The Breaking Bad Finale Discussion Thread [SPOILERS WITHIN - UP TO FINALE]

[ManetsBR]

Yeah, it was public knowledge after it was shown on the news.

[Ace Nova]

On a side note, do you guys think we should actually start a different thread for spoilers/theories? There have been spoilers/theories posted in this thread that could potentially happen in the show.

[Powerage5]

On a side note, do you guys think we should actually start a different thread for spoilers/theories? There have been spoilers/theories posted in this thread that could potentially happen in the show.

I think the previous thread should be for speculation, and this thread should be just for episode discussion/analysis. JMO...

[Black Sabbath]

On a side note, do you guys think we should actually start a different thread for spoilers/theories? There have been spoilers/theories posted in this thread that could potentially happen in the show.

I think the previous thread should be for speculation, and this thread should be just for episode discussion/analysis. JMO...

Yeah, that's my thoughts. Anyone who posts stuff like that in this thread from here on out will be BANNEDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

[Gordon Comstock]

BTW, great performance by Dean Norris (Hank) in the first episode. It's usually Cranston that steals the show, but I thought Norris did a great job demonstrating how shell shocked his character was over his recent discovery. Up until this point we've never seen Hank act this way. It was really surreal to watch him lash out like he did at Walk. Definitely glad Norris wasn't able to talk Gilligan into killing his character last season (he wanted out to give him more time to work on his dome show).

Definitely agree with this. I expected Cranston to be the focus of the Hank/Walt confrontation but they were both equally intense, Norris did that episode really well.

[luciusfunk]

Speculation I found on reddit. Love the last line.

Declan is in trouble; he needs a cook. Todd's only at 68%, or may have been busted by the DEA after Walt set him up. From the "Say My Name" confrontation, Declan knows that Jesse was as good as Walt; Brock is threatened as leverage to get Jesse to cook for him. Saul breaks the news to Walt, who then offers Declan the one thing that's more valuable to him that Jesse's cook: Walter's... but not before picking up some backup on the way, in the form of the M60 (with his final $100 left as the tip) and the ricin. After scaring the shit out of Carol, he meets Lydia at the diner and tells her that he's back in business; everything else he has is gone. This time, however, no half-measures, Lydia gets a ricin tea.

Later, at the exchange in the desert, Walt says his goodbyes to Jesse, knowing that they will never again see each other. "I've left you a token of my appreciation in the trunk, and a card on the seat." What Walt doesn't know is that after he drives of with Declan's crew, Jesse won't make it out of the desert; Declan doesn't like loose ends, either, and unfortunately, Jesse was unable to get to the M60 in the trunk to retrieve the protection that Walt had left for him.

What Declan doesn't know is that Walt doesn't have cooking on his mind... it's revenge for the death of his family. You know how Walter has been exhibiting traits of those he's killed? Now it's Hector's turn. As the show winds down, we see that Walt has outdone himself with his most productive cook yet. But as Declan and his crew gather around to appreciate Walt's handiwork, Declan has a question. Why isn't the meth blue? Silently, Walt picks up a crystal, holding it up between his thumb and finger. "Because I've come to realize that I prefer... White." Walt says, before hurling the mercury fulminate, setting off a massive explosion that kills everyone in the building.

There was more than that, I just didn't feel like copying/pasting it all since I'm on my phone.

Something along the lines of IRS, Lydia and ricin, Declan raids Walt's house and killing Hank, Marie, Skyler, and the kids.

Dude, I seriously wouldn't post all that stuff until those leaks are 100% confirmed to be false. Right now, it's basically just speculation that they are but we won't know for sure until the next 2 episodes air.

That wasn't from the leaks.

[Powerage5]

My post in the speculation thread, just for clarification:

Good call. I still think educated guesses based on evidence in episodes this season should be allowed in the other thread, and this will be more of a "I heard this is gonna happen..." type of thread. Basically any wild speculation/leaked info should go here.

[Ace Nova]

Speculation I found on reddit. Love the last line.

Declan is in trouble; he needs a cook. Todd's only at 68%, or may have been busted by the DEA after Walt set him up. From the "Say My Name" confrontation, Declan knows that Jesse was as good as Walt; Brock is threatened as leverage to get Jesse to cook for him. Saul breaks the news to Walt, who then offers Declan the one thing that's more valuable to him that Jesse's cook: Walter's... but not before picking up some backup on the way, in the form of the M60 (with his final $100 left as the tip) and the ricin. After scaring the shit out of Carol, he meets Lydia at the diner and tells her that he's back in business; everything else he has is gone. This time, however, no half-measures, Lydia gets a ricin tea.

Later, at the exchange in the desert, Walt says his goodbyes to Jesse, knowing that they will never again see each other. "I've left you a token of my appreciation in the trunk, and a card on the seat." What Walt doesn't know is that after he drives of with Declan's crew, Jesse won't make it out of the desert; Declan doesn't like loose ends, either, and unfortunately, Jesse was unable to get to the M60 in the trunk to retrieve the protection that Walt had left for him.

What Declan doesn't know is that Walt doesn't have cooking on his mind... it's revenge for the death of his family. You know how Walter has been exhibiting traits of those he's killed? Now it's Hector's turn. As the show winds down, we see that Walt has outdone himself with his most productive cook yet. But as Declan and his crew gather around to appreciate Walt's handiwork, Declan has a question. Why isn't the meth blue? Silently, Walt picks up a crystal, holding it up between his thumb and finger. "Because I've come to realize that I prefer... White." Walt says, before hurling the mercury fulminate, setting off a massive explosion that kills everyone in the building.

There was more than that, I just didn't feel like copying/pasting it all since I'm on my phone.

