WYRUP.
→ September 2, 2013
Note: Full spoilers for the episode follow.
Man, if only that guy wasn't waiting for his daughter.
Let's give a little credit first. Even the least notable directors in this series have done a pretty decent job. The music (or tones) have always raised the mood. The acting has always been top notch. Everything for this series has always been working at the highest caliber.
And then on top of that, this series has raised the bar by making every episode pick up where the last one left off. It's relieving that these hooks are being solved so quickly. We don't have to wait for the series endings or even an episode or two later. So far every episode has done this in this season and it's a testament to just how well-planned this ending is. We should all be really excited.
This is peak storytelling on TV.
Let's get into "Rabid Dog."
Again, another excellent ending. Again, another great episode. Jesse's confession to Hank's camera was incredible. Jesse's turn on a suspicion was also incredible and reinforced that Walt is finally getting a deserved comeuppance, but for all of the wrong reasons (like with Jesse figuring out the cigarette pack ricin mystery last episode). It's yet another great turn in a very good episode of a great series.
This episode was not Breaking Bad at its finest; but as we've always said here, the toughest part isn't making explosive TV, it's making the parts between the explosions just as interesting. This episode was very interesting and set us up for a great final four episodes.
Saul finally brought up putting Jesse down like Old Yeller and Walt again spurned the idea. Skyler suggested it too and the scene between Walt and Skyler was particularly unsettling. It was like they were both realizing just how vulnerable they both were and, for once, it was dawning on Walt that maybe he wasn't as in control of the situation. Walt's definitely vulnerable now. It's funny that the ones Walt should honestly be thinking about putting down are the ones he's fighting for.
I think that's the most interesting part to this ending right now. As Walt flew on a magic carpet of good luck through the first four seasons, insulated from the damage he'd caused and glided over all, he's now come to this point where he's not catching breaks and he can't make his problems go away so easily.
We saw that in one scene with the carpet cleaning. Walt was confronted with a situation where he couldn't throw money at the carpet problem. Over the last couple of seasons, he's become more lazy in taking care of issues that won't go away, particularly throwing them at Saul and saying "work your magic" like he did last week, and here's one that was impossible to save. Walt, again, has become an excellent actor, but hilariously his own family can pick it up. Both his son and his wife saw through the ridiculous story. There's something really neat and tidy about this storyline that's fun to watch. It's possible that that's our metaphor for the season.
It turned out their problems are much larger. Hank and Jesse partnering up is about as unstable as this show can go.
Their partnership wasn't so fruitful in this episode -- nothing came from Jesse being wired -- and it probably won't be fruitful by the end, but it makes for a developing problem for everybody involved. The teams are set and now the pieces are in motion. It's only a matter of time before something really hits the fan for our ending.
It was notable to see Marie describe just how much she's thought about hurting Walt, particularly poisoning him. I wonder if that's going to bring in the poor kid in the driveway.
Strangely, Hank is turning into Walt a little bit. He was protecting his wife when she didn't want to be protected. So it's not that big of a surprise that Hank is starting to break bad himself. There's a chance he may break the law to make sure Walt pays for what he's done.
There was one little piece in one little shot that maybe you missed. Just as Hank's telling Gomez that they're going to follow through with meeting with Walt at Hank's house, there's a shot through the chair. The chairs had little bars. It looked like Hank was behind bars. It was only there for a moment, but it was clever.
We're at a point now where it almost doesn't matter how Breaking Bad actually ends. Every one of us, every person who watches this show, is all in. Hank could hit Walt in the face with an axe and we'd still watch it. (I'm only joking and speaking in hyperbole... but you know what I mean).
It's wonderful. We're watching something amazing.
Four more to go.
Note: Full spoilers for the episode follow.
Man, if only that guy wasn't waiting for his daughter.
Let's give a little credit first. Even the least notable directors in this series have done a pretty decent job. The music (or tones) have always raised the mood. The acting has always been top notch. Everything for this series has always been working at the highest caliber.
And then on top of that, this series has raised the bar by making every episode pick up where the last one left off. It's relieving that these hooks are being solved so quickly. We don't have to wait for the series endings or even an episode or two later. So far every episode has done this in this season and it's a testament to just how well-planned this ending is. We should all be really excited.
This is peak storytelling on TV.
Let's get into "Rabid Dog."
Again, another excellent ending. Again, another great episode. Jesse's confession to Hank's camera was incredible. Jesse's turn on a suspicion was also incredible and reinforced that Walt is finally getting a deserved comeuppance, but for all of the wrong reasons (like with Jesse figuring out the cigarette pack ricin mystery last episode). It's yet another great turn in a very good episode of a great series.
This episode was not Breaking Bad at its finest; but as we've always said here, the toughest part isn't making explosive TV, it's making the parts between the explosions just as interesting. This episode was very interesting and set us up for a great final four episodes.
Saul finally brought up putting Jesse down like Old Yeller and Walt again spurned the idea. Skyler suggested it too and the scene between Walt and Skyler was particularly unsettling. It was like they were both realizing just how vulnerable they both were and, for once, it was dawning on Walt that maybe he wasn't as in control of the situation. Walt's definitely vulnerable now. It's funny that the ones Walt should honestly be thinking about putting down are the ones he's fighting for.
I think that's the most interesting part to this ending right now. As Walt flew on a magic carpet of good luck through the first four seasons, insulated from the damage he'd caused and glided over all, he's now come to this point where he's not catching breaks and he can't make his problems go away so easily.
We saw that in one scene with the carpet cleaning. Walt was confronted with a situation where he couldn't throw money at the carpet problem. Over the last couple of seasons, he's become more lazy in taking care of issues that won't go away, particularly throwing them at Saul and saying "work your magic" like he did last week, and here's one that was impossible to save. Walt, again, has become an excellent actor, but hilariously his own family can pick it up. Both his son and his wife saw through the ridiculous story. There's something really neat and tidy about this storyline that's fun to watch. It's possible that that's our metaphor for the season.
It turned out their problems are much larger. Hank and Jesse partnering up is about as unstable as this show can go.
Their partnership wasn't so fruitful in this episode -- nothing came from Jesse being wired -- and it probably won't be fruitful by the end, but it makes for a developing problem for everybody involved. The teams are set and now the pieces are in motion. It's only a matter of time before something really hits the fan for our ending.
It was notable to see Marie describe just how much she's thought about hurting Walt, particularly poisoning him. I wonder if that's going to bring in the poor kid in the driveway.
Strangely, Hank is turning into Walt a little bit. He was protecting his wife when she didn't want to be protected. So it's not that big of a surprise that Hank is starting to break bad himself. There's a chance he may break the law to make sure Walt pays for what he's done.
There was one little piece in one little shot that maybe you missed. Just as Hank's telling Gomez that they're going to follow through with meeting with Walt at Hank's house, there's a shot through the chair. The chairs had little bars. It looked like Hank was behind bars. It was only there for a moment, but it was clever.
We're at a point now where it almost doesn't matter how Breaking Bad actually ends. Every one of us, every person who watches this show, is all in. Hank could hit Walt in the face with an axe and we'd still watch it. (I'm only joking and speaking in hyperbole... but you know what I mean).
It's wonderful. We're watching something amazing.
Four more to go.
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