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Talk: Breaking Bad: Predictions
Do you think if Hank ever busted Walt, would he arrest him?
I don't think he would. I don't think Hank wants to be a cop anymore. It would be cool if he teamed up with Walt on the other side of the law.
SEASON 4 FAN IDEA
Hank gets hooked on pain meds and buys oxycontin from skinny Pete, who accidentally drops a bag of Blue while getting the pills for Hank. Hank, reminded of Sun Tzu "know thy Enemy" decides to take the bag from Pete and privately tries it to see why he fights to get it off the streets and1.gets hooked or 2. remembers what he is fighting and rehabs to get back out there....
Tea Kettle or Gale Vote Now
Does Jesse shoot the Tea Kettle or Gale...Vote now...Vote often
If Jesse killed Gale...
If Jesse killed Gale, which appears to be what happened both according to Vince Gilligan ( http://www.avclub.com/articles/vince-gilligan,42064/ ) and what I judge to be the most plausible demarche, it strikes me that there is a strong possibility that Jesse would turn the gun on himself after he kills Gale. Jesse seems to have had enough. It's not a prediction I want to make, but I can not help but think that killing Gale would impel Jesse to subsequently take his own life.
Breaking Bad Season 4 and on predictions
A list of predictions for Season 4 and on.
Uncomfortably Hot
I'd like to start off by saying how Outstanding this show is. This is my first Open Talk Thread and I love seeing all of the different insites people have on this show and their predictions on the show's next move.
Keep it up BB fans!
3/13 cliffhanger What'll it be?
If your the sort who peeks at the video from next week in the video section you know a small bit from next week- but I won't spoil that here for those who like to watch each episode fresh
Walt's double life makes a choice season 4 ?
So we know that Walt has a few million in cash by now. His financial status is where he had wanted it to be since the first episode of season 1
But now he is entrenched in this life and you can't just put in a two weeks notice and walk away from 'the streets'
Gus, as we've seen, has been able to balance a nice calm peaceful homelife with his chicken franchise/drug operation
But can every man do that?
Jesse on the run in season 4 ?
WOW what an ending!
Walt stepped up and saved Jesse by taking out those guys by killing again (the first time- if memory serves, was when he choled that guy in Jesse's basement in self defense as they guy was going to try and stab him with a piece of broken plate)
Now we can assume that Jesse will have to leave town and this would be great for the show. heres why...
cannibalism in finale?
I have a weird feeling that something is going to happen with someone getting Cooked. The show titles, Full, and half measure... and also, how Gus is a cook, and the knife, like he could fall into a vat or something... Any ideas
End of Seezin 3 around the bend!!
Allow me please, a seasoned Breaking Bad veteran fan, to be the first to ask for everybody's opinion on how this Season Three will close?? There's only a few more episodes left, so let's hear whatcha got!!
Speaking of finales
Eventually, Vince Gilligan will get a greenlight for a final season. When that happens, he and the writers will be able to head towards an ending to this series and wrap up all the loose threads and storylines.
Now, no series can ever make all of the viewers happy. (Sopranos proved that) but what do you hope happens?
The"Fly" Is Jesse the contaminant?
I wonder if Jesse is the contamination that Walt is obsessed with? Right under his nose. He is a bit of a Fly, aka pest don't you think? I love Jesse's character though. Don't want to see him get killed by Walt... Wild guess...
Lawn Mower Noise
Has anyone else noticed the distant sound of a lawn mover whenever something bad is about to happen? I wonder if the writers are foreshadowing a murder scene that will involve a lawn mower....
What's next for Gus?
He's wiped out most of his competition, except for Tio.
And speaking of Tio, what's his beef with Gus? "Never trust a South American"?
Where did Gus even come from?
Walt is going to figure out why Hank was shot
Walt is going to put that together easily. And when he does he is going to have to make sure his whole family is safe. Does anyone else think he might end up telling hank once Hank is better or awake? Or that they might have to go on the run because the cartel isn't going to stop. In the preview for ep 8, Gus says he prolly won't live, any chance he is talking about Hank, like that know that Hank has killed one of the twins and crippled the other he is a dead man waiting. And the Cartel told the twins not to touch the DEA, they are going to figure out why the disobeyed orders, Gus might be in life or death condition!
Last thing the twins said to one another.
The last thing the injured twin said to his cousin was "termines" or "terminos". The closed caption said it meant finish him. And, it does. But, terminate and termines sound a lot alike and in the preview we see bloody stumps dragging across the hospital floor. If the surviving twin is in the same hospital as Hank, maybe he will drag himself to Hank's room to "finish him" just like The Terminator did before he got crushed in the giant press. I wonder if he will get crushed also. Maybe in the trash compactor or maybe, like the RV, in a giant press at the wrecking yard..
"I See You" double meaning? Intensive Care Unit?
What do people think about the title for show 8?
I see you, and ICU, must have a double meaning for the characters in some way... There is a puzzle here and I am trying to figure it out, like last season's title riddle, to see if there are any patterns.
I think that Hank ends up on life support or in the ICU perhaps... maybe in a coma. What do you guys think?
Think they might send Gomez after Jesse when he gets back from El Paso?
How about that Hank? Hes a pretty stand up guy huh? Just gonna face his demons and march on, best he can. ha jk he's a pig! He got what he had coming, but at least he's hospitalized and off the force for a while. Think they might send Gomez after Jesse when he gets back from El Paso? Bad things might be in store for the chicken king though, if the Salamanca kid talks. Could Walt take over his job? This episode is my new fav, just like the one before it, and the one before that one. Just wondering, was that junkyard in last week the same one that Walt originally picked to deal w/ Tuco? because things tend to go full circle, and this show is not an exception. Pristine writing, I hope they keep flashbacks as opening scenes. Love this show, but not hank. Best season ever of the best show on tv!
When the whip comes down
Unless I'm mistaken or missed something, isn't it true that Walt does not have the slightest idea that he is a wanted and hunted man by the cartel?
How long do you think Walt is going to be left in the dark and protected from this information by Gus, Mike and maybe Saul. Or is Saul in the dark, too?
Do you think Hank being gunned down is going to prompt Walt to possibly put 2 + 2 together, and get the picture or not? Somehow, incredibly, Walt seems to still be wrapped in a kind of naivete about the consequences of who his associates are across the table (Tio, Gus, cartel) and not reallize it is all about life and death outcomes. Could he protect himself without the secret aid of Gus, Mike, and Saul. Or will he bring his brother-in-law in the fold as protection? Would he dare?
Who tipped off Hank?
What's your theory about the identity of the caller who warned Hank that the Cousins were on their way with their axe?
Are Walt and Jessie done cooking together?
I think Gale's lab assistant days will be short lived. I don't see an end to Walt and Jessie's cooking just yet. They have a strong bond, even if only subconsciously. Yes, Walt was definetly angry with Jesse for cooking his formula, but it was temporary. They have been through murder (in self defense), kidnapping, the highs and the lows of thier success, and the craziest times you can think of. Such a bond, however destructive or irrational, would be hard to break.
What do you think??
Do you think Hank and Walt will end up teaming up against the cousins?
It would seem that Walt and Hank are enemies, even tho Hank is in the dark. They are family, been thru tough times together. This last episode was tense. What if Hank had gotten into the RV? But that is a whole new topic of discussion. But now, the cousins will go after Hank, and they still want Walt dead, so what if say Walt becomes aware of this (because remember he has no idea the cousins are after his own self)? Will he go to Hank and spill the beans or what? It would be the best time to let it out. But with this superb production who knows. This show is amazing on all levels.
Shear pickhead axe speculation
I want to do some speculating on the cousins and there shiny axe.
Are we going to see someone get killed with it ?
If so, who will be the first victim ?
Ted ?
Gus ?
Mike the cleaner ?
The cousins themselves ?
Who or what will play the biggest role in Heisenberg's ultimate downfall ?
A) Lung Cancer
B) Tuco's cousins
C) Skyler's divorce attorney
D) Hank
E) Gus
G) Saul/Mike
H) When Jesse finds out about the truth behind Jane's death
I) None of the above (your theory?)
Episode 304: Green Light
From the title of the next episode, sounds like somebody is going to get smoked! Who is giving the go ahead "Green light" and who is the intended Target? Are the Evil Twins involved? What do you think?
Season3/ ep 4 sneek-- Jesse's future troubles?
If you watch the sneak peek video from next weeks episode 4 Green Light you see Jesse trades up a rock of Blue Sky for 75 bucks worth of gasoline
The clerk was hesitant but the thrill and anticipation of trying out this new stuff was too tempting. Plus the fact there was a cop who happened to walk in and stand behind Jesse and be next in line might have influenced things a bit.
I think in a future episode Jess may wind up being wanted by police because.....
RIP Ted Beneke
Seriously, do any of us think Ted is going survive sleeping with Skyler without some deadly consequences? I really can't believe Walt won't seek "chemical revenge" of some sort. Too bad there's not a pool on this for how Ted is going to suffer at the hands of of Walt. Scenerios, anyone?
LETS USE SOME IMMAGINATION ALL YOU BREAKINGBAD ASSES!
I think itstime the writers raised the bar on this "Walt is for hire". Perhaps SAUL GOODMAN knows yet another guy who knows yet another guy who in exchange for Walt's gifted chemist abilities offers to take care of the twins and calls off the Mexican Drug Cartel that operates like a business and really could'nt give half a rat's behind about TUCO, his stroked out uncle, or the cousins with the boot fettish! Perhaps in exchange for sparing his life, the cartel would like to diversify their product line to include some other illegal drugs including STEROIDS for the WORLD athletic community? Perhaps the higher members in the cartel woud rather employ such a masterful chemist than kill him over an already dead punk with major dental defficiencies (TUCO) or the two murderous cousins, again with the boot fettish. They could literally, "take Heisenberg of the streets" and make him a legitimate executive in a "SOUTH OF THE BORDER" chemical plant --- at least on the surface. WHO would'nt be impressed? Even Elliot & Gretchen Schwartz would learn of Walt's success as the C.E.O. of such a company --- again on the surface. ... Just some thoughts/ideas. How about yours? ... Thanks, Avagadro
Will Gus take on the cartel (spoiler alert)
If you have seen the clip from next weeks show, you will see that Gus and the cartel are in cahoots. Gus seems to have an agreement on territory he can operate in without incurring the cartels rash. He may pay tribute to the cartel for this priviledge, much like you would do in any other franchise operation. Now the cartel does not seem to pleased that Gus is operating with the man who was responsible for the death of Tuco. They want Walt dead. Gus is a cautious man, a careful man, but a man nonetheless. He is subject to all the same temptations we all are. He did business with Walt even though his better judgement probably told him not to. He did anyway because the lure of the riches he could obtain via Walt.
Gus's Phone Call
Did you notice that when Gus got the call it was in a industrial laundromat and he was holding what appeared to be a blueprint.
Perhaps a meth lab addition going in :)
Is Gus an undercover DEA agent ?
In Ep. 302 Gus puts a halt to Walter's execution. And in in Ep. 303 he explains this action to members of the Cartel. Just wondering if Gus might be using Walter to flush out the Cartel. In other words Gus is and undercover DEA agent. This could also explain why Gus was reluctant to use Walter at first ... he saw him as to small a fish to fry ! What do you think ??
Is Season #3 going to be Predictable????
