FILMMAKER REACTS to BREAKING BAD Season 4 Episode 1: Box Cutter

[@jaym10918]

To answer your question, the reason Gus killed Victor is because he was spotted at the crime scene. It's really that simple. Victor was also running to the scene, going into the apartment at one point to get a better look at Gale, which would be more than enough to arouse suspicion with the onlookers. When the investigators canvas the crime scene, it is likely that the witnesses will remember Victor. Also, consider the fact that Gus doesn't appear until later that morning and it is highly likely that he has close connections with law enforcement given his position in society. Based on the fact that the killing was at night and Walter mentions that it's 9AM at some point indicated that's it's been at least 8 to 10 hours since Mike placed the phone call to Gus. That's more than enough time for a guy like Gus to do his homework about the situation and determine loose ends based on what was initially discovered at the crime scene. It's also vaguely hinted towards the beginning of the episode, where Mike asks Victor if he was seen. Genius level writing.

[@JamesVSCinema]

Thank you for this!

[@chasethecringewolf2195]

Best part about this is Gus wouldn’t have killed him had he not been spotted at the crime scene, he sent a message sure but he wouldn’t have done it for no reason.

[@diamondem]

It's not that simple. There were likely a multitude of reasons Gus killed Victor. Part of it could have been him being spotted at the crime scene, another part was 100% to send a message to Walt and Jesse. I think Jesse was spot on when he told Walt that the message was "If I can't kill you, you'll sure as shit wish you were dead." Another part could also be Victor "flying to close to the sun" like Walt says later and that he took the liberty of trying to cook the batch on his own and he basically overstepped.

[@jcs1025]

I agree that a large part of it was to send a message. Victor was the only one in that room at that moment that was ‘expendable’ in Gus’s eyes. It may have to do with other things as well, but I think Gus was enraged and needed to lash out, and Victor was it. He certainly wasn’t going to kill Mike, and Walt and Jesse had him over a barrel at the moment. Also, notice how he aims the spurting blood directly at Walt and Jesse. This was a message - and Victor paid the price.

[@soliopy]

also proven a little bit later when there's a witness sketch of Victor hanging on the wall at the police.

[@aquiler3959]

This is the season that fully cements Breaking Bad as one of, if not the, best show of all time

[@JamesVSCinema]

Excited!

[@ips2124]

then season 5 is just the icing on the cake

[@vn5774]

S4 and S5 are the best seasons of TV ever made 💯🐐

[@MugenHeadNinja]

These last two seasons honestly feel like the second half of the show, everything up till now was build up, this is where shit gets truly great!

[@swagdude6220]

yo fire pfp

[@botz77]

Mike's reaction and the way he points his gun at Gus is incredible acting. He looks just as terrified as the rest of them.

[@deeanna8448]

Yeah. It was significant because it's the first time we saw Mike shocked and scared

[@dimitrios1798]

And it wasn't even in the script. This is something the actor just did on the spot.

[@tankmaster1018]

I feel like theres 2 ways you can interpret that moment with Mike. One, he's just reacting out of pure shock/instinct, pointing the gun towards the current threat in the room that is actively killing somebody until he snaps out of it and realizes it's his boss again. The 2nd way of interpreting it and what I personally choose to believe is that Mike wasn't entirely sure that he wasn't next... His boss just seemingly snapped and brutally killed Mike's hand picked partner, seemingly in response to their failure to keep Gale alive rather than the fact that Victor had been seen and needed to go anyways. But if you were Mike in that moment, you don't think the thought crossed his mind that if Gus is willing to slaughter Victor like that, then what's stopping him from doing the same to him? Especially since Mike could have seen it at that moment as Gus retaliating for their failure and killing them off to even further intimidate Walt and Jesse, who Gale is now forced to work with against his will. I mean Walt even leans on that exact same point later during the scene after all of this in the bar in order to try to get Mike on his side to take out Gus, framing it as a way to protect all 3 of them since now he knows Mike has to be thinking that if it happened to Victor, it could also happen to him.

[@TR13400]

Nah he was pointing it at Victor, when there's an altercation happening, you up your gun. But he saw that Gus was murdering a defenseless Victor at that point.

