Breaking Bad season 5 (July 15th)

[Mister Six]

There are quite a lot of new promo pictures here: http://imgur.com/a/0x1yM

Slight casting spoiler in that link:

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Mike is back! Mike is back! Mike is BAAAAAAAAACK!

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[kitsofan34]

"Vince feels that now we have too much story," Cranston says, laughing. "We could actually go beyond those 16 episodes."

From the LA Times. Urgh, no thanks.

[Artemis]

Oh dear, I hope they can iron that out. There's a danger of introducing too many new elements in a final season, that can smother the original storylines and stop them from reaching a neater and more natural conclusion (see: Lost). As much as I love this show, I wouldn't want them to have to round things off in a feature length special.

[Old Nehamkin]

Two weeks! Excitement! Latest trailer featuring bits of new stuff: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQLzGmpmSj4
Bryan Cranston doing some teasin': http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1688565/breaking-bad-star-walter-white.jhtml

[kitsofan34]

I still can't believe

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Gus adjusting his tie with half his face blown off

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.Such a shitty idea and completely different in tone to the entire programme.

[Crabwalk]

Yup. I love the show but that moment is one of the dumbest things I've ever seen on television. A complete misjudgement that places all subsequent drama in a comic book universe. I hope the 5th series quickly re-establishes a credible milieu. Yes, I said milieu bitches.

[Beep Cleep Chimney]

Oh God, I really hope they don't fuck this up. 

I'm sure they know what they're doing, but Season 4 had such a perfect end to it, and the thought of them dragging this out for another 16 episodes unnecessarily just for the sake of it concerns me.

I'm sure I read somewhere that there's been talk of a Breaking Bad film after Season 5.  This probably ties in with Cranston's quote about Gilligan having "too much story".

Please, no!

[kitsofan34]

Oh God, I really hope they don't fuck this up. 

I'm sure they know what they're doing, but Season 4 had such a perfect end to it, and the thought of them dragging this out for another 16 episodes unnecessarily just for the sake of it concerns me.

I'm sure I read somewhere that there's been talk of a Breaking Bad film after Season 5.  This probably ties in with Cranston's quote about Gilligan having "too much story".

Please, no!

I posted about it four posts above your comment :(

[Old Nehamkin]

I'm sure they know what they're doing, but Season 4 had such a perfect end to it, and the thought of them dragging this out for another 16 episodes unnecessarily just for the sake of it concerns me.

I dunno, to me the ending of season 4 feels more like the calm before the storm. The narrative arc of the series- as stated by Gilligan and co. from pretty much the beginning- is meant  to be Walt's transformation from a likable protagonist into a complete villain. It'd feel like a cop-out if the show ended without taking that premise to its conclusion.

Also there are still a number of huge dramatic pay-offs that the show's been building up but hasn't cashed in on yet, most obviously Hank finding out that Walt is Heisenberg. Not to mention Walt's cancer.

As for Gus's tie thing, it certainly stretches believability[nb]Although from what little I understand about these things, the body can do some pretty bizarre things in a state of shock. Aren't there stories about soldiers being partly blown up and continuing to walk around normally for a brief period? Disclaimer: I may well be completely wrong about this.[/nb], but this show's never exactly been The Wire in terms of realism; It was a deservedly theatrical demise for a larger-than-life villain, I can allow them a little dramatic liscence if it makes for as memorable a moment as that.

[Beep Cleep Chimney]

I posted about it four posts above your comment :(

Oh yeah, so you did!
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[thugler]

I still can't believe [nb]Gus adjusting his tie with half his face blown off[/nb]. Such a shitty idea and completely different in tone to the entire programme.

Totally disagree, it's always had a bit of a comic book style about it and plenty of other crazy things have happened over the series. The exploding tortoise with a head strapped to it for example.

[dr_christian_troy]

For a man who hides in plain sight running a chain of chicken restaurants, it seemed entirely appropriate that the owner would get so far without his head before truly dying....

[Claude the Racecar Driving Rockstar Super Sleuth]

As for Gus's tie thing, it certainly stretches believability[nb]Although from what little I understand about these things, the body can do some pretty bizarre things in a state of shock. Aren't there stories about soldiers being partly blown up and continuing to walk around normally for a brief period? Disclaimer: I may well be completely wrong about this.[/nb]

They showed that sort of thing happening in the opening scene of Saving Private Ryan, didn't they? Gus' death was an iconic moment. Certainly not a shark jump, as far as I'm concerned.

If the show had been cancelled suddenly, season four would have been a fairly satisfying conclusion (we've seen that Walt is capable and ruthless enough to defeat all opposition, and can infer that he'll become the new kingpin) but as noted there's still lots left to wrap up. For instance, will Jesse find out about Walt letting Jane die?

[social rhinoceros]

Currently watching S3. This is amazing!!  I could watch this back to back but I'm trying to drip feed them!!!!!

[The Region Legion]

Gus's death scene is the fastest my heart has beaten in my life. Far from being a shark jump, and as much as I recognise the ridiculousness of it, it is that moment - from the most tense moment in television history  to the sudden shock of "OH SHIT, NO FUCKING WAY DID HE SURVIVE THAT SHIT" to the "FUCK ME, HIS FACE IS FUCKING GONE, HE'S DEAD, FUCKING YES" that sums up what is so incredible about this show. It's a ridiculous show, as well as being the most gripping drama I've ever seen (and that includes Sopranos and The Wire).

