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[JerseyToughGuys]

The snow car scene was some of BB's best work too.

I loved the blue light sequence.

I'd love to see what the Dexter writers would've done with that part.

[Dexter Voice Over] Oh no, I see lights. Have the cops found me? I need to start the car, but they'll hear it. I'm going to have to sit here and hope they keep going. When I can't see the blue lights anymore, that'll mean they've gone and I can try to start this car...

the non-chalant *bang* of the window when he was ready to roll was a nice touch too. They always had a way of adding those minor things.

 

[Chase Stuart]

The snow car scene was some of BB's best work too.

I loved the blue light sequence.

I'd love to see what the Dexter writers would've done with that part.

[Dexter Voice Over] Oh no, I see lights. Have the cops found me? I need to start the car, but they'll hear it. I'm going to have to sit here and hope they keep going. When I can't see the blue lights anymore, that'll mean they've gone and I can try to start this car...

 

[SacramentoBob]

The snow car scene was some of BB's best work too.

I loved the blue light sequence.

I'd love to see what the Dexter writers would've done with that part.

[Dexter Voice Over] Oh no, I see lights. Have the cops found me? I need to start the car, but they'll hear it. I'm going to have to sit here and hope they keep going. When I can't see the blue lights anymore, that'll mean they've gone and I can try to start this car...

the non-chalant *bang* of the window when he was ready to roll was a nice touch too. They always had a way of adding those minor things.

My immediate reaction to that was "man I've never done that before I want to try it now".

 

[Limp Ditka]

I never expected Gilligan to make it all work out for Walt. Sure he goes down as a horrible person but in the long run Walt Jr. will appreciate what he did for him and presumably he and his sister will be taken care of forever.

Walt Jr will never appreciate him. Are you kidding?

It's okay. Walt's real his son Jesse appreciated him. Just like Walt's the only one who appreciated Jesse's woodworking shine box.

In a strange way Mr. White was the best thing to ever happen to Jesse. Had he got involved with him he likely would have been a loser his entire life. Despite what he went through with Walt it changed him for the better.

What?! He's penniless and wanted, with two murders directly under his belt and two girlfriends in a row dead because of him. He'd be way better off dead and living may not be worth it for him Post-Mr White

Why would Jesse be wanted? Everyone who knew is dead.

We don't know what happens at the site. Do they find the DVD confession? Do the authorities go as far in their investigation to find his fingerprints on the lab equipment?

lots of reasons for Jesse to end up wanted

Jesse got into his car, and drove off laughing. That's it. End of story. You don't need to worry about what happens to Jesse after that, because that is the END.

The end of Jesse's story is when he's in a grave. That obviously didn't happen. This was the end of Walt's story.

 

[timschochet]

This nit-picking by some of you guys is driving me crazy. We have been witness to some of the best acting, best directing, best writing we have ever seen on television. Why can't you guys just enjoy that?

cause its fun to talk about?

I don't find it fun to complain about details on a show like this one. Discussing them is fun, complaining about them not so much.

 

[Abraham]

I never expected Gilligan to make it all work out for Walt. Sure he goes down as a horrible person but in the long run Walt Jr. will appreciate what he did for him and presumably he and his sister will be taken care of forever.

Walt Jr will never appreciate him. Are you kidding?

It's okay. Walt's real his son Jesse appreciated him. Just like Walt's the only one who appreciated Jesse's woodworking shine box.

In a strange way Mr. White was the best thing to ever happen to Jesse. Had he got involved with him he likely would have been a loser his entire life. Despite what he went through with Walt it changed him for the better.

What?! He's penniless and wanted, with two murders directly under his belt and two girlfriends in a row dead because of him. He'd be way better off dead and living may not be worth it for him Post-Mr White

Why would Jesse be wanted? Everyone who knew is dead.

