One Minute

This is a memorable episode for a number of reasons, particularly one central scene that the plot builds towards.

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.

Great episode and great acting. This one of the best episodes in breaking bad.

Omg 10/10 episode. Jaw dropped the entire time. Great episode for Hank as a character.

If I ever forgot just how intense and truly wonderful from start to finish an episode of Breaking Bad was, it was this masterful work of art. I mention this in a lot of my reviews cuz it's a favourite and particular important thing of mine regarding films that I like to see done splendidly and that is the cinematography/camera work/choreography and Breaking Bad is a delight when it comes to those. Scenery and lighting/colour too

Another thing it does exceptionally well. It is a beautiful show to look at, with details and various colour schemes and lighting, as well as angles and shots that are long and up close, which this one does well, again. The plot in this one is excellent too, it's like part one of two is over for this series if it were divided. I won't spoilt it but if you have watched this one, then you know it's intense and shocking and anxiety inducing probably come first time viewing. Even still, to this day it gets me worked up

Aaron Paul is out of this world in this episode Hospital scene 34 minutes in is unreal acting, master class piece there, undeniably. Dean Norris was truly brilliant as well. Whole cast incredible, intelligent and as connected as ever going into its end, which is both haunting and melancholic as it is smart, dark, unsettling, and heart racing. But in regards to this episode, as I said, it is so great

I am amazed with how good at the writing was even just three seasons in. It simply is a top tier series and not overrated or overhyped I'd anything of that regard in my honest opinion. It's just good old, or should I say great old, simply peak TV viewing. Can't believe it finished over 7 years ago. Amazing show to this day the best

Every episode of Breaking Bad before this one told a chapter of a fascinating story. With "One Minute", the story evolves. The remaining episodes make Breaking Bad one of the most entertaining examples of programming ever produced. From here on out, it is truly a roller-coaster ride suspenseful drama.