Breaking Bad [SPOILERS]

[Xiomera]

Wouldn't Hank be embarrassed to admit that Heisenberg has been his brother-in-law this whole time? There's no way he brings him in.

And as long as Walt leaves the plant in his backyard, it's possible for Jesse to find out.

Jesse isn't that bright. I'd actually be mad if the show had Jesse just happen to be sitting in Walt's backyard and notice that. Book should be closed on that, just like it is with Jane's death.

But I agree with you about Hank being too upset he didn't catch Walt sooner.

[WMD]

Hank would probably kill himself if he found out Walt was Heisenberg.

[fenikz]

walt or jesse will kill hank by the end of this season

[Caddy]

I'm thinking something to do with Hank will be the focus of the final season. Perhaps he figures out that Walt is Heisenberg at the mid-season finale and then the 2nd part of the season is dealing with the aftermath.

[MetSox17]

I just want Hank to stop being a cripple already.

[The Alex]

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HNNNNNNG

[WMD]

http://i.imgur.com/BzF7D.jpg

Cool picture. Big picture. Seasons 1-4 spoilerz.

[Xiomera]

Guys, guys, remember that time I was right about Walt poisoning Brock and none of you agreed with me?

Thanks for reminding us, WMD.

[critesy]

i think something is up with hank and his mineral collection. i betcha walt accidently name drops one of the minerals he uses for his meth and its gets hank real suspicious or something like that.

[Xiomera]

i think something is up with hank and his mineral collection. i betcha walt accidently name drops one of the minerals he uses for his meth and its gets hank real suspicious or something like that.

When it was first introduced, I figured something would come of it, but eventually it just seemed like a way of demonstrating the futility of Hank's handicapped condition.

[vidae]

Guys, guys, remember that time I was right about Walt poisoning Brock and none of you agreed with me?

Thanks for reminding us, WMD.

Yeah I remember when you were being a giant douche!

[WMD]

I wonder if I have figured out the mystery of the disappearing ricin cigarette:

At the beginning of the "Bug" episode, Walt and Jesse are standing outside the laundromat. Jesse is smoking, and Walt asks for a cigarette. Jesse gives him the pack, Walt picks one out, and lights it.. He doesn't breathe in the smoke, and Jesse tells him that he's supposed to inhale. He only smoked half the cigarette before he stomped it out.

Of course now that I've watched more of the episode, it looks like Jesse put the ricin cigarette in a new pack before he goes into Gus' house. Blah. I don't know now.. I guess Walt could've replaced it somehow..

[Xiomera]

Yeah I remember when you were being a giant douche!

All of that should have been forgiven the moment I was proven correct. http://draftcountdown.com/forum/images/icons/icon10.gif

[Brodeur]

Yeah I remember when you were being a giant douche!

You mean every moment of his life?

[MetSox17]

All of that should have been forgiven the moment I was proven correct. http://draftcountdown.com/forum/images/icons/icon10.gif

You read all that stuff on a different forum and just posted it here as your own opinion. No credit is due.

[Xiomera]

You read all that stuff on a different forum and just posted it here as your own opinion. No credit is due.

That isn't even remotely true. Ask Brodeur. He and I discuss the show at length after every live episode and I immediately floated that theory and spelled out how I thought it happened. There was no wavering in my conviction.

The theory really wasn't very prevalent on the internet.

[WMD]

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I wish I could do a good Walt Jr. impression :(

[fischbowl]

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I wish I could do a good Walt Jr. impression :(

Seemed to have forgotten to mention how disappointing breakfast was this morning

[49ersfan_87]

Wow i totally forgot Breaking Bad is just 2 weeks away. I can't wait. Time just flew by since the season finale. Wasn't a huge fan of S4 but it was also the first time i watched episodes on a week to week basis. I still loved the Cartel storyline and hope they figure prominently this year. Too bad Steven Bauer's character died.

[Jvig43]

Season 4 was pure sex after the first few episodes.

[jrdrylie]

Season 4 was pure sex after the first few episodes.

I wish they would put them on Netflix so I could verify this statement.

[Smooth Criminal]

Its a fact. Season 4 was incredible television.

[MetSox17]

It's pissing me off that it has taken so long to get season four on netflix.

[Brodeur]

Season 4 was pure sex.

I like this way better.

[49ersfan_87]

I disliked the first few episodes. Especially the one where the sister kept on stealing from the open houses.

[slightlyaraiderfan]

TF-RPoNP__8

[WMD]

Soooo does anyone have a <3 FAVE <3 episode of Breaking Bad?

I think mine is "Sunset". I would say it's the episode that turned the series into the massive shitstorm that it became for the rest of Season 3 and then Season 4.

It has a great opening scene with the Cousins, Gale (and his perfect coffee), the very very tense RV scene with Walt inside holding the door shut while Hank tries to get it open, the RV gets destroyed, Jesse's "This is my own private domicile, and I will not be harassed... *****" line, the phone call about Marie and Hank's subsequent freakout in the hospital, and of course:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UM5HSh0uwE4/S9hLc6lvhVI/AAAAAAAABF4/hfJHWs0_sxs/s1600/Breaking-Bad-3x06-002.jpg
May his death satisfy you.

[fischbowl]

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[JoeJoeBrown]

Ok, finally caught up on all the episodes (BTW, I DVRed season 4. AMC was showing them at 2am or so every night. They might still be.)

Holy **** season 4 was awesome. Love love loved it.


-Walt is now pretty evil. That image WMD shared is the truth.
-I think Walt's cancer is back.
-Jesse is actually likable and not a complete ***** moron now.
-Skyler is a terrible character. As is Marie. I think that these people can't write for women. These women are dumb, have dumb motivations, and have dumb actions. My wife gets especially pissed at how dumb and annoying these women are.
-I can't wait to see what the fallout of Gus being killed is. This huge empire doesn't have it's manager and owner. The German company has no CEO, the restaurant has no owner, and most importantly, the meth empire has no one running it and no sophisticated lab.
-So when Mike heads north and finds out what happened, just wtf does he do? Does he partner up with Jesse? Does he try to kill both Walt and Jesse? I think he will be gunning for Walt at some point.
-Maybe Walt gets the DEA to go after Mike.
-It would be UBER lame if Jesse found out about Walt being the poisoner.
-I am loathing the completely stupid and inane reaction of Skyler to finding out that Benecke died. What a worthless storyline.
-That big black dude has a very messed up dome. Good lord the poor man needed cranial surgery when he was a baby and he didn't get it.