We don't know what happens at the site. Do they find the DVD confession? Do the authorities go as far in their investigation to find his fingerprints on the lab equipment?

lots of reasons for Jesse to end up wanted

Jesse got into his car, and drove off laughing. That's it. End of story. You don't need to worry about what happens to Jesse after that, because that is the END.

The end of Jesse's story is when he's in a grave. That obviously didn't happen. This was the end of Walt's story.

Exactly. I think that makes the ending great - it tied up everything as it applied to walt and left everything else open. We don't know if Flynn gets the money or if Skyler avoids jail or if Jesse lives or who raises Brock or where Saul ended up or if Marie gets to bury hank, etc. But we get to know how all of those things are resolved from Walt's point of view.

 

[JerseyToughGuys]

The snow car scene was some of BB's best work too.

I loved the blue light sequence.

I'd love to see what the Dexter writers would've done with that part.

[Dexter Voice Over] Oh no, I see lights. Have the cops found me? I need to start the car, but they'll hear it. I'm going to have to sit here and hope they keep going. When I can't see the blue lights anymore, that'll mean they've gone and I can try to start this car...

the non-chalant *bang* of the window when he was ready to roll was a nice touch too. They always had a way of adding those minor things.

My immediate reaction to that was "man I've never done that before I want to try it now".

I do it, but it never works.

THE BIGGER QUESTION IS HOW DID WALT A NEW MEXICO RESIDENT KNOW HOW TO DO IT SO WELL!~@~!@~!@!~

 

[Apple Jack]

Loved the El Paso theme.

 

[timschochet]

I never expected Gilligan to make it all work out for Walt. Sure he goes down as a horrible person but in the long run Walt Jr. will appreciate what he did for him and presumably he and his sister will be taken care of forever.

Walt Jr will never appreciate him. Are you kidding?

It's okay. Walt's real his son Jesse appreciated him. Just like Walt's the only one who appreciated Jesse's woodworking shine box.

In a strange way Mr. White was the best thing to ever happen to Jesse. Had he got involved with him he likely would have been a loser his entire life. Despite what he went through with Walt it changed him for the better.

What?! He's penniless and wanted, with two murders directly under his belt and two girlfriends in a row dead because of him. He'd be way better off dead and living may not be worth it for him Post-Mr White

Why would Jesse be wanted? Everyone who knew is dead.

We don't know what happens at the site. Do they find the DVD confession? Do the authorities go as far in their investigation to find his fingerprints on the lab equipment?

lots of reasons for Jesse to end up wanted

Jesse got into his car, and drove off laughing. That's it. End of story. You don't need to worry about what happens to Jesse after that, because that is the END.

The end of Jesse's story is when he's in a grave. That obviously didn't happen. This was the end of Walt's story.

Disagree. We will never see Jesse Pinkman's character again (per Vince Gilligan). Therefore, his story is over.

 

[mad sweeney]

Andrea alive? Jesse wouldn't have to murder somebody? Jesse wouldn't be tortured for the better part of a year living in cell hole?

Seriously if you're not fishing then you have an incredibly loony way of looking at the world.

I don't understand what's loony about it - sometimes people need a catalyst to change their lives. So Jesse went through a ton of crap and will have scars from it the rest of his life but maybe that's what he needed to have a future.

Sometimes people get their #### together on their own without having to live in a cage for a year like an animal. It happens.

Jesse was making meth and barely escaped being caught by Hank. The DEA was on the lookout for Captain Cook and Jesse was a moron who drove around with a license plate that read THE CAPN. It was only a matter of time before he ended up in jail or worse.

Worse? Like meth-slave-for-Nazis worse?

I'd rather spend a year as a meth slave than in prison where after I get out I'm a felon who can't get a job.

Where's he going to get a job now?

 

[fruity pebbles]

This nit-picking by some of you guys is driving me crazy. We have been witness to some of the best acting, best directing, best writing we have ever seen on television. Why can't you guys just enjoy that?

cause its fun to talk about?

