Breaking Bad Series Premier *SPOILERS*
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This one was almost bang on the mark, only thing that was wrong was who killed Hank:
I think we're going to shadow the moment a while back, when Walt intentionally created an explosion in the lab. Jesse will do the same. Meanwhile, since Walt's left his family alone, I think that now, they're getting killed, which gives a setup for the ricin.
BB, your image - I feel like that's a clue hinting at the Nazis being the ones to kill Walt, the bullet hole being right in the centre of his forehead... I just rewatched that bit (around 5 seconds after 20:38 for anyone who wants to see) and it's in the middle of his forehead for quite a while, despite him looking around.
BB, your image - I feel like that's a clue hinting at the Nazis being the ones to kill Walt, the bullet hole being right in the centre of his forehead... I just rewatched that bit (around 5 seconds after 20:38 for anyone who wants to see) and it's in the middle of his forehead for quite a while, despite him looking around.
I think the next episode will be some time in the future, at least a month or so. Walt will come back and deal with the nazi's somehow, a) for killing hank and b) for his stolen 8m
As already said, I think the phone call was deliberate, a) to exonerate skylar and b) get them safe into witsec or something.
I then think Walt will use Lydia to get to Todd and Jessie.
Walt will then die alone from his cancer.
As already said, I think the phone call was deliberate, a) to exonerate skylar and b) get them safe into witsec or something.
I then think Walt will use Lydia to get to Todd and Jessie.
Walt will then die alone from his cancer.
I thought the camera pan through the fire station and the chess game was quite symbolic in that you have what appears to be a "white" king with arguably little time left, yet he still has a knight out there that may keep him alive for a bit.
A little Googling of the episode title Ozymandias, a poem is referenced by Percy Bysshe Shelley:
"My name is Ozymandias, king of kings:
Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!"
Nothing beside remains. Round the decay
Of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare
The lone and level sands stretch far away
A little Googling of the episode title Ozymandias, a poem is referenced by Percy Bysshe Shelley:
"My name is Ozymandias, king of kings:
Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!"
Nothing beside remains. Round the decay
Of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare
The lone and level sands stretch far away
Yeah, I'm gonna watch the teasers in future, episode title reference:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRTSxJwq5dA"]Breaking Bad Season 5 (Final Episodes) Teaser: Ozymandias - YouTube[/ame]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRTSxJwq5dA
Maybe the ricin is for Marie (that wench). I think Walt will absolutely live and not die as everyone thinks. I think his cancer has long since been gone and he faked its return for sympathy. You see, Walt is a true sociopath is what it's shaping up to be. But I love him and I love that about him.
I wouldn't call Walt a sociopath. I think he has displayed a lot of sociopathic tendencies, but I don't think it's that simple. His character is well-written and has made a lot of decisions based on a number of conflicting motivations, his family being at the forefront of them.
Again, this story is a tragedy and I don't think people are going to like Walt by the end of it, if they still do. But I think his moral character is going to be the topic of a long-lasting debate and is one of the main reasons this show is an example of some fucking awesome storytelling.
Some food for thought: Jesse told the skins that his confession video was at Hank's house. Guess who's at Hank's house? Just Walt's entire fucking family.
Red wedding, anyone?
Again, this story is a tragedy and I don't think people are going to like Walt by the end of it, if they still do. But I think his moral character is going to be the topic of a long-lasting debate and is one of the main reasons this show is an example of some fucking awesome storytelling.
Some food for thought: Jesse told the skins that his confession video was at Hank's house. Guess who's at Hank's house? Just Walt's entire fucking family.
Red wedding, anyone?
I have to disagree. See:
Observe amount of remorse. Most sociopaths can commit vile actions and not feel the least bit remorse. Such actions may include physical abuse or public humiliation of others. CHECK.
Observe sense of morality. Most human beings live by some moral code of ethics. The sociopath, on the other hand, often skirts morality for personal benefit. CHECK.