[JoeJoeBrown]

Also, Giancarlo Esposito plays Gus absolutely beautifully. That is some serious acting. The controlled, reserved movements and emotions. It's one of the greatest bits of sustained acting that I've seen on film or television.

He should win awards for that role. I'm not sure if he has, but if he hasn't, it's a damn shame.

[comahan]

Also, Giancarlo Esposito plays Gus absolutely beautifully. That is some serious acting. The controlled, reserved movements and emotions. It's one of the greatest bits of sustained acting that I've seen on film or television.

He should win awards for that role. I'm not sure if he has, but if he hasn't, it's a damn shame.

He's won some, but Season 4 of Breaking Bad wasnt eligible last years Emmy's (To be eligible, the show had to run from June 1, 2010 until May 31, 2011, Breaking Bad s4 ran form July 17, 2011 until October 9, 2011), so we'll have to wait until September to see if he'll win one for his role as Gus in S4. Nominees are announced in about 2 weeks.

He'll likely be against Dinklage and Paul though, so I dont know how good his chances are.

[JoeJoeBrown]

He's won some, but Season 4 of Breaking Bad wasnt eligible last years Emmy's (To be eligible, the show had to run from June 1, 2010 until May 31, 2011, Breaking Bad s4 ran form July 17, 2011 until October 9, 2011), so we'll have to wait until September to see if he'll win one for his role as Gus in S4. Nominees are announced in about 2 weeks.

He'll likely be against Dinklage and Paul though, so I dont know how good his chances are.

Good point, but it's so freaking hard to play a character so intelligent and under control.

[Ghost of Juice]

Soooo does anyone have a <3 FAVE <3 episode of Breaking Bad?

It's tough to pick one episode but one of my personal favorites is "4 Days Out." I really liked the back and forth between Walt and Jesse. It was really cool when Walt build a new battery to get them out of there. Plus it had a few really funny moments like, "A Robot?" and other lines like that.

[TheBoyWonder22]

I'd say Caballo Sin Nombre is way up there for me. Walt jamming to America, getting pepper sprayed, Walt Jr calls Skylar a *****, Jesse buys his own house, Walt throws the pizza, he breaks into the house, the two brothers are just outside of the shower. Many awesome moments within that episode.

[Vikes99ej]

Crawl Space for the win.

[Splat]

I can't pick a favorite episode but this was my favorite scene from season 4.

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[Bert Macklin]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4640325433_eee0c09971_o.gif

[Cigaro]

I'm working through the show, at the part where Tuco dies. I knew it wouldn't happen, but I would not care at all if Walt and Jesse had died for how stupid they were in that situation.

[Bert Macklin]

I'm working through the show, at the part where Tuco dies. I knew it wouldn't happen, but I would not care at all if Walt and Jesse had died for how stupid they were in that situation.

That's the only way I can see the series ending.

[Jvig43]

Yeah they'll either die or end up in Jail, no way do they get away with everything.

[Splat]

I think Walt dies and Jesse lives at the end. That said I really have no idea what this season will bring... I mean how do you end something this epic?

[49ersfan_87]

Even though he's dead i'd love to see Gus in a flashback. They only hinted at his background but i'd like to see it explained more.

Also, i wonder if the german connection to Gus will be coming after Walt. Not to mention the cartel. Things could get ugly soon.

[Xiomera]

Even though he's dead i'd love to see Gus in a flashback. They only hinted at his background but i'd like to see it explained more.

Also, i wonder if the german connection to Gus will be coming after Walt. Not to mention the cartel. Things could get ugly soon.

Either I've forgotten everything, or you're watching a different show.

Germans? The cartel is all dead.

[49ersfan_87]

Either I've forgotten everything, or you're watching a different show.

Germans? The cartel is all dead.

I could have sworn there was a German connection to the laboratory. Or some foreign connection.

And i know the don died, but I figured there would be some cartel members remaining and wanting to extract some revenge. I could have sworn there were a few cartel members shooting at Jesse/Mike/Gus when they drove off.

But i haven't watched the show or even read an article since the season finale, so it's possibly my memory is blurry.

[WMD]

Yeah, Hank traced the lab/laundry equipment back to a German company.

[yo123]

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I'm trying to rewatch everything before season 5 starts. This gets my vote for funniest moment of the entire series.

[TheBoyWonder22]

Aaron Paul does some serious acting in One Minute. Season 3 is just awesome overall.

[Xiomera]

Yeah, Hank traced the lab/laundry equipment back to a German company.

Ahh, but that's a bunch of nonsense. Just a front.

[Smooth Criminal]

If they wanted to go that way I'm sure they could find more members of the cartel and give them a story. As we've learned in real life, the cartel will always be there no matter who you kill or capture. But I don't think that's a direction they would want to go. The cartel story was always tied more to Gus and his history than Walt. This season I think Walt is going to go up against the DEA mostly.

[Xiomera]

I think they're done with the cartel. There's only 16 episodes left and it'll be broken in half in some sensible way.

I don't expect another huge external threat to be introduced. There will be another "bad guy," but I don't think there's another Gus on the horizon.

[jrdrylie]

For those who still need to see season four, I have heard Netflix is adding it to the instant watch on July 15th. So basically, we'll need to watch the entire season straight through in a day to get caught up for the season premier.

[The Alex]

Even though he's dead i'd love to see Gus in a flashback. They only hinted at his background but i'd like to see it explained more.

I know the actor wants to direct an episode at some point during the final season. As for appearing...

Gus' partner/brother/lover/whatever Max, the guy who got killed by Hector Salamanca by the pool, is confirmed to appear in a flashback this season. If Max is in a flashback, I expect Gus to be there too.