We are all loyal avid "Breaking Bad" fans and anticipating the new Season 3 with great expectations of this season outdoing the last season. What would the biggest disappointment for you in Season #3??
For me, I hope Season #3 is totally unpredictable and Breaking Bad "wow's" me with events I had never thought of. So my disappointment would be a predictable new season.
Walters stuff left at Tucos place
When Walt and Jesse left Tuco in a ditch and left the house Walters ID was in the house. Do you think Hank will start to put 2 and 2 together if the DEA finds Walter's ID at that house where Hank had a gun battle with Tuco.
How do you hope it all turns out?
Let me first say that I am not a TV enthusiast, but I absolutely love this show and have just finished watching the entire series to date after purchasing it from iTunes. Amazing!
But, what I wanted to say was this: I know that Walt has to pay for the bad karma created from his bad decisions, but I hope that in the end there is some redemption and a relatively happy ending for him. I have read reviews that have said he's not a particularly "likeable" character, but I disagree. I think he's a very sympathetic character, with an inner core of decency. I hope that, in the end, whenever the show should wrap up (and I hope that's not too soon), he should ultimately have a "happy" ending. It would be a shame to invest so much in these characters only to have him floating in the Rio Grande as a victim of the cartel or something.
What do you think?
Our man Flynn Breaks Bad in Season 3?
Just checked out the updated Season3 Gallery Photo's. There is a Photo 10 of 16: of Flynn (AKA Walt Jr) sitting on a Bench at a Bus stop reminiscent of our old Pal Badger, back pack and all. And there is that ever present add for Legal services offered by our Legal eagle Pal Saul. Oh, and whats Flynn clutching, why its a Tasty Beverage drink from "Los Pollos Hermano's". Where does this all lead to? Are we to believe that Innocence (Flynn) is truly lost in Season 3? Does Flynn turn to "slingin mad Volume and Fat stackin Benjies"?
Money for nothing
Is anyone else wondering why Walt is setting all the Money on fire in the season 3 teaser? Anyone have any Insight into this one, Please do tell.
Breaking Bad Fortune Telling...
If you've seen the new videos, then what are you're predictions? Walt burning the money has to be over Skyler leaving, right? And here comes Gus to offer more money than ever. If Skyler isn't with him, then what's the use of being Walt at all? Why not reveal Heisenberg (Scarface part II)?
In the stills that are up it looks like they are shedding Jesse's brightly designed urban jackets for some toned down neutrals, which makes me think that he's not just going into a depression, but rather move toward his only real friend and father figure, Walt. I think he will not be so timid anymore, instead he will be more ruthless.
As for Hank I hope he can get past the trauma and start to see who the villains really are. The truth is right in front of him. He needs to step back to see the full picture of who his buddy Walt really is. Remember that Hank is the real hero and Walt is the demented Joker.
Do you agree?
What Are the Chances???
This thread is along the lines of our famous "What If" threads, which l found to be hilarious & fun!
l really love & miss ya'll!!! And, hope everyone is doing well!!
What are the chances of: Vince commissioning Ralph Steadman to characterize the actors/actresses & situations of Breaking Bad???
( lt would be extremely cool, for us die-hard fans to be able to purchase the prints!! Not to mention, "highly" interesting to see Ralph's view-point of our favorite show!)
What are the chances of: Letting us loyal fans finally get more choices of "Breaking Bad" items/gear sold in the AMC Store?!?
*Hint-hint!* Please...pretty please?!? With sugar on top?!? ;)
(C'mon now...we've all been abso-f'in-lutely BEGGING for more Breaking Bad stuff, in what seems like FOREVER!!!)
What are the chances of: Zia Tours taking us to our favorite Breaking Bad spots???
We still have the hope of that Zia!!! But, wish you luck , in your new ventures to "Sunny Cali-porn-l-mean-forn-i-a!!!"
Marie in Season Three
I think Marie is the untapped wild card in this story. She is just as deviant as any character we have seen so far. She is a shoplifter(thief), she is self absorbed, she has contempt for Hank and her "therapist" and she is a self promoter.
I wonder why she steals? Could she have a meth problem we have not heard about yet. Hank was very vague when he admitted that "Marie has a problem and we are seeing a counselor."
Could Marie and her problems be a significant influence in the Season Three story line?
What if Skylar gets arrested?
As a plot line for Season 3, what if Skylar's boss is busted by the IRS and she is accused of stealing the missing money? The IRS would search her house and find Walt's money. They would take it and Walt would be back to square one.
"What If" ..........
If Vince and his writing staff ends the "dynamic duo" of Walt and Jessie in some tragic fate of death in Season 3, who would Vince focus as a main characterization(s) for the series? Would "Breaking Bad" be able to carry on successfully if Walt and Jessie are out of the series?
When Will Hank Go Nuts?
1) Before finding Walt is Heisenberg
2) After finding Walt is Heisenberg
3 Trying to hide that he found Walt is Heisenberg
Walt could of saved jane!
What if Walter tells jesse he could of saved jane from havin a od. I think jesse would kill mr white for that. What you guys think would happen? You think he will tell him that he saw her having a od & did nothing?
Saul Goodman Divorce Trial | Underneath the Water Heater
I think you will recently see a divorce between Walt and Skylar. I bet you will see Saul doing all sorts of shady stuff and will get Walt a killer deal. I also am wondering why Walt chopped out the entire floor near his hot water heater and looked around underneath.. new place to cook or for cash?
I AM READY FOR SEASON NUMBER THREE!!!
What if Skylar figures out everything Walt is up to and rather that play games, she wants in. It could happen? Don't tell her everything at once,, just enough to help run the business and clean some money... I dunno whcha think? debgirl
Pregnancy Weight Gain.
