FILMMAKER REACTS to BREAKING BAD Season 5 Episode 16: Felina
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- Опубликовано: 6 ноя 2023
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In case you are wondering, walters death is described like this in the script:
“Bird's Eye View: We look straight down on Walt as he tumbles into frame, lying flat on his back on the floor. His eyes stare up at us, lifeless. And yet, his final expression is one of faint satisfaction.
We slowly CRANE UP, UP and AWAY from him. Walt shrinks smaller and smaller in frame. POLICE OFFICERS approach him now -- four, six, eight of them. They move in cautiously, their guns aimed.
They’re too late. He got away”
“He got away.” DAMN.
There is a video of Bryan and Aaron Paul reading the ending script for the first time
@@MrMongoose221it's wonderful watching Aaron Paul's reaction to Cranston reading. Like a kid listening to their dad tell a story before bed. And then he pumps Paul up by saying Jesse survived it all.
He got away all right. The writers made him an anti-hero. I always saw him as a villain, myself.
It was reminiscent of “Crawl Space”.
The title of this episode is so intricate. From a Chemistry perspective FeLiNa, is iron, lithium and sodium. Iron in blood, lithium in meth and sodium in tears. Felina is also an anagram of finale. As well as this its also the name of the woman in the song that Walt hums while building the gun.
Love the titles in the series. RIP to the homie Hank!
The iron lithium sodium thing was not intended, it was meant as a reference to the song "Felina."
It's also an anagram for Inafel. I don't know wtf that means but Bravo Vince anyway.
The song links to the plot. Both are about wanted men returning to town for a final confrontation. Both are there for their love; in Walt's case the love of his life was Meth.
@@SuzakuXIndeed. Another hole in this theory is that lithium is **usually** present in meth, but not in any of the methods that Walt uses.
Sir Anthony Hopkins binged this show and had to hand write a letter to Bryan Cranston telling him that was the best acting he has ever seen.
Thats better than any award.
Holy shit, I didn’t know that. Yeah, I’d say from the perspective of an actor, hearing that from one of, if not the most famed stage and screen actors, would be the highest praise you could receive.
I always loved how ricin is the spirit bomb of breaking bad. It gets introduced early on but doesn't actually kill anyone until the end.
My favorite part of this episode is the way Walter just glides over everything. He’s not worried, he’s not fidgety, he knows how everything’s going to end. It’s like he’s no longer playing chess, he owns the board
Gliding over all
Now I have to experience the pain of waiting for Better Call Saul each week
At least you'll have two per week ;) haha
I think BB is more iconic but by the end of BCS you might think it's superior. El Camino gets shit but I thought it was great. I feel like this is the greatest feat in written entertainment history this universe. It gets the nod be I its completely original and the quality doesn't drop one iota. Enjoy BCS, it's absolutely sinful Odenkirk didn't win an Emmy if you not further proof award shows are shot
You are gonna love Better Call Saul. By the end, you will think of it as 1 big story. The quality is on par with Breaking Bad.
I’m hyped!
I would say the quality is even better
Honestly I might say the writing is better in Better Call Saul, it’s just that Breaking Bad had that punch and mainstream accessibility that made it more lasting and influential.
I think he started season 5 of BCS recently on his patreon. :)
@@lelouchvibritannia4028 Can't wait till we see his reaction to season 5 in December 2025!
One thing I love about this show is it’s rewatchability. Sure, the “jaw-drop” moments aren’t the same after the first time. But after seeing it the whole way through, I love going back and seeing all the details, the foreshadowing, the themes, and to really see that full transformation again. It is truly one of my favorite shows.
The show is perfect for that. I’m seeing these themes more in a lot of other forms of media too.
I love the scene in Skylar's kitchen & watching James's appreciation of the composition. I'm sitting here saying "oh he's gonna love this!" as the camera slowly pushes in to reveal Walter standing directly behind the beam.
Seriously, THIS. My last rewatch was just to track the color queues they used.
I've watched this show at least 5 times all the way through. I've lost count after that
And if you hasn’t seen, the best next to BB tv show - Six Feet Under. I highly recommend, it’s more than a tv production, an transcendental experience.
One fun fact: This is ep 62
In the periodic table, the 62° element is Samarium, an element used for treatment of lung cancer
The last shot of Jesse laughing and crying as he’s driving away is one of the most powerfully emotional things I’ve ever seen in my life. About makes me cry along with him. As satisfying as El Camino’s ending is as an epilogue for Jesse as a character, I didn’t need it. All the catharsis I needed I got in seconds of screentime with no dialogue and Aaron Paul, as usual, delivering some of the best acting I’ve ever seen.
I’m very much in the same boat with you on being able to be on Walt’s side in that final scheme. It’s a nice bonus from the production team that the final bosses for him are the most monstrous people he’s ever come across, and he absolutely wrecks the shit out of them.
I haven't seen this mentioned but Walt was actually going to Kill Jesse once Skinny Pete and Badger told him about the blue meth. up until Jack brings out Jesse; Walter actually thought Jesse and Jack/Todd were working together. It wasn't until walt saw what they did to Jesse that Walt spared Jesse and forgave him basically.
Now you have a firm grasp on why this show was so beloved. The storytelling, the acting, the character developments, the cinematography, and the fact that they just continued to up the stakes and make call-backs while still being unpredictable make this arguably the greatest series ever made. With the way people consume entertainment nowadays this series will be hard to ever top imo! And people thought Brian Cranston couldn't play a serious dramatic role. 🤣
Danny DeVito would kill it as Jesse Pinkman.
Definitely my favorite TV series of all time, only TV show that is a very close second is Better Call Saul.
Bravo Vince!
So hype for you to see BCS. It’s not as action packed as breaking bad, but it’s just as methodical and well written. Love your reactions man 👍
Just as much fun for me then! 🤘🏽
The scene of Jesse making the box and the hard cut to him in the lab is probably one of my favorite transitions ever.
17:22 I love how he was giving us insight on camera angles and then Walt just pops up lol
it's crazy that hank was actually the one who helped create heisenberg by showing him the world, and when he said 'get a little excitement in your life', hank was looking down on walt. this show is so complex. amazing writing.
Hank was the real bad guy. I saw the dvd. That poor teacher.
I love how Walt bodies Jack in the middle of his sentence, the same way Jack did to Hank.
One of the elements that makes this such a brilliant finale is the fact that the writers weren’t afraid of doing what was CORRECT - even if it was also EXPECTED. In other words, they weren’t so intent on “surprising the audience” or “subverting expectations” that they ignored the narrative payoffs already baked into the story.
Instead, they focused on doing the best and most satisfying version of those payoffs, and in doing so almost made us feel like gleeful co-conspirators with Walt and his final plan.
As opposed to the final season of "Barry"
The bullets that look like lasers are called tracers, meant to look like that so that you can guide your aim because otherwise you dont see where the bullet is actually going. And by the way, a tracer usually comes *every 5 bullets,* so mutiply by that for perhaps the real number of bullets fired.
I’m a mother of 4 and today is Mother’s Day. But I was most excited to wake up this morning and watch this. It’s been an absolute pleasure rewatching along with you and the community who truly admire this body of work.❤
We appreciate you!
I honestly love that even if he confesses that it was all for him, he still never changes. He doesn't regret a thing. It's like the script says:
*"He got away."*
if you really think about it the only reason he came back and didn't gave up is because he never changed
FINALLY! Congrats on finishing Breaking Bad, definitely one of the best tv series of all time!
Ayyy my man!! Cheers, what a journey!
"If we're gonna go that way you're gonna need a bigger knife" is very Mike-like and it goes to show that Walter takes on some parts of the personality of who he killed personally.
