Fly

I am surprised to say the least that this episode so far in the series is the lowest rated..! a 7.6 for this? from over 16000 contributors? Cmon!

Directed by Rian Johnson, this episode is one of the BEST bottleneck episodes ever made, certainly the best centered around a fly. I understand viewers consider this episode a hit or a miss as it doesnt take the story forward, instead it is an introspective episode centering only around Walt and Jesse. It is one of those rare episodes where both drop their facades and reveal their emotions around themselves and about each other, something that is rarely seen in the usual episodes. This particular episode took a break and painstakingly played with the analogy that was a fly that was bugging the central characters. It is artistic, innovative and at times touching and at other times hilarious.

Another reason why I realised I liked this episode so much is because it gave me what I love best about the show: the interaction between Jesse and Walt, which at times in this episode is the usual moronic, sometimes pensive, sometimes funny and sometimes just reflection.

I havent been able to get this episode out of my head. This ought to one of the top rated episodes of the series in my opinion. Happy watching folks!

Fly is a very controversial episode, I've seen a lot of reviews (mostly positive) about this episode, and i feel that fly has its magic, someone may not understand the symbolism, references etc. But the details this episode has, the dialogues, the ambience everything is nailed perfectly, but thats only my opinion, there are a lot of people that don't think the episode is good, and that the episode's boring and bland and uninteresting, and its just a filler (which is true) but i dont think its JUST a filler, i think that ''Fly'' is the perfect example of a bottle episode, the best filler you could ever ask for. Breaking Bad ran out of money and decided that they could make an amazing episode with limited budget, and they managed to do that and even more.

Even though nothing important happens in the episode, it has a very good script. Yes it could be slow, the plot could be stupid, i mean its just a fly, but it has a good developing. Everybody has different points of View, i get that. But its not a bad episode, just watch it again and Analise the dialogue very carefully.

When the episode begins we see close-ups of flies' eyes and footage of flies in a flower field with the background voice of a children's story about bugs. Then we cut to Walter White that can't sleep in his lab and is helped by Jesse in the good functioning of the machinery and during this time Walt discovers that the quantities produced by them are inferior, but Jesse manages to make Walt believe that it might be for some other problem. Walt stays in the lab for the night and notices a fly on one of the lights: he tries to kill her in various way, only to, in one occasion, fall from the stairs and subsequently be fine in a matter of seconds. When Jesse returns he notices that Walter stayed in the lab all through the night for killing the fly because it might cause a contamination: after an attempted brawl Jesse prepares coffe for Walt and puts lots of sleeping pills. While the pills have to do their effect, Jesse and Walt discuss about their families and soon as Walt falls asleep Jesse finally kills the fly. When the next morning Walt wakes up again he warns Jesse that if he'll be found as the responsible of the meth subtraction Walt couldn't defend him.

The fly situation was very funny (reminiscent of something straight from THE SIMPSONS or FAMILY GUY), and despite in this episode there are only Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, they manage to carry the episode on their shoulders. Overall, among the best episodes of the third season.

"Fly" is a peculiar episode within the "Breaking Bad" narrative. While the series as a whole is known for its intensity and dramatic twists, this episode completely deviates from that formula. Set almost entirely in Walter White and Jesse Pinkman's laboratory, "Fly" focuses on Walter's obsessive efforts to catch a fly that has entered the laboratory.

For many viewers, this episode may seem slow or even boring compared to other episodes more packed with action and drama. However, there are those who appreciate "Fly" for its focus on the psychology of the characters and how it shows Walter White's growing paranoia and obsession.

The episode serves as a kind of introspective parenthesis amid the growing tension of the third season. It's a chance to stop and reflect on Walter's mind and how his newfound life in the world of crime is affecting his psyche.

Although it may not be everyone's cup of tea due to its slower pace and more introspective approach, "Fly" is an example of "Breaking Bad's" ability to experiment with narrative form and deliver episodes that challenge viewer expectations. It's a thought-provoking episode that, while not the most exciting, is still an integral and significant part of Walter White's journey into darkness.