OT: Breaking Bad

[suzyq]

WHOA!!!

 

[HuskyBballFan]

I know this will likely be a minority opinion since I've already read multiple reviews calling Sunday's episode an absolute classic, and I also realize that suspending disbelief is usually required to some extent to truly enjoy and appreciate a show like Breaking Bad (especially a scene involving robbing a train) but there was one question that I just couldn't get out of my head while watching this episode:

How the hell did these guys know how to work all the valves, locks, and other whachamacallits on the train that needed to be opened in order to extract the chemicals and insert the water? And how did they know that they had the right tools to do so? Did they find a practice train to do a "dry run" on? Are all freight train cars exactly alike? Jesse and Todd looked awfully comfortable unhooking, attaching, detaching, and rehooking all of the equipment, especially considering their lives were basically at stake while doing so.

 

[phillionaire]

I know this will likely be a minority opinion since I've already read multiple reviews calling Sunday's episode an absolute classic, and I also realize that suspending disbelief is usually required to some extent to truly enjoy and appreciate a show like Breaking Bad (especially a scene involving robbing a train) but there was one question that I just couldn't get out of my head while watching this episode:

How the hell did these guys know how to work all the valves, locks, and other whachamacallits on the train that needed to be opened in order to extract the chemicals and insert the water? And how did they know that they had the right tools to do so? Did they find a practice train to do a "dry run" on? Are all freight train cars exactly alike? Jesse and Todd looked awfully comfortable unhooking, attaching, detaching, and rehooking all of the equipment, especially considering their lives were basically at stake while doing so.

because walter white said so

 

[zls44]

I know this will likely be a minority opinion since I've already read multiple reviews calling Sunday's episode an absolute classic, and I also realize that suspending disbelief is usually required to some extent to truly enjoy and appreciate a show like Breaking Bad (especially a scene involving robbing a train) but there was one question that I just couldn't get out of my head while watching this episode:

How the hell did these guys know how to work all the valves, locks, and other whachamacallits on the train that needed to be opened in order to extract the chemicals and insert the water? And how did they know that they had the right tools to do so? Did they find a practice train to do a "dry run" on? Are all freight train cars exactly alike? Jesse and Todd looked awfully comfortable unhooking, attaching, detaching, and rehooking all of the equipment, especially considering their lives were basically at stake while doing so.

They were basically just really big pipes they were unscrewing. The only one that fits your argument is the thing on top of the train that needed the drill.

After everything the show has shown us with Walter White and his background, you can't believe that he would be able to do all the research and make sure they were set? Really?!?!?!

 

[Rico444]

I am normally terrified of tarantulas; the cold open had me feeling very uncomfortable. The ending shocked me so much that the close up of the tarantula at the end didn't phase me at all.

Such terrific television. This show keeps plunging Walt and Jesse further into the abyss.

 

[Mots010]

Love the show, but some suspension of disbelief is needed. I guess the counter argument is that if the show has taught us anything, its that Mike Armantrout is very detail oriented, and is a criminal genius. He is likely the one put most of the plan together.

 

[suzyq]

I am normally terrified of tarantulas; the cold open had me feeling very uncomfortable. The ending shocked me so much that the close up of the tarantula at the end didn't phase me at all.

Such terrific television. This show keeps plunging Walt and Jesse further into the abyss.

Walt is doing a cannonball into the abyss, but Jesse is fighting it. At some point that is going to matter.

 

[UConn990411]

I know this will likely be a minority opinion since I've already read multiple reviews calling Sunday's episode an absolute classic, and I also realize that suspending disbelief is usually required to some extent to truly enjoy and appreciate a show like Breaking Bad (especially a scene involving robbing a train) but there was one question that I just couldn't get out of my head while watching this episode:

How the hell did these guys know how to work all the valves, locks, and other whachamacallits on the train that needed to be opened in order to extract the chemicals and insert the water? And how did they know that they had the right tools to do so? Did they find a practice train to do a "dry run" on? Are all freight train cars exactly alike? Jesse and Todd looked awfully comfortable unhooking, attaching, detaching, and rehooking all of the equipment, especially considering their lives were basically at stake while doing so.

I've always found that when watching shows, it is a lot more enjoyable when you don't try to analyze these things too much.

The only show that's ever been extremely close to real life is The Wire (at least according to a lot of cops it is). Everything else you should allow for some suspension of disbelief.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Once again that show took a serious turn towards darkness that I didn't expect (a large part of what makes the show so great). What surprised me most about that was that after the opening scene, I didn't expect to see that kid again until next summer.

