FILMMAKER REACTS to BREAKING BAD Season 5 Episode 16: Felina

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  • @aquiler3959
    @aquiler3959 ปีที่แล้ว +1115

    In case you are wondering, walters death is described like this in the script:
    “Bird's Eye View: We look straight down on Walt as he tumbles into frame, lying flat on his back on the floor. His eyes stare up at us, lifeless. And yet, his final expression is one of faint satisfaction.
    We slowly CRANE UP, UP and AWAY from him. Walt shrinks smaller and smaller in frame. POLICE OFFICERS approach him now -- four, six, eight of them. They move in cautiously, their guns aimed.
    They’re too late. He got away”

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  ปีที่แล้ว +624

      “He got away.” DAMN.

    • @MrMongoose221
      @MrMongoose221 ปีที่แล้ว +125

      There is a video of Bryan and Aaron Paul reading the ending script for the first time

    • @dnllrnt
      @dnllrnt 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +68

      ​@@MrMongoose221it's wonderful watching Aaron Paul's reaction to Cranston reading. Like a kid listening to their dad tell a story before bed. And then he pumps Paul up by saying Jesse survived it all.

    • @LoneCloudHopper
      @LoneCloudHopper 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      He got away all right. The writers made him an anti-hero. I always saw him as a villain, myself.

    • @kathyrams
      @kathyrams 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      It was reminiscent of “Crawl Space”.

  • @hankschrader7176
    @hankschrader7176 ปีที่แล้ว +1045

    The title of this episode is so intricate. From a Chemistry perspective FeLiNa, is iron, lithium and sodium. Iron in blood, lithium in meth and sodium in tears. Felina is also an anagram of finale. As well as this its also the name of the woman in the song that Walt hums while building the gun.

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  ปีที่แล้ว +298

      Love the titles in the series. RIP to the homie Hank!

    • @SuzakuX
      @SuzakuX ปีที่แล้ว +98

      The iron lithium sodium thing was not intended, it was meant as a reference to the song "Felina."

    • @MamadNobari
      @MamadNobari 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +123

      It's also an anagram for Inafel. I don't know wtf that means but Bravo Vince anyway.

    • @themoviedealers
      @themoviedealers 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

      The song links to the plot. Both are about wanted men returning to town for a final confrontation. Both are there for their love; in Walt's case the love of his life was Meth.

    • @grendel3290
      @grendel3290 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      @@SuzakuXIndeed. Another hole in this theory is that lithium is **usually** present in meth, but not in any of the methods that Walt uses.

  • @idontwritecomments
    @idontwritecomments 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +89

    Sir Anthony Hopkins binged this show and had to hand write a letter to Bryan Cranston telling him that was the best acting he has ever seen.
    Thats better than any award.

    • @jacktilghman9797
      @jacktilghman9797 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      Holy shit, I didn’t know that. Yeah, I’d say from the perspective of an actor, hearing that from one of, if not the most famed stage and screen actors, would be the highest praise you could receive.

  • @fanfan-ni6cw
    @fanfan-ni6cw 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +51

    I always loved how ricin is the spirit bomb of breaking bad. It gets introduced early on but doesn't actually kill anyone until the end.

  • @Bpinardi
    @Bpinardi ปีที่แล้ว +194

    Now I have to experience the pain of waiting for Better Call Saul each week

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  ปีที่แล้ว +77

      At least you'll have two per week ;) haha

    • @hogified
      @hogified 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      I think BB is more iconic but by the end of BCS you might think it's superior. El Camino gets shit but I thought it was great. I feel like this is the greatest feat in written entertainment history this universe. It gets the nod be I its completely original and the quality doesn't drop one iota. Enjoy BCS, it's absolutely sinful Odenkirk didn't win an Emmy if you not further proof award shows are shot

  • @lastool
    @lastool ปีที่แล้ว +478

    You are gonna love Better Call Saul. By the end, you will think of it as 1 big story. The quality is on par with Breaking Bad.

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  ปีที่แล้ว +125

      I’m hyped!

    • @drewmcgary2872
      @drewmcgary2872 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      I would say the quality is even better

    • @spenorr
      @spenorr 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +55

      Honestly I might say the writing is better in Better Call Saul, it’s just that Breaking Bad had that punch and mainstream accessibility that made it more lasting and influential.