[TheBoyWonder22]

Since when did they change it to opossum? When I was coming up it was just possum. Opossum makes it sound Irish or something.

[MetSox17]

It makes it sound like a contrarian possum.

[ImBrotherCain]

I just started rewatching the seasons yesterday in order to refresh myself for the new season.

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[MetSox17]

Hints of a re-appearance of Junkyard Joe in S5.

http://tvline.com/2012/07/07/breaking-bad-season-5-poster-comic-con/

[Ghost of Juice]

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[Smooth Criminal]

My local theatre will be showing the premiere at the same time it aires. Yesssssssssss

[Vikes99ej]

Anyone else AMC-less for the premiere?

[TheBoyWonder22]

I'm watching Crawl Space right now. Ted is such a ******* idiot, it seriously pissed me off.

[yo123]

Dopest background ever or dopest background ever?

http://th02.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/f/2010/249/b/a/for_breaking_bad_ost_by_zeekolee-d2y4xjw.jpg

[Vikes99ej]

I know she has a reputation as a cumdumpster, but Skylar certainly has some alpha-as-**** moments. For example, the purchase of the car wash in "Open House." And then of course she blows it by giving that money to Ted...

[TheBoyWonder22]

So you guys know how Eladio doesn't kill Gus because he "knows who Gus is"? Well I think that means that the Chileans are gonna come after Walt. I mean I doubt Vince would leave something that wide open for no reason. That's gotta be it.

[Xiomera]

I think the show will move on from Gus, the cartel, and related pursuers of Walt.

[Smooth Criminal]

Yea I think we've seen the last of Mexico. I'm thinking his one is gonma be Walt battling the DEA.

[Xiomera]

I want these:
http://www.vulture.com/2012/07/breaking-bad-face-cards-walt-king-jesse-jack.html

[WMD]

http://static.tvtome.com/images/genie_images/story/2012_usa/b/BreakingBad-Infographic.jpg

[Vikes99ej]

I think "Shotgun" is an underrated turning point in the series. Hank had lost all interest in the shooting until a drunken Walt muscles his arrogance at the small dinner party.

[Docta]

http://paidcontent.org/2012/07/12/amc-to-stream-breaking-bad-for-blacked-out-dish-users/

For anyone who no longer has access to AMC..

[Docta]

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/07/12/bryan-cranston-picks-13-favorite-breaking-bad-moments.html

Bryan Cranston's 13 favorite BB moments. A lot of behind-the-scenes talk.

[Splat]

My local theatre will be showing the premiere at the same time it aires. Yesssssssssss

That's awesome.

[Xiomera]

Couple good articles on the show on Grantland today.

[Splat]

I think Jesse says the word ***** better than anyone.

[The Alex]

Dopest background ever or dopest background ever?

http://th02.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/f/2010/249/b/a/for_breaking_bad_ost_by_zeekolee-d2y4xjw.jpg

Nope, can't be the dopest because there is no Mike.

[Dr. Gonzo]

One more ******* day until the greatest show ever on television returns.

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"We're done when I say we're done."

[vidae]

Dopest background ever or dopest background ever?

http://th02.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/f/2010/249/b/a/for_breaking_bad_ost_by_zeekolee-d2y4xjw.jpg

There are also no pancakes anywhere. No Mike and no pancakes. For shame.

[Splat]

“This is my own private domicile, and I will not be harassed… *****!"

[Brodeur]

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[Bert Macklin]

I was going to post this tomorrow but I can't wait! This is how excite I am!

http://i.imgur.com/GIUSB.gif

[Bert Macklin]

Btw how awesome is this? I bet they crack up on set all the time.

http://mlkshk.com/r/8DYU

[vidae]

Tomorrow gents! Prepare your anuses for something truly amazing!

Or as Gonzo would put it: "one more sleeps until Breaking Bad!"

[TACKLE]

Or as Gonzo would put it: "one more sleeps until Breaking Bad!"

sleep?1010

[Brodeur]

sleep?1010

No ******* clue what the elder Baines is talking about.

[jrdrylie]

Netflix is putting season four on instant stream tomorrow. I hope that means midnight.

[Smooth Criminal]

Gonna rematch all of season 4 tomorrow before it starts. Gonna be a good day.

[Bert Macklin]

sleep?1010

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[Vikes99ej]

Hooray for no AMC! I can't emphasize how much this sucks.

[Dr. Gonzo]

Hooray for no AMC! I can't emphasize how much this sucks.

It sucks that you won't be able to watch it live but I will be putting my kid to bed and then would have to travel home so neither will I. It will be online though http://www.watchseries-online.eu/

[Vikes99ej]

It sucks that you won't be able to watch it live but I will be putting my kid to bed and then would have to travel home so neither will I. It will be online though http://www.watchseries-online.eu/

I prefer ch131 but I hear AMC is going to livestream the premiere. After that I will have to find other means.

[wojo]

Since when did they change it to opossum? When I was coming up it was just possum. Opossum makes it sound Irish or something.

been opossum for as long as i can remember :frog:

[TheBoyWonder22]

Well I don't think you're on the fly episode yet so bite me haha.

[wojo]

that scene literally just happened and i feel like a complete idiot. :lynched:

this episode is such a waste of time.

[TheBoyWonder22]

About as much of a waste as the desert. I like every episode but the finale of two an awful lot so I can justify the existence of all of them. You've been awfully negative today right before the premiere, I think I'm gonna watch it before you get off work hahaha.

[wojo]

but its so boring you have to admit. i wouldnt say negative, just critical haha. i will kill you if you watch it without me! :crybaby:

[Brodeur]

Do you two know each other or something?

[TheBoyWonder22]

Haha yeah critical would be more appropriate. I'll just shave my head and smoke some crystal at ten. Gotta get my head right. Literally.

[TheBoyWonder22]

He's my dad.

[wojo]

i thought the deal was we would blaze that crystal while we were watching it.

[TheBoyWonder22]

Sunday night bowl yo.

[Brodeur]

He's my dad.

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[themaninblack]

Just finished up S4 which was absolutely awesome. The finale was everything I expected and more. Was that Rodrigo Y Gabriela playing near the end?