Lots of thought here put into Possible Post Partum depression and weight gain. Me knowing lots of women who've gained 50 to 90lbs being pregnant, Don't you think that Skylar being so skinny during her pregnancy deserves to be tortured with a wee bit of post partem depression, smoke some pot, a couple of cigs and eat some Ben and Jerry's Cherry Garcia or New York Super Fudge Chunk and gain a kilo or ten?
Shoot, she got immediatly thinner than she already was. Haggen Daus Rum Raisin? Some good Grape Ape Fudge Brownie's?
Walt's new car
We have seen that Walter's car is smashed after the airplane collide. What kind of new car will he buy? Will he also buy Walt Jr. a new car? Walt Jr. is already learning to drive and needs a car. What kind of car will Walt Jr get?
Skyler's haitian divorce
Ok, Since we are on the subject of Skyler and her future. Here something to ponder. If Walt and Sky do part ways, do they end up in Judge Judy's Divorce Court? I have my own theories on how this might play out, but would like to hear some other idea's.
First Sex Scene
Who's it going to be with?
Crystal ball time: Who catches Walt?
You can name which Season (I think there will be five seasons before it ends). You can name the character who uncovers Walt's criminality, but you have to explain how and why. No fish-heads here. I want gills, fins and a tail. Give an explanation. Write a story if you have to. They aren't charging you by the word here. I really want to know who brings Walt down, when, how and why.
Bonus question: Does Walt ever go to jail? No explanations needed for this. You can cough up a "yes", "no" or "maybe so".
Walter's older sister
Linda Hamilton
Ex-military
sees Walt after 20 years at Walt's mom's funeral... mom died of cancer..
unknown to Walt mom was on chemo and it didn't work..
Ironic isn't it
The Plane Crash, Hidden Money and the Garage
Even with the distraction of some very nice summer days, a disturbing thought popped up about the ABQ episode - the money stashed in the garage walls.
Throughout the season, the ever expanding teasers showed different scenes of the plane crash over Albuquerque and Walt's house. In one of those teasers they showed HazMat people around Walt's property. Doesn't this put Walt's secret stash in the garage in jeopardy of discovery? Wouldn't the HazMat people comb throughout the property and home to make sure there are no toxic fallout/chemicals from the crash (i.e., scouring the home thoroughly to make sure it's free of hazardous chemicals/materials)?
Walt's drug money could be discovered, don't you think? What would (or could) Walt do or say to keep the people out?
Q. What do Season 3, Real Estate, Crystal Meth and a 3 piece takeout Chicken dinner have in common?
A. Location, Location, Location. - I have a Theory regarding next Season, it has all 4 elements listed above. Here goes, this last Season 2, Hank received reports from some DEA Field Agents in neighboring Southwestern States (Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado) about the Blue Meth turning up in some of their cities. I have a feeling Hank will be sent on some road trips to visit and do some Liaison work with some of these Fellow DEA Field Agents. Along the way, Hank will be put in the local Best Western Hotel or a Budget Inn during some of these stops, after a full days Liaison work, Hank drops into a local Pollos Hermanos for some of that tasty Golden Bird. At this point Hank is just thinking about something to eat and then hitting the rake, before he travels onto his next destination the next morning. Now what are the chances that Hank will run into a Pollos Hermanos at his next destination on his work related road trip? Will Hank think there is any significance to this or is it just a coincidence? Might Hank have a chance encounter with Gus along his travels or at one of these Pollos Hermanos? This has got me wondering, how about you?
Rough draft of story outine / plot for Season 3
If you were to write a short summary (like 1 pragraph) of what would happen in season 3, what would it be.
How many fans want more action than drama next season?? Bring in the Cartel and Salma Hayek...
Breaking Bad is the best show on TV.. I think a lot of fans like me, want more of the action and not as much of the drama... I am sorry, but I am getting tired of Skyler complaining about everything and everyone, she is a good actress but her character is too melodramatic! And Tuco was a great addition in Season 1 and 2, can we have his cousin come back seeking revenge? or some more Cartel / Mexican Mafia types?
On BB, Who needs to be killed off and who needs to be introduced to the show???
Curious what you think about this, because I have heard a lot of people say that this person should not be on the show anymore or that person....
Season 3 Episode 1
What do you think will happen in season 3 episode 1??
Where are you Jessie Pinkerman????
Last we see Jessie wrapped up in a green spa robe, dissolving in self pity and depression over the loss of Jane and vegging out in Spa land. "...I deserved this"....and we know Jessie has finally realized his "comeuppance." Everything committed in the past, has spun around and hit him back twofold, waking Jessie to a realization he hadn't ever expected. Its reflection time for Jessie sorting out what is important to him and what is not.......Whether Walt is part of his life again, cooking BlueSky, or moving on to cleanse himself of the stench and inconsistent life of self destructing through drugs, violence or death. We feel his pain and anguish but the first question that comes into our minds is......what will you do for the rest of your life, Jessie????
Sipping tea at Spa Land or return to Funyuns, desert road trips spending quality time with Mr. Meth Cooking King?
Should Walt and Skyler be together in Season 3 ?
I'm just wondering if Walt and Skyler should be together in Season 3. Maybe it's more realistic for them to be living apart ! They would still have plenty of contact as they have two children and maybe Walt eventually comes to Skyler's rescue as she becomes more involved in the money issues at her work. This would certainly free Walt up to become more involved and to come to grips with his criminal side. It would certainly free up Walt to go deeper and deeper into the dark side ... what do people think ??
Why does Walt have to keep cooking?
Pride in his Product?
To prove he is smarter than Hank?
Because Gus is his new boss?
Skylar is going to take him to the cleaners?
I no longer see a reason for him to continue. other than he digs being a "Bad" guy now.
