Hank finds note in Walt’s copy of Leaves of Grass, and it’s addressed to “W.W.” saying it’s an honour working with you or something along the lines. I believe it was also established Gale wasn’t running the production all by himself. Hank later confirms the handwriting matches Gale’s journal.

To me, this feels like solid evidence — a direct connection between Walt and Gale, who was deep in the meth operation. From there, it’s basically 1+1 = 2.

But in the show, they keep saying Hank has no “real evidence” and that it’s all just suspicion. Why? Is it just because it’s circumstantial? Or would it actually not hold up in court? Curious what others think.

Would Jane still have died? Would Hank still have caught him? Would the meth still be blue? Would Walt jr. Still be hooked on painkillers? Would Jane still have died? Would Walt still meth? Would Jesse? Discuss

His uncle is dead, his father turned out to be this monstrous drug lord, and his reputation may not be looking bright. He had to legally change his name out of shame. Doubtful the money Walt forced Gretchen and Elliot to give to him on his 18th birthday could even undo the trauma.

I’m trying to think of times that things didn’t go Walt’s way and it genuinely wasn’t the result of something he himself did.

The cancer is probably the biggest and most indisputable one. Anything else?

I got spoiled that he dies at the end so I can't really say anything but I'm curious what you thought was gonna happen

This is something that worries me about portrayals of real criminal organizations in media. These real criminal gangs are dangerous, It would not surprise me if real life Cartels don't like their depiction in shows like Breaking Bad.

Have there been any incidents to where Breaking Bad crew, or specific cast members, like the actors playing Don Eladio, Bolsa, Salamancas, have been threatened by actual Cartel members because they don't like people playing "pretend" with subject matter like the Cartels?

Didn't Tuco have possession of Walter's wallet right before the shootout out with Hank? Surely that house was searched and shouldn't Hank have found it?

I don’t feel bad for Walt. He dragged his family into a big mess all bc of his mid life crisis and bad decisions he made in his life not feeling like a man.. he actually brought an innocent troubled kid into it too.. he actually isn’t the good guy on the show. Rewatch thru this lense. All of this wasn’t for his family it was for him. Which makes him LESS of a man.

In the episode where they magnetize the DEA evidence room (S5:2 I think), Walt says after:"no loose ends", and it shows the magnet machine. I thought the DEA were going to find Walter's prints on it as he has already been arrested, and that's how hank was going to find out.

I don’t know how to redact text so I’ll be tactful…

But when Walt and Jesse were… ahem at Tuco’s house, how tf did Tuco use the bathroom? It must’ve been a good 14-16 hours since that first uhhh Uber ride to his spot. Or better yet, could Walt have asked Tuco to use the bathroom to split the two of them up?

If Tuco tried to tie the other one up, that would’ve been a good opportunity to grab his handgun from his holster. If he forced them to go together, maybe it would’ve bought some more time for them to devise a plan, although that would’ve made for some extremely awkward television

Just thinking out loud here, please don’t ban me lol

TL;DR: Walt poisoning Brock was evil, but Jesse choosing revenge instead of disappearing with the $5M when he had the chance directly led to the deaths of Hank, Gomie, Andrea, and his own enslavement. Was this understandable reaction the bigger mistake in terms of outcome?

Hey everyone, been rewatching (again!) and something struck me that feels like a potentially unpopular take, especially given how much Jesse suffered.

We all know Walt poisoning Brock was a monstrous, unforgivable act, born from Walt's own desperation with Gus. There's no defending it morally. But hear me out:

Was Jesse's reaction, deciding not to disappear with vacuum cleaner guy's help and instead going after Walt, the single most catastrophic decision made by anyone not named Walter White in the series?

Think about the exact moment: Jesse has the money ($5 Million!), he has the escape route lined up. He discovers the ricin-cigarette and realizes Walt poisoned Brock. His rage is completely understandable, justifiable even.

But if he had swallowed that rage, just for a moment, and stuck to the plan:

• He disappears with $5 Million. He's free.
• He could have anonymously supported Andrea and Brock from afar, ensuring their safety because he's no longer in their lives as a magnet for danger.
• Hank and Gomie would likely still be alive. Their deaths were a direct result of Jesse working with them to trap Walt, a situation prompted by Jesse's quest for revenge.
• Andrea would still be alive. Todd killed her specifically to punish Jesse after he was captured following the failed Hank/Walt confrontation.
• Jesse himself avoids the horror of being enslaved by the Nazis and forced to watch Andrea die.

