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[@SpartanandPudgey]

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[@keltavuokko]

You nailed it, Spartan: this ep was all about setting up the two alternatives with Walt - do it legally but swallow your pride and continue to be the man everyone pities, or do it illegally but feel like 'the man' and like you're alive. He chose the latter as per his 'pillow talk'.

[@keltavuokko]

And of course also Jesse had to choose between external or internal 'death' if you will. He tried to choose the legal way but was tempted back into the business when the interviewer made sure he knew what kind of career would wait for him if he chose the 'externally good' route. Though we will never know for sure what would have happened to him after his cooking session with Badger if Walt hadn't turned up... (I think they gave us a hint there with the scenes with Badger, but). Oh, and I love how Walt keeps saying he hasn't had any say in his life but he literally handed the decision of would he kill a man to a coin toss. A wonderful detail to think about.

[@Rowgue51]

There's an element of that to it. But it really has more to do with his history with the people offering the help which gets fleshed out more in future episodes.

[@keltavuokko]

@@Rowgue51 Yes, didn't want to mention stuff that's coming up.

[@davismorgan99]

This episode is really interesting the second time through. It’s absolutely insane that Walt wouldn’t take a high paying job that he absolutely deserves. His pride and ego is so massive that he would rather be putting himself and his family in constant danger rather than accept help.

[@saileshnaidu8102]

anyman with self respect and wanting to go out properly would choose the latter tbf

[@ProProcrastinator108]

Spartan got a good read on Walter. That he likes being in control and his pride takes precedence.

[@tidepride86]

Well to be fair it is quite obvious. He outright says it during their "intervention" lol I love that scene btw.

[@daisiesx96]

@@tidepride86it’s actually not something everyone picks up on this early in the series. At this point lots of people don’t see Walt’s huge flaws yet.

[@Rowgue51]

It's not really about him liking being in control, at least not at this point. It's more about him just being fed up with being belittled and like his opinion on anything is completely irrelevant. He feels like in every aspect of his life for his entire life he's been relegated to being the equivalent of an extra in a movie. You're just there as background to fill out the scene, but you don't actually matter and any random person could just as easily be substituted in your place and nobody would notice.

[@davismorgan99]

@@daisiesx96I think most people realize but the perspective you gain later shows how much on an idiot he is. Walter White is a man who continues to put himself and his family in danger to sate his own ego.

[@bunpeishiratori5849]

Damn, that’s well said and it hits a bit too close to home for me.

[@rodrigofoli]

The pillow talk scene is one of my favorites of the show. Such a simple concept but with the perfect script and acting by everyone

[@Justinhomii]

100%

[@reflectingwithry]

Agreed. It’s a true sign of a great show when they can make a simple scene like that captivating.

[@elias306]

The best scene in season 1 hands down

[@lizt12121]

Its also a great way to flush out the other characters. It’s fits perfect for the plot

[@benguensche]

gives a whole new meaning to pillow talk lol

[@dariusz_darson_8968]

How are people not laughing from the "Helicopter, bitch!" scene I will never understand. I lose it every time I see it 😂

[@tidepride86]

Because it is racist against helicopters. Somehow.

[@alwaysbreezy37]

I identify as an attack helicopter

[@SteamPaladin]

@@alwaysbreezy37 wow nobody has ever made that joke before. youre so funny and original.

[@SnailHatan]

@@SteamPaladinwow nobody has ever been offended over nothing before. You’re so noble and empathetic

[@harpxwx]

@@SnailHatan thats a dog whistle for transphobia. yall are jus cringe

[@PowderedToastMan420]

Spartan you nailed it. Walter feels alive when he's in control. ✌️

[@oaktree1628]

At this point I don’t think that Walt feels that he’s alive and “in control”. Rather, I think Walt feels desperate to do whatever he can to try to make some money to leave for his family before he eventually dies, and that he doesn’t want to be a charity case by accepting the free money from his ex-colleagues. He still has his pride, and won’t swallow it just to save his life and make it easier on him. He needs to feel like he can find a way take care of his personal situation and provide for his family on his own, like a man.

[@Hexon66]

@@oaktree1628 I agree, obviously he hasn't fully gone full Heisenberg. But he's recognizing that he's being motivated by his lack of control. Skyler being a ballbuster, his inability to come to terms with the fact that his responsibility to his family is what caused him to lose his chance at success and wealth. There is still the facade that he's doing it for his family, and that's what gets him to move, but we'll know the truth when it ends.

