It's not my personal favorite episode. But Ozymandius is regarded by most people to be the absolute climax of the series, and I do concur it is awesome.
It was confirmed. This phone conversation was Walt trying to put all the blame on him to help Skylar to get out of this mess. That was so beautiful seeing him trying to sound like he really hated her
When Walt said, "It's your fault" to Skylar, what he is really saying is "I am the tyrant in charge, who never eccepts any blame" to the cops listening in. And Hell, he didn't call Skylar a bitch durring their knife fight. He's never going to say that to her really. That was for the cops.
Yeah but you shouldn't be pointing that out in this episodes comments, you should wait till next episode when walt's and Saul's conversation explains it
Skylar caught on that Walt was giving her a way out by making it sound like he was an absolute monster (which he is), but she knew that he would never talk to her like that. Enjoy the next 2 episodes because this will be your favourite show when you’re done, guaranteed!
@@FriendRequestReviews I’m jealous af that you’re seeing this show for the very first time. I’ve seen this show like 12 times already and can still watch it.
@@DIEGOSHAY I completely agree about Skyler recognizing that Walt was trying to save her. Watching Skyler's face when Walt called her a b****, you could see she's sort of gasped internally then decided to play along by saying I'm sorry and saying it very meekly.
@@bobbilm3035 What's really crazy it's that, when you think about it... Walt must've come up with the whole cops listening in on the phone call plan in like a split second after Walter Jr. called the cops. Because the only reason he took Holly in the first place is because it was a necessary part of the plan to make Skyler look innocent. He came up with that plan with the quickness!
I’m sure everyone is already saying this, but that whole phone call was a move by Walter. He was trying to take the heat off of Skylar by making himself seem like a dangerous, threatening, abusive asshole that forced her into his meth dealings. That’s why Walt was crying so hard.
Yall two are my favourite breaking bad reactors. Really appreciate your content and this was a great reaction and end discussion🤝 it’s a shame this series is over soon
when Walt is begging for hanks life he says: "theres no cavalry, the DEA doesn't know about this".... and meanwhile, Hank says: "you bet your ass the cavalry is coming".... Walt really messed up there big time. He pretty much told Jack that if he kills Hank, nobody else will ever know. i always wondered how it would've played out if Walt didn't say that, Jacks crew might've just fled before the rest of the DEA got there
The thing is, jacks crew would of nvr let hank live no matter what was said. They weren’t about to have a DEA loose end alive. No matter what hank or Walt said they were going to kill him. Hence why hank says u are too stupid to see that he made up his mind 10 minutes ago
@@doccalis3150 I do agree, more than likely you're probably correct that Hank was never getting away. its such a weird thing for Walt to not pick up on though. That was Walts specialty: to exploit leverage in any situation. He had a shred of leverage there but overlooked it in his desperation.
Yeah. That is an interesting what if. Tho Jack's crew were in too deep at that point for there to be any way they cojld let Hank go. Walt doesn't give a shit about Gomez, so for him Gomez' death wasn't that big a deal. But it mattered to Hank, and Jack had just killed a DEA in front of an ASAC DEA. So at that point Hank's death was inevitable regardless of any calvary.
Great one! But, wow, why not give Skylar even a FRACTION of the benefit of the doubt Walt, Hank, Gus, Jesse etc. get. She’s just one of the many imperfect characters on this show and the hate she and Marie get is not balanced. (imo)
You'll have to watch all our reactions for the true answer to this comment. I had a huge love/hate relationship with Skylar throughout the whole series. If this is your first episode watching then you're only experiencing a piece of it. I was definitely on the hate side for this episode though.
Bralik's usually so good at letting Formal work everything out, but you could tell he had so much he wanted to say about the phone call. Another reason why this episode is so great.
Listening to y'all go on about how Breaking Bad is so much better than any other show reminds me of how I often say how I figure I will probably go to my grave not seeing any show as good and being so grateful to have been able to enjoy it so much.
One more comment, directed at Formal. His reaction was priceless at the end of the episode. The stray dog crossed the street and then they put on the credits. Formal cries out NO, THAT'S NOT 40 MINUTES or something like that. Absolutely priceless. I'm still chuckling even now :-)
Just the fact that this episode is called Ozymandias in itself makes it hit so much harder. The poem "Ozymandias" theme being about the forces of mortality and flexibility, that will wear down and destroy all our lives. A person, once famous and respected who has since been utterly forgotten and how all power is temporary, no matter how prideful or tyrannical a ruler is, ties perfectly with the show and the episode. When they killed Hank, The way Walt fell on the sand like the fallen emperor "Ramses The Great" from the poem and Walt stating a couple episodes before to Jesse that he is in the "empire business" is just perfect. I can go on and on, the writing and planning that must've had to go for this episode alone is insane.