    • @lelouchvibritannia4028
      @lelouchvibritannia4028 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      I think he started season 5 of BCS recently on his patreon. :)

    • @MamadNobari
      @MamadNobari 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +39

      @@lelouchvibritannia4028 Can't wait till we see his reaction to season 5 in December 2025!

  • @chrysalis46
    @chrysalis46 ปีที่แล้ว +282

    One thing I love about this show is it’s rewatchability. Sure, the “jaw-drop” moments aren’t the same after the first time. But after seeing it the whole way through, I love going back and seeing all the details, the foreshadowing, the themes, and to really see that full transformation again. It is truly one of my favorite shows.

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  ปีที่แล้ว +53

      The show is perfect for that. I’m seeing these themes more in a lot of other forms of media too.

    • @cluster_f1575
      @cluster_f1575 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      I love the scene in Skylar's kitchen & watching James's appreciation of the composition. I'm sitting here saying "oh he's gonna love this!" as the camera slowly pushes in to reveal Walter standing directly behind the beam.

    • @BrianSmith-kv3px
      @BrianSmith-kv3px 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Seriously, THIS. My last rewatch was just to track the color queues they used.

    • @bloodyx24
      @bloodyx24 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I've watched this show at least 5 times all the way through. I've lost count after that

    • @pawelzabicki7785
      @pawelzabicki7785 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And if you hasn’t seen, the best next to BB tv show - Six Feet Under. I highly recommend, it’s more than a tv production, an transcendental experience.

  • @eclecticdog2k901
    @eclecticdog2k901 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +56

    The last shot of Jesse laughing and crying as he’s driving away is one of the most powerfully emotional things I’ve ever seen in my life. About makes me cry along with him. As satisfying as El Camino’s ending is as an epilogue for Jesse as a character, I didn’t need it. All the catharsis I needed I got in seconds of screentime with no dialogue and Aaron Paul, as usual, delivering some of the best acting I’ve ever seen.
    I’m very much in the same boat with you on being able to be on Walt’s side in that final scheme. It’s a nice bonus from the production team that the final bosses for him are the most monstrous people he’s ever come across, and he absolutely wrecks the shit out of them.

  • @carloscruz4626
    @carloscruz4626 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    I haven't seen this mentioned but Walt was actually going to Kill Jesse once Skinny Pete and Badger told him about the blue meth. up until Jack brings out Jesse; Walter actually thought Jesse and Jack/Todd were working together. It wasn't until walt saw what they did to Jesse that Walt spared Jesse and forgave him basically.

  • @alwayzchillin0714
    @alwayzchillin0714 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    Now you have a firm grasp on why this show was so beloved. The storytelling, the acting, the character developments, the cinematography, and the fact that they just continued to up the stakes and make call-backs while still being unpredictable make this arguably the greatest series ever made. With the way people consume entertainment nowadays this series will be hard to ever top imo! And people thought Brian Cranston couldn't play a serious dramatic role. 🤣

    • @MamadNobari
      @MamadNobari 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Danny DeVito would kill it as Jesse Pinkman.

    • @WornArsenic
      @WornArsenic 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Definitely my favorite TV series of all time, only TV show that is a very close second is Better Call Saul.

    • @DytoxPrime
      @DytoxPrime 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Bravo Vince!

  • @frence
    @frence 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +49

    One fun fact: This is ep 62
    In the periodic table, the 62° element is Samarium, an element used for treatment of lung cancer

  • @benaiah2119
    @benaiah2119 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    So hype for you to see BCS. It’s not as action packed as breaking bad, but it’s just as methodical and well written. Love your reactions man 👍

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Just as much fun for me then! 🤘🏽

  • @tylerdavis6919
    @tylerdavis6919 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    it's crazy that hank was actually the one who helped create heisenberg by showing him the world, and when he said 'get a little excitement in your life', hank was looking down on walt. this show is so complex. amazing writing.

    • @billybatts8283
      @billybatts8283 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Hank was the real bad guy. I saw the dvd. That poor teacher.

  • @skreefgeore6983
    @skreefgeore6983 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    The scene of Jesse making the box and the hard cut to him in the lab is probably one of my favorite transitions ever.