Dude what a journey to take with you. You are the most educational reactor I’ve ever seen. It’s really been a privilege to get to learn all of these filmmaking nuances the show does that I never noticed before. As a second semester film student your reactions are always so helpful to better understand the beauty of the art of film. Amazing job man. Keep up the good work
You get the entire vibe of this channel my friend. Continue to learn! We are always the student.
Jack went out begging… unlike Hank
I love the scene where Walt shoots Jack. He shot him mid sentence just like Jack did with Hank. And also ties into the themes of Walt becoming his enemies. Cutting off the bread crust on his sandwich like domingo or doing the little towel ritual when he's about to vomit, like Gus did. Perfect episode, perfect show! You should absolutely check out Better Call Saul man, it's just as good, and at times better that Breaking Bad
It's actually incredible how they went from an almost perfect show like this, and made it better in Better Call Saul! You are going to love it. The writing is actually scary, how good it is. Of course the acting is good. The direction too. It's phenomenal!
I'm very glad to you for sharing with us your reaction to this show. It was a joy to hear your remarks and comments. It helped me to endure a very difficult year with my father battling cancer. He finally rested this friday and now you finish the show. Shout out from Brazil, thank you.
It’s all love here bro. More than happy to hear these videos help in anyway in aiding you homie. Much love to your pops too ♥️🙏🏽
The Myth Busters checked to see if the trunk thing at the end of this series would actually work and it was almost exactly the way they showed it in the episode. Loved all your reviews for this show and look forward to seeing your thoughts on El Camino and Better Call Saul.
The transition when Jesse is wood working and turns to be in the chain is one of the hardest cuts the show has done. Was looking forward to seeing that again on here.
One of the few modern day series finales that does the show justice. Does not disappoint.
that slight smile on walt's face was so perfect
Been a pleasure watching your reactions through this show
Appreciate you Danny! Cheers!
Man when i first watched breaking bad i needed to see someone's reaction to it, and i found this Chanel when you was on season 1 episode 2 and I've watched every one since, im yet to watch BCS so going to binge watch that then watch your reaction to it 👍
The pinnacle. The Zenith. The finale. The End. It just KEPT GETTING BETTER, right up to the last frame. Thanks, James for hitting this. You're the perfect reactor to do BB. Now onward.
James, it's been great vicariously re-experiencing the show through your reactions. Thanks for the insights and fun reactions to all the insane moments on this show, it really helped me get back a little of the feeling I had watching it for the first time
I’m really glad you had a good time. Makes my night.
Walt has been on the run for a little over five months. Marie had time to recover from her husband's death since then, but her relationship with Skyler is still rocky (when she calls her to give her warning about Walt, the first thing she says to her is to call for a truce).
James, watching this series with you has been the closest thing to being able to watch for my first time again, thank you for the 60+ hours of content, on to Better Call Saul ✊️
Re-watching this with you has been immensely satisfying. From one film geek to another, thank you for your excellent content.
Thanks for letting me ride with you through this series. Much appreciated.
The Mythbusters did a thing with Vince Gilligan where they tested the machine gun setup and found it was totally plausible lol. Surprised no one has tried it irl... that we know of...
Been a great ride, though we're not even half done. I hope you remember a lot of the things you said going forward into El Camino and BCS.
Also fuck RUclips not letting you say 'Nazis'... "those guys" "very bad people" lol
This show is a fucking masterclass in television writing. Where a lot of TV goes wrong I think is when there's no end in mind, which is kind of the point in a way. Keep shit rolling until you can't make money off of it anymore. Leaves a bad taste in your mouth, eh. But these writers knew there had to be an end.
Breaking Bad (and BCS) has so much care and amazing work put into them, it's undeniable. Also actually has respect for its audience's intelligence.
I got into this show late because I didn't want another Deadwood situation where the show just falls apart under the weight of its own hype. But yeah, this show definitely lives up to it.