Instead, his (understandable) need for immediate revenge led him to throw away the money, attempt arson, snitch to Hank, and actively participate in the plan to capture Walt. This sequence directly led to the shootout, Hank and Gomie's deaths, his capture, and Andrea's murder.

Yes, Walt put him in that position by poisoning Brock. Yes, Walt had saved Jesse's life before, adding a layer of betrayal.

But purely from a strategic, self-preservation standpoint (and for the safety of those he cared about), wasn't taking the escape route the only move that didn't risk utter catastrophe?

His emotional, impulsive reaction, while human, arguably unleashed far more tragedy than if he had just vanished. It's incredibly sad because he ends up suffering arguably the worst fate for trying to get justice for something he should be furious about.

What do you think? Could he realistically have just left knowing what Walt did?

I've checked into an AirBnB. Everything here is Purple. Everything.

I am remembering Marie. Is there a connection? LOL>

Overall, I think that Walter using the magnets in order to destroy the laptop was evident that he didn't know what he was doing most of the time as a crime boss considering that the police couldn't get past the encryption anyways.

(Breaking bad and Snowfall)

i dont know if this was ever mentioned but in this episode, walt calls the next door neighbor and asks if she still has a key to check the burner on his stove to drive out anybody who was in the house. but didnt skylar say she changed the locks when she kicked walt out?? wondering if this was a plot hole the writers missed

Everything aside i wanna talk about Hank's sit down with Skyler trying to get a statement out of her. I thought that was extremely selfish of Hank, especially since he's mad that maybe walt's right. Walt would probably be dead before he can prove it. He disregarded his own judgement to pursue a confession out of Skyler. Skyler insisting on a lawyer and he was trying to persuade her not to even though it was unethical and dirty especially to his sister in law (when was Hank ever ethical lol but i thought he had some boundaries for his family). The way he was grabbing her arm when she asked him "am i under arrest?" was very indicative that she might was under arrest lol. Glad she made a scene and got away.

I’ve tried to watch this show before. I always got stuck at the fly episode. Couldn’t get past it. But I did this time, and oh my god. What a show. Walter White. What a man. This is some of the most brilliant writing I’ve ever scene. The scene that truly broke my heart was when Jessie got on camera for Hank… “I first my Mr White…. Walter White. In junior high school. He was my teacher”. Oh my god. The delivery and in that moment I said to myself, “Walter, you may have your justifications. But you are truly an evil man”. What a show. What a story. Truly brilliant.

I can’t remember the name of the episode, but I noticed this today (first time watching the show).

The scene is after Hank interrupts Jesse about to light the gasoline in Walt’s house. Hank walks Jesse to his car, walks around the front and opens the drivers side door. At this point you can see the reflection of the camera operator in the door.

Just thought it was funny and an odd editing choice for the director.

I watched BB about 5ish months ago for the first time and before it of course I heard some stuff about the show and that walt was called "Heisenberg". And I was thinking I would refer to Walt as Heisenberg but a bit during it I realised its weird to refer to him as his cooking alter ego and Walt or Walter is really the only thing you should call him.

Anyone who watched it for the first time think that aswell?

I think that this season despite not having an egregious drop in quality was lacking in the dark humor, tension and heart that were prominent in the other seasons. The best has to be season 4. I'll give a briefing on my ranking of all five seasons.

Seasons ranked from worst to best: Season 2 Season 5 Season 3 Season 1 Season 4

So, BB is by far the best thing I’ve ever watched on TV and has not been challenged at all for me (The closest for me is GoT until the final season).

I’ve been told that Better Call Saul is close in terms of quality, if not better if you watch it before BB.

I’m keen to hear some opinions on whether it’s worth watching and comparing it in terms of quality, or if it my expectations are now too high!

My dad watched every series of BCS and passed away before the final season was released, and I guess I’m just wanting for someone to say it’s worth it and I won’t feel disappointed.

I’ve never posted on Reddit until tonight so just talking nonsense for the sake of it.

Thanks guys

Do you think Jane could have been a character that could have lasted until season five?

In the final episode, as Walt is walking through the lab touching and admiring the equipment, he removes the watch Jesse gifted him for his birthday. What is the significance of that?