  • @socalval67
    @socalval67 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    I’m a mother of 4 and today is Mother’s Day. But I was most excited to wake up this morning and watch this. It’s been an absolute pleasure rewatching along with you and the community who truly admire this body of work.❤

  • @TR13400
    @TR13400 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I love how Walt bodies Jack in the middle of his sentence, the same way Jack did to Hank.

  • @TheLegendOfOblivion
    @TheLegendOfOblivion 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    "If we're gonna go that way you're gonna need a bigger knife" is very Mike-like and it goes to show that Walter takes on some parts of the personality of who he killed personally.

  • @sampson9115
    @sampson9115 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    17:22 I love how he was giving us insight on camera angles and then Walt just pops up lol

  • @whatno3145
    @whatno3145 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    I honestly love that even if he confesses that it was all for him, he still never changes. He doesn't regret a thing. It's like the script says:
    *"He got away."*

    • @ricardomiles2957
      @ricardomiles2957 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      if you really think about it the only reason he came back and didn't gave up is because he never changed

  • @dlweiss
    @dlweiss 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    One of the elements that makes this such a brilliant finale is the fact that the writers weren’t afraid of doing what was CORRECT - even if it was also EXPECTED. In other words, they weren’t so intent on “surprising the audience” or “subverting expectations” that they ignored the narrative payoffs already baked into the story.
    Instead, they focused on doing the best and most satisfying version of those payoffs, and in doing so almost made us feel like gleeful co-conspirators with Walt and his final plan.

    • @EdDunkle
      @EdDunkle 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      As opposed to the final season of "Barry"

  • @TimotheeReacts
    @TimotheeReacts 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    FINALLY! Congrats on finishing Breaking Bad, definitely one of the best tv series of all time!

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Ayyy my man!! Cheers, what a journey!

  • @happycrimson
    @happycrimson 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    dude, as sad as it is to finish breaking bad, the fact that you still have all of BCS to watch is a blessing lol. you will definitely love it.

  • @masodilla9572
    @masodilla9572 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Dude what a journey to take with you. You are the most educational reactor I’ve ever seen. It’s really been a privilege to get to learn all of these filmmaking nuances the show does that I never noticed before. As a second semester film student your reactions are always so helpful to better understand the beauty of the art of film. Amazing job man. Keep up the good work

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      You get the entire vibe of this channel my friend. Continue to learn! We are always the student.

  • @matthew6427
    @matthew6427 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    It's actually incredible how they went from an almost perfect show like this, and made it better in Better Call Saul! You are going to love it. The writing is actually scary, how good it is. Of course the acting is good. The direction too. It's phenomenal!

  • @pedroneto4397
    @pedroneto4397 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I'm very glad to you for sharing with us your reaction to this show. It was a joy to hear your remarks and comments. It helped me to endure a very difficult year with my father battling cancer. He finally rested this friday and now you finish the show. Shout out from Brazil, thank you.

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      It’s all love here bro. More than happy to hear these videos help in anyway in aiding you homie. Much love to your pops too ♥️🙏🏽

  • @pedronevesurias2318
    @pedronevesurias2318 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    I love the scene where Walt shoots Jack. He shot him mid sentence just like Jack did with Hank. And also ties into the themes of Walt becoming his enemies. Cutting off the bread crust on his sandwich like domingo or doing the little towel ritual when he's about to vomit, like Gus did. Perfect episode, perfect show! You should absolutely check out Better Call Saul man, it's just as good, and at times better that Breaking Bad

  • @TehCream
    @TehCream 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    The transition when Jesse is wood working and turns to be in the chain is one of the hardest cuts the show has done. Was looking forward to seeing that again on here.

  • @themaxterz0169
    @themaxterz0169 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    The bullets that look like lasers are called tracers, meant to look like that so that you can guide your aim because otherwise you dont see where the bullet is actually going. And by the way, a tracer usually comes *every 5 bullets,* so mutiply by that for perhaps the real number of bullets fired.

  • @JamesVSCinema
    @JamesVSCinema  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +218

    El Camino next!!
    Better Call Saul & The Last of Us on Patreon! Click here: www.patreon.com/jamesvscinema
    Much love!