[@stonedmountainunicorn9532]

11:30 "Don't tell me his pride get's in the way" I really think Spartan is gonna get a strong connection to this series

[@nodarshurgaia4301]

The reason why Walt changed his mind about the treatment is because he saw dealing with cancer books on top of pregnancy books on Skylar's cupboard and realized how important it was for Skylar

[@marilia_moro]

Yes

[@censortube8662]

@DannyJoe317 That makes no sense. If it was his pride he wouldn't of gotten the treatment like he originally wanted to.

[@artistfloor9]

A lot of people really want to see the worst in Skylar, even this early on, but she really does love her husband and desperately wants him to live. Her methods are not the best but I’m not sure how many people in her position would just be like “sure honey, you can die without attempting treatment and I’ll smile through it.”

[@nodarshurgaia4301]

@@artistfloor9 I get what you say, but she's very manipulative if you pay attention

[@khaalmalki4039]

actually i think it was pressure. She wasn't talking to him. He did it to make her happy.

[@jeffpawlinski3210]

Actress Betsy Brandt (Marie) has stated that the "Talking Pillow" scene was the most heartwrenching, authentic and difficult scene to film in the entire series. It was magnificent!

[@corey_clip]

"Don't tell me his pride gets in the way" Spartan, you just described the entire show

[@tidepride86]

Walts "intervention" scene is probably the best written scene of the first two seasons. Its incredible. They really nailed it with the acting too.

[@meganega123]

Also one of the best acted scenes imo

[@bobdonda]

the talking pillow was just the icing on the cake

[@justdan9264]

Absolutely love how Jesse uses what Walt taught him to make him look smarter. And the pillow talk scene is one of the best scenes in the show in my opinion. It's underrated

[@ANGBANDriseU]

I think best scene 4x11 ending 10\10 what a scene ha

[@israymervalentin-arias6313]

the talking pillow was clearly the best actor of the show. The ability to be passed around grabbed and choked while remaining like a statue is easily top 10 all time in tv show history of performances.

[@BhBc8f8]

ayo

[@bobdonda]

The talking pillow was my favorite character, I wish they did more with him

[@mr.noride7226]

@@TheReDeeMeR1988 Shut up GOT Season 8 advocate!

[@aalk66]

Lmao 😂

[@Tigermania]

What I like about this show is the characters are super well written to the point you know them. Then you end up having the enjoyment of seeing the interaction of the cast in new situations which become increasingly dramatic as the stakes increase and new people are added to the story arc.

[@KrisRanic]

I've actually started watching this show too, a few episodes ahead of your guys. Loving your reaction to this show! Love Spartan's analysis on Walt, so accurate. Looking forward to going on this journey with you guys 👏

[@rexracer3221]

It is all about pride and Walter making his own choices... Imagine you co-founded Microsoft then had a falling out with your friend Bill Gates and your girlfriend Melinda, now married to Bill. Walter went from THAT to being a high scool chemistry teacher. Everyone was talking about what a genius Walter was at that party.

[@h0rr0rshow]

This hits hard because I lost my dad to lung cancer in 2017. We had the treatment discussion but it was terminal. It's so different watching this before he passed and then now.

[@changingmind2522]

I feel you. My grandma passed from lung cancer in 2015. This show is hard to watch sometimes.

[@kellie9276]

I lost my father to cancer when I was 13, this episode hits so close to home.

[@jenso413]

Hank is like one of my favorite characters in any show ever

[@Mic-Mak]

31:41 Hank is Skylar's brother-in-law. Not brother.

[@kbaylor123]

Oh man, I recently learned about the importance of color and the symbolism of the colors in this show, and it’s kind of blowing my mind rewatching it. Pay attention to colors!

[@Mic-Mak]

9:03 I think S & P missed the fact that Walter won a Nobel Prize. We see it hanging on the wall in the pilot.

[@Isaac-gh5mh]

he didn’t win he contributed to someone win

[@Mic-Mak]

@@Isaac-gh5mh Are you sure? If his name is on it, doesn't that mean he's also a recipient? Either way, the point of that was to establish how smart and accomplished Walter used to be and contrast it to where he is now.