[@botz77]

I think it's crazy that Jesse Pinkman is the heart of this show and they were originally planning to kill his character off early in the series. I can't even imagine what that would have looked like as a series without him, it would have been completely different.

[@derps0n839]

In an early version of the pilot script, his name was Dupree. Just Dupree.

[@ratedr7845]

​@derps0n no, it was Marion Alan Dupree, he would have preferred to be called Dupree

[@vivalagamb7034]

Originally mike lifting his gun wasn't in the script, but it was too expensive to redo the whole scene with the extravagant blood effects, Vince gilligan thought he was gonna have to had it edited around it but once he saw it he knew it was perfect.

[@PeterPing]

I think it's make sense because Mike was an ex-cop also Victor is one his crew.

[@debbyemerson3877]

Vince was right because it was perfect!

[@gandhialwaysleavesanonion679]

Wait so Jonathan banks actually lifted his gun on accident or am I missing something lmao cause thats dumb

[@vivalagamb7034]

@@gandhialwaysleavesanonion679 I don't know if it was an accident or it was an ad-lib but it wasn't scripted

[@NateS917]

​@@gandhialwaysleavesanonion679why's it dumb?

[@Flooding474]

I like how Walt goes from a commanding presence to a pleading presence during the boxcutter scene. Walt had already won yet Gus,without saying a word, still punked him to the point that he was begging for his life.

[@fafnir491]

Jesse gained respect from Gus in this episode. He killed someone to protect his mentor, and he kept eye contact with Gus and refused to show fear after the murder.

[@breauxski]

Since the Writer’s Guild is officially on strike I think it’s a perfect moment to remember that in the last writer’s strike, vince gilligan took some time to think and decided to not kill off jesse in the first season, like he originally intended

[@spackle9999]

I LOVED the real talk in the intro. Thanks. Good stuff.

[@JamesVSCinema]

🤘🏽

[@LupusLifestyle]

Appreciate you making me see this show in a different light. A lot I didn't see as a "casual" viewer. Didn't even notice that Gus came dressed in the devil suit with colors. You got the eye, man.

[@JamesVSCinema]

That’s what it’s all about! Happy to add even the slightest bit of value 👌🏽

[@bigfoot9190]

The shot of the crimson red floor matching Gus’s crimson shirt after you said “domain expansion” gave me chills. The lab/outfit design along with the guaranteed hit within it from Gus really made it feel like a irl JJK move! Thank you for connecting two of my favorite pieces of media forever.

[@Rebel8MAC]

How is this comments 2 months old? Wasnt this just released 4 hours ago?

[@bigfoot9190]

@@Rebel8MAC Patreon bro :)

[@oliverhughes610]

You're watching Breaking Bad. You've heard of Better Call Saul. But are you ready for... Better Fuel Huell?

[@weirdguy1495]

I completely forgot this episode of all episodes is the one that introduced Huell.

[@oliverhughes610]

@@weirdguy1495 which is why the first episode of his show is called Cox Butter

[@tankmaster1018]

We need a "More Like Mike"

[@romanpattysstuff]

​@@tankmaster1018Don't doubt Ehrmantraut

[@C.S.Raptor]

18:30 diabolical transition

[@lancedement40]

As a typical ghost follower, we appreciate the love

[@transformersrevenge9]

So many things going on in this episode. Gus barely speak, Jesse barely speaks, Walt panics, begs, overexplains and does everything Walt usually does. I think poor Victor got that treatment because someone had to be made an example of, and out of the people there, he was the most expendable. And it's hilarious how after being silent for most of the episode, Jesse's first words to Mike are "trust us". Both Mike and Walt felt the irony in that statement. My favorite part of the episode is Mike pointing his gun towards Gus when the neck slicing happens. Gus did something that made Mike lose his cool for a second and muscle memory kicked in. Really human moment.

[@reaperofmemes923]

chilling performance by giancarlo esposito the complete silence for the entire scene incredible amazing bad guy

[@dmgallibond469]

James I haven't commented often, but I am absolutely loving your Breaking Bad reactions. I only recently watched through the entire series a few months ago after trying to make it through Season 1 several times and never getting much further. I've seen a number of reactors tackling this show, but your perspective as someone with a deeper knowledge of the craft of filmmaking really makes your reactions stand out. When you finish this show, I will look forward to seeing your reactions to more series.

