What a finale!
Jane's death was unfortunately one of the few things that was spoiled for me somewhere on the internet several years ago, so this didn't hit me quite as hard as it probably did for others. As I said in previous review though, I've grown up around addicts and dealers, and a lot of the dialogue and scenarios in these last three episodes took me back to a darker time on my life. This show isn't shining light on dealing or abusing drugs, and I appreciate that. The guy who played her father was awesome!
Aaron Paul was very, very good here. I'm fascinated and scared to see where he goes from here. I'm not at all surprised he got awards for this show. He's dang good.
I also loved Anna Gunn's acting on this episode, particularly her last scene. Skyler's character isn't nearly as interesting as Jesse or Walt, but she's getting much more interesting now.
Bryan Cranston is excellent too. One of his best performances in the show so far is the entirety of this episode, the last three episodes honestly. I really like his character. I wouldn't like this guy in real life or anything, don't get me wrong, but through his horrible choices, he's actually a great character. I love what the writers did with him and Jesse here. It was touching and even scary.
I also loved his acting during the interview scene. So, so heartbreaking...
I must also say that both Giancarlo Esposito and Johnathan Banks for amazing intros in this season. Esposito's sit-down with Heisenberg was actually very chilling, and there's something very off-putting about this Mike guy.
This was a very good sophomore season that improved upon an already great opening season. I'm very excited and scared for whatever is going to happen next.
The teddy bear thing is sort of silly and obviously coincidental, but I thought it was expertly crafted and deserved.
Jane's death was unfortunately one of the few things that was spoiled for me somewhere on the internet several years ago, so this didn't hit me quite as hard as it probably did for others. As I said in previous review though, I've grown up around addicts and dealers, and a lot of the dialogue and scenarios in these last three episodes took me back to a darker time on my life. This show isn't shining light on dealing or abusing drugs, and I appreciate that. The guy who played her father was awesome!
Aaron Paul was very, very good here. I'm fascinated and scared to see where he goes from here. I'm not at all surprised he got awards for this show. He's dang good.
I also loved Anna Gunn's acting on this episode, particularly her last scene. Skyler's character isn't nearly as interesting as Jesse or Walt, but she's getting much more interesting now.
Bryan Cranston is excellent too. One of his best performances in the show so far is the entirety of this episode, the last three episodes honestly. I really like his character. I wouldn't like this guy in real life or anything, don't get me wrong, but through his horrible choices, he's actually a great character. I love what the writers did with him and Jesse here. It was touching and even scary.
I also loved his acting during the interview scene. So, so heartbreaking...
I must also say that both Giancarlo Esposito and Johnathan Banks for amazing intros in this season. Esposito's sit-down with Heisenberg was actually very chilling, and there's something very off-putting about this Mike guy.
This was a very good sophomore season that improved upon an already great opening season. I'm very excited and scared for whatever is going to happen next.
The teddy bear thing is sort of silly and obviously coincidental, but I thought it was expertly crafted and deserved.