Anna Gunn was so good in the finale. I love how she smiles when she sees a glimpse of the old Walter, then recoils with pain when she thinks about the situation they're in now. Beautiful acting.
My name is Skyler White, yo.
You’ve officially finished the greatest show in television history. One of the most beautiful and poetic endings to a show that I’ve ever seen.
Whatch it back in a couple of years or so. The rewatch is crazy good. This episode didn't cement this series as the best show ever made because i already thought this about it since season 4. having a series that closes that good with no loose threads and being engaging during the full course of its run is so rare in modern day tv showing that i can't have it nowhere but the first place as my favourite/best made series ever. It may be my personal opinion, i heard prison break and lost is praised at the same level but i don't know, not in my book
In the same way you are wanting to savour the last episode, I don’t want your reactions to this show to end! I found your channel midway through Season 1 while looking for any reactions to Walt blowing up Tuco’s office-thing, and found myself anxiously awaiting your full videos every week. It’s been amazing to re-experience this series with you, and I’m so grateful for the content. Cheers from Canada ❤️
The greatest show I’ve ever seen & wrapped up perfectly! Badfinger’s Baby Blue was the Perfect song to end it too! I love Vince Gilligan’s sense of humor & Easter Eggs. He wrote for the X Files. Mulder was searching for the truth to everything & his apartment door # was 42! Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy reference! 😂😂 I never wanted Breaking Bad to end! ❤❤❤
It has been a pleasure following your journey from beginning to end. I remember when I got to the finale in my own case, I had similarly mixed feeling. But most importantly I was in awe of the artistry involved. And, as you put it, respect for the material and the audience. What a show!
It’s been such a pleasure watching another one of my favourite RUclipsrs experience the BB universe for the first time.
When you’ve got time on your plate, I highly suggest the film Columbus from Kogonada, starting Haley Lu Richardson and John Cho. It’s a very slow-burn and minimalist film, but also very emotional and heartfelt.
The End. We made it folks. Half a year after the Patreon. True closeness to the reactor.
dude, as sad as it is to finish breaking bad, the fact that you still have all of BCS to watch is a blessing lol. you will definitely love it.
This was darn near the perfect show. Enjoyed your analysis! I've watched the show multiple times but you added a lot to my viewing experience.
It has been a pleasure, easily and by far the most interesting and enjoyable reactions to one of if not the best series ever. Thanks for your well-stated insights as well!
Breaking Bad has neck breaking pace and stakes, Better Call Saul is a bit slower and takes it’s time, but god damn, they are both masterpieces that compliment each other perfectly, so excited to see you watch it!
This series was my introduction to your channel and it was honestly one of the best reactions I have ever seen. Breaking Bad is my favorite show of all time and your analysis is so on point and interesting to listen to. I have also learned so much about filmmaking just from watching you and I cannot freaking wait for you to get into Better Call Saul and El Camino. I don't think you really need to know anything going into Saul espeically because I feel like blind reactions are always the best. Some commenters try to reveal too much to the reactor when it is better off just letting them figure out things on their own.
Can't believe it's the final episode, it has been a joy and a pleasure watching it with you.
Walter's end, at least thematically, reminds me of Daniel Plainview saying "I'm finished!" at the end of There Will Be Blood...
Breaking bad and better call saul are the only two shows I would give a 10/10
My second full series I started and ended watching with you! Thank you for the wholesome and intelligent reactions to some of my favorite television and you are rare my friend and I appreciate your content very much and hope you continue for many years to come!
That is how you stick the landing on a truly great show, when so many don't manage it. Unreal.
James, what an incredible journey, I looked forward to your Breaking Bad reactions every week. Thanks for letting me tag along.
A bittersweet ending. I was also sad to see the show go, but glad it ended so perfectly. They coulda dragged the show on for another couple seasons and ruined it, but they knew the story they wanted to tell and told it. Tough to see it go, but you are still only halfway through the whole story. Enjoy the rest of your ride.