Walter Jr. and SaveWalterWhite.Com
What will Walt Jr. do with the Save Walter White.org donations once he finds out Walt has already paid for his surgery bill? At some point in time and possibly quite soon, Walt Jr. will attempt to apply web site donations for SaveWaltWhite.org to pay the surgery bill and find out Walt has already paid for it in cash (from a meager teacher's salary???). The question is, why didn't Walt tell Walt Jr. the bill has been paid and there was no need for the web site? This will trigger Walt Jr. to rethink that second cell phone he covered for his father to Skyler.
Walt's Replacement Blow Fish
Is it going to be a new school for Walt?
BREAKING BAD-A NEW LEVEL
I WAS IN A WESTERN COLLEGE, WHY HASNT HANK THOUGHT ABOUT HITTING THE COLLEGE MARKET WITH A NEW SUPER DESIGNER DRUG. THEY HAVE GOUN TO FOUR STATES THATS OVER 15 COLLEGES!
Jesse's Fate - Completely Break Bad or Reform?
Will Jesse be able to forgive himself? That is a pretty important factor to how far and extreme Jesse will break bad.
Through two seasons, Jesse has continually said "I'm a good person" like a mantra to himself and anyone present. Did he truly believe that? Or was he trying to convince himself and others?
Season 3 Predictions
Where does it go from here?
So now that Skyler knows SOMETHING is up, the question I find most interesting right now is whether Walt tries yet another lie. If he tells the truth, as he promised, he doesn't know how Skyler will react (it won't be good, obviously, but would she be angry enough to tell Marie, who then is biologically incapable of not telling Hank)?
Walter the Pink Man
In the season finale Walter continued to grow into his fatherly role toward Jesse. I suspect season 3 will begin with Walt continuing to redeem himself through this behavior. The symbols are everywhere. The pink sweater (Walt has become a Pink Man, as in Jesse Pinkman), Walt's new goatee that is just like the one worn by Jane's compassionate father, and the damaged Pink teddy bear (representing Jesse Pinkman) falling into Walter's life from a massive wreck. The stuffed bear is remarkably similar to the one in the mural in Jane's apartment, shown flying through space with Jane, presumably flying high on heroin. Jesse was nothing but Jane's teddy bear, a source of comfort for her, but not an object of true love, and she sent his vulnerable psyche (damaged as a result of Walt's selfish behavior) into a free fall. The bear ends up in an evidence bag, presumably as part of the crash investigation.
Tonight? Real Deaths or Fake Deaths
Remember the water heater installation? Does Jane's dad connect Jesse and Walt? Does he in a fit of rage take out Skyler and Junior by mistake or do they get killed in a water heater explosion.
Do Walt and Jesse go under with fake deaths? Since we know Jane is gone this one has been what I have been leaning towards all week. With everybody getting closer to them this is a possibility.
On the other hand with the family out of the way the show could focus more on Walt as he becomes more and more a "druglord" type.
Keep the Kleenexes handy tonight though.
Walt's Spare Tire Rolled Where?- Walt's Surgeon was Junior Soprano's oncologist (real Jekyll-Hyde parts)
I have searched but failed to locate theories of where Walt's spare tire rolled to during the frenzied and final BIG meth deal. Since the action of the actual deal occurred off camera, we aren't privy to where the wheel ended up. Surely it MUST matter? Again, apologies if this has been addressed. but like the insulin/tuberculin syringe - the spare tire is yet another bit of hard evidence lurking in the background with the potential to incriminate Walt. Is this final episode the end of Breaking Bad? Such a great show but how long can it go on?
What if Jesse and Walt "switch" by end of series?
Wouldn't it be a wild "what if" --- if Jesse and Walt were to , over the course of the series, switch roles?
Now when this started, Jesse was basically a slacker. He had a home provided by his aunt and he basically didn't have much of a post high school "life"
Walt on the other hand, had a "life" complete with a career and family and home. All up until the moment that he found out he was going to die.
The Pink Stuffed Animal
Belongs to Jesse. Watch Twaughthammer's "Fallacies" video for proof -- skip to the very end if you're impatient.
There is a lot of speculation around the stuffed animal in the pool and the 2 dead bodies (are they really bodies)? I bet the writers are going to shock the hell out of us, especially after last week.
post your season 2 body bag guesses!
...with only two episodes in season two yet to be revealed, will you be the first to expose the contents?
Season 2 Episode 13 Train Wreck
Once again-- remember---
this thread contains my personal best educated guesses on the last episode of season 2.....
I really think that the season finale is going to be a train wreck and nobody will be left untouched
The producers might want to show what happens to everybody which means they have to do that within the 45 minute time restraints so....it could be a very fast paced episode since we have a multitude of characters to cover
Feeding the Monster
As Heisenberg gains more of a foothold over Walt's personality and makes more appearances in his everyday and criminal life, what will Walt do to "feed the monster" inside? The ante goes up as the dark feelings grow, and to feel more empowered, Walt will have to resort to more extreme actions and behavior to satiate those feelings.
What do you think those actions would be? Will anybody notice or call him on it? Would Jesse?
In his drug dealings, for example, Walt is currently using verbal threats to intimidate, and feels pretty powerful afterward. As time goes on, I figure in this world, Walt will resort to more lethal methods to get that same feeling. Walt could end up being an excellent poisoner to get his message across rather than guns, to feel empowered and achieve his ends. The possibilities are endless.......
Will There ever be an end?
Now I know some of you want many seasons to come. And the way the episodes are progressing. It seems never ending. But by the scenes at the begining of season two episode 10 I have a feeling I am gonna hate the ending. I love this show. I have loved it sense I first watch the first one the first day it aired. The short season and the long wait for season 2 have left me a little irritated. I understand keep'm watching AMC. But I will always watch amc. Why? Simply put. I love old eastwood westerns. Will watch them over and over untill I die. I'm just wishing for a quick merciful ending to this awesome tale. Many props for the genius of this show. I haven't been hooked like this in years. But please stop on top. I know many fans will miss it. But this is too much.