Man dude is catching things so quick. And the next thing is BCS for sure. I love BB and it will always be my favorite but in terms of writing it's a prototype compared to BCS.
the retrospection scene which opened the episode was THE LAST scene filmed for the whole show xD so that bryan and aaron could grow their hair naturally, not to use any wigs or shit and yest, vince and the writers didn't know at all when and how the show is going to end. besides season 2, where they knew how they want to end it, they've been writing all the other seasons not knowin exactly where are they heading Yes, Jesse was supposed to be killed in season 1, but aaron paul made a big impression on vince and also his chemistry with bryan was too good, so they changed their mind Overall Vince Gilligan always says that they just wanted to show "how mr chips is turning into scarface", that is all they knew and they let the story evolve naturally :)
@@FriendRequestReviews cause probably it's better to hear it from the family than from strangers in uniforms, out of nowhere - actually that's how marie had put it
@@dariusz_darson_8968 facts, I agree with that sentiment. I just love hearing everyone's perspective, was trying to get Anthony to engage a bit more lol
"I watched Jane die" was the line I predicted Walt would say in a manner full of ego and hubris after I heard him almost confess it to Jesse in Fly during one of my rewatches. I swear I posted that prediction a year or few befor this episode came out on somebody's video. And it is the prediction I am most proud of. Tho I have no idea where now. And I loved your explanation for why he did it, Formal. With Jeese mad at him, Walt needn't feel as guilty over what he did. I hadn't thought of that. And I liked your take on how disappointed you were in Skylar giving Walt up so quickly. I generally took Skylars side since Walt had Jeese kill Gale, and I saw her as the primary influence keeping Walt ftom being a complete even bigger. monster. But on that point props to you.
Idk yet if u guys discuss it in the end talk but Walt acted and pretended in the phone call scene.He knew the FBI was listening he just wanted that Skyler doesn't get in trouble. Imo one of if not the greastest acting I've ever seen.
@@FriendRequestReviews ayee I was about to edit my comment because now I see him revealing it hahahaha. But shows you how complex and good this scene is up until today there are fans who think Walt meant everything what he said in this scene
@@wordlemethis2347 exactly. Throughout the series Walt has been weak under pressure and under the influence, so I truly thought he lost it. He lost his money, and his family all in a day, so it felt real for me.
Did yall notice those same knives that Sklyer used on Walter on the kitchen table beside Sklyer in the beginning of this episode when she was talking to Walter on the phone in the flashback? This show is so good at foreshadowing. The writing in this show is epic. To this day Episode 14 of Breaking Bad is still known as the greatest episode in television history.
I just watch a video on that scene and it was subtle but man it was beautiful. I mean someone has to protect this family from the man who protect this family. Thanks for the comment
You guys should react to Bryan Cranston's reading of "Ozymandias". Such an amazing short clip that sends shivers through my body every time I listen to it.
I will look that up, I remember watching the reading for game of thrones final season and the look on their faces was priceless. Thanks for that comment 🤙🏽
How? How? How?! Lol. Yup, it's really like that. Here's what I think...I've seen interviews with the writers, and they are some of the most intelligent people I've ever heard connected to the TV industry. Vince just encouraged them to do the coolest things they could think of and then they'd figure out a way to get out of it later. So when you see Walt come up with the confession tape, that's really just what happens when you paint some geniuses in a corner and they all got to figure out a way to get out of it.
This is the greatest single episode of any TV show in history. There are at least 3 big moments that could have anchored a season finale for any other show. I love how you pointed out the way "the reaction has begun" plays with TH-cam reactors to the show. Hank went out like a G. Easter egg, when Walt is rolling the barrel through the desert, he passes by a certain pair of khaki pants. Holly saying "mama" wasn't scripted (how could it be?) she just started doing that and Cranston went with it. There should be an Emmy for babies. New subscriber, btw. Looking forward to more!
When Walt was rolling his barrel of money through the desert did anyone notice the Easter egg? Go back and look, it was Walt's pants from season 1 episode 1 that went flying off the RV as he was driving. His pants are just laying there in the desert looking all sun bleached and dirty and crunchy and nasty, belt and all.