    • @indicaink
      @indicaink 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      To those wondering, he is in season 5 of Better Call Saul.

    • @JayCee-Musics-xs3gl
      @JayCee-Musics-xs3gl 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I kind of think Walt Jr was the stand out actor of the show and doesn't get enough love.

    • @Silas.Marner
      @Silas.Marner 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It's been a year-long journey we've all taken with you. Now we're at the end and in a weird way, it kind of feels like an accomplishment.

    • @raivichalves
      @raivichalves 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hey, is Better Call Saul coming to TH-cam at some point?

    • @Mojj2099
      @Mojj2099 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@indicainkhe’s not doing Saul on the channel?

  • @magicbrownie1357
    @magicbrownie1357 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    The pinnacle. The Zenith. The finale. The End. It just KEPT GETTING BETTER, right up to the last frame. Thanks, James for hitting this. You're the perfect reactor to do BB. Now onward.

  • @dylanbetts8774
    @dylanbetts8774 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    James, watching this series with you has been the closest thing to being able to watch for my first time again, thank you for the 60+ hours of content, on to Better Call Saul ✊️

  • @unk4140
    @unk4140 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    This show is a fucking masterclass in television writing. Where a lot of TV goes wrong I think is when there's no end in mind, which is kind of the point in a way. Keep shit rolling until you can't make money off of it anymore. Leaves a bad taste in your mouth, eh. But these writers knew there had to be an end.
    Breaking Bad (and BCS) has so much care and amazing work put into them, it's undeniable. Also actually has respect for its audience's intelligence.
    I got into this show late because I didn't want another Deadwood situation where the show just falls apart under the weight of its own hype. But yeah, this show definitely lives up to it.

  • @indigozulu9
    @indigozulu9 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    James, it's been great vicariously re-experiencing the show through your reactions. Thanks for the insights and fun reactions to all the insane moments on this show, it really helped me get back a little of the feeling I had watching it for the first time

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I’m really glad you had a good time. Makes my night.

  • @flushfries5633
    @flushfries5633 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Jack went out begging… unlike Hank

  • @Danny_LDS
    @Danny_LDS ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Been a pleasure watching your reactions through this show

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Appreciate you Danny! Cheers!

  • @ketorising81
    @ketorising81 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    One of the few modern day series finales that does the show justice. Does not disappoint.

  • @liammurphy2022
    @liammurphy2022 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Man when i first watched breaking bad i needed to see someone's reaction to it, and i found this Chanel when you was on season 1 episode 2 and I've watched every one since, im yet to watch BCS so going to binge watch that then watch your reaction to it 👍

  • @Rigby545
    @Rigby545 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    that slight smile on walt's face was so perfect

  • @botz77
    @botz77 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    The Myth Busters checked to see if the trunk thing at the end of this series would actually work and it was almost exactly the way they showed it in the episode. Loved all your reviews for this show and look forward to seeing your thoughts on El Camino and Better Call Saul.

  • @Spaghatee
    @Spaghatee 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    You’ve officially finished the greatest show in television history. One of the most beautiful and poetic endings to a show that I’ve ever seen.

  • @mmoore0325
    @mmoore0325 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Re-watching this with you has been immensely satisfying. From one film geek to another, thank you for your excellent content.

  • @Sl0wry
    @Sl0wry 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Walt has been on the run for a little over five months. Marie had time to recover from her husband's death since then, but her relationship with Skyler is still rocky (when she calls her to give her warning about Walt, the first thing she says to her is to call for a truce).

  • @Str33tg4ng
    @Str33tg4ng 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for letting me ride with you through this series. Much appreciated.

  • @DoctorskinnyT
    @DoctorskinnyT 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    In the same way you are wanting to savour the last episode, I don’t want your reactions to this show to end! I found your channel midway through Season 1 while looking for any reactions to Walt blowing up Tuco’s office-thing, and found myself anxiously awaiting your full videos every week. It’s been amazing to re-experience this series with you, and I’m so grateful for the content. Cheers from Canada ❤️

  • @ottolehto
    @ottolehto 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    It has been a pleasure following your journey from beginning to end. I remember when I got to the finale in my own case, I had similarly mixed feeling. But most importantly I was in awe of the artistry involved. And, as you put it, respect for the material and the audience. What a show!