[TheBoyWonder22]

Well, Season 4 is officially on Netflix. Enjoy slackers.

[Bixby (Thumper)]

but its so boring you have to admit. i wouldnt say negative, just critical haha. i will kill you if you watch it without me! :crybaby:

I found that episode interesting. It shed more light on Walter and Jesse. It revealed Walter's almost crippling paranoia, his complete one track mindedness and his relentlessness. It also showed that Jesse really cares for Walt. Jesse was legitimately concerned for Walt's well being and despite his reservations (he thought chasing the fly was a waste of time), he went all out at the end of the episode, risking his wellbeing, to kill it just for Walt. That episode defines the dynamic between Walter and Jesse. And I don't know if you're past that episode yet but in hindsight, it foreshadows quite a bit.

[Smooth Criminal]

I cannot wait for this.

[Rob S]

I want to know if Brody is watching MITB or the premiere.

[Brodeur]

I want to know if Brody is watching MITB or the premiere.

MITB, then watching the premiere as soon as it is over. WMD is doing the same, I believe.

[Rob S]

MITB, then watching the premiere as soon as it is over. WMD is doing the same, I believe.

I will be doing the same. Prepare to be flamed relentlessly.

[Bert Macklin]

http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/8445/imagebqmj.jpg

[Splat]

DVR set...*****

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[MetSox17]

Breaking Bad premier party at a buddy's house on his HD projector. #winning

[Go_Eagles77]

Less than 3 hours. My body is ready.

[Splat]

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[Vikes99ej]

Let's play the game called Who is Going to Die this Season (or first eight episodes)!

My bets are:

Skylar and Mike

[Xiomera]

I think they'll save a major cast member death for Season 5-Part 2.

[Vikes99ej]

Watching Face/Off right now, how did Tyrus not see the tank under Hector's wheel?

[JoeJoeBrown]

Let's play the game called Who is Going to Die this Season (or first eight episodes)!

My bets are:

Skylar and Mike

One could only hope that Skylar gets offed.

[Xiomera]

Here's a real question to ponder:

Who finds out that Walt is a meth king first, Walt, Jr. or Hank?

[Vikes99ej]

Here's a real question to ponder:

Who finds out that Walt is a meth king first, Walt, Jr. or Hank?

Walt Jr. will.

[Smooth Criminal]

I'm watching this in a movie theatre. This is awesome

[Smooth Criminal]

I'm sure Walt jr will. I have a feeling they'll have an everyone but Hank knows thing going for a little. I can see his wife not telling.

[TimD]

It's finally here.

[Vikes99ej]

What was written on the sheet behind the photograph? Couldn't see it.

[Xiomera]

What was written on the sheet behind the photograph? Couldn't see it.

Appeared to be banking info. It said Cayman something.

[yodapoop]

We're done when I SAY WE'RE DONE!

[Xiomera]

We're done when I SAY WE'RE DONE!

Walt stole that line from me, as you know. I use it in a much different context.

[Xiomera]

I thought it was predictably awesome.

How far in advance do you guys think that opening scene is in the future? I'm guessing we definitely won't know until the back half of this season next summer.

[Xiomera]

Mike is a badass. He always gets the best lines on the show.

I'm bummed we didn't get to hear his "ticking time bomb" speech that's been used in the promos. Odd that they may have saved it for a future episode? Huh.

[Xiomera]

Promos look sweet. This show wastes no time getting to the good stuff, mostly because it's all ******* good.

[JoeJoeBrown]

I wonder if the Cayman account leads the DEA to find out who Gus really was.

[TACKLE]

I thought it was predictably awesome.

How far in advance do you guys think that opening scene is in the future? I'm guessing we definitely won't know until the back half of this season next summer.

I'm thinking that that timeline could be the foreshadowing for the very end of the series.

[Xiomera]

I thought it was predictably awesome.

How far in advance do you guys think that opening scene is in the future? I'm guessing we definitely won't know until the back half of this season next summer.

I can answer my own question now that I give it more thought. That opening scene was Walt's 52nd birthday, supposedly (assuming that's genuine and his new identity has the same DOB as his old one). The pilot episode celebrated his 50th. Roughly a year had passed to the end of Season 4. So, it's one year from the show's present, give or take.

[vidae]

Another amazing episode but what else were we expecting? Breaking Bad proves why it's still the best show on TV. The Walt / Mike exchanges were awesome, the magnet was awesome (MAGNETS *****!) and the ending scenes with Walt and Saul and Walt and Skylar were also epic.

TV without Breaking Bad sucks. I'm so glad that it's back.

[TACKLE]

I love the Mike and Walt tension because they're both so similar.

[Vikes99ej]

I have no idea where the season is going to go from here. I can't see how that bank information could lead to Walts involvement with Gus, and we'll have to see if Ted actually says something.

[Xiomera]

Loved the return of junkyard guy from "Sunset." Continuity owns (also note, Mike's half blown off ear from last season remains).

[JoeJoeBrown]

I can answer my own question now that I give it more thought. That opening scene was Walt's 52nd birthday, supposedly (assuming that's genuine and his new identity has the same DOB as his old one). The pilot episode celebrated his 50th. Roughly a year had passed to the end of Season 4. So, it's one year from the show's present, give or take.

Good catch man.

[Vikes99ej]

Missed most of the opening scene because of the ****** AMC stream. Did he just pretty much get that gun from that dude at the diner? And where was he?

[Xiomera]

Missed most of the opening scene because of the ****** AMC stream. Did he just pretty much get that gun from that dude at the diner? And where was he?

Talk to the waitress at the diner, rearranged his strips of bacon into the numbers "52," presents his New Hampshire drivers license to the waitress to indicate that it's his birthday. She calls him by a different last name (did anyone recall what his fake last name was?).

Then he meets his gun supplier, same guy from Episode 4x2, in the bathroom, gets keys to the trunk with the machine gun in it.

His New Hampshire license plate gives us the episode's title, as the state motto or something is apparently "Live Free or Die."

[WMD]

Sounded like she said "Lambert".

Also, it looked like Walt was bald in his license picture.