I don't find it fun to complain about details on a show like this one. Discussing them is fun, complaining about them not so much.

Nobody's attacking you personally. Pretty sure you're not getting a cut off the proceeds of the show.

 

[Gator Shawn]

Did the ALBQ Po-Po take all of Jesse's money?

 

[packersfan]

Andrea alive? Jesse wouldn't have to murder somebody? Jesse wouldn't be tortured for the better part of a year living in cell hole?

Seriously if you're not fishing then you have an incredibly loony way of looking at the world.

I don't understand what's loony about it - sometimes people need a catalyst to change their lives. So Jesse went through a ton of crap and will have scars from it the rest of his life but maybe that's what he needed to have a future.

Sometimes people get their #### together on their own without having to live in a cage for a year like an animal. It happens.

Jesse was making meth and barely escaped being caught by Hank. The DEA was on the lookout for Captain Cook and Jesse was a moron who drove around with a license plate that read THE CAPN. It was only a matter of time before he ended up in jail or worse.

Worse? Like meth-slave-for-Nazis worse?

I'd rather spend a year as a meth slave than in prison where after I get out I'm a felon who can't get a job.

Where's he going to get a job now?

Woodworking shop.

 

[JerseyToughGuys]

Andrea alive? Jesse wouldn't have to murder somebody? Jesse wouldn't be tortured for the better part of a year living in cell hole?

Seriously if you're not fishing then you have an incredibly loony way of looking at the world.

I don't understand what's loony about it - sometimes people need a catalyst to change their lives. So Jesse went through a ton of crap and will have scars from it the rest of his life but maybe that's what he needed to have a future.

Sometimes people get their #### together on their own without having to live in a cage for a year like an animal. It happens.

Jesse was making meth and barely escaped being caught by Hank. The DEA was on the lookout for Captain Cook and Jesse was a moron who drove around with a license plate that read THE CAPN. It was only a matter of time before he ended up in jail or worse.

Worse? Like meth-slave-for-Nazis worse?

I'd rather spend a year as a meth slave than in prison where after I get out I'm a felon who can't get a job.

Where's he going to get a job now?

Woodworking shop.

Drummer, TwaughtHammer

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

THE BIGGER QUESTION IS HOW DID WALT A NEW MEXICO RESIDENT KNOW HOW TO DO IT SO WELL!~@~!@~!@!~

the cabin scenes were filmed in New Mexico about 45 minutes from ABQ. Maybe Walt spent some time in the mountains earlier in his life.

 

[JerseyToughGuys]

THE BIGGER QUESTION IS HOW DID WALT A NEW MEXICO RESIDENT KNOW HOW TO DO IT SO WELL!~@~!@~!@!~

the cabin scenes were filmed in New Mexico about 45 minutes from ABQ. Maybe Walt spent some time in the mountains.

I'm pretty sure it was fake studio snow, Aaron...

 

[JerseyToughGuys]

THE BIGGER QUESTION IS HOW DID WALT A NEW MEXICO RESIDENT KNOW HOW TO DO IT SO WELL!~@~!@~!@!~

the cabin scenes were filmed in New Mexico about 45 minutes from ABQ. Maybe Walt spent some time in the mountains.

I'm pretty sure it was fake studio snow, Aaron...

and I am pretty show I could one "bang" off fake studio snow from my window just like walt. fn cheater.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

THE BIGGER QUESTION IS HOW DID WALT A NEW MEXICO RESIDENT KNOW HOW TO DO IT SO WELL!~@~!@~!@!~

the cabin scenes were filmed in New Mexico about 45 minutes from ABQ. Maybe Walt spent some time in the mountains.

I'm pretty sure it was fake studio snow, Aaron...

I'm sure it was, but still. they were at 10,000 feet elevation and filming in the winter.

