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Fist of Doom 05-23-10 02:33 AM

Breaking Bad -- "Fly" -- 05/23/10
 
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Synopsis:

Spoiler:
Walt becomes obsessed with a contaminant in the lab and refuses to finish the cook until it is eliminated. A frustrated Jesse attempts to get Walt back on track.


This is episode 10 of 13.

scorpion 05-23-10 08:09 AM

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Fly" -- 05/23/10
 
Can't wait, but I'm going to have to wait! I'll DVR this episode so I can watch LOST live tonight.

yourlocalcinema 05-23-10 09:15 AM

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Fly" -- 05/23/10
 
This one is directed by Rian Johnson (Brick, Brothers Bloom).

mdc3000 05-23-10 11:41 AM

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Fly" -- 05/23/10
 
Even though this is probably the best show currently on television, I'll be watching it tomorrow instead... as much as I love it, LOST trumps it easily ;)

Gizmo 05-23-10 01:01 PM

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Fly" -- 05/23/10
 
Yeah, alot of shows will suffer tonight.

Fist of Doom 05-23-10 03:03 PM

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Fly" -- 05/23/10
 
In this short interview, Vince Gilligan says he wants an end date for the series. I hope he gets it. This is a show (and a writing staff) that could really benefit from knowing when it will end, and make it work.

Deftones 05-23-10 03:10 PM

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Fly" -- 05/23/10
 
i think this show is perfect for 5 years. 2 more and done. i'd be totally happy with that if the quality continues to be as good as it is.

slop101 05-24-10 12:46 AM

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Fly" -- 05/23/10
 
Hah! Hours after the episode has aired and not a single comment about it...

Anyways, another 2-man show only in the lab instead of the RV like last time. I thought Walt was gonna spill that he let her die, but I guess he's not that dumb. Jesse is dumb if he thinks he can keep skimming.

n.phelge 05-24-10 06:11 AM

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Fly" -- 05/23/10
 
I really didn't like the first half of this episode - mostly show-off camerawork (on the brush, inside the bag, etc.) and some physical schtick.

Gunde 05-24-10 11:40 AM

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Fly" -- 05/23/10
 
Very boring episode. It felt nothing like 'Breaking Bad'

Fist of Doom 05-24-10 01:36 PM

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Fly" -- 05/23/10
 
Count me among the disappointed; I thought this was a colossal bore.

MrX 05-24-10 03:13 PM

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Fly" -- 05/23/10
 
After watching the Lost finale, the close-up of Walt's eye cracked me up a bit.

Glad they brought up the fact that Walt would be able to calculate the yield.

The episode seemed to be a way to bring Walt and Jesse to some sort of mutual understanding of each other and to maybe have them respect each other. The final scene pretty much blew that up and made the entire episode seem pointless.

Patman 05-24-10 03:46 PM

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Fly" -- 05/23/10
 
I did like how they were able to merge the stunt work of Walt falling from his fly swattage unto the floor without missing a beat on the walk-up zoom to Walt's body on the floor.

And then Jessie's on the top rung of the ladder on top of 2 metal cabinets was nutty.

It did seem like a cost-cutting episode to keep the season's production costs under wraps, though.

silentbob007 05-24-10 04:12 PM

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Fly" -- 05/23/10
 

Originally Posted by MrX (Post 10176319)

The episode seemed to be a way to bring Walt and Jesse to some sort of mutual understanding of each other and to maybe have them respect each other. The final scene pretty much blew that up and made the entire episode seem pointless.

Agreed ... there is actual discussion and open dialogue (granted Walt was stoned) and suddenly ... Jesse's his old self again at the end.

Dr Mabuse 05-24-10 04:28 PM

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Fly" -- 05/23/10
 
I liked it.

Back to those two guys working together and pulling nonsense on each other.

Walt losing it is interesting for sure.

kstublen 05-24-10 04:49 PM

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Fly" -- 05/23/10
 
I really need to go back and watch this episode. I watched it after staying up for Lost and didn't feel I gave it my full attention, so that might be why it didn't just click with me. I found the second half better than the first, but think I need to watch it next Sunday before the new episode and maybe that'll change my opinion of it.

rocketsauce 05-25-10 12:17 AM

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Fly" -- 05/23/10
 
I don't know why but I thought I would be in the minority of not particularly liking this episode.

Gizmo 05-25-10 12:49 AM

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Fly" -- 05/23/10
 
Booooooring.

Aegean2007 05-25-10 02:34 AM

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Fly" -- 05/23/10
 
I thought this episode was fantastic - I like tense "bottle" episodes like this that come along every once in a while, though. I watched it before I watched the Lost finale, maybe that has something to do with it?

chino77 05-25-10 07:20 AM

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Fly" -- 05/23/10
 
this is the only episode i havent liked. i found it soooo boring. if i ever rewatch this series i will skip this episode for sure.

chino77 05-25-10 07:20 AM

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Fly" -- 05/23/10
 

Originally Posted by rocketsauce (Post 10177272)
I don't know why but I thought I would be in the minority of not particularly liking this episode.

same here. i figured people would be praising at how brilliant and insightful it was.

starseed1981 05-25-10 09:33 AM

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Fly" -- 05/23/10
 
Easily the worst episode of the series thus far.

silentbob007 05-25-10 09:54 AM

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Fly" -- 05/23/10
 
It seemed like the whole point of the episode was to show Walt acting crazy and then give another drugged confession ... without the confession, it seemed pointless.

Judremy 05-25-10 10:07 AM

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Fly" -- 05/23/10
 
I thought it was amusing. It was the first episode this season where we really saw these two spending time together. The biggest thing that stood out for me was the fear that Walt had regarding a simple fly. Now that he knows what his boss is capable of, he is more afraid than ever before. He warned Jesse, because this man is not one to deceive as we have been witness to.

Raul3 05-25-10 10:47 AM

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Fly" -- 05/23/10
 
I couldn't enjoy it because my wife was complaining the whole time that the episode was too boring. I guess she wasn't alone.


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