I'll predict that the opening scene takes place right before the FINAL EPISODE EVER. Walt is gonna have a big ass shootout with the DEA and **** everyone up. Maybe.

[Nalej]

I'm so happy right now. Can't wait til next week. So sad to know there's only 7 episodes left though.

[Xiomera]

Sounded like she said "Lambert".

Also, it looked like Walt was bald in his license picture.

I'll predict that the opening scene takes place right before the FINAL EPISODE EVER. Walt is gonna have a big ass shootout with the DEA and **** everyone up. Maybe.

You can never predict Breaking Bad ... unless you are me and you were the only one who picked up on Walt poisoning Brock....

[Brodeur]

I think it's clear that the waitress was digging Walt, and he should have done something there.

[49ersfan_87]

Does anyone else think Hank already quickly viewed the laptop before putting it into evidence, and knows Walter was involved with Gus? Then before he can tell anyone, with the laptop destroyed, Hank is the only one who knows Walter is involved?

Just a theory i was thinking about.

[JoeJoeBrown]

Does anyone else think Hank already quickly viewed the laptop before putting it into evidence, and knows Walter was involved with Gus? Then before he can tell anyone, with the laptop destroyed, Hank is the only one who knows Walter is involved?

Just a theory i was thinking about.

Good theory, but I don't think it happened.

[Brodeur]

Does anyone else think Hank already quickly viewed the laptop before putting it into evidence, and knows Walter was involved with Gus? Then before he can tell anyone, with the laptop destroyed, Hank is the only one who knows Walter is involved?

Just a theory i was thinking about.

I really doubt it.

[Xiomera]

Does anyone else think Hank already quickly viewed the laptop before putting it into evidence, and knows Walter was involved with Gus? Then before he can tell anyone, with the laptop destroyed, Hank is the only one who knows Walter is involved?

Just a theory i was thinking about.

I don't think that, no. lol

[fenikz]

I hate to be that guy but they wasted an episode and now there are only 15 left

[Brodeur]

I hate to be that guy but they wasted an episode and now there are only 15 left

.................................................. ....

[comahan]

It was an okay ep with a few good parts (basically all the junkyard stuff), but nothing about it really excited/hooked me. And yes, before someone rushes in with a response that it was to tie knots, fill holes, and setup the season, im aware. Just sort of had a "thats it? meh." feeling at the end. Solid hour of TV, but ive come to expect much more from Breaking Bad.

That said, YEAHHHH *****!!!! MAGNETS!!!!

[Xiomera]

You guys are morons. Stop complaining.

[JoeJoeBrown]

It was an okay ep with a few good parts (basically all the junkyard stuff), but nothing about it really excited/hooked me. And yes, before someone rushes in with a response that it was to tie knots, fill holes, and setup the season, im aware. Just sort of had a "thats it? meh." feeling at the end. Solid hour of TV, but ive come to expect much more from Breaking Bad.

That said, YEAHHHH *****!!!! MAGNETS!!!!

I think you are forgetting that BB has a lot of slow-ish episodes. It makes the drama that much better in the end.

[comahan]

Im not forgetting anything, I have zero problems with slow episodes and love a good build/slow burn leading up to big moments. I just wasnt huge on this ep, thats all.

Though ill say again that the junkyard stuff, all of it, was money.

[fenikz]

Also I hope they don't continue showing the future story line, I liked the little peek into it but I'd rather it unfold in order

[Bulldogs]

I thought it was a good episode. All of the early season episodes start like this, and I like them all just fine.

[TheBoyWonder22]

Like I said before, the Chileans/wherever Gus is really from, man.

[JoeJoeBrown]

Im not forgetting anything, I have zero problems with slow episodes and love a good build/slow burn leading up to big moments. I just wasnt huge on this ep, thats all.

Though ill say again that the junkyard stuff, all of it, was money.

Yeah, I think I merged you and fenikz in my head. Apologies :)

[WMD]

Does anyone else think Hank already quickly viewed the laptop before putting it into evidence, and knows Walter was involved with Gus? Then before he can tell anyone, with the laptop destroyed, Hank is the only one who knows Walter is involved?

Just a theory i was thinking about.
Could be. The look on Hank's face makes it seem like he saw something there.

http://i.imgur.com/9LtFN.png

I'm just not sure Hank had enough time to snoop around. I doubt Gus just had an icon on his desktop labeled "LAB CAMERA", and surely his computer was at least password protected.. this is Gus we're talking about!

[wojo]

pretty sick episode. kinda slow but ive come to expect that from the episodes early into a season. don't really have any idea where this seasons gonna go though. will be fun to watch as it unravels. i kinda think it was un-realistic that hank was able to walk down the ladder into the blown-up lab. other than that minor detail it was excellent.

[BloodBrother]

It's episode 1 of the new season, they need to set things up for what's to come. Good start

so stoked that it's finally back

[themaninblack]

FWIW I thought it was a pretty god damn good episode. Don't really get what was wrong with it. Just wish Skyler wasn't going straight back into ***** mode.

[BloodBrother]

"because I said so"

Walt is so badass

[Xiomera]

Compared to last season's premiere episode, this one was full of greatness, as opposed to one scene where Gus kills Victor with a box cutter. Remember the rest of that episode, guys? Skyler uses damsel in distress tactics to get an 80-year old locksmith to open Walt's apartment and finds nothing inside? Fun times.

Stop bitching.

[Splat]

I thought it was pretty awesome.

[crisco0710]

http://www.hollywood.com/news/Breaking_Bad_Recap_Life_Free_Or_Die/33390487

The opening scene is 11 months in the future.

[vidae]

Compared to last season's premiere episode, this one was full of greatness, as opposed to one scene where Gus kills Victor with a box cutter. Remember the rest of that episode, guys? Skyler uses damsel in distress tactics to get an 80-year old locksmith to open Walt's apartment and finds nothing inside? Fun times.

Stop bitching.

Kind of ironic how you completely **** on people about The Newsroom but when people are disagreeing with you here your response is "stop bitching."

Tad bit hypocritical, no?

[Xiomera]

Kind of ironic how you completely **** on people about The Newsroom but when people are disagreeing with you here your response is "stop bitching."

