Walt was behind everything rather than just being a cook that Gale worked with.
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