Ozymandias 

Walt goes on the run. Jesse is taken hostage. Marie convinces Skyler to tell Walter, Jr. the truth.

Director:

Rian Johnson

Writers:

Vince Gilligan (created by), Moira Walley-Beckett

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 (credit only)
Laura Fraser	...	Lydia Rodarte-Quayle (credit only)
Jesse Plemons	...	Todd
Steven Michael Quezada	...	Steven Gomez
Michael Bowen	...	Uncle Jack
Kevin Rankin	...	Kenny
Patrick Sane	...	Frankie
Tait Fletcher	...	Lester
Saginaw Grant	...	Native American Man

Storyline

Walt survives the gun battle in the desert but others do not. Jesse survives but Walt wants him dead and expects Todd's uncle Jack to go through with their deal. Something far worse is in store for Jesse and Walt takes the opportunity to tell him about Jane's death. Meanwhile Hank's wife Marie visits her sister Skyler at the car-wash to tell her Walt has been arrested. At Marie's insistence, Skyler tells Walt Jr. about his father's secret. By the time Skyler and Walt Jr. get home Walt is already there and wants them to pack and leave with him. He soon realizes it's all over and leaves, but takes baby Holly with him. With the police now involved, Walt makes one last phone call to Skyler.

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Plot Keywords:

returning character killed off | foreign language episode title | car seat | baby | child snatching | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Certificate:

PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

Ozymandias is the only TV show episode that has recieved a 10/10 user rating for over a year. It had maintained a 10/10 rating for almost 4 years, and despite lowering to 9.9, as of December 2020 it is back up to its original perfect score of 10/10.

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Goofs

In the opening (flashback) sequence, Walt steps out of the RV under an overcast sky. Jesse's elbow does not cast a shadow on the open door. However, a second later from a long shot they are under bright sunshine and Jesse's elbow does cast a shadow on the open door.

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Quotes

Walter White: You mark my words, Skyler. Toe the line, or you will wind up just like Hank.
Skyler White: Walt. Tell me what happened. Where is Hank? Please. We need to know.
Walter White: You're never gonna see Hank again. He crossed me. You think about that. Family or no. You let that sink in.

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Crazy Credits

When the opening credits begin after the first commercial break, the names of the first three actors appear in the normal sequence with normal timing. At the moment when the name Dean Norris would normally appear, the camera shows Walt looking at his own reflection in the rear view mirror. The name does not appear, and Walt turns the mirror to the side. The camera focuses in on the mirror's new reflection, an empty spot in the New Mexican desert. We then see Walt pause for several moments. Finally, as Walt begins to move on, the name Dean Norris appears on the screen.

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Connections

Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Breaking Bad Scenes (2014)

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Soundtracks

Breaking Bad Main Title Theme
(uncredited)
Written by Dave Porter
Performed by Dave Porter

User Reviews

Shock after shock to the fullest excess

If you thought the previous episode was a shock you have seen nothing yet. This episode has at least 3 shockers each more shocking than the next. This episode is beyond un believable.

This show as I stated before has reached new heights and isn't coming back down but only going higher I couldn't have been more right. It has launched so high that the meth users on the show aren't as high.

This episode is legendary and is going to be very high when it comes to ratings. Watch this episode only after watching the episodes previous. And you will be just as shocked as me and everyone else who has watched this episode. Literally so shocking it could put you into tears.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 September 2013 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

High Bridge Productions, Gran Via Productions, Sony Pictures Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

48 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD