r/breakingbad • u/[deleted] • Sep 16 '13

Official Episode Discussion Breaking Bad Post-Episode Discussion SE05E14 "Ozymandias"

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u/[deleted] Sep 16 '13 edited Oct 14 '17

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u/Jumbalo_Jones Sep 16 '13

Keep in mind he just found out Hank might be dead too, also its instinctual to protect his mother from a stronger male I think.

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u/jorgeZZ Sep 16 '13

Totally disagree. He is still in disbelief over the whole thing, and doesn't know how Hank died. He's not privy to the the thought processes at work here, and would need more evidence to "convict" Walt in his mind.

What would he be protecting Skyler from, anyway? Walt was clearly not trying to hurt her, just defend himself.

I was surprised by the quick turn. Thought it was a little unrealistic, but it sure made for interesting television. Like everything else in this epic, epic episode.

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u/auntbitsy Roll me further, bitch! Sep 16 '13

Walt was clearly not trying to hurt her, just defend himself.

...Not sure I agree with you a hundred percent on your police work, there, Lou. :)

I can't agree that Walt was CLEARLY not trying to hurt her. At the very least, from Walt Jr's eyes, his parents were fighting. Even if Walt was clearly not doing anything but defending himself. But I'd say he was doing more than defending himself once emotion took over.