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Face Off

  • Episode aired Oct 9, 2011
  • TV-14
  • 50m
IMDb RATING
9.9/10
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Giancarlo Esposito and Mark Margolis in Face Off (2011)
Breaking Bad: Face Off
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Backed into a corner by Gus as Hank's investigation tightens, Walt and Jesse stake everything on a dangerous plan that could change who holds the power.Backed into a corner by Gus as Hank's investigation tightens, Walt and Jesse stake everything on a dangerous plan that could change who holds the power.Backed into a corner by Gus as Hank's investigation tightens, Walt and Jesse stake everything on a dangerous plan that could change who holds the power.

  • Director
    • Vince Gilligan
  • Writer
    • Vince Gilligan
  • Stars
    • Bryan Cranston
    • Anna Gunn
    • Aaron Paul
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  • IMDb RATING
    9.9/10
    91K
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    • Director
      • Vince Gilligan
    • Writer
      • Vince Gilligan
    • Stars
      • Bryan Cranston
      • Anna Gunn
      • Aaron Paul
    • 110User reviews
    • 29Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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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.
    Bob Odenkirk
    Bob Odenkirk
    • Saul Goodman
    Giancarlo Esposito
    Giancarlo Esposito
    • Gus Fring
    Jonathan Banks
    Jonathan Banks
    • Mike Ehrmantraut
    • (credit only)
    Mark Margolis
    Mark Margolis
    • Tio Salamanca
    Steven Michael Quezada
    Steven Michael Quezada
    • Steven Gomez
    Michael Shamus Wiles
    Michael Shamus Wiles
    • ASAC George Merkert
    Ray Campbell
    Ray Campbell
    • Tyrus Kitt
    Myra Turley
    Myra Turley
    • Caregiver
    Gonzalo Menendez
    Gonzalo Menendez
    • Detective Kalanchoe
    Tina Parker
    Tina Parker
    • Francesca
    Jason Douglas
    Jason Douglas
    • Detective Munn
    Matt Berlin
    Matt Berlin
    • DEA Agent
    • Director
      • Vince Gilligan
    • Writer
      • Vince Gilligan
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    User reviews110

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    10g-bodyl

    Wow, Wow, Wow!

    This is the thirteenth and final episode of Breaking Bad season four. If I have been breathless in previous episodes, it is ten times that in this episode. This is the best episode of the series as the stakes are at an all-time high. A phenomenal episode led by strong acting, a great script, and just a mind-blowing ending featuring strong special effects.

    In this episode, "Face Off," after failing to blow up Gus's car, Walt must quickly think of a new plan to terminate Gus, and that happens from an unlikely source. Hank is called by Hector who hardly says anything meaningful to Hank. Jesse is questioned by the FBI on his knowledge of ricin.

    Overall, there is not much to say expect that this is a fantastic episode. It is a series high and this is a prime example why this series is the best one ever to hit the small screens. Incredible story led by incredible acting. This is one of those series that is why we are in the golden age of television. I rate this episode 10/10.
    10RM851222

    Review of the season 4: Overall 9/10

    Greetings from Lithuania.

    "Breaking Bad" Season 4 is a terrific season. With arguably the best "face/off" between good guy and the bad guy at the end of any series ever, this season is the last before the final, and masterpieces season 5.

    Writing, directing, cinematography, acting is in a top notch as usual, but it is the storytelling that makes this season best after first 3 unforgettable seasons. Don't get me wrong, i love every each of them, but this one improved a bit in almost every in comparison to previous ones. As usual for each season, there is "The Unfogetable Scene" in this one as well, as you probably all know to which one particularly i'm pointing my finger, "Face/Off" left me speechless, literally.

    Overall, this is a great season on all accounts. Because by this time almost everyone has already seen it (and i'm re-watching whole series for the second time), i can only recommend it to see it second time, this is a blast.
    10ahmedelarnaooty-54792

    A 9.9 is not even fair it deserves a perfect 10

    The best episode i have ever seen in my life, the tension from the very first moment to the ending music what a masterpiece
    10binz45

    I've Seen This Episode Twice

    I've seen this episode twice, almost 7 years apart, and my god, it only gets better. What a perfect, beautiful, jaw-dropping hour of TV (ever, really)... right to the very end. 🌸
    10Marlo_Spencer

    Foreshadowing the Darkness

    Wow! I was blown away by season 4's finale. What I love about this show (and what keeps me awaiting the next episode) is how every little detail foreshadows what's to come. And it isn't until things are revealed through the journey of each of the show's characters do things fall nicely into place. I didn't see any of what went down coming in this episode. I know I sound vague, but I don't want to spoil it for anyone who hasn't seen it yet. I will say each story line is like a game of chess and the payoff is always worth the wait of anticipation. I suspect the next season is going to pick up where the I.R.S. incident left off, but at this point who can really know. Every award 'Breaking Bad' has been nominated for/won is deserved in my humble opinion. This show is spectacular and I hope it keeps going for a few more seasons.

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    • Trivia
      This episode was originally written as a series finale because it was unclear if they were to be renewed for a new season.
    • Goofs
      The striker button on Hector (Tio) Salamanca's bell is bent in all other episodes except for this one. In this one the striker is straight, but this may due to Walter modifying the whole setup in order to set the explosives with the striker as a trigger. To avoid a failure, he might have wanted to assure the proper functioning of the striker.
    • Quotes

      Skyler White: What happened?

      Walter White: I won.

    • Crazy credits
      Bryan Cranston is credited both as an actor and a producer. For his actor credits (Br) is highlighted and for his producer credits (Y) is highlighted for chemical elements Bromine and Yttrium from periodic table.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Here is Fritz's Polka Band
      by Fritz Ritz and His Polka Band

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    • How does Tyrus miss the bomb?
    • How does Walter poison Brock?

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    • Release date
      • October 9, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • New Mexico, USA
    • Production companies
      • High Bridge Productions
      • Gran Via Productions
      • Sony Pictures Television
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      • 50m
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      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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