 

[Don Quixote]

THE BIGGER QUESTION IS HOW DID WALT A NEW MEXICO RESIDENT KNOW HOW TO DO IT SO WELL!~@~!@~!@!~

Albuquerque is a mile high. It snows there.

 

[kutta]

Loved the El Paso theme.

Totally agree. I love Marty Robbins and was really happy to see that song woven into the final episode.

 

[fruity pebbles]

Got the impression that Walt didn't really regret any of it. Maybe Hank finding out and his ultimate death, that was the only thing that happened outside the grand plan. Him telling Skyler that he truly felt alive and the smile right before he died reminiscing.

 

[Limp Ditka]

Disagree. We will never see Jesse Pinkman's character again (per Vince Gilligan). Therefore, his story is over.

It's not natural to wonder/speculate if the money got to the family?

It's not natural to wonder/speculate if Skyler handing over the location of Honk and Gommy to the DEA gets her off the hook?

It's not natural to wonder/speculate what happened to Brock?

Disagree all you want. You've been wrong plenty of times before.

 

[TheIronSheik]

Great episode. Although I'm a little confused on what next week's episode could possibly be about.

And why does everyone keep calling them Nazi's? Just because you have a swastika tattoo doesn't mean you're a Nazi. I bet they don't even follow politics.

 

[Apple Jack]

For those not familiar, the lyrics to the song Felina is a reference to.

Spoiler

Out in the West Texas town of El Paso
I fell in love with a Mexican girl.
Night-time would find me in Rosa's cantina;
Music would play and Felina would whirl.

Blacker than night were the eyes of Felina,
Wicked and evil while casting a spell.
My love was deep for this Mexican maiden;
I was in love but in vain, I could tell.

One night a wild young cowboy came in,
Wild as the West Texas wind.
Dashing and daring,
A drink he was sharing
With wicked Felina,
The girl that I loved.

So in anger I

Challenged his right for the love of this maiden.
Down went his hand for the gun that he wore.
My challenge was answered in less than a heart-beat;
The handsome young stranger lay dead on the floor.

Just for a moment I stood there in silence,
Shocked by the FOUL EVIL deed I had done.
Many thoughts raced through my mind as I stood there;
I had but one chance and that was to run.

Out through the back door of Rosa's I ran,
Out where the horses were tied.
I caught a good one.
It looked like it could run.
Up on its back
And away I did ride,

Just as fast as I

Could from the West Texas town of El Paso
Out to the bad-lands of New Mexico.

Back in El Paso my life would be worthless.
Everything's gone in life; nothing is left.
It's been so long since I've seen the young maiden
My love is stronger than my fear of death.

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.

And at last here I

Am on the hill overlooking El Paso;
I can see Rosa's cantina below.
My love is strong and it pushes me onward.
Down off the hill to Felina I go.

Off to my right I see five mounted cowboys;
Off to my left ride a dozen or more.
Shouting and shooting I can't let them catch me.
I have to make it to Rosa's back door.

Something is dreadfully wrong for I feel
A deep burning pain in my side.
Though I am trying
To stay in the saddle,
I'm getting weary,
Unable to ride.

But my love for

Felina is strong and I rise where I've fallen,
Though I am weary I can't stop to rest.
I see the white puff of smoke from the rifle.
I feel the bullet go deep in my chest.

From out of nowhere Felina has found me,
Kissing my cheek as she kneels by my side.
Cradled by two loving arms that I'll die for,
One little kiss and Felina, good-bye.

 

[JerseyToughGuys]

THE BIGGER QUESTION IS HOW DID WALT A NEW MEXICO RESIDENT KNOW HOW TO DO IT SO WELL!~@~!@~!@!~

Albuquerque is a mile high. It snows there.

I think it is quite a leap in the story line.

 

[Scoresman]

I think its pretty obvious that brock will just be raised by his grandmother. the one whole called jesse a disgrace.

