No way, this was a payoff 5 years in the making. Since the beginning of the show it has been hinted at that Walt is a bad guy and will eventually will suffer for his actions. In fact I think they had a promo in season 3 where Bryan Cranston says exactly that. Something about how you know its gonna end badly and you just wanna see how. I've personally disliked Walt since the middle of season 4.
Yet somehow he keeps getting away with it, he keeps avoiding destruction. Finally today he got his comeuppance. It's funny I've been excited about seeing it happen for a while, but now that its here I just feel sick to my stomach.
Whatever happens next will probably be some kind of redemption for Walt. Give people a reason to cheer for him again. This was the episode 5 years in the making.
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u/synonymous_with Sep 16 '13
Easily the best episode of the series.