I’m with you on this Formal I wasn’t messing with Skylar or Marie on this episode I feel like they should’ve left Jr. out of it and then that whole lil seen when Skylar had the knife on Walter I know she was gone go crazy and Jr. was trippin a lil bit when he lied on that 911 call saying Walter pulled the knife out I mean he right helping mom but that was crazy
Formal, thank you. Finally FINALLY somebody (out of all of the reactors I watch) you Formal gave a proper reaction to the line when Walt called Skyler a stupid bitch! Thank you for recognizing that they don't have that sort of relationship where one calls the other a bitch. So when Walt said that it was an earth-shattering, eye opening, gasping, jaw-dropping moment! Thank you again.
I love that song that plays when Walt is rolling the money barrel. Both Walt and the guy in the song are in a desperate situation and have to leave town but the guy in the song has his woman by the hand and by his side and Walt wants to have Skyler with him like that but he does not👍
You edits be sick and hilarious 😂 Started breaking bad again with my girlfriend and discovered your channel the other day. I had to scribe because you two have the best reactions to BB I've seen to date.
I always thought he kidnapped the baby, knowing that Skylar would call the police, so that he could take all of the blame over the phone by sounding even worse than he really is
I felt the same way. How can I watch any other show knowing this show is out there? I first felt like that with The Wire. How can I get into Power, knowing the brilliance of The Wire.
Got to say, I completely agree about prison break. That was one fine tv show! And I also agree about Breaking Bad ruining other TV shows for me. I don't watch many other shows but sometimes I'll see them and I find myself sitting there and saying things like, well that's some terrible acting or something like who wrote that line? I could write a line better than that! In other words, other TV shows just don't live up to the quality of the writing and acting on Breaking Bad.
55:11: So it's been minute, but: (01.) By all accounts, the only time the writing staff on "Breaking Bad" ever worked toward a predetermined ending was in season four when they knew they wanted Hector Salamanca to trigger a bomb that would assassinate Gus Fring. They hadn't worked out the circumstances surrounding that event (or why Hector and Gus hated each other to begin with), but they knew that was how they wanted Gus to die. Everything else on the show was made up more or less on the fly. As near as I've been able to figure out, there over all strategy is to write a given episode of the show, and then try to figure out what the next most logical place for the story to go is, based on what just happened to the character. So, while they don't plan a lot of the story out in advance, they do heavily review the things they've already written and then build on what's been introduced. (02.) Because "Breaking Bad" was aired on a basic cable channel and not a broadcast network, the production was able to complete an entire season of the series prior to it being shown on television. So not only was the flashback in this episode not filmed during season one, it's actually the very last sequence put to film during the production of "Breaking Bad".
Crazy you bring this up I was having a conversation with a friend about this last night. I think it's insanely impressive how they work on these shows can't wait to see what they do next.
Legit one of my favorite episodes. So many mixed emotions. Extremely sad because of Hank ugh I loved him and his sense of humor. Once again hate Skylar omggg. All she had to do was stick by her man just like she stuck by her old boss when she became a criminal for him 😒. Even after that Walt made sure the cops knew Skylar had nothing to do with his business he still wanted to protect her. I also feel bad for Jesse cause he is my fave 😭. Great reactions loves ❤️
Come on Formal. You didn't get that on the phone Walt was going on like that intentionally so as to do his best to get Skylar off the hook? Skylar got it and so she played along. Walt said just about everything in THE exact manner to put it all on himself and take it off Skylar so as to sell to the cops the fiction that he threatened and forced an her to do his bidding all along. That's not true. But it was all Walt could do at the time.
I think walt talked like that on purpose bc he knew the cops were at his house and listening, so he probably talked like that to Skyler so that she could seem innocent to the cops I'm guessing
What was Skyler supposed to do? Given that she did believe Walt was in custody, Marie was right, there was no way Junior wasn't gonna find out everything. And it pains me to agree with Marie cuz I can't stand her, LOL That said, overall you have probably had the most balanced, objective commentary on Skyler I've seen from any male reactor. I just finished watching someone who talked s**t about her every single video and harped on her affair 100 times more than he did any of the TRULY unforgivable stuff Walt did. It was such a turn off that I have no interest in watching any of his other videos.
I think people see some things too black and white. I mean cheating is bad, don't get me wrong, but once she cheated I think people just hated her. I felt like I hated Ted more because of that situation, so I never really went to the negative side of how I saw Skylar as a character.
@@FriendRequestReviews Agreed. And I still maintain that it was barely cheating. Skyler had checked out of the marriage, but he refused to sign the papers. Then to add insult to injury, he wouldn't even do her the solid of leaving the house, when he was, in fact, putting his family in danger. And even if you don't agree that it wasn't cheating, cool. You're entitled to your opinion. But no reasonable person believes it was worse than all the shit Walt did.
