I don't think any other show could have handled Hank's reaction better than Breaking Bad. It seems perfectly in character and realistic. Hank is reacting with anger and apparently a passionate drive to catch Walt. Hank has had time to think about what has happened in the past and realizes Walt is a monster.
We find out it's been a month since Walter quit making meth. And it's clear that it is not going to stay that way. Well, actually, it's clear it's not going to fly with Lydia. Mike has warned about Lydia to Walt and Jesse and I think we see that play out in the next seven episodes.
Jesse goes through some personal shit, and frankly, I'm a little tired of that story. It's been played out. We get it. But anyway, it's probably necessary since it's in character and it's his thing. He doesn't give a shit and doesn't want money so he's a loose cannon. Also, an important plot point is that he knows that Walt killed Jesse. I hope I'm not spoiling that, the show hinted that at us pretty strongly.
We see a Saul appearance, albeit no memorable zingers this time. I have a feeling we will have to wait until the spinoff for any more old Saul Goodman scenes. That's just a guess, but it might feel out of place in this final season. The Breaking Bad writers could certainly figure out how to fit it in though.
How to discuss this episode without mentioning the cold open, probably the best show at finding ways to open the show. We get a further flash forward into what Walt's life will be like. It doesn't look good. So he just got his shotgun (I'm not an expert on guns so don't quote me on that) at Denny's in "Live Free or Die," the first episode of season five part one. In this one, he's apparently coming home - or what used to be his home.
And uh, he's collecting the ricin he left in his outlet for some reason. And uh, his home is abandoned, locked off, and people know he is Heisenberg it seems. "Hello Carol" is probably the funniest part of the episode, first when she drops her groceries in shock, and later because of the contrast.
But it's not really hard to believe that is what Walt has coming for him. I mean he has Lydia, Jesse, cancer and Hank after him. That's the Lydia Mike insisted should be killed, the Jesse who doesn't give a fuck, and a Hank who is seriously pissed off at Walter right not and is also on the DEA. So, I'd say they set up the final season quite nicely and I'm excited to be a part of it.
Note: I made sure to avoid any professional opinions on Breaking Bad so my opinions would not be influenced by anyone else.
Low Winter Sun
Well, this looks like an interesting show. I'll probably be watching it for the rest of the first season, just because it's on after Breaking Bad and it takes very little effort. The first episode was ok, way too intense for my liking, and there were zero laughs, which can put a strain on watching a series.
The performances are top notch with Mark Strong and Lennie James. It looks pretty well shot and here's another show that for some reason is obsessed with bald men. It's a pretty good start, but I do hope they inject some humor - any humor in the following episodes. I won't be talking about the series any more, but that's just my two cents on the its start. I can't recommend it to you, but I can't dissuade you either.
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