Tad bit hypocritical, no?

Bitching about the unquestioned greatest show on TV for petty reasons is not the same as bitching about a widely-criticized show for glaring problems.

And again, can you possibly ever learn to treat my comments as sarcastic and exaggeration? Let's not subject people to another stream of arguing about this.

[Xiomera]

Is anyone else surprised they kept Ted alive?

I'm wondering what role his survival will play in the upcoming plot. It seemed like it had played out pretty well last season and I figured they'd leave that alone. Perhaps he's alive just to make Skyler feel really, really guilty.

[Ngatachance92]

Is anyone else surprised they kept Ted alive?

I'm wondering what role his survival will play in the upcoming plot. It seemed like it had played out pretty well last season and I figured they'd leave that alone. Perhaps he's alive just to make Skyler feel really, really guilty.

Hopefully she gets hooked on prescription drugs and ******* over doses.... Like next episode...

[Xiomera]

Also, did anyone actually know that Mike's last name was Ehrmantraut? I feel like that's never been mentioned in an episode.

[TheBoyWonder22]

If they kill Skylar off with the ricin cigarette I could say I lived a happy life.

[TheBoyWonder22]

Also, did anyone actually know that Mike's last name was Ehrmantraut? I feel like that's never been mentioned in an episode.
It was on his blood bag stash last season.

[Xiomera]

If they kill Skylar off with the ricin cigarette I could say I lived a happy life.

It is rather curious that they made a point of showing that the cigarette wasn't destroyed and is still seemingly floating around out there.

Skyler has been a guilt and stress-induced smoker before ...

Nothing on this show is accidental or coincidence. As the Grantland reviewer smartly pointed out, Vince Gilligan is allergic to loose ends.

[Smooth Criminal]

I loved the episode yesterday. Walt is so awesome at this point. Because I said so was a great line.

Like everyone else, I hate skyler.

[Xiomera]

This isn't a spoiler because I have no idea what character he's playing this season, but I just read that this person will be appearing on Breaking Bad:

Jesse Plemons, who notably played Landry on Friday Night Lights

I don't remember this being mentioned here. If I missed it, ignore me.

[comahan]

Bitching about the unquestioned greatest show on TV for petty reasons is not the same as bitching about a widely-criticized show for glaring problems.

And again, can you possibly ever learn to treat my comments as sarcastic and exaggeration? Let's not subject people to another stream of arguing about this.

So, wait. Your answer to your obnoxious hypocrisy is that its okay because The Newsroom has more critics than Breaking Bad? Really? Ugh.

Anyways, It wasnt a bad episode. Im sure for most any other show id consider it to be really good. It just let me down because I had such massive expectations going in, and none of those was really met. Nothing about the episode excited me or really made me feel.. anything. Tying up loose ends great, and building toward the rest of the season is exactly what the episode should have been. It just didnt do anything for me. It was "good" in a "it was... there" way, like the Thrones finale to season 2. Nothing about the show was bad, but nothing about it was great either.

Again, im not saying that as fact (so put your pitchfork away Xio, with your "unquestioned greatest show on tv" stuff), just my view on this singular episode.

Though I will throw this in just to annoy you, I enjoyed Newsroom much more than any other show on TV last night.

[Xiomera]

So, wait. Your answer to your obnoxious hypocrisy is that its okay because The Newsroom has more critics than Breaking Bad? Really? Ugh.

Anyways, It wasnt a bad episode. Im sure for most any other show id consider it to be really good. It just let me down because I had such massive expectations going in, and none of those was really met. Nothing about the episode excited me or really made me feel.. anything. Tying up loose ends great, and building toward the rest of the season is exactly what the episode should have been. It just didnt do anything for me. It was "good" in a "it was... there" way, like the Thrones finale to season 2. Nothing about the show was bad, but nothing about it was great either.

Again, im not saying that as fact (so put your pitchfork away Xio, with your "unquestioned greatest show on tv" stuff), just my view on this singular episode.

Though I will throw this in just to annoy you, I enjoyed Newsroom much more than any other show on TV last night.

I just love riling you guys up too much to quit.

EDIT: Haven't watched The Newsroom yet from last night, but I'll be sure to check in with my anticipated commentary once I have. All I've heard is that they used Coldplay's "Fix You" to end the episode, and that sounds pretty awful.

[Hurricanes25]

The dialogue between Walt and Mike was fantastic. As expected, great episode.

[Xiomera]

The dialogue between Walt and Mike was fantastic. As expected, great episode.

Agreed. Mike gets all the best lines. He's a character I'm really hoping we see more of this season. They started to use him more prominently last season, obviously, but as the scenes for next week suggest, making him a full partner in whatever venture Walt and Jesse do next is gonna be awesome.

[Brodeur]

Agreed. Mike gets all the best lines. He's a character I'm really hoping we see more of this season. They started to use him more prominently last season, obviously, but as the scenes for next week suggest, making him a full partner in whatever venture Walt and Jesse do next is gonna be awesome.

I doubt he'll be a full partner, really. He might be forced to work with Walt and Jesse, but he clearly gets how much of a problem Walt is more than anyone (and Jesse is slowly realizing it as well). I do expect him to become a main cast member now though, especially with Gus gone.

[Xiomera]

I doubt he'll be a full partner, really. He might be forced to work with Walt and Jesse, but he clearly gets how much of a problem Walt is more than anyone (and Jesse is slowly realizing it as well). I do expect him to become a main cast member now though, especially with Gus gone.

Well, it's hard to say exactly when and how Walt and Jesse will get back to cooking meth and more importantly, distributing it. For all we know, Mike will be agreeing to partnership in an entirely different criminal venture.

[Brodeur]

Well, it's hard to say exactly when and how Walt and Jesse will get back to cooking meth and more importantly, distributing it. For all we know, Mike will be agreeing to partnership in an entirely different criminal venture.

Walt will start a gun business, where he buys guns from Jim Beaver's character and sells them for a massive profit. That's the flashforward baby (this was WMD's theory, not mine).

