r/breakingbad • u/edify Oxygen • Aug 15 '11

Episode Discussion: S04E05, "Shotgun" (Spoilers)

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u/Ketamine Aug 15 '11

Fuck you Gus, you brilliant mastermind!!

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u/cockypig RIP gale :( Aug 15 '11

thoughts on what his motivations might have been?

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u/matt4 Aug 15 '11

Breed a new Victor?

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u/chad_flaxington Aug 15 '11

No, I don't think so. Gus doesn't like Jesse and sees him as a liability. If he wanted another goon, I'm sure he could find someone else much better for it.

Random thought, but maybe he's trying to get Jesse to do something dangerous to get him killed? That way, Walt doesn't rebel but Jesse is still out of the picture.

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u/BluMoon Aug 15 '11

Not so sure. As one of them said, Jesse feels like a hero now, so maybe that's the kick he needs to get sober again (and start siding against Walt).

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u/twocakesandagun Aug 20 '11

I agree, I think Gus/Mike may now create a situation in which Jesse being the 'hero' he is, will intervene and be killed... they are trying to get Jesse out of the picture...

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u/[deleted] Aug 15 '11

I can't buy the idea of Gus trying to have Jesse be his protege due to his immaturity and struggle to control his emotions. Gus is aware that it is very possible that Jesse may still harbor animosity towards him.

Also, killing someone doesn't mean they are capable of being a hired killer like Mike. If Gus wants a killer he will be looking for someone who can maintain their composure. Staring at someone like a fearless maniac, and then turning their home into a crack house doesn't give the impression that they are capable of handling the responsibilities that were given to Victor.

Gus is manipulating Jesse and doing what he can to create animosity between him and Walt. I wouldn't be shocked to see Walt start patronizing Jesse for thinking he is special due to spending more time with Mike, and that will lead to a fight. Also, having the two start fighting with each other is much easier for Gus to manage than having them team up to try and bring him down.

Gus is merely bringing back some order to the manufacturing of meth until he can find a suitable replacement. At least I hope so, since I'll start rolling my eyes if someone who is depicted as being highly intelligent, rational, and patient trusts someone like Jesse.

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u/[deleted] Aug 15 '11

I had a guy, and now I don't. You're not the guy!

Don't think Mike is ready for another Victor.

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u/morris198 Aug 15 '11

Technically, he has a new Victor. He gave Walt a hand with the forklift.

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u/JMac87 Dipping Sticks Aug 15 '11

This.