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Eastern Girl · 08-02-2011, 01:49 AM

I thought this episode was a slower episode, but I haven't been disappointed with the show at all. I think the main reason why I'm thinking this particular episode is slower is because I want to see Jesse and we didn't get much of him with this one. What is going on with him right now, is the most interesting part of the show. Aaron Paul is killing it this season with the limited time he's been on screen thus far.

I didn't mind the stuff with Marie, but I found it to be a bit much. They probably could have trimmed it down a little. I figured her sticky hands would come up again in the series. This doesn't seem like the kind of show to just have something happen for the sake of it. It usually means something.

I did like the scene when Marie finally broke down. She managed to keep it together so far, but it was finally too much and she collapsed under the weight of her husbands injury.

I think people are too harsh with Skylar frankly. I don't think she acts unreasonably in this scenario at all. Her actions seem like they are on par with a wife being put in this situation. I am not saying she is the most enjoyable character, but I also think she gets too much flack.

As for Walt, it did seem unlike him to be the one suddenly telling someone else it's okay and they won't get caught. I suppose though that is part of his progression into the criminal element. He used to be extra special careful to the point of paranoia, but now that he's been in the seedy world of drug manufacturing for a little while, it's old hat to him and he's starting to get comfy and thus a little more arrogant, leading to mistakes. Though, I will say, I always thought Walt was a touch arrogant. Some of the lies he told to Skylar about his two cell phones, etc, were downright insulting and the shock on his face when she figured out that he was involved in drugs was fairly telling, he really wasn't giving her enough credit and putting too much stock into his cover stories.

I honestly can't say enough about how great Cranston is on this show. Just an amazing actor, especially when considering his other comedic roles. He's interesting to watch and versatile. It's great.

I think the next episode will definitely pick up. The stuff with Gale's notes should be good watching.

In conclusion, more Jesse please.

08-02-2011, 01:49 AM	#191
Eastern Girl Crushed Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Sc'ank Exp:	I thought this episode was a slower episode, but I haven't been disappointed with the show at all. I think the main reason why I'm thinking this particular episode is slower is because I want to see Jesse and we didn't get much of him with this one. What is going on with him right now, is the most interesting part of the show. Aaron Paul is killing it this season with the limited time he's been on screen thus far. I didn't mind the stuff with Marie, but I found it to be a bit much. They probably could have trimmed it down a little. I figured her sticky hands would come up again in the series. This doesn't seem like the kind of show to just have something happen for the sake of it. It usually means something. I did like the scene when Marie finally broke down. She managed to keep it together so far, but it was finally too much and she collapsed under the weight of her husbands injury. I think people are too harsh with Skylar frankly. I don't think she acts unreasonably in this scenario at all. Her actions seem like they are on par with a wife being put in this situation. I am not saying she is the most enjoyable character, but I also think she gets too much flack. As for Walt, it did seem unlike him to be the one suddenly telling someone else it's okay and they won't get caught. I suppose though that is part of his progression into the criminal element. He used to be extra special careful to the point of paranoia, but now that he's been in the seedy world of drug manufacturing for a little while, it's old hat to him and he's starting to get comfy and thus a little more arrogant, leading to mistakes. Though, I will say, I always thought Walt was a touch arrogant. Some of the lies he told to Skylar about his two cell phones, etc, were downright insulting and the shock on his face when she figured out that he was involved in drugs was fairly telling, he really wasn't giving her enough credit and putting too much stock into his cover stories. I honestly can't say enough about how great Cranston is on this show. Just an amazing actor, especially when considering his other comedic roles. He's interesting to watch and versatile. It's great. I think the next episode will definitely pick up. The stuff with Gale's notes should be good watching. In conclusion, more Jesse please. __________________ -Elle-