Breaking Bad: Season 1, Episode 4 “Cancer Man” (B-)
The best moments in this show come from lengthy dialogues between one or two characters where one of them goes off on a long nostalgia trip and for a moment the show seems unimportant and all that exists is the bond between those two characters. This week’s exceptional scene comes when Walt recounts how he met Skyler, an account which results in her breaking down in tears. It is nice to see Hank assuring Walt that they will take care of his family if anything happens to him, but otherwise they seem rather angry at him for not telling them sooner rather than deeply sympathetic. Jesse’s family situation attempts to reach the same dramatic heights but falls a bit flat. More of the pursuit of Walt by the DEA might be helpful to reenergize this show since it has moved past its initial plot and needs somewhere to go now. The initial episode order was for a mere seven installments, which means there are only three left, so this may end up being one self-resolved arc, though AMC will likely have faith in their endeavor and give it a second shot next year.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
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