[@JamesVSCinema]

This was an extremely kind comment my friend, thank you for that. Happy some value can be added to this already fire of a show haha.

[@MrDrokkul]

One of my favorite little things in this episode is how when Gus does the deed it flashes to Walt, Jesse, and Mike and you see that Mike pulls his gun on Gus out of instinct. It really shows how taken off guard Mike was at that moment. Of all the things he expected to happen at that moment that was not one of them, and that's saying a LOT for Mike.

[@JStorm]

Totally unrelated to breaking bad but I felt the need to show gratitude to this channel and especially you for your wholesome and genuine reactions. I literally rewatch your reactions to the oceans trilogy!

[@JamesVSCinema]

Yoooo I appreciate you homie!! Thank you!

[@kayzeaza]

Tbf I don’t think cooking in the lab necessarily means making it more pure. It just allows them to produce the stuff in a massive quantity

[@amacuro]

The way I see the whole thing with Gus killing his own guy is as a mix of things. The top 2 are: the guy was a witness and became a liability in this issue, and also it showed Gus as a guy who was speechless with rage and for his own sanity did to that guy what he wished he could do to the other two. It was cathartic as well as a solution to the sloppiness at Gail's apartment. Plus, there is what Jesse said, he did it to torture them, to get back at them, so discharge some of his vitriol on the ones who caused it.

[@ndschau]

Yes. Plus, at some point everyone’s expendable.

[@stefanforrer2573]

i think the main reason is that henchman guy was seen on the scene of gail's murder

[@marvelsandals4228]

I feel like every fiber of his being wanted to kill Walt and Jesse...but, Walt was right. He is too smart to do that. Without them, his billion dollar drug empire doesn't work, no product, no profit. It's like "I came here to kill SOMEONE and I'm not leaving until I get my fix." It also verifies Walt's point about him and Jesse being too valuable to Gus. Guess who's not? His loyal henchman, Victor. His life is completely insignificant to Gus, the man crushed him like a bug, didn't even break eye contact or say a word before, during, or after. Just casually snuffed him out, because he could. That's a sign of where Walter and Jesse stand. He needs them...for now. What happens when he doesn't need them anymore?

[@wantondstrction]

I really enjoy watching BB with you James because you actually pick up on the stuff like Marie "literally taking Hank's shit"

[@xCPTxNEMO]

Tragic, really is the word to describe Jessie. Between him and Walter it’s certainly easier to have empathy for Jessie.

[@BoyPadForDan]

Killing Victor was a message to Mike as well. Mike let Walt make the phone call that ended with Gale being killed. It’s a message that says nobody is safe if they step out of line

[@LeoA05]

I just binged (I know you're not into binge culture but hey you're worth it man) your breaking bad content. I have to say I'm really loving your analysis pre and post episodes; hearing your thought process and a lot of how you've felt in the episodes (especially Jesse being a tragedy arc) has been very similar to my thoughts. Keep it up brother; loving your channel.

[@JamesVSCinema]

You’re the best, this rocks. Thanks for making my night!

[@jmwild1]

A couple things about that knifing scene I loved, of course the staredown from Jesse, but also Mike's instinctive reaction. He pulled his gun on Gus without thinking.

[@fir3gaming664]

The reason he killed Victor was the lab book being left at the crime scene, hence how the episode ended, panning over to the book, answering the question which would be on any viewers mind. Victor was there, he was spotted AND he didn't remove the book of lab notes Gail had been taking.

[@StudioCoqui]

One of the things in storytelling especially in film that tends to get ignored a lot is the stare. Eyes are extraordinarily important to pay attention to because it can carry an entire character's line just as much as an actor recites their character's line. In this case, Gus was telling Walt, Jessie, and Mike through the stare "I am still in control here and I am as much capable of getting my hands dirty as you three do." Always pay attention to the eyes in storytelling.

