After what happened in the previous episode Jesse can't face the world; what he doesn't know is that everybody thinks he killed the man with the ATM; this is rumour Walt is happy to encourage; after all who is going to mess with a man who crushed another man's skull? Walt doesn't just see it as a way of solidifying their hold of their turf; he thinks it gives them the opportunity they need to take control of the methamphetamine supply for the whole of the city of Albuquerque and employ another layer of dealers. Hank as now started working in El Paso; it may have been a promotion but he has moved from being a big fish in a small pond to being a small fish in a big pond; the locals aren't impressed with his lack of Spanish either; something they consider essential given the cross border nature of their work. It isn't long before he learns that life on the border is more dangerous that that which he was used to. It isn't just the boys that are moving up in the world; Skyler returns to the job she had a few years previously; she will be working for the same boss that made improper advances to her; she is convinced that was just a one off though... although his behaviour suggests otherwise.
This was another great episode; I loved the surreal opening where a trio of mariachis sang of 'Heisenberg's' growing reputation and likely fate! I liked how we see that Walt sees every problem and opportunity; for him expanding and increasing his profits is all that matters; we also see how he has changed as a teacher; a pupil who tries to talk him into giving him a pass when he was a couple of marks short receives short shrift. It was interesting to see Hank's reaction to his move to El Paso as he gradually realises he isn't the big man any more; he continues to be one of my favourite characters; Dean Norris is great in the role. It isn't all business though; it was nice to see Jesse growing close to his attractive landlady Jane; no doubt their relationship will develop over upcoming episodes.
This was another great episode; I loved the surreal opening where a trio of mariachis sang of 'Heisenberg's' growing reputation and likely fate! I liked how we see that Walt sees every problem and opportunity; for him expanding and increasing his profits is all that matters; we also see how he has changed as a teacher; a pupil who tries to talk him into giving him a pass when he was a couple of marks short receives short shrift. It was interesting to see Hank's reaction to his move to El Paso as he gradually realises he isn't the big man any more; he continues to be one of my favourite characters; Dean Norris is great in the role. It isn't all business though; it was nice to see Jesse growing close to his attractive landlady Jane; no doubt their relationship will develop over upcoming episodes.