They did the show justice. I liked seeing Jesse driving away and so happy to be alive.
I'm surprised at the disappointment in Walt's death. That was the one death that was pretty much guaranteed. It would have been such a copout if he lived. Heck, as much as I loved Jesse, I think it would've been appropriate for him to die, too.
Nah, I think after Jesse seeing all the death happen right in front of him and possibly thinking that he was too going to die soon if Walt didnt show up that seeing him drive out being so alive and free was a great way for his character to end. It was nice seeing him so..free.
They did the show justice. I liked seeing Jesse driving away and so happy to be alive.
I'm surprised at the disappointment in Walt's death. That was the one death that was pretty much guaranteed. It would have been such a copout if he lived. Heck, as much as I loved Jesse, I think it would've been appropriate for him to die, too.
Nah, I think after Jesse seeing all the death happen right in front of him and possibly thinking that he was too going to die soon if Walt didnt show up that seeing him drive out being so alive and free was a great way for his character to end. It was nice seeing him so..free.
yes. and i think killing todd was kind of ...(i cannot think of the word i am looking for, my brain shuts down late at night...) redemptive? all of the bad things he did/was part of were, not erased, but i feel like the act of killing todd somehow gave him a bit of a clean slate.
dcannie Oh him killing Todd I was actually like "Yeah Jesse, get him!" and then you hear the neck snap and I flinched. It was total redemption for Todd killing Andrea (I think that was her name) right in front of Jesse.
Post by game blouses on Sept 30, 2013 0:50:07 GMT -5
So, so good. The one episode I watched live, and I'm so glad I did. It couldn't have been better.
I also loved how he channelled Mike (my favorite character) with "Elliot, if that's the way this is going to go, you're going to need a bigger knife." I could hear Mike saying "Walter..." with that same chastising tone and tilted head.
Post by RoxMonster on Sept 30, 2013 6:17:44 GMT -5
I'm still thinking about it the next day, which I think is a mark of really totally awesome television.
I think my favorite scene was the one with Walt and Skyler. It was perfect. He finally gave her what she wanted--honesty--and admitted to everyone (including himself I think) that he did this for him, because it made him feel something, it made him somebody, and he was finally the best at something. And even with those selfish reasonings, I was still Team Walt to the end because I could relate to him. It may not be cooking meth, but I think we all want something that makes us feel totally alive; something we excel at when we feel like we're failing at everything else. I get that and I think that's why I've been on Walt's side through this whole series. It makes him human.
I think this scene also made the ending even that much more perfect. He died in his element (ha no pun intended) surrounded by his chemistry and the empire he once built. And he went out on his own terms. I was scared for a second they would have him captured and was so glad when he died before they got there. Just perfect Heisenberg.
I also loved how he channelled Mike (my favorite character) with "Elliot, if that's the way this is going to go, you're going to need a bigger knife." I could hear Mike saying "Walter..." with that same chastising tone and tilted head.
Oh, yes! I did not even catch that.
When I woke up this morning last nights episode was the first thing I thought of. I'm excited to watch it again tonight w my husband.
Post by dukesilver on Sept 30, 2013 6:56:33 GMT -5
@roxmonster, yes, yes, yes, to your whole post, I completely agree! My favorite thing about the finale is that Walt ultimately did what he initially set out to do. He left some money for his family. And yes, everything went horribly, terribly awry along the way, but he still managed to find a way to get them something. So even though they won't know it's from him, and even though he ultimately lost them, he didn't do it all for nothing, which makes me so happy.
What a fantastic finale. I can't even be sad that it's over, because it was just so satisfying and the story feels complete.
So, so good. The one episode I watched live, and I'm so glad I did. It couldn't have been better.
I also loved how he channelled Mike (my favorite character) with "Elliot, if that's the way this is going to go, you're going to need a bigger knife." I could hear Mike saying "Walter..." with that same chastising tone and tilted head.
I think that was the best line of the show. It didn't even dawn on me that he was channeling Mike. Totally makes sense!
I am only a little annoyed that the ending kind of made everyone forget all of the terrible things Walt did. I am still pissed about Mike!
I think this is why Vince Gilligan was saying the finale might be polarizing. I can definitely see why it would piss people off that Walt got some redemption. But, I don't think there is any better way to have ended it.