[@jacktilghman9797]

That’s just it, Gus killed Victor just to prove a point, that NO ONE beneath him, has any job security, let alone what we might consider “life insurance”. Like “yes Walter, I cannot get rid of you now, but let me just fuck you up and get back at you the only way I can right now.”

[@themoviedealers]

Victor smiling, not knowing he's about to be murdered is just... chilling.

[@PrimeSportsNetwork]

It's really hard to watch Gayle talk himself and Gus ultimately into his own death in the opening scene.

[@DannyBedo]

And if you watch Mike, he’s terrified the entire time. Walter not only killed the street team while Jesse got Gail, but he’s constantly destroying everything Gus works for. Walter is cancer to people

[@Jared_Wignall]

Season 4 is probably my favorite season of Breaking Bad. So much happens in it and it’s just a wild ride. Great reaction man!

[@garrisonhoffbeck1968]

That Rob and Big call out was S Tier. Made me smile.

[@BenChanNYC]

​ @James VS Cinema As others have said, there are several reasons Gus killed his guy. One other reason (aside from the ones I've seen already stated) is that once Gus decided he needed to stick with Walt, part of getting him in line was also making sure Walt wouldn't feel threatened that he could be replaced by another cook. Gus removed a possible reason for Walt to get anxious and misbehave again.

[@ketorising81]

Victor is a liability because he ties them to the crime scene. He got spotted. I also like to think that Victor was the only witness to Gus caving to Walt and Jessie, so not having anyone around to spread that Gus went soft or got leveraged is also something.

[@Grendel2403]

Someone else has said that Gus killed Victor because he was at the crime scene. Yes, true, probably. But this doesn't explain why he made such a spectacle for Walt and Jesse. I think the real reason is that he wanted them to know what he knows he can't kill them...but that doesn't mean he won't kill everyone around them, so they had better stay in line

[@MISmotionimagesound]

The cinematography goes up a notch in this season!

[@kimwexler9393]

I laughed so hard at "Gus is a problem..." Understatement of the century!

[@Courier_Seven]

One if the coolest details of this episode is the "realistic" shot of gales face after jesse had shot him. Usually in tv and movies a faceshot will render a head or face to blurry red gore with little to no meaning behind the violence itself at all but the one single bullet hole in his cheek with his eye bruised around it is a very haunting image to witness and really seals it for the viewers that jesse has now legitimately become a killer.

[@pkleo73]

as Ive always thought, that was his 'Breaking Bad' moment...after all that time..

[@batmanvsjoker7725]

The fact that even Mike of all people was scared shows just how much in control Gus was

[@donovansouders4821]

Rob and big was a great show, Rob grew up about 35 mins away from where i live and i still go down to the skate park he built down here. RIP BB you will be missed.

[@jaydead863]

r.i.p. christopher “big black” boykin. he was the sweetest teddy bear roleplaying as a security officer ever.

[@DonMontoya721]

that rob and big reference was such a good throwback, thank you for the memories

[@tethereddread3116]

Dude I’ve been watching every reaction since season 1 and have only just realised I haven’t even been subscribed 😭 lotta love your way man, keep up the grind it only gets better and better!

[@williamdavis8076]

I appreciate your commentary at the beginning about Jesse and trying to be a good person when life gets hard, it’s cool that you think about the show so deeply.

[@JamesVSCinema]

Thanks my man, love your profile btw haha. Noho Hank for the win

[@GamerVici0]

Dude I love your breaking bad videos so much!

[@JamesVSCinema]

Hey thanks homie!!

[@prettybullet7728]

Gus is so disarming at first in both his looks and behavior. Slight build, charming, calm, and polite yet underneath it all he's a monster.

[@handsome_head_injury6011]

This was the first episode I ever saw of Breaking Bad. I watched it with my friends the night it premiered. I totally called it that Gus would say 'Get back to work' before he left the lab. They were so impressed and thought I must be psychic or somethin' 🤷‍♂️

[@The.Pickle]

People have pointed out it was for logistical reasons because his guy had been spotted but I also think Gus killed his guy precisely because he couldn't afford to kill Jess and Walt, but I think he sure would have liked to. It was also a way of showing them both that he has zero problem killing and to not take his patience as weakness.