Love Walter's delivery: "Elliot, if we're gonna go that way, you'll need a bigger knife." That was so Mike. Mythbusters did a Breaking Bad episode, and one of the myths was recreating the car gun, and they got it to work nearly identically using the same components Walt used. There's a great moment you can probably find on RUclips as well of Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul reading the script for the finale together. Very touching moment between the two actors who became close friends. Just some stuff to check out on your own when you miss Breaking Bad.
The final shot, with the song "Baby Blue" brings me to tears every time. Wow. That old song, no other could not have been more apt at this time.
I love the symmetry in the finale. In the pilot, Walt is wearing washed out colors, soft spoken, described in the script as having an "impotent" mustache, and really resents blending in with the crowd. In the finale he's lurking the shadows, still blending into the background but it's a strength, his beard is full, and he's fully accepted his role as the bad guy in the story. The series is also a study of change.
One little detail I've never noticed until now:
The pressure gauge at 25:50 says "Weiss" means "White" in german!
(Even tho you'd write "Weiß" for the color, but "ß" is basically just a sharp s and that's also literally what it's called :D)
Also another thing that is a good call back is when Jessy says a few episodes back about how lucky Walt is. At the beginning of the episode he’s trying to get the car to start to he can escape the cops… then he takes a second to breathe… then keys fall from the driver mirror. Pure luck and he was able to escape and finish his journey.
the fact that mythbusters did what walter did with the m60 mounted to a garage door opener and it worked exactly the same!
The final episode of the show is episode 62 which on the periodic table is samarium which is found in and sometimes used to treat lung cancer the same type that Walter gets in the series premier and returns in the final season
The greatest finale in TV history
I found your channel through this series and was happy to join you on this journey! BB is one of my favorite shows and your commentary enriched the show even more
The best thing about breaking bad and sopranos is that they end at the peak of the audience leaving the audience wanting more, rather than other shows like The Walking Dead which refuse to die
Something I can't believe hasn't been brought up is the significance of the song playing in the car when Walt starts it up. If you want a video showing the parallels, I highly HIGHLY recommend Breaking Bad - El Paso "Felina" by iproemo here on RUclips, but the text version is this.
El Paso by Marty Robbins tells the story of a singer who falls in love with a woman named Felina (and as others have pointed out, FeLiNa translates to Iron, Lithium and Sodium on the periodic table, aka Blood, Meth and Tears), describing her as "wicked and evil while casting a spell".
One day the singer finds a cowboy flirting with Felina and, in a fit of jealous rage, challenges him to a duel and kills him. Realizing he's committed murder, he flees the cantina and steals a horse, escaping El Paso and into the desert. This parallels the final showdown with Hank (I even alluded to the two looking like they were about to duel in a western when they stood outside the garage in S5E10 "Buried") who dies thanks to Walter's actions, causing him to flee the state, but not before stealing a "horse", which could either be compared to the cleaning service van he escapes in, or the truck he buys from the man in the desert. Back in the song, the singer laments that his life has lost all meaning, and all he has left is his feelings for Felina that ultimately drive him to return to El Paso.
The part specifically that plays while Walt is in the car is "I saddled up and away I did go, riding alone in the dark. Maybe tomorrow a bullet may find me, tonight nothing's worse than this pain in my heart."
Walt is also singing an early part of the song as he assembles the rig for the M60 in his trunk.
But the song goes on to describe the singer returning to El Paso, greeted by over a dozen armed men ready to kill him for his crimes that he has to flee from to get to the cantina and meet Felina one last time. The singer takes a bullet in the side and falls down, while Walt also takes a bullet to the side while on the ground as he takes out Jack's men. The singer rises one last time and makes his way to the back door of the cantina, ultimately dying Felina's arms, just as Walt also dies in the embrace of his one true love; FeLiNa.