I guess I can't help but see a season 3 being as we are no where near a ending and we only have 4 episodes left. But Can we start season three in less than a year please. That and finish it. Thats all I ask. Too much to ask?
What's up with fuzzy pink monster: REDUX?
http://blogs.amctv.com/breaking-bad/talk/2009/03/whats-up-with-t.php
I posted this back when the season first started and I thought I would revive it now.
The Real Father of Walt Jr?
Both Walt and Skyler appear to have blue eyes in the show, however Walt Jr appears to have brown eyes. Most people with high school science would know that the blue eye color is recessive and if both parents are homozygously recessive (both having blue eyes), their offspring should be the same. Unless one of them wears coloured contacts, something is clearly wrong. Walt is also a very intelligent man and you would think he would be aware of this fact as well. There were hints of a possible relationship with Skyler and Ted in episode 7 of season 2. Ted appears to have brown eyes and could possibly be the father.
Jesse is gonna start tweekin' hard
Now that Mr. White is gonna want out of the game he wont be around to keep Jesse straight. You guys know whats gonna happen don't you? All that money, all that crank ,Jesse is gonna start tweekin'. Hell I bet Jesse even drags down Jane too. Jesse and Jane the new skank and spooge
It's Time for...Q & A with Tio!
DEA Agents Shrader and Gomez bring in Tio for another round of questioning, this time with "Heisenberg" present.
Gomez: Do us all a favor here, old man, and don't crap yourself this time!
Shrader: Yeah, the cleaning crew doesn't take kindly to biohazards.
Gomez: So listen up, Grandad. I want to ask you...did your nephew ever talk about someone named Heisenberg?
Tio: *ding*
Cat and Mouse
Walt's whole sideline activities seem to be destined to devolve into a cat-and-mouse game with Hank somewhere down the line. We've already had a few tantalizing tidbits thrown Hank's way to get the ball rolling. In a contest of wits, who do you think will prevail: Hank or Walt? Why? Do you think Walt would kill Hank? Or Jesse?
Predictions
Since I've started a cult following here in my town its under heavy discussion what is going to happen at the end of this season. We see Walt's glasses and the bear being fished out of the pool, but where do we BB's really think this is leading to?
Give me all your takes on it. Whose pool is it?
The Wrath of Hank
Well, looks like Hank is movin' on up, with landing that big promotion! BUT, is he done with Jesse Pinkman? That had to have pissed off Hank in a big way to be involved in that gunfight with Tuco and nearly getting killed (which he's still feeling aftershocks from), and Jesse simply walks out of the DEA Station unscathed. I think while Hank is doing double-duty, he's gonna have his DEA co-workers watching Jesse, and possibly pulling one of Jesse's "distribution" buddies aside and telling them "You're now a confidential informant for us, or you're back in jail" What do you all think?
Foreshadowing
Okay, I only recently saw episode 4 (Down), and it seems that we're clearly being set up for something big, most likely at the end of season 2 -- that ends with toys and other detritus being skimmed out of the White family pool and placed into evidence bags. Speculation?
I'll venture a guess that Skyler gives birth, but that the infant doesn't make it to season 3, but instead ends up in the pool, courtesy of the reappearance of the "boys from Juarez".
Other thoughts as to this foreshadowing?
When Skyler finds out...
We all know it's a matter of time before Skyler finds out what Walter is up to (making crystal). The real questions with this topic is how will she react? Half of me believes that she will walk away from him and my other half believes she won't. Walter seems to have a natural ability to get out of these rediculous situations and I don't see why he can't get out of this one. What do you think?
"Those boys down in Juares" (Mexico)
So Tuco said that his cousins are coming up from Mexico to come get them and keep them safe. Well, "Tio" in spanish means "uncle" so the cousins are "Tio's" sons. Tio spent hours with Jesse and Walt, he can identify them and he knows that they tried to poison Tuco. So, as Hank calls them, "Those boys down in Juares" , Tuco cousins are on the way and Jesse and Walt will be seeing them soon. And rumor has it they are more evil than Tuco ever was!!
What's up with the fuzzy pink monster?
You know, the demented Muppet floating in the pool? Does it mean something bad happened? Share your ideas!
Season 2 Predictions
What do you think will happen during Season 2?
Season 2 Predictions
Join me in making three different season two predictions.
For more fun and extra chances at being right lets make three predictions this week - RIGHT NOW -, three more next week and how about another three the weekend of premier.
That's a grand total of NINE predictions/opportunities to be right if your feeling especially intuitive.
Sound like fun?
What the heck, for EVEN MORE FUN I'll keep track of them all and see how many we all get right as the season progresses.
I'm cooking up (pun intended ... naturally) my first 3 at this very moment so get to predicting my friends.
pregnancy becoming a huge plot topic?
I wonder when she is due, if it has been said I must have forgot, however I wonder if the baby comes this season? How crazy this would make everything!!!
Potential Plot Arcs
Jesse should try to get Walt to diversify his portfolio. Sample dialogue: "Dude, the meth scene is really played out around these parts. We should diversify." "Any ideas?" "Government documents. That's where the action's at." "Counterfeiting? I don't think so...The Secret Service takes a very dim view on counterfeiters." "Not money, Holmes, other documents -- say, stamps -- s--t, those thing go for 42 cents a pop. What about those E stamps? Man, those things last forever. Who checks that those are legit? The Secret Service? I don't think so --. We would only have to deal with the Postmaster General, if that. Dude, it would be like printing money, only without the, uh, scrutiny. What do you think?"...