 

[packersfan]

Got the impression that Walt didn't really regret any of it. Maybe Hank finding out and his ultimate death, that was the only thing that happened outside the grand plan. Him telling Skyler that he truly felt alive and the smile right before he died reminiscing.

I don't think he did either. He came clean to Skyler and admitted what he did made him feel alive probably for the first time in his life. I think the only things he feels bad about are Hank getting killed and then seeing what happened to Jesse at the end. But the smile on his face as he did in the meth lab was pretty apparent that he was at home and at peace.

 

[JerseyToughGuys]

All the timely song lyric posts are appreciated. Good stuff, guys.

For those not familiar, the lyrics to the song Felina is a reference to.

Spoiler

Out in the West Texas town of El Paso
I fell in love with a Mexican girl.
Night-time would find me in Rosa's cantina;
Music would play and Felina would whirl.

Blacker than night were the eyes of Felina,
Wicked and evil while casting a spell.
My love was deep for this Mexican maiden;
I was in love but in vain, I could tell.

One night a wild young cowboy came in,
Wild as the West Texas wind.
Dashing and daring,
A drink he was sharing
With wicked Felina,
The girl that I loved.

So in anger I

Challenged his right for the love of this maiden.
Down went his hand for the gun that he wore.
My challenge was answered in less than a heart-beat;
The handsome young stranger lay dead on the floor.

Just for a moment I stood there in silence,
Shocked by the FOUL EVIL deed I had done.
Many thoughts raced through my mind as I stood there;
I had but one chance and that was to run.

Out through the back door of Rosa's I ran,
Out where the horses were tied.
I caught a good one.
It looked like it could run.
Up on its back
And away I did ride,

Just as fast as I

Could from the West Texas town of El Paso
Out to the bad-lands of New Mexico.

Back in El Paso my life would be worthless.
Everything's gone in life; nothing is left.
It's been so long since I've seen the young maiden
My love is stronger than my fear of death.

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.

And at last here I

Am on the hill overlooking El Paso;
I can see Rosa's cantina below.
My love is strong and it pushes me onward.
Down off the hill to Felina I go.

Off to my right I see five mounted cowboys;
Off to my left ride a dozen or more.
Shouting and shooting I can't let them catch me.
I have to make it to Rosa's back door.

Something is dreadfully wrong for I feel
A deep burning pain in my side.
Though I am trying
To stay in the saddle,
I'm getting weary,
Unable to ride.

But my love for

Felina is strong and I rise where I've fallen,
Though I am weary I can't stop to rest.
I see the white puff of smoke from the rifle.
I feel the bullet go deep in my chest.

From out of nowhere Felina has found me,
Kissing my cheek as she kneels by my side.
Cradled by two loving arms that I'll die for,
One little kiss and Felina, good-bye.

Iron Lithium Sodium!~@~!@@~

 

[Apple Jack]

THE BIGGER QUESTION IS HOW DID WALT A NEW MEXICO RESIDENT KNOW HOW TO DO IT SO WELL!~@~!@~!@!~

Albuquerque is a mile high. It snows there.

I think it is quite a leap in the story line.

That an all-world science nerd would know his way around harsh winter conditions that he's dealt with all his life?

 

[JerseyToughGuys]

THE BIGGER QUESTION IS HOW DID WALT A NEW MEXICO RESIDENT KNOW HOW TO DO IT SO WELL!~@~!@~!@!~

Albuquerque is a mile high. It snows there.

I think it is quite a leap in the story line.

That an all-world science nerd would know his way around harsh winter conditions that he's dealt with all his life?

That he could bang off the snow with a single rap on the window. It looked rather icy imo.

 

[Apple Jack]

All the timely song lyric posts are appreciated. Good stuff, guys.

For those not familiar, the lyrics to the song Felina is a reference to.

Spoiler

Out in the West Texas town of El Paso

I fell in love with a Mexican girl.

Night-time would find me in Rosa's cantina;

Music would play and Felina would whirl.

