[fredr123]

Upon further reflection, I think s05e08 would have been a fine ending for the series. I despise happy endings and prefer conclusions that leave a lot to the viewer's imagination (the finale to the Sopranos gets better all the time).

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We're left to wonder what the deal is between Jesse and Mr. White. Was Walt's latest visit an act of contrition? Did it salvage their relationship? If Walt really is "out" is there a relationship there to save?

Speaking of which, is Walt really out of the meth business? My guess is that the cancer is back and he knows his days are numbered. This is his last chance to make things right with Skyler, repair is family, and pass away feeling like his foray criminal enterprise served a purpose.

Seeing Hank finally made the connection and leaving things open-ended would be a nice touch too. Fans can speculate and formulate their own theories, but we'll never know for sure. Of course, there's a good chance that could increase demand for a Breaking Bad move (four five seasons and a movie) which means more money for everyone involved.

I'm preparing myself for disappointment with the final 8 episodes next summer. There will be such a build up and such enormous pressure to live up to the fans' expectations that there is no way Gilligan and Co. can meet that mark.