[Xiomera]

Walt will start a gun business, where he buys guns from Jim Beaver's character and sells them for a massive profit. That's the flashforward baby (this was WMD's theory, not mine).

I think that was a flash to an alternate timeline ... WE HAVE TO GO BAAAAACK!

[vidae]

Hopefully there will be a stupid cave of light here too. Wouldn't that be awesome?

[Xiomera]

Hopefully there will be a stupid cave of light here too. Wouldn't that be awesome?

You're as much of a troll as you seem to think I am.

[vidae]

You're as much of a troll as you seem to think I am.

Am I REALLY though?

[Xiomera]

Am I REALLY though?

That's a clown question, bro.

[vidae]

That's a clown question, bro.

Is it REALLY though?

[Brodeur]

You kids need to stop your fighting.

[TheBoyWonder22]

It is rather curious that they made a point of showing that the cigarette wasn't destroyed and is still seemingly floating around out there.

Skyler has been a guilt and stress-induced smoker before ...

Nothing on this show is accidental or coincidence. As the Grantland reviewer smartly pointed out, Vince Gilligan is allergic to loose ends.
Definitely. It's pretty odd they didn't show him throw it away. Either they felt it was implied (which as we saw with Ted is not Vince's mindset) or it's some sort of plot device. Which is why I'm positive Walt will be dealing with Gus's people that Don Eladio eluded to.

So this morning wojo and I went to McDonalds at 5:30 and we were wearing our Los Pollos and Heisenberg shirts respectively. The only person working was the manager and he told us our shirts were badass and gave us free fry vouchers and a couple free hash browns. Another successful BB fan interaction.

[holt_bruce81]

Just started watching this show. Done with season one, starting season two tonight. Love it so far.

[Splat]

Just started watching this show. Done with season one, starting season two tonight. Love it so far.

I would recommend not reading anything in this thread
















What are you doing? What did I just say? :cj:

[fenikz]

can you guys not mention anything from the next time on BrBa ****

I refuse to watch that stuff for any show so put it in spoilers or whatever

[Xiomera]

can you guys not mention anything from the next time on BrBa ****

I refuse to watch that stuff for any show so put it in spoilers or whatever

Got it. Don't tell fenikz that Walt also poisoned Jesse's little brother because he got the wrong kid. Got it.

(Seriously, that kid and his parents have to come into play again sometime, right?)

[comahan]

I totally forgot that Jesse had a brother

[Bert Macklin]

I love Aaron Paul

http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/7294/imagejcg.jpg

[Xiomera]

I totally forgot that Jesse had a brother

It's always been in the subtext that his younger brother is a major reason why he's so sensitive (or more so than an average person) to kids being involved with/exposed to drugs (see kid in the house with the ATM machine, Tomas, Brock).

[TheBoyWonder22]

So I think Louis may play a bigger part in the series just by who plays him. I mean the last time he was shown he was probably about to film X-Men so either he'll become relevant or he'll never be seen again. The Jesse Plemons thing reminded me of that and they look a little similar so maybe he's his brother or something. Just a thought I have no clue honestly how they'll utilize him.

[TheBoyWonder22]

Is it me or is it weird that they took a picture like that for evidence?

[Xiomera]

Is it me or is it weird that they took a picture like that for evidence?

The one with the banking info behind it?

I imagine they took damn near everything from Gus' office, but they're probably trying to identify the man next to him in the photo for possible questioning.

[Splat]

Breaking Bad Season 5 Premiere Is Most Watched Episode Ever (http://blogs.amctv.com/breaking-bad/2012/07/season-5-premiere-ratings.php)

[Xiomera]

OsTJsux4aVc&feature=player_embedded#!

[MetSox17]

Breaking Bad Season 5 Premiere Is Most Watched Episode Ever (http://blogs.amctv.com/breaking-bad/2012/07/season-5-premiere-ratings.php)

Well that's not surprising. It's been gaining steam for a few years now.

[Splat]

http://tv.yahoo.com/photos/celebs-who-turned-down-big-tv-roles-slideshow/matthew-broderick-john-cusack-photo-1342548383.html

When “Breaking Bad” premiered in 2008, audiences were shocked to see the lovably goofy dad from Fox’s lighthearted “Malcolm in the Middle” suddenly dealing with cancer … not to mention dealing crystal meth. So it’s understandable that AMC had reservations about Bryan Cranston’s casting, preferring movie stars John Cusack or Matthew Broderick instead, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "We all still had the image of Bryan [standing in the kitchen, in his underwear] shaving his body in ‘Malcolm in the Middle,’” one exec told the magazine. But series creator Vince Gilligan (who had worked with Cranston before on an episode of “The X-Files”) stuck to his guns, and now Cranston has a trio of Emmy awards as a result.

[TheBoyWonder22]

John Cusack meh, Matthew Broderick, no ************* way!

[wojo]

matthew broderick as walt :facepalm:

[fischbowl]

So I think Louis may play a bigger part in the series just by who plays him. I mean the last time he was shown he was probably about to film X-Men so either he'll become relevant or he'll never be seen again. The Jesse Plemons thing reminded me of that and they look a little similar so maybe he's his brother or something. Just a thought I have no clue honestly how they'll utilize him.

Absolutely no way Plemons can be Jesse's brother. He was about 12-13 when he was introduced, there's no possible way that so much time has passed that Jesse's brother could possibly be Plemons' age.

[TheBoyWonder22]

Absolutely no way Plemons can be Jesse's brother. He was about 12-13 when he was introduced, there's no possible way that so much time has passed that Jesse's brother could possibly be Plemons' age.
Jesse's brother is Jake. Louis is Walt Jr's friend. Haha no way I would suggest what you just said.

[Xiomera]

I think you're making a lot out of nothing. Is there any indication that Louis ever appears in another episode? I can't even remember the last time he was seen, so aside from the actor who played him being more notable now than he was when the show began, this all seems inconsequential.

[TheBoyWonder22]

I think you're making a lot out of nothing. Is there any indication that Louis ever appears in another episode? I can't even remember the last time he was seen, so aside from the actor who played him being more notable now than he was when the show began, this all seems inconsequential.
That was really my point. I meant that at the moment it's the only actual role I could see for Plemons, and because of that I'm excited to see what they do with him.