Blacker than night were the eyes of Felina,

Wicked and evil while casting a spell.

My love was deep for this Mexican maiden;

I was in love but in vain, I could tell.

One night a wild young cowboy came in,

Wild as the West Texas wind.

Dashing and daring,

A drink he was sharing

With wicked Felina,

The girl that I loved.

So in anger I

Challenged his right for the love of this maiden.

Down went his hand for the gun that he wore.

My challenge was answered in less than a heart-beat;

The handsome young stranger lay dead on the floor.

Just for a moment I stood there in silence,

Shocked by the FOUL EVIL deed I had done.

Many thoughts raced through my mind as I stood there;

I had but one chance and that was to run.

Out through the back door of Rosa's I ran,

Out where the horses were tied.

I caught a good one.

It looked like it could run.

Up on its back

And away I did ride,

Just as fast as I

Could from the West Texas town of El Paso

Out to the bad-lands of New Mexico.

Back in El Paso my life would be worthless.

Everything's gone in life; nothing is left.

It's been so long since I've seen the young maiden

My love is stronger than my fear of death.

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.

And at last here I

Am on the hill overlooking El Paso;

I can see Rosa's cantina below.

My love is strong and it pushes me onward.

Down off the hill to Felina I go.

Off to my right I see five mounted cowboys;

Off to my left ride a dozen or more.

Shouting and shooting I can't let them catch me.

I have to make it to Rosa's back door.

Something is dreadfully wrong for I feel

A deep burning pain in my side.

Though I am trying

To stay in the saddle,

I'm getting weary,

Unable to ride.

But my love for

Felina is strong and I rise where I've fallen,

Though I am weary I can't stop to rest.

I see the white puff of smoke from the rifle.

I feel the bullet go deep in my chest.

From out of nowhere Felina has found me,

Kissing my cheek as she kneels by my side.

Cradled by two loving arms that I'll die for,

One little kiss and Felina, good-bye.

Spoiler

Iron Lithium Sodium!~@~!@@~

Of, so you mean tuff, not tough in your user name. Got it.

 

[fruity pebbles]

Liked how he executed Uncle Jack mid sentence just like Jack did to Hank.

 

[James Daulton]

I get that the keys could remote control the arm the gun was swiveling on,but how was the trigger depressed so the gun fired too?

 

[jamny]

I like that Walt dying in the meth lab gives Jesse more time to run. The cops will think it was Walt putting out the blue still.

 

[Zow]

A little pissed here. Walt is not friggin Batman, Superman, and Nostradamus combined.

First off, Lydia does not sit at that table every time. And a homeless-looking guy stealing all the Stevia from every other table for an hour is going to attract some attention. If they'd have been at one of the window tables like every other time, I'd be all in. But they weren't and I wasn't.

Not sure if that was my first WTF moment or if it was him going to see Styler. Don't get me wrong, that was a beautiful scene in every way except for the fact that he should have never been able to get in or out! If friggin Marie knew he was in town, I'm pretty sure every federal officer with a badge knew he was in town. Gee, ya think more than two jabronies a block away might be involved here?

Not to mention all the variables he left in play when he went to Nazi-town. What if Mustache made him park where he said he wanted him to park? What if Beef just put the keys in his pocket? What if Jack had half a brain and just put a bullet in his head rather than trotting Jesse out? What if everyone actually ducked when the place started getting shot to pieces? Not sure about you, but me and other supercriminal Nazis can hit the floor in about half a second.

And finally, how did Walt have a shot through his midsection while he was lying on top of Jesse? He clearly tackled Jesse before he fired up the M-60, so where did that wound come from?

I was totally in, but for f##k's sake, there was way too much suspension of disbelief through most of it.

I'm happy with the way it ended, but decidedly NOT happy how we got there.

