Walt obsessively hunts a fly in the lab, halting production and testing his partnership with Jesse.Walt obsessively hunts a fly in the lab, halting production and testing his partnership with Jesse.Walt obsessively hunts a fly in the lab, halting production and testing his partnership with Jesse.
Anna Gunn
- Skyler White
- (voice)
Dean Norris
- Hank Schrader
- (credit only)
Betsy Brandt
- Marie Schrader
- (credit only)
RJ Mitte
- Walter White, Jr.
- (credit only)
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"This is a.... I made it"
This episode is kinda funny and have great lines, like the one above. Give it a chance!
I understand the negative reviews. It's because this episode doesn't fit the mood of the season, and seems outplaced, just a filler. But it isn't.
It's a great episode. One of the last Walt and Jesse pure interations that you'll see until the end of the series. And the last appearance of "99% pure Walter White", before Heinseberg "contaminated" him (catch that?). Doesn't focus on the fly. Focus at the interation of this two great characters and the last goofiness show of the genuine and old Walter White. Enjoy!
I understand the negative reviews. It's because this episode doesn't fit the mood of the season, and seems outplaced, just a filler. But it isn't.
It's a great episode. One of the last Walt and Jesse pure interations that you'll see until the end of the series. And the last appearance of "99% pure Walter White", before Heinseberg "contaminated" him (catch that?). Doesn't focus on the fly. Focus at the interation of this two great characters and the last goofiness show of the genuine and old Walter White. Enjoy!
oh...I'm gonna make it count alright..!
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!
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!
Strange unexpected but a beautifully executed episode
This episode was a strange one, it sure feels like a filler to most people but when u listen carefully to the dialogue it isnt.Walt and jesse have a heart to heart conversation we dont usually get int he normal episodes .
Its not for everyone
"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.
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.
Breaking Bad is so good that they can make a fly interesting. (Fly 9/10)
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.
Did you know
- TriviaThis is a "bottle episode," an episode with limited cast and sets produced due to limited budget. The show had spent much of the budget on the building of the superlab, so a low-cost episode was needed.
- GoofsJesse talks about a TV show on hyenas that he saw. He says the head hyena was "the Man" and how gross it was that the other pack members had to "lick his junk" to show respect. Either Jesse or the script writer didn't realize that among hyenas the females are actually dominant, including the leader of the pack. They are larger than the males and have other marked masculine physical traits due to a naturally high level of testosterone. If Walter knew that, he didn't bother to correct Jesse's mistake.
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Jesse Pinkman: Gatorade me bitch!
- ConnectionsEdited from Breaking Bad: Phoenix (2009)
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