[@irenephillips1523]

I love how mike is questioning victor off screen but showing walters face as if hes asking jesse "are you sure hes gone oh Jesus

[@TheGavrael]

Gus changing out of and back into his suit always made me think of a twisted Mr. Rogers. It's a beautiful day at the laundromat!

[@pen1208]

he merced his guy because he was seen by a witness at the crime seen, remember.

[@JamesVSCinema]

Correct, but even then I’m surprised he didn’t just send him away or something. But you’re right!

[@tacksappington7147]

Also, I think he got pissed off at Victor because he was overstepping his boundary by acting as if he could be their new chemist. Gus wants people under him that only do their job, and when he saw Victor doing too much and acting cocky he offed him.

[@pen1208]

@@tacksappington7147 I think it is much simpler than that. It is why they focused in when Mike was talking to him about being seen at the crime seen. Why have that little conversation at all if it was not the reason. Vistor even mentioned it was "no big deal". He was slipping. That simple. Everything is a big deal to Gus. Everything! Then they focused in on the chemistry notes book as well at the crime seen at the end. It is all about that crime seen. It is also about the person who Jessy shot as well. Victor was responsible for him. That's all I'll say about him for spoiler reasons.

[@andyjensen2497]

@@JamesVSCinema remember, no half measures! ;)

[@j.prt.979]

1. He was at the crime scene 2. Gus wanted to scare the pants off Walter and Jesse I think the “he stepped out of line” reasoning doesn’t make sense for Gus’ character. He’s not a Tuco/Hector/Walter type of guy. He’s not ego driven or emotionally unstable enough to fly off the handle for such a petty reason like that. It was a calculated move. (Kind of spoiler for BCS: Heck, Mike consistently defies Gus and he listens to Mike because he knows Mike is smart.)

[@jackdearman5880]

Dude stepped out of line when he started cooking without an OK from the boss and is he's not only punished, he's being used to make a point: he will murder you if you don't play by his rules. Two birds, one stone.

[@BrandonWestfall]

Oh shit, it's been a week already? I've been waiting for this moment for a while.

[@MilesMolasses]

Idk if you noticed but when Gus killed Victor, even Mike was so shocked that he whipped out his gun.

[@tbirdparis]

...which actually wasn't in the script but was improvised by Jonathan Banks (the actor who plays Mike) while shooting the scene. Then apparently when they got to the editing room, Vince Gilligan was furious (at first) that they didn't shoot any other coverage of this scene without Mike pulling out his gun, because he felt this was totally out of character as a reaction from Mike. He spent some time with the editors trying to cut around it, but also listening to others around him saying that it was actually a really powerful reaction and he should keep it in. Eventually he came round to the idea, realising that by seeing the usually unshakeable Mike completely lose his composure and freak out, it really enhanced everything this scene was trying to demonstrate about how Gus is ruthlessly teaching everyone a lesson here.

[@ChrisMaxCisneros]

I love how you notice Skylar actually caring and doing things with Good Intentions and worrying about Walter. Also how you notice Marie as well

[@montist1]

Bro, you are such a cerebral reactor to Breaking Bad. Thanks so much

[@JamesVSCinema]

Need I say more...let's get into Season 4! Breaking Bad S5 & Barry S3 on Patreon! Click here: www.patreon.com/jamesvscinema Much love!

[@zakhm05]

Him killing his guy was a power play, saying everyone is expendable and Killarney. Plus victor started cooking without consent

[@Benzzo3000]

It was a statement to Walt saying Gus will kill anybody and "how dare you" to his man because there's no way even though he watched the process, it's more precise than just watching

[@cherizar1854]

Something I think is tragic is how the writers created Jesse, a character that feels everything deeply all the time like an exposed nerve, and then they let him loose, free to feel everything in the brutal world of Breaking Bad. Being perhaps the only character in the show who's never become desensitized to the horror around him, I must say that as much as it is a virtue for his sense of humanity, it is definitely a curse from a mental health standpoint, imho. As cruel as it is, apathy and becoming desensitized is a coping mechanism that allows your mind to survive horrible things. After seeing this episode, I couldn't help but think by the end that this is what a broken mind looks like, especially after Jesse tells Walt about the message Gus was sending with Victor's death: "If I can't kill you, you'll sure as shit wish you were dead" with a hollow smile, as in, after everything he has seen and after having to kill Gale, Jesse sure as shit wishes he was dead.