Who will be back?
Anyone else wonder if they'll be bringing back any of the characters they barely introduced in season one? I hope so. I'd love for them to bring back Skinny Pete. I thought he was great and I think there's real potential for his character in this show.
Murder 1? Or 2?
I didn't watch the whole marathon. I knew it was coming, but I was sort of in denial that October started yesterday, so I forgot about it until I was channel-surfing last night. I watched all of episode 3 and part of episode 4 (not much).
So, let's say that Walt is caught and tried for the murder of Krazy-8. Before Krazy-8 dies and Walt is giving him a sandwich, K-8 acts as though it might be tainted. Walt says, "It's OK; it's not poisoned" and K-8 says, "That would be the way to get rid of me, since you're a chemist."
If Walt had poisoned him, that would be Murder 1, because it would show premeditation and planning. But Walt was really going to let him go, until he realized that it was kill or be killed. So is that Murder 2? Justifiable homicide?
Just some thoughts...
The Gretchen Connection
I'm sure I'm not the only person out there intrigued by the crucial question:
Why is Walt where he is now? Why he is hustling for meth money when he should be sitting in an upholstered office in downtown ABQ watching his stock returns pile up? In other words: WHY DID HE LEAVE GRAY MATTER?
And I'm equally sure I'm not the only person who has fixed on the lovely Gretchen as a likely answer.
But if she IS the reason Walt and Elliot parted ways, what are the details? Two broad possiblities strike me as likely:
Walt and Gretchen were involved pre-Elliot, and Elliot stole/attracted her away from him (i.e., he actively seduced her, or she spontaneously fell in love with him and left Walt).
OR. Elliot/Gretchen was the original relationship and Walt had a thing with her on the side, and Elliot may or may not have found out. If the second case, Walt may have deliberately distanced himself from Elliot out of guilt.
I lean toward scenario 2b, imagining that in any of the other above plot lines, the open bitterness between the two men would have been too deep to be bridged by an occasion like a corny gift at a birthday party. But I could be wrong. In fact it might have nothing to do with Gretchen at all. We have virtually no information on the matter.
The point is, I want to know what you all think. :D
By the way, it's great to join the discussion. I've been a fan since before the first episode, actually, just from watching the previews, but I only discovered this talk forum recently. Breaking Bad is easily one of the best television shows ever made, and I'm on tenterhooks awaiting Season 2.
Character Development Challenge
Which character (not a main one) would you like to have more information about? Or, is there a character that you think should be introduced to more fully develop the story? Who is this person, and how will they contribute to what we already know?
Saint Walt?
Have you ever heard of the concept of "sainting"? It refers to someone removing evidence after a person's death, so that a secret life can be kept from loved ones.
In the event that Walt is not found out before his death, do you think he would ask Jesse to clean up his effects so that his family didn't find out about the meth cooking? Would Jesse do it on his own, without being asked?
I've said several times before that Walt seems to be just a little scared of Skyler. To be fair, what I've really meant is that he doesn't want to disappoint her. He wants to meet her approval and to protect and provide for their family. The idea that he might not be able to frightens him, but he's also frightened that she might find out how he chose to meet his obligations. I think even death wouldn't remove this fear.
OK, one more spin on this topic: Skyler DOES find out. Would she hide the information from their daughter, Holly, as she grows up?
Dreaming of Season Two
Just for fun, as we WAIT FOR CONFIRMATION (sorry...that's me getting impatient) of a second season, how about a lil' viewer speculation and or fan wish lists.
To encourage plenty of participation I'll make it very easy to play along.
You must:
~Choose four different characters
~Make a prediction or season two wish for all four characters
~Mark each one, next to the name, 'Speculation' or 'Wish' (feel free to do one or both) and keep each thought to a 25 word max.
Example:
HANK-Speculation - Hank will find out about Walt but keep his mouth shut about in exchange for Walt staying quiet on his wife's lil habit.
HANK - Wish - Hank, seeing Walt and Jessie together, will start pressing Jessie on Walt is up to.
Sound like fun?
While I'll need a day or two to mull over my own predictions and wishes I look very forward to reading all of yours as we WAIT FOR CONFIRMATION! (Yeah! I'm still impatient but I want more... AMC should be flattered and pleased we want it that *BAD* ) on a second season of Breaking Bad.
Skyler Finds Out: For Non-Majors
First, I want to give a brief explanation of my post title. When I was in college, there were several elective courses labeled as subjects for non-majors. To my knowledge, they were mostly science courses. It wasn't intended to be a lighter version of a subject, but rather a survey for those who were interested from an avocational point of view. Also, I saw it as taking the pressure off the professor, allowing him or her to present the topic in a more casual manner.
I won the RV about the 5th week of the season, but I've still been interested in some of the questions. It's not fair for me to be in with those who haven't won yet, so I'm setting up this topic for others like me. Also, we can continue to discuss it after the week is up.
For me, the easy answer is that Skyler can't find out about Walt's moonlighting. That's too simple, though. Another thing to think about is WHEN she finds out. If another principal figure (Hank, Marie or Walt Jr.), figures it out first, that will likely soften the blow, because that person will be able to offer their opinion to Skyler.
If Skyler finds out first, it's going to be a big blow to their relationship. Like any big secret revealed, it will be a shock and she will have to figure out what to do with the information. Unless Walt is also caught by the police or turned in, he's not off the hook. He has obligations to his family. If he can't take care of those, they'll have to develop a different strategy to survive. Any way it happens, it will be unpleasant.
Please Be Careful...