I don't know, the ending was very meh. I expected more from it.
okay, i am the biggest meh'er on this board, so i know meh when i see it. THIS was not meh!
what more could/should they have done?
I don't know, it just seemed like something was lacking. It was good, but compared to all the other episodes, it lacked something. Part of it might be my husband and I wanting to know; did Skylar pass along the information and free herself? Did Walt Jr accept the money? Did Jesse just move back into his house and keep on living life?
okay, i am the biggest meh'er on this board, so i know meh when i see it. THIS was not meh!
what more could/should they have done?
I don't know, it just seemed like something was lacking. It was good, but compared to all the other episodes, it lacked something. Part of it might be my husband and I wanting to know; did Skylar pass along the information and free herself? Did Walt Jr accept the money? Did Jesse just move back into his house and keep on living life?
I'm sad to see it end.
But none of that stuff is important! Does it really matter if Skylar took a plea or Walt Jr takes the money?
I don't know, it just seemed like something was lacking. It was good, but compared to all the other episodes, it lacked something. Part of it might be my husband and I wanting to know; did Skylar pass along the information and free herself? Did Walt Jr accept the money? Did Jesse just move back into his house and keep on living life?
I'm sad to see it end.
But none of that stuff is important! Does it really matter if Skylar took a plea or Walt Jr takes the money?
exactly. i was a little disappointed that jesse wasn't more prominent in the finale, but that is just because i love his beard. this story is about walt and HIS transformation and that was completely and appropriately wrapped up in the end.
Post by Jalapeñomel on Sept 30, 2013 9:01:30 GMT -5
I don't watch Dexter, so maybe someone else can confirm or deny this: When Walt was in the car with Skinny Pete and Badger, they made some comment about Jesse being up in Alaska as a lumberjack, right? And isn't that what happened to Dexter? Coincidence? A random inside joke?
I'm still thinking about it the next day, which I think is a mark of really totally awesome television.
I think my favorite scene was the one with Walt and Skyler. It was perfect. He finally gave her what she wanted--honesty--and admitted to everyone (including himself I think) that he did this for him, because it made him feel something, it made him somebody, and he was finally the best at something. And even with those selfish reasonings, I was still Team Walt to the end because I could relate to him. It may not be cooking meth, but I think we all want something that makes us feel totally alive; something we excel at when we feel like we're failing at everything else. I get that and I think that's why I've been on Walt's side through this whole series. It makes him human.
I think this scene also made the ending even that much more perfect. He died in his element (ha no pun intended) surrounded by his chemistry and the empire he once built. And he went out on his own terms. I was scared for a second they would have him captured and was so glad when he died before they got there. Just perfect Heisenberg.
Agree that his acknowledgement was the best part of the entire show. I got so tired of "I'm doing this for the family, blah, blah, blah." I loved when Walt finally got honest and told Skyler he enjoyed making meth because he was really really good at it. Yay!
I woke up still thinking about this this morning. The only thing I wish they had done differently is had Walt and Skylar hug or kiss goodbye or something. Even a hand touch. Just something. Because even though I loved that Walt admitted that he did it all for himself, he started doing it for his family and you could just feel the heartbreak between the two of them. Ugh.
I don't feel sad or disappointed not knowing how the other story lines ended up (Flint, Jesse, Skylar, Brock, etc.) I think they gave us enough to go on that everyone else will be okay.
I kind of want to cry thinking about it. That might be the lack of sleep and flight delay talking.
But none of that stuff is important! Does it really matter if Skylar took a plea or Walt Jr takes the money?
exactly. i was a little disappointed that jesse wasn't more prominent in the finale, but that is just because i love his beard. this story is about walt and HIS transformation and that was completely and appropriately wrapped up in the end.
I just creepily liked everything you said. Ultimately the show was about Walt and what drove him to become "evil" and not really about the other characters. They were all interesting and as an audience we cared about them but what happens after Walt died really isn't important to the story of Walt.
It is funny as Walt was laying bleeding out in the lab my DH asked me if I wanted the montage of everyone or for that scene to be it. I immediately told him that was the end the montage wouldn't do the show justice.