@avclub-3d273fecc8121fe6b53b8fe5281b9c97:disqus Because Mike only hurts the people he intends to hurt, and he thinks far enough in advance to make sure that hurting them is the only acceptable solution (according to a fucked-up moral code that says killing people is ever acceptable).

I'd actually argue that his triumph in that scenario actually emphasizes his uselessness - part of the appeal of that moment is that it catches you off guard to see Xander saving the day, given how sidelined he'd been of late.

I'd actually argue that his triumph in that scenario actually emphasizes his uselessness - part of the appeal of that moment is that it catches you off guard to see Xander saving the day, given how sidelined he'd been of late.

Whatever - re-watch "Salud" and tell me Walter Jr.'s not a useful part of the ensemble. There's one person left on this Earth that Walter White needs to continue believing he's a good man. The kid's vital.

Whatever - re-watch "Salud" and tell me Walter Jr.'s not a useful part of the ensemble. There's one person left on this Earth that Walter White needs to continue believing he's a good man. The kid's vital.

The serial killer plot is stupid, but without it (or something else bringing Jimmy back into prominence), we don't get his wake, which is a great part of the fantastic finale.

The serial killer plot is stupid, but without it (or something else bringing Jimmy back into prominence), we don't get his wake, which is a great part of the fantastic finale.

REMINDER: There isn't a single opinion about things that we all have to share. Phil not caring for an episode doesn't retroactively make you not like it, too.

REMINDER: There isn't a single opinion about things that we all have to share. Phil not caring for an episode doesn't retroactively make you not like it, too.

I was on board with you until you dropped in the comment on her physical appearance, and then I switched over to "skeeved out" so fast it made a sonic boom.

I was on board with you until you dropped in the comment on her physical appearance, and then I switched over to "skeeved out" so fast it made a sonic boom.

Wait, I just got weirded out that she's both in Burning Love, the episode of Arrested Development, and Burning Love the web series. 

Wait, I just got weirded out that she's both in Burning Love, the episode of Arrested Development, and Burning Love the web series. 

Right? I usually don't think of him as much of a comic actor, but the way he just completely inhabits Tobias, up to and including his almost suicidal goofy clumsiness, is amazing.

Right? I usually don't think of him as much of a comic actor, but the way he just completely inhabits Tobias, up to and including his almost suicidal goofy clumsiness, is amazing.

"I’m invited into very few personal homes" is one of my favorite lines.

"I’m invited into very few personal homes" is one of my favorite lines.

@avclub-eb4d4948a4c9d8a3066cdf48eecbdade:disqus  I have no problem with imagination, if the kid uses it right. Like, if a kid was imagining being a manager of a small failing restaurant, or a janitor, I'd think that kid was less of a moron. But still MOSTLY a moron. Because he's 5.

@avclub-eb4d4948a4c9d8a3066cdf48eecbdade:disqus  I have no problem with imagination, if the kid uses it right. Like, if a kid was imagining being a manager of a small failing restaurant, or a janitor, I'd think that kid was less of a moron. But still MOSTLY a moron. Because he's 5.

Well, no, @peekay, I think it matters EXACTLY how old the moron-child was. We're trying to have a sincere discussion about child psychology. Get your details straight.