@@FriendRequestReviews I'm glad people (men) like you actually exist, i do not understand why people have such a hard time empathizing with her character. hating her is a self-report more than anything else tbh
ima put you guys on because your going to need something to fill the void after Breaking Bad the most perfect and well written show to this day ! But since then the only TV I think that can come close to being this perfect and well written is DARK . Watch it I promise you . No 🧢 !! noting else will come close to the feels and the greatness . Oh and another show is Last Kingdom that only gets better every episode !!
I was marathoning your reactions to breaking bad and bcs, but I had to come back here to say a lot of people blame Walt for everything, but if you look at a lot of the things he did he didn't have much of a choice (either he did it or he and jesse are dead), there is also the fact that jesse, skyler and even hank got in the way a lot, whether directly or indirectly, but of course some choices were purely out of ego, but many were because of the things I wrote above...
@@FriendRequestReviews yea he used to have the lil screen in the bottom left corner and him boolin on the couch smoking fat doinks but now he uses a green screen it's the full screen for the media he's playing and him in the bottom right corner green screened in
F - How did you miss that Walt was clearly clearly saying all that he said on the phone to exculpate Sky?? I thought he was way too obvious but I guess not.
Everyone loves this episode but it’s where they lost me. There’s NO WAY Jack would let Walt live much less give him a barrel of money in real life. No matter what Todd thinks.
I'm going to have to disagree. This is my first time watching, and what I got from that is Uncle Jack seeing the value in Walt. Idk what Nazi Jack and the crew were doing prior to meeting Walt, but I feel that his income has increased significantly since meeting him, even secured a nice lil meth business connected to the Czech Republic. Letting Walt live, and leaving him a lil money behind was another power move in my opinion.
@@FriendRequestReviews I guess what bothers me is that Walt should have died there and didn’t outsmart them. Too much PLOT ARMOR. If he’d somehow outsmarted them and promised to give them 10 million somewhere else to let Hank live...not stupidly telling them he had 80 million buried out there.
I hate Marie, so I love watching her break down when she hear the news. Skylar absolutely failed that last couple convos. Junior is a traitor and lied on his pops to the police. Walt was right tryna salvage his only good child left
FYI: This episode won Emmys for the writer, and both Walt AND Skyler.
And deservedly so
It's not my personal favorite episode. But Ozymandius is regarded by most people to be the absolute climax of the series, and I do concur it is awesome.
It was confirmed. This phone conversation was Walt trying to put all the blame on him to help Skylar to get out of this mess. That was so beautiful seeing him trying to sound like he really hated her
It was fire. I didn't pick up the first time but watching this reaction now, I'm seeing what you all picked up on.
When Walt said, "It's your fault" to Skylar, what he is really saying is "I am the tyrant in charge, who never eccepts any blame" to the cops listening in.
And Hell, he didn't call Skylar a bitch durring their knife fight. He's never going to say that to her really. That was for the cops.
@@paulbabcock2428 Basically that's it and it's the episode that push Walt into my Breaking Bad top 5 characters list.
Yeah but you shouldn't be pointing that out in this episodes comments, you should wait till next episode when walt's and Saul's conversation explains it
He said all of that on the phone cause he new she was with the cops and he was protecting her. He was making it seem like she was a victim
This is, and has been for years, the highest rated episode of a TV show on IMDB
Easily deserved.
Skylar caught on that Walt was giving her a way out by making it sound like he was an absolute monster (which he is), but she knew that he would never talk to her like that. Enjoy the next 2 episodes because this will be your favourite show when you’re done, guaranteed!
Yeah, you could see her face realizing it. And the fact that she said "sorry", instead of "fuck you give me my daughter back!" clinches it.
Facts, Bralik had to correct me towards in the end talk and after rewatching the reaction I see now what you all saw.
@@FriendRequestReviews I’m jealous af that you’re seeing this show for the very first time. I’ve seen this show like 12 times already and can still watch it.
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I completely agree about Skyler recognizing that Walt was trying to save her. Watching Skyler's face when Walt called her a b****, you could see she's sort of gasped internally then decided to play along by saying I'm sorry and saying it very meekly.
@@bobbilm3035 What's really crazy it's that, when you think about it... Walt must've come up with the whole cops listening in on the phone call plan in like a split second after Walter Jr. called the cops. Because the only reason he took Holly in the first place is because it was a necessary part of the plan to make Skyler look innocent. He came up with that plan with the quickness!
I’m sure everyone is already saying this, but that whole phone call was a move by Walter. He was trying to take the heat off of Skylar by making himself seem like a dangerous, threatening, abusive asshole that forced her into his meth dealings. That’s why Walt was crying so hard.
Yall two are my favourite breaking bad reactors. Really appreciate your content and this was a great reaction and end discussion🤝 it’s a shame this series is over soon
Truly going to be missed!
For better or worse, this is the episode that got Rian Johnson the job directing The Last Jedi.
Damn I know a lot of people feel for worse on that one lol
when Walt is begging for hanks life he says: "theres no cavalry, the DEA doesn't know about this".... and meanwhile, Hank says: "you bet your ass the cavalry is coming".... Walt really messed up there big time. He pretty much told Jack that if he kills Hank, nobody else will ever know. i always wondered how it would've played out if Walt didn't say that, Jacks crew might've just fled before the rest of the DEA got there
The thing is, jacks crew would of nvr let hank live no matter what was said. They weren’t about to have a DEA loose end alive. No matter what hank or Walt said they were going to kill him. Hence why hank says u are too stupid to see that he made up his mind 10 minutes ago
@@doccalis3150 I do agree, more than likely you're probably correct that Hank was never getting away. its such a weird thing for Walt to not pick up on though. That was Walts specialty: to exploit leverage in any situation. He had a shred of leverage there but overlooked it in his desperation.
Yeah. That is an interesting what if. Tho Jack's crew were in too deep at that point for there to be any way they cojld let Hank go.
Walt doesn't give a shit about Gomez, so for him Gomez' death wasn't that big a deal. But it mattered to Hank, and Jack had just killed a DEA in front of an ASAC DEA. So at that point Hank's death was inevitable regardless of any calvary.
@@paulbabcock2428 literally said like the exact same thing …
Great one! But, wow, why not give Skylar even a FRACTION of the benefit of the doubt Walt, Hank, Gus, Jesse etc. get. She’s just one of the many imperfect characters on this show and the hate she and Marie get is not balanced. (imo)
You'll have to watch all our reactions for the true answer to this comment. I had a huge love/hate relationship with Skylar throughout the whole series. If this is your first episode watching then you're only experiencing a piece of it. I was definitely on the hate side for this episode though.
I’ve loved all your episodes. Great insights & commentary from you every time, and I will continue to watch for your content in the future.
Bralik's usually so good at letting Formal work everything out, but you could tell he had so much he wanted to say about the phone call. Another reason why this episode is so great.
Lol facts, he didn't talk about it until the end talk. During the reaction he let me believe every word.
Oh, and baby Holly saying mama wasnt scripted. the baby just said that during that take. Show so good God gave the assist
That's pretty amazing, because while watching it, it felt very natural
@@FriendRequestReviews Apparently the baby's real mom was just off-camera and the baby just called for her out of the blue.
The baby ad libbed the line. Talented actress 😂
BETTER CALL SAUL! Another Modern Masterpiece about to Conclude with a Loud Ass Bang.
I can't wait to hop in.
Listening to y'all go on about how Breaking Bad is so much better than any other show reminds me of how I often say how I figure I will probably go to my grave not seeing any show as good and being so grateful to have been able to enjoy it so much.
All the commentary tracks are on youtube. You can hear the actors and creators discuss each episode in detail.
One more comment, directed at Formal. His reaction was priceless at the end of the episode. The stray dog crossed the street and then they put on the credits. Formal cries out NO, THAT'S NOT 40 MINUTES or something like that. Absolutely priceless. I'm still chuckling even now :-)
Just the fact that this episode is called Ozymandias in itself makes it hit so much harder. The poem "Ozymandias" theme being about the forces of mortality and flexibility, that will wear down and destroy all our lives. A person, once famous and respected who has since been utterly forgotten and how all power is temporary, no matter how prideful or tyrannical a ruler is, ties perfectly with the show and the episode. When they killed Hank, The way Walt fell on the sand like the fallen emperor "Ramses The Great" from the poem and Walt stating a couple episodes before to Jesse that he is in the "empire business" is just perfect. I can go on and on, the writing and planning that must've had to go for this episode alone is insane.
Man dude is catching things so quick.
And the next thing is BCS for sure. I love BB and it will always be my favorite but in terms of writing it's a prototype compared to BCS.
the retrospection scene which opened the episode was THE LAST scene filmed for the whole show xD
so that bryan and aaron could grow their hair naturally, not to use any wigs or shit
and yest, vince and the writers didn't know at all when and how the show is going to end. besides season 2, where they knew how they want to end it, they've been writing all the other seasons not knowin exactly where are they heading
Yes, Jesse was supposed to be killed in season 1, but aaron paul made a big impression on vince and also his chemistry with bryan was too good, so they changed their mind
Overall Vince Gilligan always says that they just wanted to show "how mr chips is turning into scarface", that is all they knew and they let the story evolve naturally :)
That's honestly fire, it's almost unbelievable hearing, with how well this show ended up being.
