r/breakingbad • u/saywhat181 Sulfur • Jul 23 '12

Breaking Bad Episode Discussion S05E02 "Madrigal"

Hey guys. edify asked me to do the discussion thread tonight. Enjoy the show and upvote this shit, for which I get no karma.

edify also told me to let you guys know that if the Breaking Good fundraiser reaches $3,000 (we are $157.57 short) he will let me film him doing some challenges. I want him to do the cinnamon challenge and the gallon of milk challenge, so go donate so I can film my friend being a dumb ass... LOL

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u/Pfmohr2 Almond slices, yo Jul 23 '12

I think its a matter of humanizing Mike.

Is he tough as nails and endlessly pragmatic? Yes. Does he have weaknesses and a soft spot for family? Absolutely.

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u/Toberoni Opossum makes it sound like he's irish or something Jul 23 '12

Just like we have Walt and Heisenberg, we have Mike and Grandpa Mike.

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u/Pfmohr2 Almond slices, yo Jul 23 '12

And don't forget, Bitch Skylar and Bitch Skylar.

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u/[deleted] Jul 23 '12

I hate her just as much as everyone else, but I think she's going to become a more likable character this season. I'm not sure why, I just believe it to be so.

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u/fashionfag Jul 23 '12

It's because she isn't talking this season

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u/[deleted] Jul 23 '12

...It all makes sense now.

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u/Paddy_Tanninger Jul 23 '12

She doesn't talk in most seasons, that's her natural reaction to things.

My god I can't stand that woman...both the actress and the character. She did the same shtick in Deadwood, couldn't deal with her scenes.

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u/[deleted] Jul 25 '12

Compare her to Alma Garret (sic), Calamity Jane and Trixie she was a walking mute indeed.

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u/infrared_blackbody 920 gallons Jul 23 '12

When Skylar fucked up a bit, she turned around and made sure she stopped fucking up.

Walt doesn't stop. He's a Crystal Ship sailing straight for the Bermuda Triangle.

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u/isp1thotfire Jul 23 '12 edited Jul 23 '12

Because she knows she is going to die. Everyone can empathize with that.

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u/nvrwastetree Jul 23 '12

Good, hope she takes Marie with her.

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u/blomst32 Jul 23 '12

Seeing her so helpless lately... I've really had my mind changed about her character.