I cannot say enough great things about this show. I come from the meth and marijuana capital of Canada. You have managed to grab the attention of a 'lot' of people here I thought would never own a TV. Here are some of of our thoughts:
1. The relationship between Bryan and Aaron is awesome and what you would expect. Please expand, and don't have anyone busted too soon; we like them together and splitting them up should be the Season 2 finale.
2. Walt needs to start smoking marijuana. He has cancer and rad-pacs; hello!? Anyone there ever had radiation nausea?
3. Someone buy them a friggin' Police Scanner for heavens sake!
4. Please be careful. Too many sub-plots will mess this up. Everyone in this show (so far) is a victim of something, so its time to show some of their victees.
Cheers!
Hank: Snitch or Sneak?
There is a reason why Hank is a DEA agent and his main focus is on meth. This is not just a coincidence. The question is, what will Hank do once he realizes how involved Walt is in the meth scene? I think Hank will discover that Walt was responsible for the missing chemistry lab supplies, then it snowballs from there and he finds out how involved Walt really is.
Does Hank look the other way? After all, Walt's dying and won't be around long. (not likely) Will Hank arrest him on the spot? It is his job to protect and serve. Or will he become involved? Once he sees how well Walt and Jesse are doing, he may want a piece of the pie.
We all know Hank isn't a saint, considering he accepted illegal cuban cigars for doing a favor for somebody else, and he even laughed it off when he found out Walt is smoking pot. So it seems he doesn't care about the little things if nobody is getting hurt. So, how will he respond to the fact Walt is becoming a meth kingpin? It will happen and I would imagine it will happen early or mid-way through next season. So do you agree? I'd love to hear everyone's take on this.
Tuco is on Walt's List
Tuco is too evil to live. The end of the Finale was Tuco huffing some of Walt's super-potent Blue meth and then winding up into psychotic brutality whereby he assaults one of his henchman within an inch of his life, all because Walt asked him to mellow out.
Remember that Walt's primary consideration upon entering into the meth business a second time was "No Bloodshed". Whoops. The problem with Tuco is that he is going to kill Walt or kill somebody else in such a way that it gets Walt implicated and arrested. Walt knows this and he also knows that he hates Tuco. And he knows that Tuco is very careless about how he samples the product when he buys it.
So here's how I think it goes down: Walt is going to produce a batch of something that when Tuco sticks his face into the bag it will so severely incapacitate him Tuco will either die or be reduced to a harmless zombie. At that point either of two things will happen: Jesse will take over the selling part of the operation or the henchman who Tuco messed up in the Finale will take over, now beholden to Walt for his destruction of Tuco. You won't see this coming and it won't be easy, it will just create a bunch of new problems and the chemical mixture of this show will remain as volatile as ever. This despite the very satisfied feeling we will all have when we see Tuco get the ultimate morality play.
Do You Want Walt to Get Away?
Or do you want Walt to get caught?
Will the powers allow Vince or anyone else make a series like Breaking Bad and allow the bad guy to win?
Episode 7 (Season Finale)
The preview synopsis says (among other things): "Skyler's sister, Marie (Betsy Brandt), throws Skyler a baby shower and gives a questionable gift. "
I'll bet it's a pair of stolen high heels.
Breaking Bad Is a 10+
I'm not worried like some people that Breaking Bad not will be picked up for a second season. With all the reviews and buss that it's getting in just six episodes it will be AMC's number one moneymaker in its next season. I just hope that the new shows start back soon. Breaking Bad will put AMC on the map. I read that FX turned it down. I bet someone at FX will get fired for turning it down if not they should.
I would never do meth because I know what it does. Meth is bad in my county and a school teacher was arrested a few months ago for making meth here. But If I were in Walt's shoes, I would try to take care of my family also.
This story is about a good man that has been dealt a bad hand. He only wants to make sure that if he dies that his family is not left owning doctor bills and broke. Meth is bad but people who do it are going to buy it from someone, somewhere. I do not think the show glamorizes meth in anyway. I think it shows what it does to you. Like all the other fans I'm so disappointed that they are only one more episode left this season.
Tell Them You LOVE Breaking Bad
With all this talk of when and if Breaking Bad will return for a second season I thought now might be a good time to remind my fellow fans that positive feedback is a powerful thing.
While people will go out of their way to complain the same is not often said for offering praise.
Praise is a GOOD thing.
There isn't a soul out there that doesn't welcome it when it comes their way.
That in mind I suggest we all take a lil' time to offer up our viewer praise to the people that need to hear it most. Saying nice things is good for the soul and can only help when it comes to getting more of this wonderful show.
Nothing fancy needed.
Just drop a quick email -- tell them who you are ... demographics are always a big deal -- of praise to those who need to hear it telling them how much you love this show.
So, head off to those websites, track down emails (everyone has a contact us) for all those oh so influential entertainment reporters and publications and let your viewer voice be heard.
Off the top of my head I'd suggest...
AMC (of course!)
TV Guide
Entertainment Weekly
Your hometown newspaper entertainment reporter.
While it seems like a little thing that would hardly make a difference, remember, everyone loves praise and little things can often go a long, long way.
Afraid of Cancellation
I absolutely love this show. This is from someone whose family has just had a loved one diagnosed at the age of 33 with stage 3 lung cancer (and who died 2 weeks ago) , and whose father is a 30+ year retired school teacher.... it is amazingly accurate... from the diagnosis with the audio hum blocking out every word to the idiot "cancer education" pamphlets and every other "published" book out there claiming to be an "authority"....feeding right into the manufactured hope for "its all about me Skyler" psyche. I literally wanted to take the talking pillow and beat her with it when I was watching Gray Matter.
This show is so great in the cerebral area of showing real science, and the well-written dark plots that I am afraid the Candy-TV addicted American public will pass this by as being "too smart". It seems like any show that makes you think gets canceled. I really hope it catches on like Six Feet Under.