  • @LupusLifestyle
    @LupusLifestyle 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This was darn near the perfect show. Enjoyed your analysis! I've watched the show multiple times but you added a lot to my viewing experience.

  • @jdub910
    @jdub910 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This series was my introduction to your channel and it was honestly one of the best reactions I have ever seen. Breaking Bad is my favorite show of all time and your analysis is so on point and interesting to listen to. I have also learned so much about filmmaking just from watching you and I cannot freaking wait for you to get into Better Call Saul and El Camino. I don't think you really need to know anything going into Saul espeically because I feel like blind reactions are always the best. Some commenters try to reveal too much to the reactor when it is better off just letting them figure out things on their own.

  • @seamusdoherty
    @seamusdoherty 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Can't believe it's the final episode, it has been a joy and a pleasure watching it with you.

  • @ch33les99
    @ch33les99 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It’s been such a pleasure watching another one of my favourite TH-camrs experience the BB universe for the first time.
    When you’ve got time on your plate, I highly suggest the film Columbus from Kogonada, starting Haley Lu Richardson and John Cho. It’s a very slow-burn and minimalist film, but also very emotional and heartfelt.

  • @oliverhughes610
    @oliverhughes610 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    The Mythbusters did a thing with Vince Gilligan where they tested the machine gun setup and found it was totally plausible lol. Surprised no one has tried it irl... that we know of...
    Been a great ride, though we're not even half done. I hope you remember a lot of the things you said going forward into El Camino and BCS.
    Also fuck TH-cam not letting you say 'Nazis'... "those guys" "very bad people" lol

  • @nolanlewis4292
    @nolanlewis4292 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    My second full series I started and ended watching with you! Thank you for the wholesome and intelligent reactions to some of my favorite television and you are rare my friend and I appreciate your content very much and hope you continue for many years to come!

  • @stevenallen500
    @stevenallen500 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    James, what an incredible journey, I looked forward to your Breaking Bad reactions every week. Thanks for letting me tag along.

  • @prestonjacobs8749
    @prestonjacobs8749 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Anna Gunn was so good in the finale. I love how she smiles when she sees a glimpse of the old Walter, then recoils with pain when she thinks about the situation they're in now. Beautiful acting.

    • @DytoxPrime
      @DytoxPrime 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My name is Skyler White, yo.

  • @0101tuber
    @0101tuber 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It has been a pleasure, easily and by far the most interesting and enjoyable reactions to one of if not the best series ever. Thanks for your well-stated insights as well!

  • @bamaboy99191
    @bamaboy99191 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Whatch it back in a couple of years or so. The rewatch is crazy good. This episode didn't cement this series as the best show ever made because i already thought this about it since season 4. having a series that closes that good with no loose threads and being engaging during the full course of its run is so rare in modern day tv showing that i can't have it nowhere but the first place as my favourite/best made series ever. It may be my personal opinion, i heard prison break and lost is praised at the same level but i don't know, not in my book

  • @Jokerdan76
    @Jokerdan76 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    It was so wonderful to enjoy the whole series with you! Thank you for the amazing reactions! Can't wait for the next series to enjoy.

  • @kellytrimble7019
    @kellytrimble7019 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    The greatest show I’ve ever seen & wrapped up perfectly! Badfinger’s Baby Blue was the Perfect song to end it too! I love Vince Gilligan’s sense of humor & Easter Eggs. He wrote for the X Files. Mulder was searching for the truth to everything & his apartment door # was 42! Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy reference! 😂😂 I never wanted Breaking Bad to end! ❤❤❤

  • @daemon669
    @daemon669 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I found your channel through this series and was happy to join you on this journey! BB is one of my favorite shows and your commentary enriched the show even more

  • @wokie964
    @wokie964 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you so much James for this series, it's been so fun to watch you have the same reactions I once had. It's been a pleasure reliving this series through you. Ever since I watched this show the whole world of television opened up for me and the endless possibilities of character development that come with it. While the show has become so widely popularised for it's various of reasons you can't help but notice how grand this show actually is. Poetically and cinematically.

