I've liked every episode of this show so far, but this was definitely one of the best!
Talk about tension. That entire meeting with Gustavo was actually kind of nailbiting. Jesse is so bullheaded that I was sure he'd be dead by the end of the episode or the season... okay maybe not, but he easily should have been. I can't say I don't feel for the guy though. Revenge isn't something I ever seek out, but the dude is so heartbroken.
Which leads to a final ten or so minutes that's just one nail-biting sequence to the next. The crime scene, the relapse, and finally, Walt's realization and eventual intervention with Jesse and the dealers. This was just such a well directed episode, with action and violence and drama that moved the story forward and didn't feel like filler or just entertainment.
Aaron Paul was so, so good in this one. I've seen him in other shows and movies before, but this show is so far the best acting he's acted.
The Hank and Marie stuff was fine. Felt a bit like they needed to hurry up and figure out how to get Hank home, and the compromise was... certainly funny it just seemed so random in an episode that was so eventful I guess.
Another highlight was Mike's story and advice about "half measures" to Walt. Jonathan Banks must be a dang good story teller, because he had my full attention.
Great stuff from beginning to end. Acting, writing and directing was all as should be expected from this show at this point.
Talk about tension. That entire meeting with Gustavo was actually kind of nailbiting. Jesse is so bullheaded that I was sure he'd be dead by the end of the episode or the season... okay maybe not, but he easily should have been. I can't say I don't feel for the guy though. Revenge isn't something I ever seek out, but the dude is so heartbroken.
Which leads to a final ten or so minutes that's just one nail-biting sequence to the next. The crime scene, the relapse, and finally, Walt's realization and eventual intervention with Jesse and the dealers. This was just such a well directed episode, with action and violence and drama that moved the story forward and didn't feel like filler or just entertainment.
Aaron Paul was so, so good in this one. I've seen him in other shows and movies before, but this show is so far the best acting he's acted.
The Hank and Marie stuff was fine. Felt a bit like they needed to hurry up and figure out how to get Hank home, and the compromise was... certainly funny it just seemed so random in an episode that was so eventful I guess.
Another highlight was Mike's story and advice about "half measures" to Walt. Jonathan Banks must be a dang good story teller, because he had my full attention.
Great stuff from beginning to end. Acting, writing and directing was all as should be expected from this show at this point.