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Breaking Bad

#61
I have the 2 interviews on one DVD. There are 2 things that I still cannot wrap my head around no matter how many times I have watched it through the years:

1) He does not swear.
2) The type of father he was.
 
#62
So Gus' strategy of making Jesse a "hero" has me scratching my head. It just doesn't make much sense (yet).

I'm surprised Skyler didn't make any effort to shut Walt up when he got drunk and started blabbing to Hank about how he thinks "Heisenberg" is still alive.
 
#63
OldDog52 said:
So Gus' strategy of making Jesse a "hero" has me scratching my head. It just doesn't make much sense (yet).

I'm surprised Skyler didn't make any effort to shut Walt up when he got drunk and started blabbing to Hank about how he thinks "Heisenberg" is still alive.
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I imagine Gus is trying to create a divide between Jesse and Walt by playing Jesse with that "hero" idea and giving him different responsibilities.

Even Mike doesn't seem clear of the purpose for Gus doing this, but you have to think that Gus has some master plan set up. Who knows who he wants to utilize/exterminate at this point though.

I agree with your point on Skyler.. for someone who was trying to be so prepared and organized, she let Walt blab pretty detrimentally to Hank.. you've got to wonder how that will play out. Hank will definitely point his nose towards Gus, but with his immobility, who knows.
 
#64
Gus is a big picture kind of guy. Having Jesse feel like he serves a purpose (helping Mike out of a jam) does two things:

1) Gets Jesse back on track to where he was before killing Gale - post rehab Jesse.
2) Shows Jesse that he is not just Walter's whipping boy.

I think that the reason for Walter's on goings about "Heisenberg" was done more out of keeping Skyler in check than feeding his own ego. By Walter bringing Hank back into the picture keeps everybody from feeling too comfortable to the point they make mistakes.

Besides, who doesn't want to see Hank cross over to the dark side after his divorce :D
 
#65
Longhair said:
I think Mike is going to teach Jesse how to handle his first murder.
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Umm... What about the dude in the basement in the first season, that Jesse disolved his body in the tub upstairs (and disolved the tub itself).

Longhair said:
Gus is a big picture kind of guy. Having Jesse feel like he serves a purpose (helping Mike out of a jam) does two things:

1) Gets Jesse back on track to where he was before killing Gale - post rehab Jesse.
2) Shows Jesse that he is not just Walter's whipping boy.
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Agree 100%. Gives Jesse a 'mission' to focus on, instead of eating himself up about killing Gale, as well as drive a wedge between Walter & Jesse that Gus can use. Remember, the biggest altercations between Walter and Gus have been over Walter's loyalty to Jesse. Divide and conquer.

I think that the reason for Walter's on goings about "Heisenberg" was done more out of keeping Skyler in check than feeding his own ego.
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I disagree 100%. Walter has shown throughout the series that he's got some low self-esteem. He's always talked himself up when he's had the chance. He's HATED people taking credit for his work and been quick to steer away from that type of misconception.

Besides, who doesn't want to see Hank cross over to the dark side after his divorce :D
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Actually, the renewed interest in the case is probably going to be the turning point for Hank and Marie's marriage to get things back on track. The difference in Hank's attitude (Apologetic for making a mess with the files, actually thanking her and treating her respectfully) is most likely an indicator that Hank is out of his slump and ready to fight to get himself back together. I wouldn't be surpised to see him start pushing himself hard to get out of the chair and back on his feet.
 
#68
Longhair said:
Gus is a big picture kind of guy. Having Jesse feel like he serves a purpose (helping Mike out of a jam) does two things:

1) Gets Jesse back on track to where he was before killing Gale - post rehab Jesse.
2) Shows Jesse that he is not just Walter's whipping boy.

I think that the reason for Walter's on goings about "Heisenberg" was done more out of keeping Skyler in check than feeding his own ego. By Walter bringing Hank back into the picture keeps everybody from feeling too comfortable to the point they make mistakes.

Besides, who doesn't want to see Hank cross over to the dark side after his divorce :D
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Walt has always felt he's gotten the raw end of every deal. Remember, he got squeezed out of that startup business he was in before he became a high school teacher. He believes he got screwed on that deal. Now Walt wants the credit for his new success and can't stand it if his premium-quality product is attributed to someone else's skill. It's a massive ego thing for him now, to the point of him getting reckless at the dinner with Hank and Marie.

Hank is back in the saddle again. He's going to play a significant role in whatever happens. And it looks like he and Marie are getting along better now.

Breaking Bad has been renewed for a 5th season, 16 episodes (has been 13 per season up to now). That will be the end of the show. So the writers have a clear roadmap to work with to bring it to some kind of conclusion...

Breaking Bad to get fifth and final season - ArtsLife - TheChronicleHerald.ca
 
#69
Living in Albuquerque, Breaking Bad is almost too real. I love the show, and I'm very familiar with most of the locations, so it adds to the realism.

Unfortunately, we just got rid of Directv this week, so I'll have to wait for it to be available online or at Netflix. That's ok, I don't watch much TV anyway; Breaking Bad was one of the only shows I gave any attention to, and that was barring nothing else going on (unusual).
 
#70
I didn't like how sloppy Walt got at the end of the episode. I know it was necessary to get Hank back in the loop, give Skyler and Walt something to bicker about, and maintain the tension. It was just a little transparent.

I agree Jesse definitely needed a second job, to keep himself focused and maybe give him less time to run his party meth dive police attractant of a home. Gus is a "big picture" kind of guy for sure, and he's got the competition nipping at his heels.

Glad to hear about the fifth season. I hate to see it end, but it's pretty tense and obviously some closure is required. This is not like The Flintstones, you can't milk the scenario forever.

Anyway, I need to go back and pick up on Mad Men. With my schedule, I can only do one series at a time.
 

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