  • @randyreynolds4606
    @randyreynolds4606 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Breaking Bad has neck breaking pace and stakes, Better Call Saul is a bit slower and takes it’s time, but god damn, they are both masterpieces that compliment each other perfectly, so excited to see you watch it!

  • @ThunderbackOG
    @ThunderbackOG 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The End. We made it folks. Half a year after the Patreon. True closeness to the reactor.

  • @quedateluna21
    @quedateluna21 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    James thank you for this, it's been so enjoyable watching along with you, truly

  • @1OldPacman
    @1OldPacman 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you james for a great ride! Enjoyed each and every episode of these. Loved seeing your reaction and hearing your insights and observations. Your a very pleasant and fun human being. I don't comment alot but know I appreciate you and it's great to see someone who just "gets" it. Whether it's understanding comedy, with always sunny for example, enjoying more surreal filmmaking, or just appreciating and recognizing straight up masterpieces. So thank you bro

  • @Man_The_Machines
    @Man_The_Machines 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Enjoyed your reactions to this my friend! It’s a show that you’ll reflect on for years to come as you go through this crazy life ✌️

  • @geekedforlife
    @geekedforlife 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    loved your reaction to this series man!!

  • @Eric-cp2kt
    @Eric-cp2kt 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for the journey, James. I have thoroughly enjoyed your reactions from a filmmaker's viewpoint. Very refreshing to have a reactor who really appreciates the craft. Looking forward to more.

  • @whyit6158
    @whyit6158 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    what a ride this has been. haven't rewatched the show since I finished it besides a few episodes here and there. It's been a joy watching you experience it for the first time, truly one of the greatest series of all time.

  • @michaelwood368
    @michaelwood368 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved reliving this series with you mate, great stuff.

  • @AceCorban
    @AceCorban 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    A bittersweet ending. I was also sad to see the show go, but glad it ended so perfectly. They coulda dragged the show on for another couple seasons and ruined it, but they knew the story they wanted to tell and told it. Tough to see it go, but you are still only halfway through the whole story. Enjoy the rest of your ride.
    Love Walter's delivery: "Elliot, if we're gonna go that way, you'll need a bigger knife." That was so Mike. Mythbusters did a Breaking Bad episode, and one of the myths was recreating the car gun, and they got it to work nearly identically using the same components Walt used. There's a great moment you can probably find on TH-cam as well of Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul reading the script for the finale together. Very touching moment between the two actors who became close friends. Just some stuff to check out on your own when you miss Breaking Bad.

  • @willbyrn5920
    @willbyrn5920 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My favorite show ever so glad you liked it. really enjoyed your commentary and reactions along the way man!

  • @alva1370
    @alva1370 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great to have watched this all the way through on the TH-cam channel. Thanks James

  • @johnathanstruble1064
    @johnathanstruble1064 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Enjoyed Tuesdays for months, thank you. Greatest series ever.

  • @daryldarichuk2149
    @daryldarichuk2149 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the ride, bro. Looked forward to your reaction every week. What an adventure 😅

  • @Leiceku
    @Leiceku 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    glad to see your continued journey with this series going forward 😸!

  • @auzzieamerican
    @auzzieamerican ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You would love the commentaries & they’re not hard to find if you have time. Great reactions, James & I’m stoked for your next steps in this amazing universe!!

  • @taneshah.1260
    @taneshah.1260 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Literally stopped in the middle of another video when I saw this drop, LOL. Thoroughly enjoyed your reactions to this amazing, and look forward to your thoughts on BCS!

  • @LoneCloudHopper
    @LoneCloudHopper 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It was a fun ride with you, James. Although I personally dislike the direction the writers took with the last season, it was still fun hanging with you through to the end. Peace.

  • @benf1111
    @benf1111 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Its been so much fun taking this journey with you. Cant wait to ride with you on BCS ...by the end of it, i think i liked it more. So many great characters and so much more quality time with some of our BB favorites.

  • @danwest9900
    @danwest9900 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    James, I watched every one of your reaction videos for Breaking Bad, and I just want to say that every time was an absolute pleasure. I say that not only because I got to see your reaction to this amazing tale, but also because I got to see how much you love storytelling and filmmaking. I look forward to future viewings, and I wish you the very best in your journey, buddy. Much love!