[@Sadpotatoirl2010]

I really like Walt at this point. He choose what he was good at it. He like it and was good at it. It makes he feels more alive.

[@laurenceroberts1]

11:30 "Don't tell me his pride gets in the way."

[@zammmerjammer]

Marie makes me laugh so much in the pillow scene. Yes, her POV is correct. But she knows damn well that's not why Skyler organized this little intervention. So her "I just wanted to do you the courtesy of giving my honest opinion" line is of course infurating to her sister, and all hell breaks loose. ha ha ha

[@BhBc8f8]

what a snake

[@blunt2416]

I liked how hank changed his mind to a "can I get the talking pillow back"😃

[@SteamPaladin]

@@BhBc8f8 marie isn't a snake she's a fucking medical practitioner. sky is the one being unreasonable and selfish.

[@Justinhomii]

"And me some dead man, some artificially alive, just marking time" ...unforgettable episode

[@DrHannibal1105]

Obviously you guys haven't yet understood the relationship between badger and Jessie (because it isn't fully explored yet at this point in the show) so you were slightly concerned about that 'fight' but I just laugh my arse off every time I rewatch it and see badger take jessie for a spin..."Helicopter bitch !" 😂

[@zammmerjammer]

Badger can't help it that he's sized for love.

[@ladyhotep5189]

That "helicopter bitch" cracks me up EVERY time 😂😂😂

[@kroanosm617]

I know! They took it so serious. It was hilarious!

[@DrHannibal1105]

@RustyCyler Skinny pete in el camino was great. That "You're my hero and shit" brought tears to my eyes when I first saw it.

[@jackmacgillicutty8045]

This is the most important episode in the series. It's spectre looms over everything that happens afterwards. Usually under the surface, occasionally out in the open.

[@cjjackson2423]

15:00 I didn't know if i liked Hank at first either, but he's not bad😅 I thought he was gonna give Walter jr the "im disappointed in you speech" but he was talkin about not callin his dad 😩

[@LawltheJester]

The thing about Jesse and his brother is just that the brother feels like he has been forced to be perfect his whole life while he's seen his brother, who was far less perfect, be given second chance after second chance. Are you really the favorite if you can never slip up?

[@keithvonspreckelsen3077]

Walter felt like he's just strolling through his whole life day in day out, and when he started cooking, he finally felt alive. It took a death sentence for him to finally feel what it was like to actually live.

[@Dave-jm3zf]

"Wanna cook?" is one of my favourite lines, if not the best line. Yes I know there are much more popular and meme worthy lines in this show. But this is when it really starts to get good, it's like changing into second gear and stepping on the accelerator.

[@wanbawmcgraw3022]

“I don’t wanna remember Walt like that” You’ll remember him as far worse haha

[@lukash4442]

so hyped to rewatch this series with you guys

[@HaydenK1998]

I first watched this when I was 14 or 15 and thought that talking pillow scene was sad but didn't give much more thought than that. Now I'm holding back tears watching it because recently a family friend, my dads best man, died after a 5 year battle with cancer that he was told from the start he wouldn't win but his family convinced to fight. At the end they regretted telling him to fight and he regretted listening in the first place. Vince Gillian hit so fucking close to home on this one.

[@moonscorch]

I watched this show when it was new. Just last year, my wife battled - and conquered - triple negative breast cancer. I'm watching this show again with a new lens for sure.

[@myopinion69420]

I can understand why Walt would not want to take the 'hand out', its not even neccicerilly a 'pride' thing, as he has no problem claiming they are paying for it. It would feel like you owe them for your life if you survive.

[@chrisbutler5975]

I’ve tried a number of times to watch this series, but just couldn’t get into it. Certainly makes it easier watching it with you two. Looking forward to sharing this adventure with you.

[@michaeljohn6357]

I mean this with respect but you’re doing yourself a real disservice by not watching this show on your own. It’s a experience in itself

[@michaeljohn6357]

Imo, the show pick up a lot after this episode. I recommend you to start watching the show from epsiode 6 since your already this far into it. Cheers:)

[@orlandocast7941]

The first season is rough when I saw it live when it first aired I stopped watching.

