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ABQ

  • Episode aired May 31, 2009
  • TV-14
  • 48m
IMDb RATING
9.2/10
36K
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Bryan Cranston in ABQ (2009)
Drug CrimeTragedyCrimeDramaThriller

As fallout mounts, Walt scrambles to keep his secret and family intact, Jesse spirals, and Skyler pushes for answers -- setting unexpected consequences in motion.As fallout mounts, Walt scrambles to keep his secret and family intact, Jesse spirals, and Skyler pushes for answers -- setting unexpected consequences in motion.As fallout mounts, Walt scrambles to keep his secret and family intact, Jesse spirals, and Skyler pushes for answers -- setting unexpected consequences in motion.

  • Director
    • Adam Bernstein
  • Writer
    • Vince Gilligan
  • Stars
    • Bryan Cranston
    • Anna Gunn
    • Aaron Paul
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  • IMDb RATING
    9.2/10
    36K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Adam Bernstein
    • Writer
      • Vince Gilligan
    • Stars
      • Bryan Cranston
      • Anna Gunn
      • Aaron Paul
    • 33User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
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    Bryan Cranston
    Bryan Cranston
    • Walter White
    Anna Gunn
    Anna Gunn
    • Skyler White
    Aaron Paul
    Aaron Paul
    • Jesse Pinkman
    Dean Norris
    Dean Norris
    • Hank Schrader
    Betsy Brandt
    Betsy Brandt
    • Marie Schrader
    RJ Mitte
    RJ Mitte
    • Walter White, Jr.
    Jonathan Banks
    Jonathan Banks
    • Mike Ehrmantraut
    Giancarlo Esposito
    Giancarlo Esposito
    • Gus Fring
    Krysten Ritter
    Krysten Ritter
    • Jane Margolis
    John de Lancie
    John de Lancie
    • Donald Margolis
    Steven Michael Quezada
    Steven Michael Quezada
    • Steven Gomez
    Sam McMurray
    Sam McMurray
    • Dr. Victor Bravenec
    Michael Shamus Wiles
    Michael Shamus Wiles
    • ASAC George Merkert
    David House
    • Dr. Delcavoli
    Phil Howell
    • O.M.I. Attendant
    • (as Philip Howell)
    Juliet Lopez
    Juliet Lopez
    • O.M.I. Officer
    Kieran Sequoia
    Kieran Sequoia
    • Local Correspondant
    Richard Williams
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    • Director
      • Adam Bernstein
    • Writer
      • Vince Gilligan
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    10g-bodyl

    Excellent Finale!

    This is the thirteenth episode of the second season of Breaking Bad and up to this point, this may be the best episode yet. As for finales go, this blows away the finale of Season 1. This has many shocking moments, such outstanding dialogue, solid visual effects, great acting especially by Cranston and Anna Gunn.

    In this episode, "ABQ," Jesse blames himself for the death of Jane so he enters himself into rehab. Meanwhile, as Walt is about to go under the knife, he accidentally let something slips which has a dominoes effect as Skylar is fed up with his lies.

    Overall, this is an incredible episode full of many intense moments. It's emotional on a high level and just a smart, well-written episode that has not one, but several shockers. Bring on the third season! I rate this episode 10/10.
    10goat-04054

    Review of season 2

    The teddybear teases at the beginning of the season and the reveal at the end of the season... genius.
    10RM851222

    Review of the 2st season: Overall 9/10

    Greetings from Lithuania.

    "Breaking Bad" season 2 was better then the 1st in all directions. Although story has some bumps here and there which could have been avoided, nevertheless this season has more strait plot in comparison to the 1st one. Acting is a bit better here, characters are more expanded.

    Season 2 presented some of the most unforgettable scenes i have ever saw. The sequence with the turtle in Mexico and shocking act that follows in the same scene are simply unforgettable. The episode were two leads were captured by Tuco was also magnificent. Writing is excellent, yet again almost every line in here leads somewhere.

    Overall, season 2 is a great improvement in season 1 terms. It adds new characters, which are always interesting to watch and listen. Cinematography here become more epic and not a TV style. Overall, it's a 9/10 for season 2.
    10zhyarTheChosen

    Whattt

    Really love how you can't predicte what is gonnna happen next
    10Hitchcoc

    I'm Floored

    This had to happen. Walter had been able to keep all the balls in the air for just about everyone. But when a single lie got under Skyler's hide, she became suspicious and began to check on things. Once Columbo suspects you did it, he would be relentless. It's easy to find evidence when you are sure of the conclusion. Two focuses here. Jesse is inconsolable and Walter feels responsible for it (actually he is but wouldn't have had to worry if the girl wasn't bad news). Then Junior starts with the Pay Pal thing, exposing Walter visually. Then, of course, there is the surgery to make Walter White well again. What a great conclusion to the season!

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    Thriller

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    • Trivia
      According to Aaron Paul, when Mike is smacking Jesse, Jonathan Banks was really smacking him without holding back.
    • Goofs
      In the air traffic control room, one controller can be heard saying "runway seventeen". However, air traffic controllers are required to speak each number individually for the sake of clarity. In this case it should have been spoken as "runway one-seven".
    • Quotes

      Mike Ehrmantraut: I woke up, I found her. That's all I know.

    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Uses of Foreshadowing in TV (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Afterglow
      Written by Steve Gorn

      Performed by Steve Gorn

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    • Release date
      • May 31, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
    • Production companies
      • High Bridge Productions
      • Gran Via Productions
      • Sony Pictures Television
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    • Runtime
      • 48m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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