  • @ZeOnlyMellem
    @ZeOnlyMellem 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for this! Been some good times with your reaction. Sad to be over but we look forward to El Camino and BCS!

  • @MrMongoose221
    @MrMongoose221 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I gotta say man your reaction to this series has been my favourite and I've probably watched 4-5 people react to this show, not only your technical knowledge and appreciation for the writing but your comedy value, your jokes don't half crack me up sometimes even in some serious scenes 😂 and as a gamer your MW2 and Fallout references are appreciated.
    Bring on BCS!

  • @litlop
    @litlop 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Haven't seen the video yet, but I want to thank you in advance for providing a thoughtful commentary throughout the entire series. Revisiting Breaking Bad has been an awesome journey, and I'm glad that I've chosen you as the company to go along with it. Of all the react channels, I must say, you add the most to any movie/series while reacting. I loved your observations in every single episode of the show, and your post-episode discussions at times helped me see the show from a different perspective. Thank you

  • @Dane33602
    @Dane33602 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    James, it has been a pleasure rewatching the greatest television show ever with you. I’ve.enjoyed your reactions and insights. I felt like I was watching it again for the first time.

  • @SaintJessebelle
    @SaintJessebelle ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Something I can't believe hasn't been brought up is the significance of the song playing in the car when Walt starts it up. If you want a video showing the parallels, I highly HIGHLY recommend Breaking Bad - El Paso "Felina" by iproemo here on TH-cam, but the text version is this.
    El Paso by Marty Robbins tells the story of a singer who falls in love with a woman named Felina (and as others have pointed out, FeLiNa translates to Iron, Lithium and Sodium on the periodic table, aka Blood, Meth and Tears), describing her as "wicked and evil while casting a spell".
    One day the singer finds a cowboy flirting with Felina and, in a fit of jealous rage, challenges him to a duel and kills him. Realizing he's committed murder, he flees the cantina and steals a horse, escaping El Paso and into the desert. This parallels the final showdown with Hank (I even alluded to the two looking like they were about to duel in a western when they stood outside the garage in S5E10 "Buried") who dies thanks to Walter's actions, causing him to flee the state, but not before stealing a "horse", which could either be compared to the cleaning service van he escapes in, or the truck he buys from the man in the desert. Back in the song, the singer laments that his life has lost all meaning, and all he has left is his feelings for Felina that ultimately drive him to return to El Paso.
    The part specifically that plays while Walt is in the car is "I saddled up and away I did go, riding alone in the dark. Maybe tomorrow a bullet may find me, tonight nothing's worse than this pain in my heart."
    Walt is also singing an early part of the song as he assembles the rig for the M60 in his trunk.
    But the song goes on to describe the singer returning to El Paso, greeted by over a dozen armed men ready to kill him for his crimes that he has to flee from to get to the cantina and meet Felina one last time. The singer takes a bullet in the side and falls down, while Walt also takes a bullet to the side while on the ground as he takes out Jack's men. The singer rises one last time and makes his way to the back door of the cantina, ultimately dying Felina's arms, just as Walt also dies in the embrace of his one true love; FeLiNa.
    The significance of this song was one of my favorite things about the finale, and the idea of using songs to structure stories and to repurpose them with not literal, but thematic parallels, has inspired so much of my writing. Breaking Bad is one of the best written series of all time, and is directly responsible for making me want to truly improve my writing. That and Daredevil season 3.

  • @IAmMyriadRecords
    @IAmMyriadRecords 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Also another thing that is a good call back is when Jessy says a few episodes back about how lucky Walt is. At the beginning of the episode he’s trying to get the car to start to he can escape the cops… then he takes a second to breathe… then keys fall from the driver mirror. Pure luck and he was able to escape and finish his journey.

  • @mrsnaythomas9773
    @mrsnaythomas9773 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely one of my favorite shows. I've enjoyed your reactions and look forward for more to come.

  • @beerme8949
    @beerme8949 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It was the perfect ending to a damn near perfect show. Thanks for all the fun James. Excited for the Better call saul journey with ya aswell!

  • @joshortiz3362
    @joshortiz3362 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was introduced to this channel through these breaking bad reactions back when you were on the first season. So cool to have watched this every Tuesday this year. Looking forward to El Camino and Better Call Saul!!