[Brodeur]

Plemons is playing a guy named Todd, the end.

[yo123]

A lot of hate on the interwebs for this episode. I don't get it, I liked it a lot.

It really feels like Saul is going to rat out Walt to Jesse at some point.

[Xiomera]

A lot of hate on the interwebs for this episode. I don't get it, I liked it a lot.

It really feels like Saul is going to rat out Walt to Jesse at some point.

I think so too because I figured the plot with the ricin cigarette would have had no mention in the "Previously on Breaking Bad" from the premiere if they'd really moved on from it.

[wojo]

]the police have no idea who gus really so i dont think taking the picture isn't very unrealistic. They are trying to figure out his past and by doing that they probably took pictures of him with people they don't know then try to discover his or her past. Doing that could help them learn more about him.

imo, walt came across as more childish than bad ass with "because i said so."

[Cigaro]

So I have finally finished watching all of Breaking Bad for the first time ever. It's the tits.

[WMD]

Guess who got nominated for an Emmy???

http://www.blackbookmag.com/polopoly_fs/1.14003%21/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_490/image.jpg

OUTSTANDING GUEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES 2012!! GO HECTOR!

[TheBoyWonder22]

That's so awesome. Playing his part would be so weird and would require a lot of discipline so kudos Mark! Plus he gets to play a badass in flashbacks. The difference between the roles is astounding so I really hope he wins it.

[Hurricanes25]

And Giancarlo Esposito has been nominated for outstanding supporting actor. I think he should win it over Aaron Paul.

[Ron]

http://hypervocal.com/entertainment/2012/young-aaron-paul-the-price-is-right/

The price is wrong, *****

[Xiomera]

Here's the full video:

http://www.hulu.com/watch/382448?c=Automotive#s-p1-sr-i1

Amazing.

[WMD]

http://i.imgur.com/xTDjVh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/BBy4ih.jpg

[Docta]

http://i.imgur.com/xTDjVh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/BBy4ih.jpg
Inflation's a *****.

[vidae]

Aaron Paul is the ******* man.

[Bert Macklin]

In honor of tonight.

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/4941/imagefnv.jpg

[WMD]

Tuco should be Chaotic Evil.

[vidae]

Happy Breaking Bad day everyone!

[Splat]

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b87/Splat420/season-premiere-walter-white-jesse-pinkman-breaking-bad-ecards-someecards.png

[yo123]

Happy Breaking Bad day everyone!

http://i.imgur.com/GTtR1.gif

[Docta]

ZOmp3HpAGgM

Jeebus..

[jrdrylie]

I finally finished season four. Now it's time to watch last week's episode and I'll be caught up just in time for tonight's episode.

[yo123]

My god Mike is awesome.

[Brodeur]

The Mike spin-off should clearly happen when the show ends.

[yo123]

Truth.

And is franch a real thing? That has potential.

[TheBoyWonder22]

That episode was just alright, although except for Season 1 and 3, episode 2 is normally the worst of the season so if this was the worst, I think that's pretty encouraging.

[yo123]

That episode was just alright, although except for Season 1 and 3, episode 2 is normally the worst of the season so if this was the worst, I think that's pretty encouraging.

Sepinwall put it pretty well, he said that it was easy to start last season fast because Gus and Walt were already in the middle of their battle. This season they have to start completely fresh so its understandable that they have to lay some of the groundwork in the first couple episodes before **** hits the fan.

[Xiomera]

Mike is the man. I could watch this man do all of the most mundane events and be excited for it.

[vidae]

So Mike is kind of a badass.

[BuckNaked]

Just because you shot Jesse James, doesn't mean you're Jesse James.

[Xiomera]

That episode was just alright, although except for Season 1 and 3, episode 2 is normally the worst of the season so if this was the worst, I think that's pretty encouraging.

I'd hardly call 2 out of 4 times a trend, haha

[hobbes2053]

So Mike is kind of a badass.

Major understatement.

[JoeJoeBrown]

Loved this episode. It wasn't slow, featured Mike. Almost completely ignored Skyler and Walt Jr., and introduced the Germans and another higher level person involved with Gus.

[MetSox17]

So did Mike have a change of heart, or was his intention the whole time to threaten the ***** into providing more methlamyne?

And while it was a slow and clear set-up episode, it was still top notch. Enjoyed every minute of it. Love how they've been slowly turning other support characters into the "good guys" and Walt into the main antagonist.

[yo123]

Looked like he had a change of heart just judging by his facial expressions. I suppose the methlamyne option makes sense though.

[vidae]

So did Mike have a change of heart, or was his intention the whole time to threaten the ***** into providing more methlamyne?

I think he realizes that he needs to make more money for his grand-daughter now that the government is basically going to seize that account. He wanted to leave her something and they took it all.

[Xiomera]

So did Mike have a change of heart, or was his intention the whole time to threaten the ***** into providing more methlamyne?

His stance seems to have changed because of his encounter with Hank and Gomez. He basically knows it's all going to end soon, one way or the other.

[MetSox17]

Yeah, pretty much agree with all of you. They made it obvious that he took a huge hit when the DEA & FBI froze all their assets.

I like how this has changed the whole dynamic. Now everyone is desperate for money, and desperation = mistakes. Never fails to keep me hooked onto the next episode.

[yo123]

Hank is close to putting it together. They're making it pretty clear with all the stupid blank looks he keeps giving whenever it's thrown in his face.

[vidae]

I can't get over how great Jonathan Banks has been these last two seasons. He was always good, but it's like he kicked it up a major notch.

[Xiomera]

Hank is a damn fool if he hasn't put it together yet. I'm hoping for the sake of character believability that he strongly suspects Walt is involved in some capacity, even if he ends up being surprised at the degree of his criminality. Perhaps he's got Walt on the back burner as he gathers more information elsewhere first.

[MetSox17]

I'd probably credit Mike's awesome character 70% writing and 30% acting. Banks is great, don't get me wrong, but it's just scripted so perfectly.

[Vikes99ej]

What an amazing episode. Mike is such a ******* boss.