That's All, Bitch: The Series Finale of Breaking Bad

It's all over now, baby blue.

Granite Slate and Felina were, in my opinion, an epilogue to the real finale: Ozymandias. No episode of the show was as well acted, well shot, or as beautifully edited as that episode. But Felina was the ending that most of the audience wanted and needed for our own health. Americans need epilogues. For example, the epilogue of the Harry Potter series was added for Americans. It was added for those that needed to see Harry with his children in order to feel the series was complete. We need everything to be wrapped up all pretty with a bow. 

I would have been happy with Skyler being the one to kill him.

But this is where I seem to differ in opinion with most others. I don’t see “Heisenberg’s Last Stand” in this finale to be perfect or completely wrapped up. 

Many have stated, for example the IGN editors in this video,  that they felt they needed to suspend disbelief in order to be okay with how easily Walt’s plan was executed. I think those who believe that missed a few things. 

I don’t believe that Walt wanted to die the way he did. As much as he was able to die in peace, it wasn’t the death he imagined when his plan was created. Walt wanted to either be killed by Jesse, by the police, or by his cancer during a stay in prison. He was completely shocked by the bullet hitting him; it wasn’t a part of the plan. 

As much as Walt was successful in the end, that plan was not perfect and he did not get everything he wanted. Walt built his empire and was the one to destroy it but he lost his family. He even lost Jesse, though I was proud of Jesse for finally saying no and going his own way. 

Todd died like he lived, as a little bitch.

The audience didn’t even get to see every character to see that all was wrapped up. What happened to Huell and Kuby? Do they go down for being involved with Saul who was the lawyer for Mr.White? Does Lydia die or is she able to get to a hospital fast enough? Brock was able to live, but that was Lily of the Valley. Once the bodies of Hank and Gomez are found will Marie still be able to forgive Skyler? I know that she calls a truce with her in order to talk on the phone, but that could change once she sees her husband’s dead body. Is Skyler truly freed by giving the DEA the location of the bodies? Do the Gray Matter assholes give Walt Jr. the money? There’s so much we still don’t know. 

Overall, this was Walter White’s story and his story was wrapped up. But it was not pretty, nor wrapped up tightly with a bow. Breaking Bad was a wonderful story and the entirety of it should be used as examples in film schools for directing, acting, writing, editing, etc. This show rightfully deserves all the Emmys it has received and will receive and my humble little blog gives it a 5 out of 5.

Feel free to share your thoughts and opinions about mine and the series in the comments section. 

Sunday Funday: Let's Talk About Everything BUT Breaking Bad For a Moment

As I anxiously await the finale of Breaking Bad and the premiere of The Good Wife I decided to write a quick rundown of the shows that have already aired this past week. I don’t know if it was distraction from my own life (someone want to give me a job where I get paid to watch TV?) or my frustration at the ending of Dexter but I felt uninspired to write anything that was worth its own post. 

Spoilers for everything! 

Sunday, September 22^nd marked the end of Dexter. That hurricane of an episode earned a post. Read it here. Or scroll down, whatever floats your boat... Breaking Bad also aired, but I’m saving all my feelings about it for a final post after the finale. 

Monday, Sept. 23^rd 

Monday featured the return of How I Met Your Mother which I loved until the end. Robin and Barney’s fear of being related was hilariously awkward. Lily and The Mother bonded over cookies. Marshall did everything he could to be with Lily, including spending time with Tracey Jordan’s yelling wife. Then there was Ted. Ted annoys me. To the writers I say, WE GET IT. Ted and The Mother are happy together eventually. Why do we need to see them canoodling in the future next to sad, lonely Ted in the present? Blah. Besides my annoyance at Ted, I loved the episode and I’m looking forward to seeing how The Mother is going to interact with the other characters. 

Tuesday, Sept. 24^th

Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D! Maybe it is because Whedon can do no wrong in my book, or that I purposely read almost nothing in order to not be over-hyped, but I loved the pilot episode. I thought it was the right amount of humor, and though I didn’t expect it to get as dark as it did, I thought it was a good introduction to the possibilities of what this show can bring us. I just really hope that it connects with whatever is happening in the Marvel movies that come out. If they don’t relate, I’ll be disappointed. 

Wednesday, Sept 25^th

Modern Family made its way back to us after an Emmy win, and honestly I was a bit disappointed. I loved Cam and Mitchell’s proposal but the next episode wasn’t as funny. I think elements of the show I love have been lost due to the character’s aging. And then some things are still there that should have been lost with age. 

It’s Always Sunny isn’t a show I plan on normally writing about, but I just have to ask: how is Frank in that coil and why? WHY?

Thursday, Sept 26^th

Let’s start with Grey’s Anatomy, which gave me so many tears and feelings. I felt anger at why of all of the interns it had to be HER, happiness at the adorableness that is Bailey Shepherd, so many tears over Arizona missing her daughter, and just pure sadness for Cristina and Owen. Grey’s is a show I tend to love no matter how silly it can get, but this season is starting strong. It being Sandra Oh’s last season also has me certain that it will be full of the amazing Cristina moments I love. 

Parenthood began on Thursday as well. I hated Crosby’s hating on his baby though I knew it was temporary. Jasmine frustrated me greatly because she’s known Crosby’s family for a long while now. She should know that they won’t stay for just an hour. I’m excited for Amber and Ryan, though I’m imagining a lot of drama happening before the happy wedding. I LOVE that Christina decided to run for mayor. My guess is that she will not win though… is that really pessimistic? 

My last but not least Thursday show is Parks and Rec. This premiere had me cracking up more than anything else I watched this week. Andy was on point, and I am going to miss him while he is lost in London. Jerry was just creepy though, he can officially retire now. I hope that Leslie gets the recognition she deserves as soon as possible this season. She does more for that town than I do for anyone. 

And finally, Friday Sept. 27^th

Friday came with The Legend of Korra. This episode aired and confirmed all my suspicions. Korra’s dad was set up to be banished, and her uncle is a lying creep that reminds me of a less sexy Loki. Right? No? Okay… Can we talk about how much of an awesome person Asami is? She helps Korra and Mako at the drop of a hat despite the fact that they were kind of terrible to her. I hope she finds a better person to love, and I hope that Korra stops dating Mako. Tenzin and his daughter hiding in a cave made me incredibly happy. All I want in life is a baby Sky Bison.

Well, that’s it until I determine my feelings about Breaking Bad and write something about FeLiNa. Until then, leave your thoughts on any of the TV shows I mention above in the comment sections.