Breaking Bad - Thoughts from last week (premiere)

Last week was the epic return of the beloved Breaking Bad. I am thrilled it is finally back. As we get ready for episode two, it’s time to review where we stand.

Intro (or Did I miss something?!) – 

We see Walt celebrating his 52^nd birthday at a Denny’s. He has hair, a New Hampshire D.L. and some need to get hardcore firearms.

My first thought was, WTF? How is he STILL alive? Ok, second thought since the first one was, DUDE! HAIR!

So the cancer hasn’t killed him yet. That’s good news. He has spare Benjamins (tip to the waitress), also good news. It doesn’t look like he has been busted by the “man” yet. Again, more good news. That is, if you are a fan of Walter White’s crazy ass.

This intro seems to be one of those that Vince Gilligan likes to use to tease us. Floating eyeball ring a bell? This is a tactic in which Mr. Gilligan excels. He also always comes through with an answer to these teases as well.

Main plot (or MAGNETS BITCH!) –

So they got Gus. Mike is none too pleased about his boss’ death but has the brains to know that if he doesn’t help, he will go down with the rest of them.

Glad to see Jesse as the one to get some credit for coming up with a pretty damn good idea. The actual act of using the magnet turned into yet another close one for our favorite criminals.

Now our guys think they are good because Walt says so. Hate to tell ya Walter but you got another thing coming.

Based on the little address in Gus’ picture, Walt is going to have more trouble.

Hank & the DEA - 

I’m pleased that Hank is up and doing what he does best again. I was a little unhappy that he didn’t get much time last week but I am sure that will be changing.

They don’t know how close they really are to the maker of the blue.

Walt & Skyler - 

He forgives her? As much as she has done, I’m not 100% sure what he is forgiving. The money? Sleeping with Ted? Going behind Walt’s back to Saul for help with Ted? All of this?

She is freaked. Who knows how she is going to react as the season goes on. Skyler is not a stupid woman but now she is in a very awkward position. She has assisted Walt in all of this. She has as much to lose as he does. The difference between them is he is no longer afraid of anything, she is afraid of him.

All that being said, I can’t wait for tonight’s episode. I would really like to see more of Hank & Marie. Hank had so much figured out and now is starting to get confirmation he was correct about Gus. When the meth starts to show up again, he will know that Gus wasn’t the only man in this game. Marie is just plain funny. Honestly, if it wasn’t for Marie and Hank (and let’s face it, Saul), sometimes this show would be too heavy.