Telling Flynn right then was the right thing.
Nah Marie was being a B
Why so?
@@FriendRequestReviews cause probably it's better to hear it from the family than from strangers in uniforms, out of nowhere - actually that's how marie had put it
@@dariusz_darson_8968 facts, I agree with that sentiment. I just love hearing everyone's perspective, was trying to get Anthony to engage a bit more lol
"I watched Jane die" was the line I predicted Walt would say in a manner full of ego and hubris after I heard him almost confess it to Jesse in Fly during one of my rewatches.
I swear I posted that prediction a year or few befor this episode came out on somebody's video. And it is the prediction I am most proud of. Tho I have no idea where now.
And I loved your explanation for why he did it, Formal. With Jeese mad at him, Walt needn't feel as guilty over what he did. I hadn't thought of that.
And I liked your take on how disappointed you were in Skylar giving Walt up so quickly. I generally took Skylars side since Walt had Jeese kill Gale, and I saw her as the primary influence keeping Walt ftom being a complete even bigger. monster. But on that point props to you.
A tip for anyone: while on TH-cam, search for Vince Gilligan. You will find lots and lots of interviews with him talking about Breaking Bad.
Bralik should've made formal notice the pants (From the first scene of BB) in the desert man😫
Idk yet if u guys discuss it in the end talk but Walt acted and pretended in the phone call scene.He knew the FBI was listening he just wanted that Skyler doesn't get in trouble. Imo one of if not the greastest acting I've ever seen.
Yup, Bralik had to let me react that way to not spoil it, but he corrected me in the end talk lol. I honestly thought he was bugging out in his wife 🤣
@@FriendRequestReviews ayee I was about to edit my comment because now I see him revealing it hahahaha. But shows you how complex and good this scene is up until today there are fans who think Walt meant everything what he said in this scene
The previous episode kind of sets one up to think Walt’s just losing his mind. (Screaming all those confessions to Jesse.)
@@wordlemethis2347 exactly. Throughout the series Walt has been weak under pressure and under the influence, so I truly thought he lost it. He lost his money, and his family all in a day, so it felt real for me.
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Did yall notice those same knives that Sklyer used on Walter on the kitchen table beside Sklyer in the beginning of this episode when she was talking to Walter on the phone in the flashback? This show is so good at foreshadowing. The writing in this show is epic. To this day Episode 14 of Breaking Bad is still known as the greatest episode in television history.
I just watch a video on that scene and it was subtle but man it was beautiful. I mean someone has to protect this family from the man who protect this family. Thanks for the comment
Damn, gonna miss these reactions, u guys crack me up 🤣
You guys should react to Bryan Cranston's reading of "Ozymandias". Such an amazing short clip that sends shivers through my body every time I listen to it.
I second this. Bryan Cranston can read a dr. suess book and make it sound intense
I will look that up, I remember watching the reading for game of thrones final season and the look on their faces was priceless. Thanks for that comment 🤙🏽
How? How? How?! Lol. Yup, it's really like that. Here's what I think...I've seen interviews with the writers, and they are some of the most intelligent people I've ever heard connected to the TV industry. Vince just encouraged them to do the coolest things they could think of and then they'd figure out a way to get out of it later. So when you see Walt come up with the confession tape, that's really just what happens when you paint some geniuses in a corner and they all got to figure out a way to get out of it.
Hard to see but Walt was crying during the last phone call with Skyler. You definitely need to watch Mr. Inbetween.
This is the greatest single episode of any TV show in history. There are at least 3 big moments that could have anchored a season finale for any other show.
I love how you pointed out the way "the reaction has begun" plays with TH-cam reactors to the show.
Hank went out like a G.
Easter egg, when Walt is rolling the barrel through the desert, he passes by a certain pair of khaki pants.
Holly saying "mama" wasn't scripted (how could it be?) she just started doing that and Cranston went with it. There should be an Emmy for babies.
New subscriber, btw. Looking forward to more!
You notice that thanks and we have plenty more in the breaking bad universe to go through. So thanks for subbing🙏, Emmy for babies 😂🤣😂
Been waiting on y’all, grab my beer , and my lighter , , ok ready, , not to shabby of a reaction gentleman,,, journeys been fun
Aw dammit he didn't understand the phone call
Hell nah, I was thinking of Walt being a tyrant. Bralik had to correct me in the end talk, he let me fumble during the reaction though 🤣
It's always a crap shoot.
When Walt was rolling his barrel of money through the desert did anyone notice the Easter egg? Go back and look, it was Walt's pants from season 1 episode 1 that went flying off the RV as he was driving. His pants are just laying there in the desert looking all sun bleached and dirty and crunchy and nasty, belt and all.