The significance of this song was one of my favorite things about the finale, and the idea of using songs to structure stories and to repurpose them with not literal, but thematic parallels, has inspired so much of my writing. Breaking Bad is one of the best written series of all time, and is directly responsible for making me want to truly improve my writing. That and Daredevil season 3.
Throughout the whole show, nobody ends a phone call with a proper goodbye. And it always pissed me off my first time watching, that they'd just hang up not wrapping the convos up. But the first being "goodbye Lidia" after you tell her she's dying, in the finale, made the others worth it.
This finale remains the best episode of any television show I've ever seen. I honestly couldnt even come up with a show that matches the perfection of this episode. Cant wait for your reactions to El camino and better call saul.
Wacth LOST different show, but perfect ending
@@JeanPierre-hb9mv I've already seen Lost, but it's been a while. Really good show too!
@@dariodelvoije Oh okay, so I recommend you Bates Motel! really good actors in that show and good writing too! The ending is really amazing how its end
@@JeanPierre-hb9mv thanks I'll check it out. Its only on Prime video though and I dont have access to that
Fun fact: Myth Busters did this exact setup with Vince and they got nearly the exact same results - completely devastated the wall, with strays hitting randomly high and low.
And now... El Camino + Better Call Saul.
You will have such a blast!
It was so wonderful to enjoy the whole series with you! Thank you for the amazing reactions! Can't wait for the next series to enjoy.
If you remember episode 3x10 (Fly), Walt was lamenting that there must exist certain words in a certain specific order that would explain everything to Skyler, but he can never find them.
He finds them here.
21:22 Fun Fact, Mythbusters tested this, creating a 1:1 scenario with test dummies and everything worked EXACTLY as shown in this scene.
One slight difference is that Walter gets hit in that scene. But the Walter and Jesse dummies survived unscathed in their test 😂
When Walt shot Uncle Jack, it calls back to when Jack shot Hank, “he made up his mind 10 mins ago”. There was no amount of negotiating that he could do to make Walt hear him out, even if it had to do with the rest of his money. He was gonna kill him regardless and rightly so.
fun small fact, Better Call Saul (63 episodes) is exactly one episode longer than Breaking Bad (62 episodes). don't know why did that but definitely a conscious decision
The writing for the whole show was excellent. One of the biggest reasons is they knew where they were going “Mr Chips to Scareface”. And the didn’t rush the transition. Original Walt was going to roll Jane on her back so he could get to Jesse. But the writers thought it was too soon so they took a more passive accidentally approach. The transition took time but always pointed to that end point.
I had a creative writing teacher who said that you should read the last sentence first! Then you know what your aiming for.
7:09: "Man I hope y'all play video games, otherwise what I'm saying is just absolute nonsense to you."
I do play video games, but as a huge anime fan it really did surprise me when you commented that a moment in a previous episode felt like a character's "domain expansion" 😂
Enjoyed your reactions to this my friend! It’s a show that you’ll reflect on for years to come as you go through this crazy life ✌️
Thank you james for a great ride! Enjoyed each and every episode of these. Loved seeing your reaction and hearing your insights and observations. Your a very pleasant and fun human being. I don't comment alot but know I appreciate you and it's great to see someone who just "gets" it. Whether it's understanding comedy, with always sunny for example, enjoying more surreal filmmaking, or just appreciating and recognizing straight up masterpieces. So thank you bro
what a ride this has been. haven't rewatched the show since I finished it besides a few episodes here and there. It's been a joy watching you experience it for the first time, truly one of the greatest series of all time.
super excited for better call saul, i personally like the writing a little more in bcs.
23:10 I just realized the way he went out is basically the same way he killed Hank
What a series. Masterclass of acting, suspenseful writing, character writing, cinematography, all that good stuff we want to see. One of my top 3 shows, alongside The Wire (highly recommended btw) and Better Call Saul. Can you believe it tho, that Better Call Saul is considered by many (me included) to be even better? Yeah, strap yourself in, because the ride is only half way done.