  • @Kal_El1994
    @Kal_El1994 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One of the best TH-camrs and one of the best TH-cam Series I've watched. It's been so much fun watching every episode of this reaction and seeing your comments and responses to this legendary show and your film-making insights and little tidbits. Loved it! Sad to see it end! You're a legend, James - big love from the UK!

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Appreciate the love!! Thanks for joining! See ya with Camino & Better Call!

    • @Kal_El1994
      @Kal_El1994 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Always my man! I'll be there for both of those for SURE - El Camino is amazing. Now you've seen the finale, the song Walt listens to in the car at the start - more or less describes the episode beat for beat. The song also slaps haha - Fallout 4 style like you mentioned lmao @@JamesVSCinema

  • @SUCCSUKE
    @SUCCSUKE 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Breaking bad and better call saul are the only two shows I would give a 10/10

  • @jameskirschling7887
    @jameskirschling7887 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have waited a long time for this, and the wait was worth it. Such a great reaction James. This was one television show I didn't want to end. When it did end it felt like a good friend had left town and I would never see that friend again. James, I liked your food analogy. I would have said that the disappointment was a "fly" landed on your leftovers therefore you couldn't take it home. I feel that the perfect song was used at the end of the episode. I had forgotten about that song, it has now been on my music playlist for 3 or 4 years now. Looking forward to "El Camino."

  • @stevenschmidt3464
    @stevenschmidt3464 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It was a pleasure watching this with you

  • @Kraev369
    @Kraev369 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hell yeah.... this was amazing. Can't believe we are finally finished, thank you for all your perspectives during this amazing show. You definitely gave me new insight even though ive watched this show about 4 times all the way through before your reactions. Thank you again, i truly appreciate how you see and analyze and share your thoughts and perspective on movies and shows. Thats what we here for baby! Thanks again, cant wait for whats next.

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Much love my friend!!

  • @RJDough1313
    @RJDough1313 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Throughout the whole show, nobody ends a phone call with a proper goodbye. And it always pissed me off my first time watching, that they'd just hang up not wrapping the convos up. But the first being "goodbye Lidia" after you tell her she's dying, in the finale, made the others worth it.

  • @The.Pickle
    @The.Pickle 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You summed it up perfectly, it is the very height of acting, of drama, tv, film; this will stand as an inspiration and model, a standard of quality for people to reach for, for a very long time. I look forward to experiencing its impact on tv and film.

  • @josephclay7315
    @josephclay7315 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    YES.
    bro, a year of college i've been following this. I know you've seen me around! I never could afford the sub on patreon, but i've been here all this time. thanks for the commitment, James. It got me through a lot

    • @JamesVSCinema
      @JamesVSCinema  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Appreciate you legend!!

    • @josephclay7315
      @josephclay7315 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JamesVSCinema right back at you man!

  • @55timboslice
    @55timboslice 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I never thought I would see the day you finished the show! My favorite show of all time! It's been a ride bro! :)

  • @PodyTheCirate
    @PodyTheCirate 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m at work but had to make time for this. Another great react man!

  • @marciahuehn2365
    @marciahuehn2365 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just finished binge watching BB with you and then went on to El Camino and BCS....waiting to your reactions. It will be an incredible journey...hold on, it is quite a ride!❤

  • @dariodelvoije
    @dariodelvoije 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This finale remains the best episode of any television show I've ever seen. I honestly couldnt even come up with a show that matches the perfection of this episode. Cant wait for your reactions to El camino and better call saul.

    • @JeanPierre-hb9mv
      @JeanPierre-hb9mv 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wacth LOST different show, but perfect ending

    • @dariodelvoije
      @dariodelvoije 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JeanPierre-hb9mv I've already seen Lost, but it's been a while. Really good show too!

    • @JeanPierre-hb9mv
      @JeanPierre-hb9mv 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dariodelvoije Oh okay, so I recommend you Bates Motel! really good actors in that show and good writing too! The ending is really amazing how its end

    • @dariodelvoije
      @dariodelvoije 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JeanPierre-hb9mv thanks I'll check it out. Its only on Prime video though and I dont have access to that