Observe level of emotion. A sociopath can experience a highly emotional event without displaying the least bit of emotion, at least on the surface (silent scorn). They often respond to "good news" with cold blank stares. CHECK.
Observe level of social interaction. Although many sociopaths can be extremely charming, they harbor strong antisocial inclinations and can exist in isolation (without feeling deprived) for weeks at a time. CHECK.
Observe intellectual performance. Some of the famous sociopaths possess a strong mental acumen and can perform well in academics/skill without cracking a book. If they apply themselves they obtain perfect grades. CHECK.
Observe manipulative behavior. Sociopaths understand human weakness and exploit it maximally. Once determined, they can manipulate individuals to do just about anything. CHECK.
Observe violent behavior. As children some sociopaths torture defenseless animals such as frogs, kittens, puppies, hitchhikers, etc. (This behavior can surface in adulthood, but then damage is delivered via mental and emotional abuse.) CHECK.
Observe amount of remorse. Most sociopaths can commit vile actions and not feel the least bit remorse. Such actions may include physical abuse or public humiliation of others. CHECK.
Observe sense of morality. Most human beings live by some moral code of ethics. The sociopath, on the other hand, often skirts morality for personal benefit. CHECK.
Observe level of emotion. A sociopath can experience a highly emotional event without displaying the least bit of emotion, at least on the surface (silent scorn). They often respond to "good news" with cold blank stares. CHECK.
Observe level of social interaction. Although many sociopaths can be extremely charming, they harbor strong antisocial inclinations and can exist in isolation (without feeling deprived) for weeks at a time. CHECK.
Observe intellectual performance. Some of the famous sociopaths possess a strong mental acumen and can perform well in academics/skill without cracking a book. If they apply themselves they obtain perfect grades. CHECK.
Observe manipulative behavior. Sociopaths understand human weakness and exploit it maximally. Once determined, they can manipulate individuals to do just about anything. CHECK.
Observe violent behavior. As children some sociopaths torture defenseless animals such as frogs, kittens, puppies, hitchhikers, etc. (This behavior can surface in adulthood, but then damage is delivered via mental and emotional abuse.) CHECK.
I'm not sure how much you've studied psychology, but diagnosing illnesses like sociopathy or psychopathy aren't as simple as checking off dependencies. There is a wide range of personality traits and behaviors that have to be taken into consideration when considering if someone is a sociopath or whether they just demonstrate sociopathic tendencies.
As an example, Todd is a great candidate as a sociopath.
I agree with that.
As for what vikingred said, Walt expresses a lot of emotion at the terrible things he's done and he does have a moral code of ethics, albeit his morals have become more flexible as time goes on.
Walt's not a sociopath. He exhibits a lot of antisocial tendencies, but like boatBurner said, his personality is quite complex. He obviously has a poor moral character.
Walt's more like an INTJ personality pushed to the limits. I think he has some deep-seated resentments & emotions that fuel him, including feelings of lifelong inadequacy and helplessness that eventually turned to pure rage. He lived his whole life without getting respect, and once he tasted power, he became addicted.
Gus was probably a sociopath.
/analyzing fictional characters
Anyway, I feel like Breaking Bad's entire theme is based on that old saying,
"The Path to Hell is Paved With Good Intentions..."
When someone tries to justify the means with an end, things often get fucked up by the process itself (rendering the end useless).
Walt's more like an INTJ personality pushed to the limits. I think he has some deep-seated resentments & emotions that fuel him, including feelings of lifelong inadequacy and helplessness that eventually turned to pure rage. He lived his whole life without getting respect, and once he tasted power, he became addicted.
Gus was probably a sociopath.
/analyzing fictional characters
Anyway, I feel like Breaking Bad's entire theme is based on that old saying,
"The Path to Hell is Paved With Good Intentions..."
When someone tries to justify the means with an end, things often get fucked up by the process itself (rendering the end useless).