Tempers flare across Albuquerque: Walt faces a new lab dynamic, the DEA reels from a reckless act, and a silent threat closes in -- culminating in a chilling countdown.Tempers flare across Albuquerque: Walt faces a new lab dynamic, the DEA reels from a reckless act, and a silent threat closes in -- culminating in a chilling countdown.Tempers flare across Albuquerque: Walt faces a new lab dynamic, the DEA reels from a reckless act, and a silent threat closes in -- culminating in a chilling countdown.
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The writers again do a great job when seemingly painting themselves into a corner with certain plot details, but then managing to overcome certain obstacles in clever ways that develop characters like Walt and Jesse. Both actors are on top form, but Aaron Paul in particular is brilliant in some of Jesse's angry and emotional moments.
Hank is central to much of the plot and this is the best use of the character so far in the show. Dean Norris gives one of his best performances so far.
It is a powerful episode visually, particularly in the more violent scenes, which is highly stylised at times. There is a perfect build-up to that final sequence, which is incredibly suspenseful and plays out as mostly plausible. That being said you do arguably have to suspend the disbelief in certain moments where I think the filmmakers get carried away with making it as cinematic as possible.
One Minute is a generally a mean spirited and vengeful 47 minutes to be fair. Thankfully the comedic presence of Bob Odenkirk periodically lifts the perpetual cloud, but even his character talks "options" at one point.
For me it's a 9.5/10, but I round upwards.
Did you know
- TriviaAs revealed on the DVD commentary, Walt's temporary apartment home is actually creator Vince Gilligan's own condo.
- GoofsBullets are incredibly hot once fired. The cartel member would not be able to remove the bullet from the truck driver's vest without wearing gloves.
- Quotes
Walter White: Listen, something's come up. I think it's a good opportunity. There's been a job opening. I need a new lab assistant.
Jesse Pinkman: I already did my time. Why don't you just get yourself a monkey?
Walter White: I don't want a monkey. I want you.
Jesse Pinkman: Oh, gee, thanks. Well, not interested. I got my own thing going on. And nice try saving your ass-hat brother-in-law.
Walter White: That's not why I'm here, Jesse. There's more. It's more than an assistant. Partners. We'd be partners again. Split everything, 50/50, just like before. 1.5 million dollars. Each.
Jesse Pinkman: No.
Walter White: I don't think you heard me.
Jesse Pinkman: I heard you fine. I said no.
Walter White: You understand this: you are turning down one and a half million dollars...
Jesse Pinkman: I am not turning down the money! I am turning down you! You get it? I want NOTHING to do with you! Ever since I met you, everything I ever cared about is gone! Ruined, turned to shit, dead, ever since I hooked up with the great Heisenberg! I have never been more alone! I HAVE NOTHING! NO ONE! ALRIGHT, IT'S ALL GONE, GET IT? No, no, no, why... why would you get it? What do you even care, as long as you get what you want, right? You don't give a shit about me! You said I was no good. I'm nothing! Why would you want me, huh? You said my meth is inferior, right? Right? Hey! You said my cook was GARBAGE! Hey, screw you, man! Screw you!
[long pause]
Walter White: Your meth is good, Jesse. As good as mine.
[Walt leaves]
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards (2010)
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