:blowsout:

1. Before I tear you down, I'll actually give you a little bit on the Stevia thing. I immediately recognized she did sit at different tables and that it'd be tough for Walt to 1) plant numerous Stevia packets without being seen; and 2) Actually get the ricin into the packets without making the packet looked tampered with. It irked me for a few minutes, but if you think about it, it isn't that crazy. Walt coulda gone to a grocery store, bought some Stevia, prepped the packets beforehand, then arrived 30 minutes early to plant the packets and monitor them. Agreed it would have looked weird, but generally coffee shops/lunch places are filled with many minding their own businesses.

2. Federal agents at Skyler's - It's implied it's at least many months later. You think the government is still having her apartment scoured? Absolutely not. That's expensive and, since it's been so long, an extreme waste of resources. Two "jabronies" barely paying attention is realistic. Additionally, I recognize the Marie argument, but if Marie gets calls that Walt is in town who is the first person she's gonna call? Skyler. And when she does, Walt is already there. So, it would then cease to reason that she notified the feds AFTER Skyler and it took them some time getting over there (probably had to delineate all available agents to the multiple places Walt was allegedly spotted, which would be timely), giving Walt that precious 5 or so minutes to say goodbye. After all, that scene was pivotal to the show and you can't possibly expect Gilligan to waste screen time developing some stupid ruse for Walt to get in to satisfy his harshest critics.

3. Nazis (or, as correctly pointed out, Aryan Brotherhood) - Duck? Really? Are these guys freaking 12 year old female gymnasts or football players doing up-downs? Bullets were traveling fast - like the speed of a bullet! The idea they could "duck" is laughable. Also, the scene indicated they wrongly thought Walt was just trying to go after Jesse and they were laughing. As for the keys, I agree, it's a risk, but at that point Walt was comfortable taking risks. He did what he had to to get them back and it was plausible.

4. Bullet to Walt's side - ricochet. They actually showed him wince. Duh.

5. Uncle Jack's pride (not your gripe, but other's) - all of you who are questioning why Jack would satisfy a man he's about to kill that he didn't go back on his agreement to kill Jesse don't know criminals. In the criminal world, where morality is generally skewed, a clear top rule is to not snitch. Shortly behind that is to own up to your word to commit a criminal act. Here, Jack is the top dog. If either of those two "values" are questioned, he's gotta back it up (for himself, the accuser, and his men - all to keep order). Totally plausible here.

I'd also remind everyone that we're dealing with a freaking TV show. If you can't suspend some level of belief, I'd recommend flipping over to the Nature Channel. Probably more your speed.

 

[Michael Brown]

As someone pointed out in the comments, at :50 of this video clip of the last scene, his reflection makes it look like he is bald (aka back in his Heisenberg days). Pretty cool, both Walt and Heisenberg dying simultaneously.

 

[jamny]

The snow car scene was some of BB's best work too.

I loved the blue light sequence.

I'd love to see what the Dexter writers would've done with that part.

[Dexter Voice Over] Oh no, I see lights. Have the cops found me? I need to start the car, but they'll hear it. I'm going to have to sit here and hope they keep going. When I can't see the blue lights anymore, that'll mean they've gone and I can try to start this car...

perfect

 

[SacramentoBob]

I get that the keys could remote control the arm the gun was swiveling on,but how was the trigger depressed so the gun fired too?

Magnets.

 

[Zow]

I like that Walt dying in the meth lab gives Jesse more time to run. The cops will think it was Walt putting out the blue still.

Exactly. As bad as Walt was, he did a great job protecting people at the end.

 

[Zow]

My favorite scene from the episode: Skinny Pete and Badger questioning the morality of it all, then happily taking the cash. Kind of a microcosm of the show. Reminded me totally of a Rosencratz and Gildenstern type thing.

 

[Ghost Rider]

Well said, Zow.

And yeah, if you watch the gunfire scene again, you can see the moment where Walt is hit and his body reacts (about halfway through).

