Posted on 08/27/2013 11:55:44 AM PDT by Mr. K
Breaking Bad discussion here Last week was episode 511
I thought walt junior knew when he said “Stop lying” - but it turned out he thought walt passed out when pumping gas
Here’s a little something, poll about favorite anti-heroes. Walt is winning in a landslide, but I voted for F.U.
http://www.imdb.com/poll/B2HMwnbT0Cg/
1. To show just how much control Hank had over Walt.
2. Adding a bit of actual fact to the confession would prevent Hank from being able to disavow the entire video. With that one verifiable fact any policing authority would have to wonder just what else of the confession was true.
It would have made it almost impossible for Hank to explain away the entire video.
He doesn't care about the purity of the product anymore (He blew off Lydia when she told him about the lower quality.)
He obviously doesn't care about money, and no one knows where it is except him (and his lottery tickets, heh heh.)
All that is really left for him to care about is his kids -- think back to his exchange with Skylar on the bathroom floor after he passed out.
I think that's why they had that scene with Walt and Junior by the pool at the hotel-- to bring their relationship to the foreground. But Jesse has had exactly zero interaction with Junior -- I am sure they haven't met.
But remember this: When Walt is telling Huell to find Jesse (in Walt's driveway after Jesse left Saul's car in the yard), Walt was giving Huell some places to look for Jesse. He off-handedly told Huell to check the high school but then said, "No, Jesse wouldn't do that."
These small elements seem to be the only clues for Jesse's plan. He is going to tell Junior everything, as Ransomed posted above, but I am not sure that Junior will be turned against Walt. I just don't see that happening. Through the whole series, and especially this season, Junior has been nothing but loyal to him. Jesse's real twist of the knife will be when he tells Junior that Skylar has been in on it most of the way.
Jesse won't hurt Junior, because we have plenty of evidence that Jesse is a softy for kids. So what happens after that is anyone's guess.
Todd and his uncles sure are a wildcard, and Lydia is just as unpredictable. But I don't think they really figure much into the conclusion, except maybe in the periphery to get in someone's way. Or maybe they are being groomed for the sequel...
Regardless, there just aren't many scenarios for Jesse's "plan." So it will be interesting to see how it all comes together.
This isn't a show to be watched. It is a show that must be studied. And it is brilliant. The writing, the camera work, the casting, the acting, the set design, all of it. When you watch it a second or third time, it is impossible not to marvel at its perfection. (Except for the open flame in the gasoline-fumed house. That was a disappointment.) Cinema at its finest, right here on my TeeVee.
“He is going to tell Junior everything, as Ransomed posted above, but I am not sure that Junior will be turned against Walt. I just don’t see that happening. Through the whole series, and especially this season, Junior has been nothing but loyal to him. Jesse’s real twist of the knife will be when he tells Junior that Skylar has been in on it most of the way.”
As Plausible as any other thing, but I always go back to these writers and their twists.
As far as Junior believing Jesse, I reckon it depends on if Hank is in on it somehow. Junior really digs Hank, thinks he’s a hero. Not sure how he could think it’s all bull sitting next to Hank. It would be pretty funny if Marie was there instead of Hank and Junior was like ‘Now I know it’s bull-—, my aunt is a complete loon.’ Of course they still have Walt’s false blackmail hanging over them.
I guess Hank showed Gomez the dvd confession? Or not? Did I miss that?
That is a good point about Skylar, so what would Walt Jr. do if he found out about all this?
Freegards
Good point -- that will be a scene to remember.
I guess Hank showed Gomez the dvd confession? Or not? Did I miss that?
That was left unclear. All we know is that Gomie was there to help videotape Jesse's confession at Hank's house. There was no mention of the DVD, and I had the sense that Hank is keeping that close to his vest.
so what would Walt Jr. do if he found out about all this?
No idea. Junior is presented as a typical teenager, but very loyal to his father. I think his loyalty will last to the end. (But wtf do I know?)
Couldn’t agree more. Love the show. completely hooked. Jesse is my favorite. The scene where they show the 9 guys getting it in prison, the stop watch sound, the music. wow.Mike is my other fav, almost forgot.
Was Mike actually shown dead?
He told Walt to leave him alone to die in peace... maybe he survived?
So...
The Todd character is shown shooting his mouth off in the restaurant... he mentions Walter White by name.
The Lyida character has to be planning something... She had the whole crew killed and it apparently putting the kid in charge of cooking.
Walt knows Jesse is after hime.
Walt knows Hank is after him
Skyler wants Jesse killed.
Walt wants Jesse killed
Hank and his partner don’t care if Jesse is dead. I think Hanks partner does not look too happy at the whole situation- is he eyeing Hank suspiciously?
All of these characters have to culminate in something in 3 shows....
I think there is enough for a whole new season or two. Why do they have to stop now????
It is the ONLY show I watch. (I dont even get TV any more- I have to buy it from Amazon to see it)
Yeah, I believe he transported Mike’s body back to the pest control warehouse and Todd started prepping a barrel.
There are four more episodes.
If Walt dies at the end I think there might be a Hank show to continue as a new series and take advantage of an existing audience
oh OK I thought 4 more INCLUDING this weeks
Man they better get a move on fast.
this week had even more opening clues and story lines, and very little resolution
Legally, a wife may not be COMPELLED to testify against a husband.
However, a wife can VOLUNTARILY testify against a husband.
Thus Hank’s attempts to cajole/browbeat her into it.
I heard someone here say there was a possible show about Saul Goodman- that would be hilarious
I hope the season finale is a two hour special (or 3)
Busted for pot?
Wife divorcing you?
Got drunk and ran over someone?
BETTER CALL SAUL!!!
re: #6, what of the buried cash?
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