Its no secret thatBreaking Badis considered to bethe best show of all timeby many fans and critics.
A masterclass in scripting, acting, and directing, the series sets a golden standard for television drama.
In the show, high school chemistry teacher Walter White (Bryan Cranston) is diagnosed with lung cancer.
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so you can repay his medical debts, he starts making and selling crystal meth.
What starts out as a means to an end turns into a colossal drug empire.
They are equally pivotal to the progression of the series and the characters.
However, it is certainly not the time to celebrate.
Its a shocking moment that demonstrates just how much Skyler has been tested.
Any love Skyler had for her husband is long gone.
Its the perfect set-up for a fan-favorite character.
After they have escaped, they must find their way home and explain where they have been.
Walt devises a plan, and walks around naked in the supermarket, faking an ‘episode.’
He and Jesse are working for Tuco, agreeing to provide him with their crystal meth every week.
This becomes increasingly difficult as they struggle to find key ingredients.
Elsewhere, Skyler discovers that her sister Marie (Betsy Brandt) is a kleptomaniac.
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When she is mistaken for Marie, she fakes going into labor so she can escape the situation.
However, its the episodes ending that remains one of the most brutal moments in the entire series.
However, the second episode does an even better job at setting up the action and whats to come.
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For the first time, Skyler becomes suspicious of her husbands actions and tries to find answers.
Meanwhile, Gus makes a deal with the cartel as Jesse gets closer to him.
Moments like these help make Jesse one of the shows most loved characters, and someone to root for.
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As Hank and the rest of the family are moved into protective custody, Walt refuses to join them.
He stays at his house where he awaits his fate and Guss next move.
Hank is also now aware that Walt is Heisenberg, and is out to get him.
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This forces Walt to put his brother-in-law in a terrible position.
However, there is much more to it than that.
However,it might be one of the most important in terms of character development.
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It is directed byKnives OutandLooperfilmmakerRian Johnson, who also directed a few other episodes.
As a whole, Fly deserves more respect.
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