Abiquiu (30 May 2010)

Skyler gets more involved in Walt's business, much to his chagrin as Hank struggles with his recovery. Meanwhile, Jesse takes an active role in his new enterprise, leading him to a startling discovery.

Director:

Michelle MacLaren

Writers:

Vince Gilligan (creator), Thomas Schnauz,

Stars:

Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Bryan Cranston	...	Walter White
Anna Gunn	...	Skyler White
Aaron Paul	...	Jesse Pinkman
Dean Norris	...	Hank Schrader
Betsy Brandt	...	Marie Schrader
RJ Mitte	...	Walter White, Jr.
Bob Odenkirk	...	Saul Goodman
Giancarlo Esposito	...	Gustavo 'Gus' Fring
Krysten Ritter	...	Jane Margolis
Matt Jones	...	Badger
Jere Burns	...	Group Leader
Emily Rios	...	Andrea Cantillo
Charles Baker	...	Skinny Pete
Ian Posada	...	Brock Cantillo
Angelo Martinez	...	Tomas

Storyline

Skyler gets the first of Hank's hospital bills and decides the time has come to get more involved in Walt's business affairs. She's particularly concerned that the money is laundered correctly and that it absolutely cannot be traced back to Walt's illegal activities. Walt introduces her to Saul the lawyer but she thinks the investment he's lined up is ludicrous and has a better idea. Jesse meanwhile is still trying to peddle the meth he been skimming at the lab and fed up with the slow pace, decides to show how it's done. At the hospital, Marie is thrilled at the prospect of Hank returning home but he doesn't seem anywhere near as pleased. Walt's employer, Gus, invites him to dinner and dispenses sage advice.

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Plot Keywords:

hospital | lawyer | group leader | car wash | gas mask | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 May 2010 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

High Bridge Productions

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Quotes

Saul Goodman: If you're committed enough, you can make any story work. I once told a woman I was Kevin Costner, and it worked because I believed it.

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Connections

References The Karate Kid (1984)

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Soundtracks

"Shake a Bone"
Written by Benjamin Darvill
Performed by Benjamin Darvill (as Son of Dave)
Courtesy of Kartel Ltd.
By Arrangement with Zync Music Inc.

User Reviews

Cleaning the money

Having received the first bill for Hank's treatment Skyler starts to worry about how clean the money is; she is adamant that Hank and her sister will never find out that their medical bills are being paid by drug money. To ensure this she insists on meeting Walt's 'man who knows what he is doing'; needless to say she isn't impressed at his suggestion that Walt invests on a Laser Tag business; she feels nobody would believe he'd choose to invest his 'winnings' is such an enterprise; she suggests something he knows; such as a car wash... the problem is any money laundering enterprise needs an inside man who can be trusted. Meanwhile Jesse is unimpressed with Badger and Skinny Pete's poor sales; he decides to show them how easy it is by telling a new member of the group that he can get her some of the amazing new 'blue meth'... then her young son comes home and he just can't bring himself to do it. He then gets talking to the girl and learns the shocking truth about Combo's death.

I rather enjoyed this episode; it was interesting to see Skyler starting to take a role in Walt's business; the way she dealt with the books at work meant it wasn't a total surprise... it is clear that for her the idea of the family learning what Walt does is worse than him continuing in the business. Anna Gunn does a fine job in the role showing that her character knows accountancy like Walt knows chemistry. Jesse's scenes were interesting too as they showed that there are depths that he won't sink to. Perhaps this will encourage him not to take the risk of selling directly... somehow I doubt it though. There was a nice domestic scene between Walt and Gus; I loved how Gus handed Walt a ridiculously large knife to cut the garlic; presumably as a sign of trust when he turned his back to attend to other items.