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AIRED: 5/31/09

Skyler's frustration with Walt's secrecy boils over; Jesse is dealt a devastating blow that leads him down a path of self-destruction, and only Walt is willing to help him; and a grief-stricken Donald experiences more tragedy.

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Season 2 Finale.

8.8

By Canogaparkcindy, Jul 24, 2011

A pretty great finale here, but one of the things about this episode left me wondering, and not in the way season finales should. Everything about this episode was really great, and we were going to see a tie in to the glimpses of the future with the teddy bear that we've seen since the premiere.

But for some reason, it was a bit too played out here. Jane's father, distraught over his daughter's death is coincidentally works at the airport command center. He messes up causing two planes to crash right above Walt's house, a teddy bear falls in to the pool. It just seemed a bit too played out and not very realistic.

This finale still left us wondering about the body bags and how much damage the debris from the planes are going to cause. Jesse goes to a "rehab" called Serenity, after Walt gets him from ABQ. I still hope that bond hasn't died out between them, Jesse thinks he is the reason Jane died, when really it was Walt's.

Other than those things, we've got Walt's surgery which completely destroys his web of lies all season, which really was a great way to tie in everything together. And I got to say, Anna Gunn has some serious acting chops, I was really impressed. She leaves him after finding out Elliot & Gretchen didn't pay for the treatment, Walt was never at his mom's, and he has 2 cell phones.

Now all I'm wondering is what the writers are going to do next. Walt got all the money he needed, Jesse is traumatized by girlfriend's death, and Walt has already been caught. So interested to see where the writers will take this show. But pretty much to sum it up, a great finale to a very commendable superb second season.moreless
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Can't believe that Breaking Bad is already done for the season! Season 2 finale thoughts after the jump. If you need me I'll be joining Jesse in rehab for withdrawal from Walt & co,moreless

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By theplurp, Jul 24, 2011

Can't believe that Breaking Bad is already done for the season! I think this season has been simply stellar! Sure a lot of fans have had their reservations about the fiery plane explosion over Walt's head via the butterfly effect. But after reading an interview with writer/creator Vince Gilligan…I get it. I don't have to like it as much as the ridiculous and fantastical things that were spinning around online (kudos to those who actually saw this coming by the way) and in my head, but I still get it.

This season has been a helluva ride in the evolution of Walter White into his new alter ego Heisenberg. I think this season pretty effectively answered some questions about our conflicted lead. Let's review:

1) Walt has some more time left than he thought. This season his cancer went into remission AND he had surgery to aggressively cut out what was remaining.

2) Walt is NOT happy about this.

3) Walt likes his new profession. Let's face it if we've learned anything from this season it's that Walt could leave it all behind, and really never needed to start, but his pride has lead to this new life. A life he struggles to let go of now that he's made all his riches. The scene where he tells those two amateur meth cooks to get off his turf at Home Depot? Pretty much sealed the deal for me.

4) Jesse really just a lost soul that's gotten in way over his head when he decided to get into business with Mr. White. He's really kind of sweet (the ATM to the skull episode with the cute redhead kid showed us that).

5) Skylar is a smart cookie, and now that she's chosen to leave Walt she can go Beneke it up all she wants. That's if her drug lord husband is ok with it ;)

This season also gave our other actors more of a showcase. Jesse got his own storyline, a love story with a tragic ending AND Q to boot. Jane was a good addition to the cast, and I'm glad it was temporary because although she was a good influence when she was on the wagon, she quickly became the worst kind of influence after Jesse tempted her off.

Hank really is smarter than we give him credit for. He figured out that Heisenberg is still out there, he might definitely be the one to figure it all out first. That's if the newly introduced Gus (who seems like a very dangerous man) doesn't take Hank out first.

Overall this season has been stellar, even better than the first. The evolution of Walter White as drug lord and criminal master mind is such an interesting story to see unfold, not to mention a bit terrifying. Bryan Cranston is just brilliant, I'm hoping he gets the emmy nod this year, because he deserves that plus more for the stuff he's put out this year. More at www.theplurp.commoreless
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Great end to the season.

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By vishus1990, Jul 24, 2011

You can definately say they left us with alot of loose strings.

The plane crash - Well I can say I didnt see that coming, nor did anyone else I expect. My idea on those black and white video clips was much different, I was thinking a bomb or a lab explosion in his basement or something.

Skylar moving away - Dont know if she will come back or not, but I do believe Walt is willing to tell her the truth.