[@trashaccount5106]

Oh I've had it with the explanations. He's been giving people drugs and has been making money off it for years at this point. What about all the people he damaged? The kids, the friends? He's a threat to his community and not stopping himself. Just wallowing in pity, and going deeper down the rabbit hole just to get traumatized repeatedly.

[@thetcgreseller5238]

This is arguably the best season of the show and this season definitely feels like it's Jessie's story with Walt being the secondary

[@mikezarzo7483]

I honestly cant wait for you to see how this wraps up.

[@OpenMawProductions]

17:36 Somebody had to be punished. Mike is his best man. Walter the most valuable. Jesse the lynch pin to keep Walter working. His other man was the only expendable one in the room. Message sent and delivered.

[@nickm4779]

Is Gus's practicality that makes him the best bad guy on any recent television show. You can have somebody tatted up screaming and shooting people but nothing will be better than a person who is cold, calculated and carries out most tasks without emotion. Setting aside someone's ego and being a criminal makes them more scary to me than someone who eviscerates their enemy with a chainsaw or any extreme level of violence. That individual is truly capable of anything.

[@mortgagesdemystified]

While the last three seasons of Breaking Bad are all phenomenal if I had to pick the best it would be season 4. Very excited to see your reactions to all the brilliant moments

[@neezduts69420]

At least we can be sure the remains don't into the food right? 😂😂😂

[@ralfred2009]

When Gale was putting Walt up on a pedestal in the intro, its a fantastic little character moment. All the way back to Gale's introduction in Season 3, he was telling Walter that the real reason hes doing this job is because he just loves the lab, and chemistry. Gus is looking at Walter as a businessman, and indeed Walter is extremely unprofessional as a businessman. Gale only sees Walter the chemist though, who produced the purest product ever. He has a need to learn and absorb the chemistry from Walter. Thats why I think he shills so hard for him, against Gus's warnings

[@FirstLast-yc9lq]

Hey James, I may have mentioned this before, but two shows you should give a watch: The Leftovers and Severance Might be best to start with The Leftovers since it is complete while Severance is still ongoing. But I think you'll appreciate both.

[@badhbts]

I always saw Gus killing Victor as a sign to Walter of who is really in charge. Walter schemed to kill Gale in order to save his life and Gus killed Victor to essentially put Walter in his place and prove a point.

[@AceCorban]

Marie was definitely growing on me at this point. She was kind of annoying in earlier seasons, but she is a damn Saint by this point, especially with Hank being difficult with her.

[@pvanukoff]

They are a bit dysfunctional, but they truly love each other.

[@weirdguy1495]

Los Pollos Hermanos is truly a cutthroat business.

[@cooperhurst2639]

Victor was seen at the crime scene. He was a liability. I think Gus also wanted to scare Walt and Jesse. He wanted to show them that anyone could be killed.

[@pkleo73]

I, for one, got the Big Black reference. I watched that show too. Good sht. Ive known about Dyrdek for years. A few of my friends skated back in the day. Im familiar with lots of skate stuff. I also watch Ridiculousness on the regular. lol. Wasnt this episode just fantastic? I mean, the whole show in general. But seriously, every episode, every season just keeps the train rolling...so to speak. Maybe Ive said too much.. Ill see my self out. lol. Thanks again James! PS - just ended it...I LOVED the 5 or so seconds it took for the Lab Notes to hit you. hehe ;)p

[@slackstarfish8133]

I almost wonder if Gus saw a part of himself in Jesse in that box cutter scene. He reacts almost the same way that Gus reacted when his friend was killed by Hector.

[@John_Locke_108]

Breaking Bad was so amazing with their episode titles. Everything you need to know about this epsode is in the title.

[@simpleysims]

Gale was talking about both Walt and Jesse in the beginning but i beleive he referred to Jesse's product as the "best he's ever seen." But nonetheless, his discussion with Gus did in fact save Walt.