I have a prediction about you lol 👀 you worked on this show or something 🤣
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LOL no I wish. I'm just a super fan, I guess 😁
Yeah this episode broke a lot of people's hearts
How could it not... we lost the main man!
@@FriendRequestReviews Definitely he will be missed ✊🏿
I’m with you on this Formal I wasn’t messing with Skylar or Marie on this episode I feel like they should’ve left Jr. out of it and then that whole lil seen when Skylar had the knife on Walter I know she was gone go crazy and Jr. was trippin a lil bit when he lied on that 911 call saying Walter pulled the knife out I mean he right helping mom but that was crazy
Formal, thank you. Finally FINALLY somebody (out of all of the reactors I watch) you Formal gave a proper reaction to the line when Walt called Skyler a stupid bitch! Thank you for recognizing that they don't have that sort of relationship where one calls the other a bitch. So when Walt said that it was an earth-shattering, eye opening, gasping, jaw-dropping moment! Thank you again.
Facts, I don't even think Walt said the word bitch the whole series. So to hear it come out and directed at Skylar, it was pretty crazy.
I never get over the expression on Walt's face after they shoot Hank ...
Heart breaking moment
"how are there other shows on air" LMAOOOO
I love that song that plays when Walt is rolling the money barrel.
Both Walt and the guy in the song are in a desperate situation and have to leave town but the guy in the song has his woman by the hand and by his side and Walt wants to have Skyler with him like that but he does not👍
You edits be sick and hilarious 😂
Started breaking bad again with my girlfriend and discovered your channel the other day. I had to scribe because you two have the best reactions to BB I've seen to date.
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I always thought he kidnapped the baby, knowing that Skylar would call the police, so that he could take all of the blame over the phone by sounding even worse than he really is
Mmm good point
I felt the same way. How can I watch any other show knowing this show is out there? I first felt like that with The Wire. How can I get into Power, knowing the brilliance of The Wire.
I think you will enjoy Better Call Saul and I think you would like a show called Mr. Inbetween.
Oh yeah, Mr. In-between and Mr. Mercedes too! Both fabulous!
Better Call Saul is definitely as good as Breaking Bad, I hope you guys watch it and El Camino on the channel.
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@@FriendRequestReviews that's awesome, I can't wait bro!
Got to say, I completely agree about prison break. That was one fine tv show!
And I also agree about Breaking Bad ruining other TV shows for me. I don't watch many other shows but sometimes I'll see them and I find myself sitting there and saying things like, well that's some terrible acting or something like who wrote that line? I could write a line better than that! In other words, other TV shows just don't live up to the quality of the writing and acting on Breaking Bad.
The only show that has the same quality is BCS and that for a reason...
55:11: So it's been minute, but:
(01.) By all accounts, the only time the writing staff on "Breaking Bad" ever worked toward a predetermined ending was in season four when they knew they wanted Hector Salamanca to trigger a bomb that would assassinate Gus Fring. They hadn't worked out the circumstances surrounding that event (or why Hector and Gus hated each other to begin with), but they knew that was how they wanted Gus to die. Everything else on the show was made up more or less on the fly. As near as I've been able to figure out, there over all strategy is to write a given episode of the show, and then try to figure out what the next most logical place for the story to go is, based on what just happened to the character. So, while they don't plan a lot of the story out in advance, they do heavily review the things they've already written and then build on what's been introduced.
(02.) Because "Breaking Bad" was aired on a basic cable channel and not a broadcast network, the production was able to complete an entire season of the series prior to it being shown on television. So not only was the flashback in this episode not filmed during season one, it's actually the very last sequence put to film during the production of "Breaking Bad".
Crazy you bring this up I was having a conversation with a friend about this last night. I think it's insanely impressive how they work on these shows can't wait to see what they do next.
Jack gave Walt that barrel bcz Toddy took him aside and asked him to or Walt wouldve got nothing.
Legit one of my favorite episodes. So many mixed emotions. Extremely sad because of Hank ugh I loved him and his sense of humor. Once again hate Skylar omggg. All she had to do was stick by her man just like she stuck by her old boss when she became a criminal for him 😒. Even after that Walt made sure the cops knew Skylar had nothing to do with his business he still wanted to protect her.
I also feel bad for Jesse cause he is my fave 😭. Great reactions loves ❤️
Yeah Skylar let me down on this one. She folded quick as paper
see how he says we"re a family!"...then says it again like he saying "WERE a family" sad man well thats how i took it
Truly heartbreaking
Come on Formal. You didn't get that on the phone Walt was going on like that intentionally so as to do his best to get Skylar off the hook? Skylar got it and so she played along.
