Seconding the love for Hank here. He's actually my favorite character, and I give a lot of credit to actor Dean Norris, as Hank could've easily been portrayed as a loudmouth asshole, instead of the loveable loudmouthed asshole that people are rooting for.

Seconding the love for Hank here. He's actually my favorite character, and I give a lot of credit to actor Dean Norris, as Hank could've easily been portrayed as a loudmouth asshole, instead of the loveable loudmouthed asshole that people are rooting for.

I saw the last scene with Skyler smoking as an ominous precursor to Walt deciding to poison her with the ricin cigarette. I hope I'm wrong, because that shit would be seriously evil.

I saw the last scene with Skyler smoking as an ominous precursor to Walt deciding to poison her with the ricin cigarette. I hope I'm wrong, because that shit would be seriously evil.

You're not being a pussy - that was a pretty intense episode overall. I could actually feel my heart pounding in my chest during the bedroom confrontation. I've gotta hand it to Cranston for being an incredible actor - the way his face suddenly clouds with anger and hostility is truly frightening.

You're not being a pussy - that was a pretty intense episode overall. I could actually feel my heart pounding in my chest during the bedroom confrontation. I've gotta hand it to Cranston for being an incredible actor - the way his face suddenly clouds with anger and hostility is truly frightening.

I agree - I thought Walt would express SOME sort of appreciation to Jesse for the gesture. Anything. But it's obvious that Walt saw it as something he could wave in front of Skyler's face as apparent "proof" that Walter is ultimately right.

I agree - I thought Walt would express SOME sort of appreciation to Jesse for the gesture. Anything. But it's obvious that Walt saw it as something he could wave in front of Skyler's face as apparent "proof" that Walter is ultimately right.

I'm gonna take a more cynical approach and say that the purging of sex and violence from science fiction - or any genre - has more to do with making more money for the studios at the box office (as having a PG-13 guarantees a wider audience.) Apparently the Fox execs were VERY unhappy with Prometheus given an R…

Apparently the three-breasted prostitute never goes fully topless? I foresee about half of prospective movie goers suddenly losing interest.

Also the fact that most of the action is done in CGI (hello fighter jet!) as opposed to the original, with real goddamn explosions and a guy jumping off a real goddamn building. This is a big reason why the 80's action films mentioned above are infinitely superior and memorable.

Also the fact that most of the action is done in CGI (hello fighter jet!) as opposed to the original, with real goddamn explosions and a guy jumping off a real goddamn building. This is a big reason why the 80's action films mentioned above are infinitely superior and memorable.

It makes total sense for Mike - he firmly believes paying your associates well with "hazard pay" guarantees loyalty and silence.

It makes total sense for Mike - he firmly believes paying your associates well with "hazard pay" guarantees loyalty and silence.

Not to bring up an (apparently) old argument, but I don't understand why Walt would lie about his 52nd birthday to a stranger? Did he really need a free Grand Slam breakfast? I took the scene as a device to establish a timeframe (approximately a year from the current episode, as his 51st is approaching) and…

Not to bring up an (apparently) old argument, but I don't understand why Walt would lie about his 52nd birthday to a stranger? Did he really need a free Grand Slam breakfast? I took the scene as a device to establish a timeframe (approximately a year from the current episode, as his 51st is approaching) and…

I wouldn't catagorize Walt as being "evil" either (at least not yet.) I do think he's an inherently good person who is doing some increasingly bad things to protect himself. But you're right: when he starts putting loved ones in the crossfire, a line has been crossed.

I wouldn't catagorize Walt as being "evil" either (at least not yet.) I do think he's an inherently good person who is doing some increasingly bad things to protect himself. But you're right: when he starts putting loved ones in the crossfire, a line has been crossed.

Wow, as much as I love me some Gomie, I think you're absolutely bang-on about this. (Aaron Paul did indicate that this season would be a "bloodbath". This would make sense as Hank closes in on his investigation…)

Wow, as much as I love me some Gomie, I think you're absolutely bang-on about this. (Aaron Paul did indicate that this season would be a "bloodbath". This would make sense as Hank closes in on his investigation…)