[@traceyreid4585]

It could be that Gus did what he did to Victor to show Walter that 'Look, he can also make Meth but he's expendable! Watch your step, Know your place! Next time it'll be you?" Talk about work motivation 😱😐

[@sergiolages1911]

I think Walter and Jesse having breakfast with the same clothes after the bloodbath is a reference to Pulp Fiction

[@alwaysbreezy37]

Gus is so terrifying, Giancarlo is amazing. Also RIP Big Black 🙏

[@headwound]

As ppl have already pointed out, Gus killed Victor bc he was seen at the crime scene. But he obviously didn't have to do it in such a violent and gruesome way. I believe he did that to stop Walter from feeling so cofident and remind him who's boss. Walter was talking big and Gus probably wanted to remind him that Victors blood was on his hands... now literally. It's easy for Walter to make big moves and make Jesse kill someone for him and forget that his actions endanger others. Victor died because he was there to see it. If Gus just had someone kill Victor off somewhere else, Walter wouldn't have even known. We also never see Gus kill people by his own hands so he wanted to remind Walter and Jesse (and us the audience) what he's capable of. And you know. Show Walt and Jesse that they're not friendly. Gus is ready to traumatize them just like that. They're here to work for Gus and nothing more.

[@themfnjessiah]

Victor flew to close to the sun. Best way to put it. He got seen

[@baileybrian9560]

i actually saw a random youtube video the other day about a youtube rapper that was caught dissolving bodies in acid for the cartel, Christian Palma Gutiérrez. reminded me of this 😵

[@silikon2]

I'm pretty sure Victor's actor "corpsed" slightly (yes the term is ironic here) when his body is being dragged to the barrel. The very last frame, it looks like he starts to grin.

[@BringSugaTangerineTheDocuments]

Hey James idk if you know but each character has a color connection wardrobe wise..ever notice Marie is ALWAYS in purple..you should look it up it's pretty interesting the colors change due to situation.

[@debbyemerson3877]

Well, she's *almost* always in purple 💜

[@deprecatedmaddie]

i was NOT expecting you to reference rob dyrdek and big black hahaha

[@mrtveye6682]

The premise that Walt "magically" can make better meth than any other fully educated chemist with the same professional equipment, plus that a drug lord would care about the difference betten 99% and 96% purity in the first place, is probably the most unrealistic part of the whole show. But that's easily acceptable as a viewer and only shows again how great this show is.

[@AdamHauger]

Been waiting for this one

[@nivekian]

You're getting to that meaty stuff that made the show Immortal.

[@pikminologueraisin2139]

welcome to the best season of any tv show ever

[@cheekyboomboom8973]

lmao nice, wouldnt have expected a Rob & Big reference during Breaking Bad

[@michaelwarwickvalencia8501]

I don’t know why but if I had to pick 3 actors to play Mr Freeze from Batman would be Bryan Cranston, Mark Strong and Giancarlo Esposito

[@smlk3568]

I think one of the reasons on why Gus killed Victor is to show Walt that nobody is indispensable, not even Victor. If Walt died, Gus would just find a replacement. Of course is easier and cheaper to keep him, but still he could find a new cook, just a new another right hand. Nobody is essential in Gus's operation.

[@ReeseRice1023]

You know if Mike is scared it's serious 💀

[@godzillamaster34]

My personal favorite season.

[@maximiliandort3489]

Gus killed Victor because he was seen at the crimescene, and had gotten a little too confident in the past. Victor made himself the perfect canvas for Gus to write a message on.

[@zerglilngvet5428]

best acting i ever seen

[@sketchygetchey8299]

You’re in for an intense season!

[@stephiis8882]

People often say one major reason that Gus off'ed Victor was because he was seen at the crime scene, but was Gus even aware that Victor was spotted at the crime scene at this point in time? I could be wrong, but I don't recall a phone call being made to Gus after Victor told Mike he was seen there. Gus knows a lot, but isn't omnipotent. Unless he has Gale's apartment complex bugged with cameras, he wouldn't have known. His P.I. wasn't there, and unless Gus was told about it off camera... Gus DIDN'T know that Victor was spotted at the scene of the crime. Because of this, I think the reasons for doing so are the "flying to close to the sun" and the "sending a message" ones.