Walt said just about everything in THE exact manner to put it all on himself and take it off Skylar so as to sell to the cops the fiction that he threatened and forced an her to do his bidding all along. That's not true. But it was all Walt could do at the time.
I think walt talked like that on purpose bc he knew the cops were at his house and listening, so he probably talked like that to Skyler so that she could seem innocent to the cops I'm guessing
you’re hard on skyler! damn. she’s not so bad 😂
It’s because I love her
Bruh, he was sacrificing himself for her.. thats why he said those things on the phone.
I know now... at the time I didn't catch it :'(
@@FriendRequestReviews well, you catch 99.9% of everything and are the master predictor, so I think you get a pass
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What was Skyler supposed to do? Given that she did believe Walt was in custody, Marie was right, there was no way Junior wasn't gonna find out everything. And it pains me to agree with Marie cuz I can't stand her, LOL That said, overall you have probably had the most balanced, objective commentary on Skyler I've seen from any male reactor. I just finished watching someone who talked s**t about her every single video and harped on her affair 100 times more than he did any of the TRULY unforgivable stuff Walt did. It was such a turn off that I have no interest in watching any of his other videos.
I think people see some things too black and white. I mean cheating is bad, don't get me wrong, but once she cheated I think people just hated her. I felt like I hated Ted more because of that situation, so I never really went to the negative side of how I saw Skylar as a character.
@@FriendRequestReviews Agreed. And I still maintain that it was barely cheating. Skyler had checked out of the marriage, but he refused to sign the papers. Then to add insult to injury, he wouldn't even do her the solid of leaving the house, when he was, in fact, putting his family in danger. And even if you don't agree that it wasn't cheating, cool. You're entitled to your opinion. But no reasonable person believes it was worse than all the shit Walt did.
@@FriendRequestReviews I'm glad people (men) like you actually exist, i do not understand why people have such a hard time empathizing with her character. hating her is a self-report more than anything else tbh
ima put you guys on because your going to need something to fill the void after Breaking Bad the most perfect and well written show to this day ! But since then the only TV I think that can come close to being this perfect and well written is DARK . Watch it I promise you . No 🧢 !! noting else will come close to the feels and the greatness . Oh and another show is Last Kingdom that only gets better every episode !!
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I was marathoning your reactions to breaking bad and bcs, but I had to come back here to say a lot of people blame Walt for everything, but if you look at a lot of the things he did he didn't have much of a choice (either he did it or he and jesse are dead), there is also the fact that jesse, skyler and even hank got in the way a lot, whether directly or indirectly, but of course some choices were purely out of ego, but many were because of the things I wrote above...
thats just my opinion, but i guess formal agree
26:04 😂when the stripper makes the time pass hella fast
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@@FriendRequestReviews 🤣shit be hella funny huh haha 🤣💀💀
Quick question does Mr. Video Patreon show the video and audio for full watch along?
@@FriendRequestReviews yea he used to have the lil screen in the bottom left corner and him boolin on the couch smoking fat doinks but now he uses a green screen it's the full screen for the media he's playing and him in the bottom right corner green screened in
F - How did you miss that Walt was clearly clearly saying all that he said on the phone to exculpate Sky?? I thought he was way too obvious but I guess not.
HAHA MARIE! CRY! (I'm a sick mf) I just don't like her
Everyone loves this episode but it’s where they lost me. There’s NO WAY Jack would let Walt live much less give him a barrel of money in real life. No matter what Todd thinks.
I'm going to have to disagree. This is my first time watching, and what I got from that is Uncle Jack seeing the value in Walt. Idk what Nazi Jack and the crew were doing prior to meeting Walt, but I feel that his income has increased significantly since meeting him, even secured a nice lil meth business connected to the Czech Republic. Letting Walt live, and leaving him a lil money behind was another power move in my opinion.
@@FriendRequestReviews nah... I don’t buy it. Walt’s a loose end that will come back to bite them...and did.
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@@FriendRequestReviews I guess what bothers me is that Walt should have died there and didn’t outsmart them. Too much PLOT ARMOR. If he’d somehow outsmarted them and promised to give them 10 million somewhere else to let Hank live...not stupidly telling them he had 80 million buried out there.
I hate Marie, so I love watching her break down when she hear the news.
Skylar absolutely failed that last couple convos.
Junior is a traitor and lied on his pops to the police.
Walt was right tryna salvage his only good child left
jesse what the fuck are you talking about
Love the quick breakdown, I agree with all of it ‼️