As with a lot of the show, the music really makes it. I actually watched it a second time with some friends who hadn't seen it before and was more on edge knowing what was about to happen than I was when I first watched it. Stunning moment.

I mean COME ON: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJW9MUaQMyc&feature=related

[Necrophagism]

It really is the music. It makes everytime seem like the first time. July 16th? I have time to start again.

[Mister Six]

Totally disagree, it's always had a bit of a comic book style about it and plenty of other crazy things have happened over the series. The exploding tortoise with a head strapped to it for example.

Or the murderous twins. Or Walt blowing up Tuco's HQ.

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Also there are still a number of huge dramatic pay-offs that the show's been building up but hasn't cashed in on yet, most obviously Hank finding out that Walt is Heisenberg. Not to mention Walt's cancer.

This whole thing started as a means to protect his family - I figure the death of an immediate family member is more likely than Walt. And I guess Hank's wife will find out before Hank, being as she wont want to turn her sister in.

[Toast]

For instance, will Jesse find out about Walt letting Jane die?

Walt would have to tell Jesse about that himself, I don't think anyone else knows about it. If Walt ever feels like getting himself killed this might be a good way to make it happen.

I think Walt's bigger problem is Jesse finding out about the poisoning, a few people must know about that, like Saul.

[Artemis]

Oh God, I really hope they don't fuck this up. 

I'm sure they know what they're doing, but Season 4 had such a perfect end to it, and the thought of them dragging this out for another 16 episodes unnecessarily just for the sake of it concerns me.

I didn't think S4 had a perfect end to it - there's still a whole storyline left dangling (Hank vs Walt). It had a real Babylon 5 season 4 end to it, where they kind of loosely tied things up in case there wasn't going to be another season, but in a very unsatisfying way (I'm talking about the very end), and also not in a way that they would have done had they known there definitely was going to be another season.

Don't get me wrong - the last few episodes of season 4 were incredible, pretty much non-stop awesomeness from the pool scene right up until the finale, but the finale itself was a slight let-down, both for reasons above, and also the lingering shot of the plant, which was too obvious.

I have high hopes for season 5, and if I'm absolutely honest, I can't fucking wait.

[Claude the Racecar Driving Rockstar Super Sleuth]

Walt would have to tell Jesse about that himself, I don't think anyone else knows about it. If Walt ever feels like getting himself killed this might be a good way to make it happen.

I think Walt's bigger problem is Jesse finding out about the poisoning, a few people must know about that, like Saul.

I expect you're right. Perhaps Jesse could put two and two together and realise that Walt was in the house that night to get the money, but he couldn't know that it coincided with Jane carking it. Still, that scene was one of the most shocking I think I've ever seen in a telly show. Compared to that, making a kid ill seems almost trivial.

[dr_christian_troy]

Has anyone purchased any of the artwork from the ongoing www.breakinggifs.com? I managed to nab the Gus one, it's rather lovely indeed.

[Ja'moke]

The best scene from Season 4 was Walt under the floorboards laughing maniacally when he realised that a shit-storm was heading his way. The way the camera panned out, and hearing Skylar answer that phonecall with Walt going mental in the background. Chills!

Has anyone purchased any of the artwork from the ongoing www.breakinggifs.com? I managed to nab the Gus one, it's rather lovely indeed.

They all appear to be sold out. :(

[dr_christian_troy]

They all appear to be sold out. :(

Based on the chart, there's a fair few more to come. I think I only managed nabbing the one I did because I kept an eye on it, refreshing the page etc. You know when another one is imminent when they mention a 'clue' on their twitter feed (breakinggifs)...

[Old Nehamkin]

Vince Gilligan and cast preview new season: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJvFib5iOxE

[Mister Six]

the lingering shot of the plant, which was too obvious.

I've seen a few people say this and I find it a bit bizarre. Granted, some folks online had identified the plant inbetween episodes, but how were the writers and director supposed to get Walt's secret across to folks who hadn't seen those threads, or have degrees in botany?

[buntyman]

Has anyone purchased any of the artwork from the ongoing www.breakinggifs.com? I managed to nab the Gus one, it's rather lovely indeed.

These look nice, that sunset one with the camper van and the Saul ones are my favourites. I might have to keep an eye on that site for some future releases. How regularly is a new one revealed?

[Old Nehamkin]

latest, presumably final trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m9mjziiF-w&list=UU1qJtd6Q7jT8IG_oU%20Ua2y_w&index=0&feature=plcp

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OMG WHYS WALT GOT HAIR?!!!11

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[BritishHobo]

I'm excited about the fact that

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A, Saul is back, after all the rumours that season 4 would be his last (I know this isn't new news, it's been known for a while, but I'm glad all the same), and B, Mike appears to be fairly well-involved with Walt and Jesse

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Should be really interesting to see how this all pans out.

[chand]

I've seen a few people say this and I find it a bit bizarre. Granted, some folks online had identified the plant inbetween episodes, but how were the writers and director supposed to get Walt's secret across to folks who hadn't seen those threads, or have degrees in botany?

It also helped tie up that bit of foreshadowing from the spinning gun scene. And it still left a number of questions unanswered about how he actually did it. It could maybe have been a subtler shot in some ways but I think the show leaves enough things ambiguous to be able to get away with the odd explicit confirmation.