He only did what Saul told him to do (as before with the Ricin cigarette), at least he did that right. A subreddit for fans and critics of the hit television series Breaking Bad on AMC. They laughed hysterically when Hank and Marie were watching Walt's confession tape. And that seed of doubt has festered and picked away at Jesse’s psyche until he unraveled into his own fugue state. The difference between how he handles cops and how he cowers at Jesse really highlights Jesse's transformation. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. By manipulating his son, Walt averts a scene with Marie while also “sharing” knowledge with Walter Jr. under the guise of not keeping secrets. The fake confession begins the same way as the video Walt made in he opening moments of the pilot, with him listing his full name and address. A subreddit for fans and critics of the hit television series Breaking Bad on AMC. (The Whites’ front door is green, but it sure looks black here.). 0. So let’s not waste any time in getting to the recap. “What do I have to do to make you believe me?” The mock incredulity with which Walter White poses that question to his brother-in-law, and now nemesis, Hank Schrader, is bathed in crocodile tears, but as with the two men’s tense exchange in Hank’s garage at the start of Breaking Bad‘s final run, there’s a hint of menace just under the surface? Here you will find discussions and speculations about the show, pictures from the show, AMA's with the cast, and anything else Breaking Bad related. By the end of the video, the room behind Walt has disappeared, and he’s surrounded by darkness, just as Jesse was in his opening shot. Holy....fucking...shit. Coincidence that the same week #BarstoolConfessions takes off, Vince Gilligan and Heisenberg kick off their own Confessions? As he sits on his bed to face the camera, he steps from light into darkness, reminding us, once again, that this is that path he has chosen and continues to choose, not one that was forced on him. I lost my shit when Walt said it was all Hank's idea. As Jesse has spiraled more and more out of control and grown further and further away from Walt, there was always 3 dark secrets that had the potential to push him over the edge. Here he is, adrift in a sea of black: And here’s Hank, just barely holding it back. Interviews with leading film and TV creators about their process and craft. Coincidence that the same week #BarstoolConfessions takes off, Vince Gilligan and Heisenberg kick off their own Confessions? I can't believe Huell played such a major role tonight. Killing Mike. Sign Up: Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news! Hank is all braun, no brains. A subreddit for fans and critics of the hit television series Breaking Bad on AMC. Walt doesn’t ask Hank if he can believe him: He has to. Being a bodyguard though, thats a different story... And he'd have met Frances from Malcolm In The Middle! His face floats in black, making him look oddly like a guest on Charlie Rose. ‘Breaking Bad’ “Confessions”: An Autopsy in 22 Screenshots . Saul talks to cops the way highschoolers say they would talk to cops. Hah...they all start with some weird qualifier. Is this as close as they’ll get? Here's a full timeline of the ricin cigarette on the show to clear things up a little, Frank Pepe Pizzeria Naploetana - Chestnut Hill. Huell, the type of guy who makes the noise of the animal cracker before he eats it, turned out to be the last straw in Walter White and Jesse Pinkman's legendary partnership. Walt can make up stories, as his innocently murderous groupie, Todd, does in the episode’s cold open, jazzing up the story of Heisenberg’s train heist but neglecting the part where he murdered an innocent boy. But in the meantime the Brock revelation is enough. "Confessions" is the eleventh episode of the fifth season of the American television drama series Breaking Bad, and the 57th overall episode of the series. Spoiler tags are optional in these weekly discussions. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the breakingbad community. Advertising InquiriesTerms of UsePrivacy PolicyContent Policy, AppAdvertising InquiriesTerms of UsePrivacy PolicyContent PolicyBest Sports Betting SiteSubscription Terms. Then he does exactly what Hank would do, lunches the bastard in the face. So, he’s manipulating his own loving son. Now that it has finished airing and everyone has had some time to digest everything, what did you think r/breakingbad? Walt always pushed Jesse too far, and this season, we’re finally see Jesse wake up to Walt’s manipulations. Fucking Huel. Here you will find discussions and speculations about the show, pictures from the show, AMA's with the cast, and anything else Breaking Bad related. This is his crossroads, and he’s picked his path. Back at home, Hank and Marie slip in Walt’s DVD, their flatscreen positioned where that dark spot loomed between Walt and his son (whom Marie still calls “Flynn,” as if to distance him from his tainted lineage). Sign up for our Email Newsletters here. That inky blackness will haunt the center of the frame for the rest of the episode. Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news! Here you will find discussions and speculations about the show, pictures from the show, AMA's with the cast, and anything else Breaking Bad related. Even CSI: Miami has a “look,” but few shows are as meticulous (and occasionally pedantic) about their visual plan. To easily join IRC use the Snoonet web chat. Took him a while to notice the intensity at that table. Interviews with leading film and TV creators about their process and craft. Since cashing out of the meth business, Walt has tried to sell his former business partners, his wife, and not least himself, on the idea that he can sever who he is from who he was — that he can have, as Saul promises Jesse in “Confessions”‘ tense final act, “a whole lifetime ahead of you — a chance to hit the reset button.” But like that damn soda-machine latch, the doors Walt thinks he’s shut behind him keep opening up. Maybe I'll pick up a pizza!". Note how the different colors of the backgrounds in the couples’ matching two-shots enhances their respective palettes. The Walter White in the video sure seems sincere — anyone who didn’t know the truth would be near tears hearing the despair in his voice as he talks about contemplating suicide — but it is a fiction. He was just trying to do his job and show some great customer service. Sign up for our Email Newsletters here. Walter White may have done a lot of terrible things, but driving Jesse Pinkman to the point where Jesse abandoned his own future in order to burn down Walt’s life may be the worst of his crimes. And I still think learning the truth about Jane would be the end of the line for Jesse. My heart’s still racing after this episode. He is a fucking evil genius. He's painted Hank into a corner, with nowhere to go. Walt named his alter ego for the scientist who formulated the Uncertainty Principle, but he’s forgotten to factor it into his plans. After the cold open, we find Jesse at a low ebb, with his attempt to expiate his guilt over the death of a child having landed him in police custody. And he can get people to believe him. I thought that would have evoked a lot more anger in him. Written by Gennifer Hutchison and directed by Michael Slovis, “Confessions” presented many variations on its titular theme. That’s something, right? All rights reserved. He still has a choice. Walt letting Jane choke on her own vomit, 2. Aug 26, 2013 12:48 pm @samuelaadams. Just now we finished "Confessions." Copyright © 2020 Penske Business Media, LLC. Yes, 100% coincidence. Yup he does provide lunch to Walt, in the form of a tasty knuckle sandwich! I've wondered, if it ever did come down to Walt giving that video to the police or whomever to implicate Hank, if it would be believed. Copyright © 2020 Penske Business Media, LLC. It finally happened. This was his last chance to break good, and he didn’t take it. Sign Up: Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news! save hide report. All rights reserved. He mentioned the ride-along, the time Hank pointed out on TV that cooking meth is "good money" (till they catch you,) he mentioned Hank being attacked, the fact that his kids were indeed at Hank & Marie's for 3 months (though not by force as he said), being "forced" to build the bomb, being punched by Hank, his cancer diagnosis.... he really did mention a lot of things that DID happen to him/Hank/the family, but he changed the REASONS for their happening and weaved it all together into a story that, IMO, is somewhat believable. It's a story that could never truly be untold. The tension created by Dean Norris’ expression of disgust and disbelief is incredible. Aaron Paul has been saddled with a character that’s little more than human debris for over a year now and yet he still finds smaller and smaller ways to shatter; it’s remarkable. ‘Breaking Bad’ Watch: In “Confessions,” Coming Clean and Getting Dirty 'Breaking Bad' Watch: "Confessions" Sam Adams. When using a webclient for our IRC be sure to use a custom nick. A subreddit for fans and critics of the hit television series Breaking Bad on AMC. Cookies help us deliver our Services. But its kinda wacky nonetheless. But Jesse doesn’t take the bait. Like I said, I think Jesse realizes that anyone who cooked and dealt with Walter is in too deep – inevitably they are all doomed, and they made their own bed. I feel like they kinda took some liberties with Jesse putting the pieces of the puzzle together. I could not understand why; the context of the scene was just incredibly dark and I was astounded they found it funny at all. 10 Walt Always Remained Sympathetic. They’re this now too, stuck in the oozing tar of Walt’s deceit. A subreddit for fans and critics of the hit television series Breaking Bad on AMC. Thats a different story for Pinkman. Jesse always knew something was up, from the moment Brock’s results came back with Lily Of The Valley instead of ricin. Yes, 100% coincidence. A subreddit for fans and critics of the hit television series Breaking Bad on AMC. Michael Slovis, who directed the episode and has served as cinematographer for most of Breaking Bad‘s run, shows us Walt’s video out of focus, zooming in so we can see the pixels making up the blurry image. Even the money Walt paid to help Hank recover from his gunshot wounds becomes part of his ammunition; that money, like the bills Jesse threw from his car, was steeped in blood.