Re: Breaking Bad -- "Hazard Pay" -- 7/29/12
 

Now if only they morphed into Push it to the Limit while the money machine was working!

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Hazard Pay" -- 7/29/12
 

oh, ok. that makes more sense. so 3-4 houses per month in my previous post was right.

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Hazard Pay" -- 7/29/12
 

Almost one year later and Walt still doesn't understand the business side of it. Sucks that he has to take the hit, but it's for their own good.

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Hazard Pay" -- 7/29/12
 

I'd love to see Walt feel the need to get rid of Hank for a while, release some bugs in Hank's house to make him want to get his place bug bombed and cook in a DEA agent's house.

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Hazard Pay" -- 7/29/12
 

Even better, he cooks in Hanks house, plants evidence, then makes an anonymous call to the FBI, about who is supplying the blue meth

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Hazard Pay" -- 7/29/12
 

That Lance kid sure has fallen since high school : ( Coach Taylor needs to go help him get his life together.

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Hazard Pay" -- 7/29/12
 

I really don't think greed is Walt's problem. I think his ego has been his problem since early on and has been guiding him down this path, making mistakes along the way and putting him in terrible and dangerous situations. Sure, he wants more money and hates giving it up for Mikes guys - but I think he's more pissed that Mike is making the calls on the financial side more than what the calls were.

As Walt said earlier to Saul about Mike handling the business side:

"He handles the business, and I handle him"

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Hazard Pay" -- 7/29/12
 

Did anyone else find it almost laughable when Skyler went nuts and Marie was telling her to chill out? I really don't like Anna Gunn so as mean as it is, I get some enjoyment seeing her character buried in the corner. I just wonder when she'll totally crack. Her being so distant and stand-offish this first half of the season is understandable but her character is just kind of a waste.

I also liked the nod to their new venture with their choice of Three Stooges short. The first one was A Bird in the Head but the following one was Ants in the Pantry, where they were exterminators.

It's the little things in the show that keep you on your toes.

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Hazard Pay" -- 7/29/12
 

I have a feeling that Mike is going to find out that Walt IS Jesse James by episode 8 or so. You don't mess with Walter White's cheddar.

Saul had already mentioned earlier in the episode that they should just proceed with the 3 of them. I'm sure he can easily find distribution for the blue meth without paying such hefty fees.

This show always has several great scenes. This episode was just excellent from beginning to end. Mike and Walt arguing over the payouts was terrific, and of course, Walt telling another big lie to Marie.

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Hazard Pay" -- 7/29/12
 

Yeah I understand what they were going for in that scene with Skyler but it was kind of like okay enough is enough after about the third time she said it. It was getting pretty irritating. I'm betting she leaves Walt since he's made the decision to live at home. Maybe she'll even tip off Hank about Walt's activities in exchange for witness protection or something to get herself and the kids away from Walt.

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Hazard Pay" -- 7/29/12
 

One thing that did bother me was that Walt and Jr. were watching Scarface on what appeared to be a tiny 30-32" tube tv. Huh? Are you telling me Walter White can't at least get a 50" Vizio for the living room? I think he has cash for that.

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Hazard Pay" -- 7/29/12
 

Well, wasn't he broke until this last batch he made? He was still driving that piece of crap Aztek until he totaled it. He's not about flash and pizzazz. I think deep down he's still just thinking about burrowing money for the family for when he's gone.

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Hazard Pay" -- 7/29/12
 

Walt wasn't technically lying to Marie. Everything he said did happen.

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Hazard Pay" -- 7/29/12
 

I'm wondering what Anna Gunn did to you to make you dislike her. You do know that she is not actually this character you're watching in this fictional television show, right?

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Hazard Pay" -- 7/29/12
 

I noticed that as well, but another thing to keep in mind is that it's actually about 5 years ago, by the show's timeline. HD flatscreens of that size would still be a somewhat luxury item.

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Hazard Pay" -- 7/29/12
 

No, in fact, I thought she was playing herself. Thanks for clearing that up.

People have actors that annoy them. She annoys me. Simple as that.

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Hazard Pay" -- 7/29/12
 

-rolleyes-

Fucking ridiculous.

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Hazard Pay" -- 7/29/12
 

It's been brought up numerous times, but what's everyone's feeling when Marie asked Walter if the cancer was back and he said no?

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Hazard Pay" -- 7/29/12
 

The way he dismissed the concern seemed like it was genuine.

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Hazard Pay" -- 7/29/12
 

"Stackin benjis til the rubber band pops." :lol:

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Hazard Pay" -- 7/29/12
 

I don't think he wants to kill Mike. Walt's too smart for that, and he knows more than anyone that Mike is essential. I think perhaps it was just a general observation by Walt that shows he's starting to see himself as the new Gus and that sometimes in this position it is necessary to get blood on your hands. If anything I think Walt will go after Mike's guys that are sitting in jail costing everyone money.

I think Walt respects Jesse more than anyone else right now, but of course Walt is going to continue to put himself first and he's not above continuing to manipulate him if necessary.

I don't see that happening. Something's gonna give with her soon for sure but she knows she's in way over her head already and killing Walt would be incredibly stupid. Walt poses no direct danger to her or the kids.

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Hazard Pay" -- 7/29/12
 

but he didn't say WHY she cheated on him (obviously)

Itll be interesting if Marie manages to bring this up and Ski eventually rats walt out and all hell eventually breaks loose

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Hazard Pay" -- 7/29/12
 

They've made sure to remind us of Skyler's occasional cigarette and we know a main character will die from the ricin. Could Walt's final act of breaking bad be killing his own wife? I'm starting to think so.

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Hazard Pay" -- 7/29/12
 

I thought the point of ricin in the cigarette was as a way for Jesse to it to Gus in case he was ever searched. After that, he was going to put it in his drink or something. I'm not sure what would happen if someone actually tried to smoke it.

Re: Breaking Bad -- "Hazard Pay" -- 7/29/12
 

Loved this episode. Walt manipulating Jesse into dumping his girl after meeting her and Brock, under the guise of trusting him, was a stroke of genius. Also loved the way he handled Marie after Skrillex's breakdown. The look on his face when she hugged him, in contrast to the look on her face, was perfect.

The look on Walt's face while he watched Scarface told us everything we need to know. He loves the thrill, and doesn't understand (or maybe doesn't care about) the risk. Maybe the speech at the end meant he was starting to realize, but he's still his own worst enemy.

Also loved seeing Landry from Friday Night Lights.