Something along the lines of IRS, Lydia and ricin, Declan raids Walt's house and killing Hank, Marie, Skyler, and the kids.

Dude, I seriously wouldn't post all that stuff until those leaks are 100% confirmed to be false. Right now, it's basically just speculation that they are but we won't know for sure until the next 2 episodes air.

That wasn't from the leaks.

I understand but some of it came close - and the problem with that is you are going to get a lot of people out there coming up with their own version/theories (either consciously or subconsciously) after reading the leaks.

Edited August 15, 2013 by Kasanova King

[bacardimayne]

Can we not talk about the fucking leaks in here?

[Ace Nova]

Can we not talk about the fucking leaks in here?

I agree. Although what lucious was referring to was definitely not a leak.

For anyone who is interested, I am posting the RUMORED leaks in the other thread, in their entirety.

[Coma16]

So is this thread about reviewing the aired shows and providing theories of what you think might happen (not actual spoilers though)? I can see people looking for spoilers and then pretending like they predicted it. Why not just use tags?

[Ace Nova]

So is this thread about reviewing the aired shows and providing theories of what you think might happen (not actual spoilers though)? I can see people looking for spoilers and then pretending like they predicted it. Why not just use tags?

I think it's a grey area. I think it's fine if an episode airs, someone talks about it and then goes on to say something along the lines of, "Well, based off that, it must mean this...." and "Ok, now I think this might happen because this just happened"...etc.

But I don't think people should go any further than that...for example, they shouldn't take it any further than the next episode, etc....like come up with the entire remaining plot/story - that should be reserved for the other thread.

[ManetsBR]

I think we should talk about leaks and speculation here. This is kind of the new Breaking Bad topic.

[Gordon Comstock]

I think we should talk about leaks and speculation here. This is kind of the new Breaking Bad topic.

Leaks stay in the other thread

I'm having a hell of a time staying out of that one...

[Powerage5]

I think we should talk about leaks and speculation here. This is kind of the new Breaking Bad topic.

No, it really should be split up - not everyone wants to see potentially leaked details, or read every bit of speculation. It's not fair to the people who don't want to read that stuff if we post it in here.

[bacardimayne]

can you edit the shitty leak thread's title so that [FUTURE SPOILERS] or something is at the beginning of the title? from the front page one might confuse it for this thread

Edited August 15, 2013 by bacardimayne

[Powerage5]

Done.

I added up to which episode spoilers are allowed - I'll edit this every Sunday as the new episode airs.

[Ace Nova]

can you edit the shitty leak thread's title so that [FUTURE SPOILERS] or something is at the beginning of the title? from the front page one might confuse it for this thread

Done.

I added up to which episode spoilers are allowed - I'll edit this every Sunday as the new episode airs.

Sorry guys, I didn't mean to cause so much drama. I was asked to post the spoilers on another thread and I did so, with plenty of advanced warning for everyone.

Edited August 15, 2013 by Kasanova King

[arnold layne]

I bet Walt kills Hank.

[Powerage5]

can you edit the shitty leak thread's title so that [FUTURE SPOILERS] or something is at the beginning of the title? from the front page one might confuse it for this thread

Done.

I added up to which episode spoilers are allowed - I'll edit this every Sunday as the new episode airs.

Sorry guys, I didn't mean to cause so much drama. I was asked to post the spoilers on another thread and I did so, with plenty of advanced warning for everyone.

No drama - it's just too easy to stumble upon something you didn't want to read in these mega-threads like this, it's not fair to have those discussed in the same thread as the episode discussion for those who don't want anything spoiled.

We've done this sort of thing before - last year we had a spoiler thread and a spoiler-free thread for the VH tour, no big deal really.

[drtydane]

I accidentally started to read the leak to the next episode and was pissed. Thanks for separating the thread. Why would you even post that shit KK? It's not like a gnr leak, we kno this will air next week. I can't imagine anybody wanting the suprise ruined..

[Ace Nova]

I accidentally started to read the leak to the next episode and was pissed. Thanks for separating the thread. Why would you even post that shit KK? It's not like a gnr leak, we kno this will air next week. I can't imagine anybody wanting the suprise ruined..

It was requested by several members and the mods were fine with it. I was told to start a new thread with the leaks or to move them (the discussion) over to the other thread...and earlier today, we decided just to put them in the other thread. I even posted a huge red letter warning in front of each one so no one can claim they read it by accident. Also, the rumor is that most (if not all) of the leaks may be a hoax, so as of now, it's all speculation.

EDIT: FYI, I just went back and "spoiler tagged" all the supposed leaks in the spoiler thread...just so no one can say they read any of them by "accident".

Edited August 16, 2013 by Kasanova King

[bacardimayne]

I just don't understand how a person can watch 5 seasons of a show and then ruin it for themselves on the home stretch.

[downzy]

I just don't understand how a person can watch 5 seasons of a show and then ruin it for themselves on the home stretch.

This.

Guys, seriously, I don't want anything ruined. I kept out of this thread until I saw the first episode of this season so my experience wasn't spoiled, but I enjoy coming here afterward to talk about what was just aired. For the love of decency, please keep this threat free of spoilers, speculation (that's not related to a previously aired episode), and leaks. It's great to hear other people's opinion on what was just aired without worrying about having the remainder of the show ruined by people who feel the need to blabber.

EDIT: and just to clear the air, good speculation is when you point out a few things from a previously aired show to prove a guess or prediction. Bad speculation is when you don't base it on anything that's been shown so far and you reveal what's going to happen base on rumor or leaks. Think of your fellow BB fans.

Thanks!

Edited August 16, 2013 by downzy

[Dan H.]

What downzy said.