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Post by Citizen Snips on Jul 22, 2012 22:19:13 GMT -5
The look Hank had when his boss was talking about Gus being a completely different person right under his nose....the first real sign that he suspects Walt?
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Post by Smokey McTrees on Jul 22, 2012 23:20:56 GMT -5
The look Hank had when his boss was talking about Gus being a completely different person right under his nose....the first real sign that he suspects Walt? Looks like it...he looked up and one could see the proverbial light bulb popping up over his head
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Post by Massive G on Jul 22, 2012 23:24:20 GMT -5
Mike is awesome. I loved how Hank mentioning "the other 11 accounts" to him made him realize that Lydia's list also had his name on it - which allowed him to get the drop on Chris. Terrific, terrific writing there.
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Post by Stu on Jul 23, 2012 1:08:12 GMT -5
So who the heck is Lydia again? Is she just one of a dozen or so people and business owners with links to Gus?
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Post by Frosty on Jul 23, 2012 1:14:37 GMT -5
She's a member of the board at Madrigal. Looks like she was supplying the methylamine to Gus.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2012 1:22:39 GMT -5
I don't think I've hated Walt as much as I did this episode. It's funny how I know the purpose of this show, I know going in that this is about Walt's inevitable breakdown from a decent, law abiding man to an all out nightmare but at the same time I'm just watching this imploring Walt to just QUIT. Like Saul said, he should just cut his losses and be happy he and his family is alive but he just keeps pushing. Like as much of a cop out it is I would almost be more relieved to have an episode where Walt sees the error of his ways, turns himself in and everyone goes on their merry way. It's tough to watch because it seems like everyone around Walt is gonna get it before Walt sees any comeuppance. That's not a slight on the show as much as it is a statement on the feeling of dread this show's able to accomplish.
This episode wasn't action packed but it did a lot to set up a metric ton of shit that's gonna hit the fan.
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Post by Rican on Jul 23, 2012 1:26:12 GMT -5
I don't think I've hated Walt as much as I did this episode. It's funny how I know the purpose of this show, I know going in that this is about Walt's inevitable breakdown from a decent, law abiding man to an all out nightmare but at the same time I'm just watching this imploring Walt to just QUIT. Like Saul said, he should just cut his losses and be happy he and his family is alive but he just keeps pushing. Like as much of a cop out it is I would almost be more relieved to have an episode where Walt sees the error of his ways, turns himself in and everyone goes on their merry way. It's tough to watch because it seems like everyone around Walt is gonna get it before Walt sees any comeuppance. That's not a slight on the show as much as it is a statement on the feeling of dread this show's able to accomplish. This episode wasn't action packed but it did a lot to set up a metric ton of s*** that's gonna hit the fan. I'm in the same boat. I think the way they've accomplished it is by showing the extent to which he's manipulating Jesse. I want Jesse to come to his senses and ditch him but Walt is such a father figure to him now and he's totally avoided to someone who really doesn't give a shit about him. Also, Anna Gunn's performance recently has been great. The way Skylar is just totally terrified of Walt really adds to the characterization of Walt as a complete bastard.
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Post by Threadkiller [Classic] on Jul 23, 2012 2:27:21 GMT -5
LOVED this episode. I would watch the hell out of a Mike spinoff.
Although the preview for next week distresses me on the Marie front. She's long been the most superfluous character on the show. Anyone else feel like they might kill her off just so a death finally hits close to home (i.e., within Walt's family?). I mean, it's not like it'd be anybody else (Hank needs to figure out who Walt is until he can die, if he dies at all; ditto for Walt "Bitch where's my breakfast" Jr.).
Anyway, if anyone feels like reading some analysis on tonight's episode, along with watching that AMC Inside the Episode video, check out my latest Breaking Bad review linked in my sig. I promise you may or may not regret it. (Source: Rajah.com)
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Post by Some Guy on Jul 23, 2012 2:32:36 GMT -5
Walt Jr barely ate his breakfast in this episode...something is clearly wrong.
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Post by El Hijo del Havoc on Jul 23, 2012 2:40:28 GMT -5
Fantastic episode, much better than last week (Although it was still good). This episode (And the last 2 minutes) just confirms that Heisenberg is in control now, and he's a totally evil bastard that won't stop at nothing to protect his family money
Here's 2 preview clips for next week's episode:
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Post by Back to being Cenanuff on Jul 23, 2012 10:27:42 GMT -5
Mike is one of my favorite characters of the show, so any episode that has him generally being awesome is one that I love. This episode was fantastic, because you got to see what motivates him, and that's providing for his granddaughter. In a way, he's a lot like Walt, but he lacks Walt's ambition, and delusions of grandeur. I want to know more about his time in Philly.
Speaking of Walt, he really went creepy this episode, and I'm really seeing his descent into being a total bad guy speeding up. He's gone from a guy who was doing this to leave something behind for his family, while at the same time trying to rationalize what he does by referring to himself as a supplier that makes the highest quality product, to a guy who sees an opportunity to become the kingpin. It's like he's lost everything that made him good.
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Post by YAKMAN is ICHIBAN on Jul 23, 2012 10:32:33 GMT -5
I just started watching the show for the first time. I'm up to Season 2 after like 2 days of staying up way too late. God I don't know why I waited so long. I just watched the episode where Jesse starts distributing and one of his boys gets robbed by junkies.
That f***ing smoking pregnant bitch.
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Post by Perd on Jul 23, 2012 10:43:49 GMT -5
The contrast between Mike and Walt is very interesting. Mike actually is doing this for his family. While Walt is using his family has an excuse. I have no doubt, that in the beginning, Walt's only intention was providing for his family. But now it's about something much more sinister, for him.
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Post by Shy Guy on Jul 23, 2012 10:58:12 GMT -5
I just started watching the show for the first time. I'm up to Season 2 after like 2 days of staying up way too late. i know what you mean, that was me last summer lol. the amount of times i saw the sun rise because of this show....
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Post by Stu on Jul 23, 2012 13:47:27 GMT -5
If Lydia plays a major role this season, it's all well and good. I just think it would've been better if she was introduced earlier instead of us having to believe a new character plays such a huge role in the final season.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2012 18:15:31 GMT -5
The contrast between Mike and Walt is very interesting. Mike actually is doing this for his family. While Walt is using his family has an excuse. I have no doubt, that in the beginning, Walt's only intention was providing for his family. But now it's about something much more sinister, for him. Revenge against his college buddies who upstarted a multi million dollar company with his formula?
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Post by Yami Daimao on Jul 23, 2012 18:50:46 GMT -5
Mike is one of my favorite characters of the show, so any episode that has him generally being awesome is one that I love. This episode was fantastic, because you got to see what motivates him, and that's providing for his granddaughter. In a way, he's a lot like Walt, but he lacks Walt's ambition, and delusions of grandeur. I want to know more about his time in Philly. Speaking of Walt, he really went creepy this episode, and I'm really seeing his descent into being a total bad guy speeding up. He's gone from a guy who was doing this to leave something behind for his family, while at the same time trying to rationalize what he does by referring to himself as a supplier that makes the highest quality product, to a guy who sees an opportunity to become the kingpin. It's like he's lost everything that made him good. That's why this show is so f***ing brilliant and just an absolute joyride to watch. And I love Mike too. He and Walt almost parallel each other. He's the anti-Walt, or the very least he's the person that represents what Walt used to be before his current descension to villainy.
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Post by clifford on Jul 23, 2012 18:56:33 GMT -5
The contrast between Mike and Walt is very interesting. Mike actually is doing this for his family. While Walt is using his family has an excuse. I have no doubt, that in the beginning, Walt's only intention was providing for his family. But now it's about something much more sinister, for him. I think Walter White has had the best character progression of any tv character in history. Keep in mind also that the time elapsed between the pilot and now hasn't even been a year as well. And this episode was much more like it.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2012 19:06:01 GMT -5
So does anyone else have the urge to buy some french dressing and ranch dressing and mix them together for some delicious Franch?
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Post by clifford on Jul 23, 2012 19:12:31 GMT -5
That german fella sure had the munchies before he offed himself.
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