As for this ending, ooh boy. Walt just waltzed into the lives of so many competent people like Saul, Hank, Gus, Salamancas, Mike and etc. And when he is on that floor dying, this one mans big ego trip, destroyed everything around him. His family and Jesse included. Walt was a menace, but such a well written and deep menace. Truly in season 5 he was the main villain, and even his redemption of saving Jesse, came as a spur of the moment thing. He didn't go back to ABQ to get Jesse. He went back to give the money away, and to kill the gang. I think it was in the back of his mind all that time, but until he saw Jesse in chains, he may as well have expected that Jesse gave in to them willingly and partnered up. Him tackling Jesse was the moment he decided to save him. Also, so much honesty in this episode. Walt finally being honest with Skyler. And then Jesse finally demanding that Walt cut the BS manipulation, and admit that he wants it. And Walt gives in. It literally took him until his final day on earth, to be honest with the people closest to him.
Fun little thing I noticed is that Mike wanted to kill Lydia and make her disappear, and she wanted her body to be found. Then she and Walt had Mike's guys killed. And now Lydia is dying in her own bed, where she will be found. Talk about irony. And with both Walt and Lydia dead, Mike can go 'heh, serves you right' from the other side.
Anyway, hope you have an amazing ride in Better Call Saul. They learned a lot of their craft in BB, and in BCS, they both put it to good use, and improve on it.
I just finished binge watching BB with you and then went on to El Camino and BCS....waiting to your reactions. It will be an incredible journey...hold on, it is quite a ride!❤
Thank you so much James for this series, it's been so fun to watch you have the same reactions I once had. It's been a pleasure reliving this series through you. Ever since I watched this show the whole world of television opened up for me and the endless possibilities of character development that come with it. While the show has become so widely popularised for it's various of reasons you can't help but notice how grand this show actually is. Poetically and cinematically.
8:10 this house was also featured in a Columbo episode back in the 1970s.
I gotta say man your reaction to this series has been my favourite and I've probably watched 4-5 people react to this show, not only your technical knowledge and appreciation for the writing but your comedy value, your jokes don't half crack me up sometimes even in some serious scenes 😂 and as a gamer your MW2 and Fallout references are appreciated.
Bring on BCS!
Thanks so much! Truly!
Cant wait for El Camino!
A perfect episode. The show couldn't have ended better.
And I love the details in it. There's just so much.
The scene with Skyler is fantastic, the way they set up the reflection of her face through the smoke in the microwave door, the reveal and then the visual depiction of the rift through their relationship. Then stuff like the very deliberate focus on the Stevia with Lydia, and finally the shot of Walter tapping a pressure gauge manufactured by "Weiss", which is the German word for the colour white.
What a ride this was, I can't wait for El Camino and Better Call Saul!
I like to think that the tapping on the glass too, was his recognition that Jesse had been cooking the formula correctly whilst there, satisfied that he has taught him exactly as he knew how to do.
This show is still massively impactiful 10 years since this episode. And 15 years since the beginning.
What a ride
Great to go on this ride again, with you James
Always insightful analysis. Thanks for taking us along
Can’t wait for you to watch BCS. It’s easily just as well written as Breaking Bad as well as it’s
leaps and bounds in front when it comes to cinematography and symbolism which really says a lot. You’ll really appreciate it haha
It was a fun ride with you, James. Although I personally dislike the direction the writers took with the last season, it was still fun hanging with you through to the end. Peace.
One of my favorite shots for this episode is the POV shot of the machine gun 'pardon the pun'. I just like how the camera shakes along with the machine gun as it's spraying hell.
21:30
I have seen breaking bad through like 5 times. I just NOW put together that in the first episode he tries to shoot himself and fails. In the end he shot himself.
Sigh! Mixed feeling after finishing a show. On the one hand it was awesome but on the other hand its over :(
Hahahaha off to Better Call Saul!