Panch Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Also, while Walt is extremely smart he's also kinda full of himself. Hearing Jesse say the words will be enough for Walt if he made him say em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted August 13, 2013 Author Share Posted August 13, 2013 yeah, agreed with the last 2 posts fantastic first ep back, the playing with the timeline thing is such a great "WHAT THE FUCK HAPPENED" dynamic, especially when you realize that walt = hisenberg is now public knowledge, heh like panch, the garage door coming down was crazy tense but just the transition of walt going from "how you feeling, buddy?" to "even if you could prove anything..." to finally the tread lightly bit...i said goddamn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panch Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 SEVEN MORE MUTHAFUCKIN EPISODES, BITCH!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend Jax Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Mythbusters did a Breaking Bad themed episode, testing several the chemistry-based events in the show. I've downloaded it, but haven't watched it yet. I'll report back when I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alive she cried Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I agree with Ross and Nick "Thread lightly"...chills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the division of joy Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Spread lightly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hakujin Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Watched Talking Bad and I think it addressed all of your questions. Yep, just watched it and Julie Bowen seemed to give the Vince Gilligan approved answer... Walt needed Jesse to believe him about Mike b/c otherwise Jesse becomes a liability, and Walt will have to likely kill Jesse. And Walt doesn't want to kill Jesse b/c it'd mean a true and complete turning to "the dark side." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panch Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Nah, I think that Walt truly does care about Jesse. He's even said it in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 also, thought this was cute: 3 birthdays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonfire Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 So in less than three weeks I have caught up with GoT and Breaking Bad. That's 8 years of nonconcurrent television in about 18 days.... bitch. Bang, betroth, bludgeon. Skyler, Jesse, Walt. Amazing show. It's competing with Battlestar Galactica in my estimation. Which is a big thing for me to say. Every episode takes its time and just grips your attention totally even if something pretty mundane is happening onscreen. I'm surprised the memes haven't made reference to Aaron Paul's appearance in the Korn video 'Thoughtless'. It's basically Jesse in high school for 4 minutes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share Posted August 18, 2013 while i appreciate the analogy, if BB ends half as poorly as Battlestar did i'm holding you personally responsible, crim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonfire Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 (edited) In fairness that was the last twenty minutes of the very last episode when it truly took a nosedive. I could also have done without Starbucks magical angel disappearance Edited August 18, 2013 by crimsonfire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend Jax Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 2nd episode was good and played out how you'd expect things to. Was really hoping to see what the final scene was leading to, but of course it went to credits just as it was getting good. Next week can't come fast enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 yeah, can't argue with any of that any accusations of skylar being weak/dumb/annoying/lori-like etc should be well laid to rest by now as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panch Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 SIX MORE EPISODES!! AHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keth Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Man that went by too fucking quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the division of joy Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 yeah, can't argue with any of that any accusations of skylar being weak/dumb/annoying/lori-like etc should be well laid to rest by now as well Agreed. Agreed entirely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonfire Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 (edited) That episode was over way too soon. It did a good job of ratcheting up the tension. I like how Hank has kind of painted himself into a corner. He can't exactly strut into the office while his bad guy was under his nose the whole time. At the same time any proof he gathers has to be above board. I'm looking forward to seeing how these events lead up to assault rifle toting, beardy 52 year old Walt scaring the neighbours shitless. Edited August 19, 2013 by crimsonfire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keth Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I remember Saul mentioning in an earlier season that he was able to make Walt disappear in a witness protection type thing, but way better. I wonder if that's where he goes for a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hakujin Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 S5E10 in a word: Daaaaamn. These final 8 episodes seem to be almost as much about Hank as Walt--which is working out pretty well so far. My predictions for next week... Hank convinces Jesse to wear a wire and meet Walt. Hank follows Jesse solo. Lydia and/or Todd's crew shows up. Shit gets cray. ...I could also have done without Starbucks magical angel disappearance Word. That was really the only truly disappointing aspect of the BSG series finale for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 yeah, that's the one, the single copout moment that kinda ruins the BSG finale for me, more than anything on BB: i was telling panch how much i dig the shoutout happening out of sight, and lydia (?) being walked through it without having to see it...the show amps up the on-screen action when it wants to in careful, controlled bouts (like gus' exit), but the analogy for me is that even as he gets darker/more destructive, Walt is made to witness very little of the ripples of destruction his actions cause - i mean, here, he thinks he's out of the game & is totally unaware of this happening because of his current situation, just like say the earlier incident with the two psycho brothers that waited for him in the shower & went off to feed on Hank without him even knowing how close he came. i thought lydia's scene kinda channeled some of that: lives (however shitty) are being horrifically ended/destroyed, but you the audience need not dwell on that; let's just transition to the next thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend Jax Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 on BB: i was telling panch how much i dig the shoutout happening out of sight, and lydia (?) being walked through it without having to see it...the show amps up the on-screen action when it wants to in careful, controlled bouts (like gus' exit), but the analogy for me is that even as he gets darker/more destructive, Walt is made to witness very little of the ripples of destruction his actions cause - i mean, here, he thinks he's out of the game & is totally unaware of this happening because of his current situation, just like say the earlier incident with the two psycho brothers that waited for him in the shower & went off to feed on Hank without him even knowing how close he came. i thought lydia's scene kinda channeled some of that: lives (however shitty) are being horrifically ended/destroyed, but you the audience need not dwell on that; let's just transition to the next thing I thought Lydia's refusal to see the bodies was a comment or the nature of corporate ruthlessness, where Lydia is doing the same thing as any other high level corporate executive, doing what has to be done for the bottom line, destroying and taking lives, but willfully refusing to look at the collateral damage of her actions. But you're right, Walt has been equally oblivious to many of the consequences of his actions, it's just not due to him covering his eyes, literally or figuratively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hakujin Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 ^^Agreed on Lydia's last scene in the show. She reminded me in a lot of ways of Tilda Swinton's character from Michael Clayton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiffytee Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 (edited) I really have to agree with what jax was saying here about lydia. She is all about making the money, but wont expose herself to the violence. like it's beneth her or a necessary evil to make that money. There were so many shots that emphasize her blue designer high heals. Her walking through the sand, climbing down the ladder and then around all the bodies. She's survived by appealing to the greed of others by selling more or better product and being OCD careful. The whole scene out in the junkyard was for lydia's character development and i think that was quite neat how they did it. Im not sure I would attribute the death of the hispanic gang to walt. You could say they would have had conflict anyway since they were both trying to make money by selling meth. Edited August 24, 2013 by spiffytee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 what? if walt had stayed teaching/done something else, they woudln'tve been in on that operation at all...that's my point. people (rightfully) talk about walt's descent across the season, you hear how he was such a good guy in season 1...like he wasn't creating life-destroying drugs and already leaving bodies in his wake by a handful of episodes in. that's one of the fun psychological things shows like this & the shield do; they get you to empathize with a likable character's situation/motives and not really focus on the damage they're creating...until a later season ends an ep with a dead kid on a bike to bring the point home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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