 

[TheIronSheik]

I get that the keys could remote control the arm the gun was swiveling on,but how was the trigger depressed so the gun fired too?

Magnets.

That explains why there were no gay people around.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Maybe Jesse saw the cops coming and slowed down to a reasonable speed.

 

[shuke]

I guess Gilligan's next project is a show called Battle Creek on CBS next year. Crime drama that he wrote 10 years ago that wasn't picked up then but obviously things have changed now for him.

CBS crime drama? PASS

 

[packersfan]

I like that Walt dying in the meth lab gives Jesse more time to run. The cops will think it was Walt putting out the blue still.

Exactly. As bad as Walt was, he did a great job protecting people at the end.

That was one of the things that made Walt such a fascinating character. Despite all the horrible things he did, there was always a glimmer of goodness still there. Even at his worst, it never completely went away.

 

[James Daulton]

I get that the keys could remote control the arm the gun was swiveling on,but how was the trigger depressed so the gun fired too?

Magnets.

Is this true? Could a regular machine gun be outfitted to do this?

 

[Brady Marino]

I guess Gilligan's next project is a show called Battle Creek on CBS next year. Crime drama that he wrote 10 years ago that wasn't picked up then but obviously things have changed now for him.

CBS crime drama? PASS

CBS: Where Breaking Bad stars careers go to die.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

I guess Gilligan's next project is a show called Battle Creek on CBS next year. Crime drama that he wrote 10 years ago that wasn't picked up then but obviously things have changed now for him.

CBS crime drama? PASS

Gilligan's also not the show-runner.

 

[SacramentoBob]

The biggest unresolved loose end of the series is not finding out what happened to Ted Beneke.

 

[shuke]

For those not familiar, the lyrics to the song Felina is a reference to.

Spoiler

Out in the West Texas town of El Paso

I fell in love with a Mexican girl.

Night-time would find me in Rosa's cantina;

Music would play and Felina would whirl.

Blacker than night were the eyes of Felina,

Wicked and evil while casting a spell.

My love was deep for this Mexican maiden;

I was in love but in vain, I could tell.

One night a wild young cowboy came in,

Wild as the West Texas wind.

Dashing and daring,

A drink he was sharing

With wicked Felina,

The girl that I loved.

So in anger I

Challenged his right for the love of this maiden.

Down went his hand for the gun that he wore.

My challenge was answered in less than a heart-beat;

The handsome young stranger lay dead on the floor.

Just for a moment I stood there in silence,

Shocked by the FOUL EVIL deed I had done.

Many thoughts raced through my mind as I stood there;

I had but one chance and that was to run.

Out through the back door of Rosa's I ran,

Out where the horses were tied.

I caught a good one.

It looked like it could run.

Up on its back

And away I did ride,

Just as fast as I

Could from the West Texas town of El Paso

Out to the bad-lands of New Mexico.

Back in El Paso my life would be worthless.

Everything's gone in life; nothing is left.

It's been so long since I've seen the young maiden

My love is stronger than my fear of death.

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.

And at last here I

Am on the hill overlooking El Paso;

I can see Rosa's cantina below.

My love is strong and it pushes me onward.

Down off the hill to Felina I go.

Off to my right I see five mounted cowboys;

Off to my left ride a dozen or more.

Shouting and shooting I can't let them catch me.

I have to make it to Rosa's back door.

Something is dreadfully wrong for I feel

A deep burning pain in my side.

Though I am trying

To stay in the saddle,

I'm getting weary,

Unable to ride.

But my love for

Felina is strong and I rise where I've fallen,

Though I am weary I can't stop to rest.

I see the white puff of smoke from the rifle.

I feel the bullet go deep in my chest.

From out of nowhere Felina has found me,

Kissing my cheek as she kneels by my side.

Cradled by two loving arms that I'll die for,

One little kiss and Felina, good-bye.

Is the name of this song actually Felina? I thought it was El Paso.