Movies and TV Breaking Bad - Page 136

irishjayhawk · 03-23-2009, 08:44 PM

Anyone watching this magnificent show?

lcarus · 08-20-2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by eazyb81

Of course this makes logical sense, but it's no longer about the money for Walter because he's lost his family. He likes feeling important and powerful, and he isn't trading that anything.

Plus he knows he still has terminal cancer, so he doesn't have the fear of spending the next 40 years in prison like Jesse and Mike. He will die within a year or two no matter what happens.

I thought he was gonna escape from Mikes cuff job on the heater and off Mike.

Fritz88 · 08-20-2012, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by NewChief

Just read a nice review of the last episode (maybe my favorite of the season so far in terms of character development with the dinner scene as well as Walt's reminiscing on his "lost empire" with Grey Matter).

Their point though: Why the hell did Mike keep Walt alive and chained to the radiator? Mike should know "Walter" well enough by now to know that he's resourceful and can **** up a wet dream. No clue why he didn't just cap him, get rid of him via the old body in the tub of acid trick, and sell his part of the methlymine. Mike should know by now that Walter is going to be a loose end that needs to be tied up and can never be trusted (just as Walt now knows the same about Mike).

Because Mike does not want to hurt Jesse by killing Walt.

ragedogg69 · 08-20-2012, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by eazyb81

Of course this makes logical sense, but it's no longer about the money for Walter because he's lost his family. He likes feeling important and powerful, and he isn't trading that anything.

Plus he knows he still has terminal cancer, so he doesn't have the fear of spending the next 40 years in prison like Jesse and Mike. He will die within a year or two no matter what happens.

I think his explanation of what happened at Grey Matter also explains why $5mil isnt enough for Walt. Before, I was questioning his motives or anyones motives to decline $5mil but it makes perfect sense that he would not be content with "settling" and wants to make an empire instead.

Breaking Bad is one of the few shows left where I will fight the urge to grab my tablet and check email, or make dinner while its on. I have to watch everything; it seems like every plot point is very relevant to the overall arch of the show.

NewChief · 08-20-2012, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Fritz88

Because Mike does not want to hurt Jesse by killing Walt.

Yeah. I don't know. Mike seems like a "this is for your own good" kind of guy. So, I'd see him being the guy who will kill Walt because he knows he's protecting Jesse by doing it. Though Mike also seems to have a code of some sort (as shown by the great lengths he'll go to get his jailed hires their nest eggs back), so maybe he doesn't want to cross that line with Walt until it's absolutely warranted (though I think it's beyond warranted at this point).

Fritz88 · 08-20-2012, 04:03 PM

Actually I am still pulling for Walt.

**Gonzo** · 08-20-2012, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Fritz88

Actually I am still pulling for Walt.

I'm starting to waiver. I hope everything turns out ok for Jessie but I find myself rooting for 'The Man' to catch Walt.

I dunno, I'm neutral on him at the moment after turning down 5 mil.

Bewbies · 08-20-2012, 05:00 PM

I hate Walt now, I'm rooting for Jesse to get out and get his life cleaned up.

NewChief · 08-20-2012, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bewbies

I hate Walt now, I'm rooting for Jesse to get out and get his life cleaned up.

Me, too. Walt is just freaking despicable now. Feeding Jesse that line of shit about how he was "up all night thinking about the kid they killed." Then as soon as Jesse is out of the tent, he's whistling up a storm and totally immersed in the work. I don't think he lost a minute of sleep over that kid.

**BigMeatballDave** · 08-20-2012, 06:01 PM

Walt is awesome!

However, I do hope the show ends with Jesse coming out of this clean and with all the money.

-King- · 08-20-2012, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo

I'm starting to waiver. I hope everything turns out ok for Jessie but I find myself rooting for 'The Man' to catch Walt.

I dunno, I'm neutral on him at the moment after turning down 5 mil.

Gay.

**Baby Lee** · 08-20-2012, 06:39 PM

Just curious; Does anyone think, from a storytelling standpoint, that the story of bringing Walt to justice would be more compelling than whatever it is that 'Walt cooks up' to come out the other side?

-King- · 08-20-2012, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

Just curious; Does anyone think, from a storytelling standpoint, that the story of bringing Walt to justice would be more compelling than whatever it is that 'Walt cooks up' to come out the other side?

The story of Walt going to jail is not compelling at all.

SnakeXJones · 08-20-2012, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

Just curious; Does anyone think, from a storytelling standpoint, that the story of bringing Walt to justice would be more compelling than whatever it is that 'Walt cooks up' to come out the other side?

Anti-climax

**The Franchise** · 08-20-2012, 07:07 PM

Just a thought....

Spoiler!

Zebedee DuBois · 08-20-2012, 08:11 PM

I can't think of why, at this point, Skylar doesn't tell Hank everything. She clearly loathes Walt. She wanted to protect Jr.s view of his dad, but that seems likes a reach now. Why does she continue to protect someone she considers a monster?

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