Jesse - Will he even be there when Walt goes back. And it was a good ep for Jesse and Walts relationship, Walt sees him as family and definately cares about him.

All in all brilliant, and MORE people should watch this show, it is definately better than anything else out there currently.moreless
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After Disaster Strikes, there is the Breaking Bad Season Two Finale!

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By Neksmater, Jul 24, 2011

As Jesse deals with the guilt of his girlfriend overdosing an associate of Saul shows up to get rid of all of the evidence of the hard drugs and to stick to the story. Donald shows up expecting to pick Jane up to go to rehab. Walt decides to go in search of Jesse as he falls off the grid and self destructs into a drug den like house. Walt holds Jesse and tells him it will all be fine and he puts him into a program to get him back on his feet, telling him that Saul will take care of him and is holding on to his money. Meanwhile, money begins to flow into Walter Jr./Flynn's website for Walt's surgery. While anesthetized Walt lets slip that he has two cell phones to Skyler and he gets his tumors removed in the operation. Seven weeks pass and Walt is all better with minimal complications from the surgery. Skyler packs for a weekend at Hank and Marie's and is taking Holly and Flynn with her and she says that she has had enough of Walt's lying and reveals that Gretchen said that she and Elliot had never given him a dime for his cancer treatments and the money had seemingly come out of thin air, and also that Walt's own mother not only didn't get a visit from him but didn't even know that he had cancer. She says that he has two days to clear out of the house and that is the end of it. As she gets into her car and is about to drive away Walt gives in and says that he will tell her everything if she will only stay but Skyler says that she is too afraid to know the truth. Hank believes that Heisenburg is still on the loose and shipping meth outside of New Mexico. Then Donald, who is revealed to be an air traffic controller returns to work after Jane's tragic OD and is guiding planes in when he becomes distracted and causes two planes to collide. This crash occurs overhead of Walt's house and the infamous pink teddy bear lands in the pool at the end of the episode, causing the environment to become black and white. Very gripping episode and it is Breaking Bad at the top of its game. Hopefully more people will become aware of this show and watch it and love it as much as I and we do. One of the best shows in recent history can't wait for the Third Season and the Second Season DVD to get a chance to watch more of this golden goose egg of a cable drama series.moreless
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A fantastic ending to an excellent season of this amazing show. (Spoilers ahead!)

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By Adeir, Jul 24, 2011

Yes, I did feel cheated a bit with the ending, but would actually have been more disappointed if my predictions about all those pinky foreshadowing cold openers were correct. Kudos to the writers for keeping the audience on their toes. You know Walt's actions will have disastrous consequences, but to which extent is far less certain.

Brilliant performance by John DeLancie as Jane's dad, one of the collateral victims of Walt. A dignified silence to cover up the broken man he is inside. You do so not want to be the parent of a drug addict. Or a drug addict yourself, judging from the faces in the shack where Walt goes to find Jesse. BB has no intention to glamorize anything considering the drug trade.

The rest of the cast was on the top of their game as well, especially Anna Gunn who finally gets some bones to chew, as Skyler being determined to leave but too terrified to know the truth.

And even if Hank's Ben Stein impersonation fell flat with his DEA colleagues, I chuckled.moreless
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Bryan Cranston	Walter White
Anna Gunn	Skyler White
Aaron Paul	Jesse Pinkman
Dean Norris	Hank Schrader
Betsy Brandt	Marie Schrader
RJ Mitte	Walter White Jr.

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Giancarlo Esposito	Gus Frings	Guest Star
Sam McMurray	Dr. Victor Bravenec	Guest Star
Jonathan Banks	Mike	Guest Star
Krysten Ritter	Jane Margolis	Recurring Role
John de Lancie	Donald Margolis	Recurring Role
Steven Michael Quezada	Steven Gomez	Recurring Role

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- The painting on Jane's wall has a pink teddy bear falling in the sky, just like the one that falls into Walt's pool.
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- This episode was nominated for a 2009 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Cinematography For A One Hour Series.
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- The four episodes in the second season that opened with a black-and-white flashforward actually spell out the ultimate scene of this final episode with their titles. Together they read: Seven Thirty-Seven Down Over ABQ.
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- Hank: (raising money for Walt) The doctor's saying this operation is a real chance of helping him. Of course they are also saying they wanna be paid in private islands.
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- Original International Air Dates:
  Czech Republic: April 9, 2011 on Nova Cinema
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- Featured Music:
  
  "Afterglow" by Steve Gorn
  "Life" by Chocolate Genius
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