It is a bit out of character that they would be so perfectly prepared for the train (and how to pull off the heist) yet so unprepared for the possibility of any stray innocent bystanders turning up.

I fully expect to see (either as part of this year's cliffhanger or a major part of next summer's plot) Walt and the woman from Madrigal (can't remember her name at the moment) joining forces, conspiring to kill Mike.

 

[RS9999X]

Before the beginning of the season I named Walt's killer. That plot line is developing a bit too quickly to simmer for another 12 episodes I think it is resolved end of this half season and beginning early next season and sets up an unexpected revenge killing within Walt's family

 

[Dogdeacon]

I'm the same way as Huskybballfan with suspension of disbelief at times. This one didn't bug me too much but I definitely noticed it. The airplane in prior season was a little much for me but I interpret it as a more cosmic moral statement vs actual thing that could or did happen.

Even though at times these things bug me (moreso in movies) it is odd that the realistic nature of current TV shows has people demanding 100% accuracy. I debated a bunch of people about Mad Men things such as someone claiming there would not have been open use of marijuana backstage at the Stones in 1966!? The contention was people would have been more discreet with a cop around, but I couldn't get over anyone actually disputing showing marijuana at a rock concert. I guess maybe I'm tainted since my first concert was Cheap Trick at Radio City in 1980 or so and I had ALL of my 'holy crap people are just passing around joints and the entire arena reeks of pot' moment forever immunizing myself from concert drug use surprise.

 

[JaYnYcE]

This show has seriously jumped the shark. When I first started watching it was somewhat believable but now it's just absurd.

Less than a month from Sons of Anarchy!


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[progrocks]

SAMCRO has jumped ten million more sharks than breaking bad has. They are not even on the same level of quality story telling.

All we know is that when Walt turns 52, his empire does not seem to have happened. The kid is better off back on meth than dealing with Walt.

 

[JaYnYcE]

SAMCRO has jumped ten million more sharks than breaking bad has. They are not even on the same level of quality story telling.

All we know is that when Walt turns 52, his empire does not seem to have happened. The kid is better off back on meth than dealing with Walt.

How has Sons jumped the Shark? To be fair I haven't seen season 4 of SOA yet and will be DVRing them starting Thursday. I just can't believe that Walt has seemingly gotten away with murdering well connected guys in the cartel and manipulating everyone around him to get what he wants.

I pray that at the conclusion of this series he gets a bullet in his head. Gayle didn't deserve to die!!

 

[SkyWalker2011]

Warning, MINOR SPOILERS seasons 1-4

 

[UofCT]

This is the last season correct?

 

[aceboon]

Yes, split into two 8 episode seasons instead of the normal 13 episode run.

 

[JaYnYcE]

Yes, split into two 8 episode seasons instead of the normal 13 episode run.

Yes!!!!!


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[RS9999X]

This is the last season correct?

The second hald doesn't air until Summer 2013.

The Summer Series thing is getting old. Falling Skies is wrapping up Sunday to return next June for another 10 episodes

 

[phillionaire]

How has Sons jumped the Shark? To be fair I haven't seen season 4 of SOA yet and will be DVRing them starting Thursday. I just can't believe that Walt has seemingly gotten away with murdering well connected guys in the cartel and manipulating everyone around him to get what he wants.

I pray that at the conclusion of this series he gets a bullet in his head. Gayle didn't deserve to die!!

Gayle was a freak

 

[Cheddie]

Vince Gilligan likes to use completely out of context opening sequences, and then come back to them to complete the story loop. He started this season with Walt seemingly on the run in a diner - it will be interesting to see if this season ends by returning to that time frame.

 

[phillionaire]

Vince Gilligan likes to use completely out of context opening sequences, and then come back to them to complete the story loop. He started this season with Walt seemingly on the run in a diner - it will be interesting to see if this season ends by returning to that time frame.

It was his 52nd birthday. He made a 52 on the eggs with bacon.

 

[zls44]

It was his 52nd birthday. He made a 52 on the eggs with bacon.

It was his birthday...on a fake ID.

Who says it was actually his birthday?

 

[JaYnYcE]

Gayle was a freak

He was so innocent though! I thought Jessie would have made a better decision but he didn't.


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[phillionaire]

It was his birthday...on a fake ID.

Who says it was actually his birthday?

Maybe they just want you to think that