[@klinton202]

I've noticed with tv shows, the more start and stops you do, the less likely you end up watching it (Why I've never watched Sopranos even though I know its good). Just take long time without watching it, then decide to go through the first season. If you're still not interested, it's all good. Not everyone has to like a show. They're so many good tv show options out there. Breaking Bad is my number 1 but it can't be the same for everyone.

[@chrisbutler5975]

@@michaeljohn6357 Well said. I totally get that I should watch it on my own and eventually I hope that I do. I just want to get through this season and give it a fair chance.

[@houghi3826]

Weird how people compliment her how good she looks, but nobody compliments him. So here I go: You look good.

[@TheShapingSickness]

Man, this episode hits so hard. My mother went through quemo and it hasn't worked as we wanted to, but she's endured so much, I'm really proud of her. We've now reached a point of no return and it really hurts, man. Cancer is no joke.

[@HeisenStark13]

Talking pillow scene is what made me sure this show was going to be special

[@katlinath]

Wow, seeing Spartan & Pudgey so emotional was really something. This is a great tv show to watch you react to

[@Jakkob37]

Man stole his first love and his potential business, my pride might get in the way too🤷😭

[@vincentlecornu201]

Luckily, Walt is able to return to his normal life. No one else gets hurt. It's a very uplifting story about personal improvement.

[@MrGox]

Intervention part is one of my fav scenes from Season 1 ...glad u sticking with the show

[@benpeterson4512]

This is probably the most important episode early on for understanding what kind of person Walt is.

[@danw3735]

Heya guys, been enjoying your reactions, keep up the good work. :D

[@armandobatres208]

You two are both pretty spot on with your assessment of the characters. Really enjoying your reactions!

[@LisaRatcliff]

Spartan described my exact personality while explaining Skylar. It would be horrifying to be in her’s or Walt’s shoes. How scary to be bringing a life into the world while losing her children’s father.

[@davismorgan99]

Yeah she’s in an awful spot. She’s smart enough to know that her husband is lying to her every day but is forced to try to pretend everything is alright. She doesn’t know that Walt is making a bunch of money so she’s stuck with the constant stress of being in poverty for the rest of her life. Really terrifying when you think about it.

[@iulia.bianca.b]

18:40 Nah, Badger's cool af. He was just pissed off because that pseudo is really hard to get, and those meth batches Jesse was throwing away were super expensive. I would've been frustrated as well, if I was him 😅

[@mythra7174]

11:33 "Don't tell me his pride gets in the way." Hoo boy.

[@dougfisher1266]

Crazy observation...Pudgey looks similar in size to Spartan on screen, but reality is that she is literally almost 1/2 his size! Not sure if Spartan is a giant, or Pudgey is just tiny, but it cracked me up when I saw them standing togeather.

[@Nightmarigny]

Ugh SO good to revisit each episode. The pillow scene - !!! I've been thinking a lot (I'm a writer) about the protagonist/antagonist structure of BB. A strong case can be made that this show has dual protagonists, which is quite rare. Protagonist Walt wants to make sure his family is taken care of in case he dies; Protagonist Jesse wants to break free of "the life" and be accepted by his family. The antagonists are characters who you've yet to meet. I think having two protagonists whose relationship with one another is the central one makes this a particularly unique show. That, and the utterly flawless writing/directing/producing. I'm not sure anything better will ever be made. This is it.

[@Wicked_Sushi]

Holy shit. Strap in for 1x6 - you'll begin to appreciate how the show's deliberate, meticulous pacing pays off when it takes the big swings.

[@mattdavid716]

You’ve met Badger which means you’re one step away from meeting the best character in this universe…. You better call…

[@rekanpayne6606]

Paul

[@zammmerjammer]

Raul?

[@Randomyoutubecommenter]

Guzmal

[@klinton202]

Maul

[@QsaQed]

I was fully convinced that u were talking about skinny pete 🐐 till i finished reading the comment 🤣

[@reesey8676]

One word to describe Walter White - Ego

[@BhBc8f8]

I feel like that's too simple, he's a much more complicated character than that

[@portalmanHUN]

This is just what you get when you emasculate and shit on a man for his entire life. It's going to boil over.

[@ivanrodriguez4754]

Low iq analysis

[@kimayapanash8998]

I always compliment pudgey and never spartan so spartan this is for you so you don't feel left out brother . . . Spartan you are extremely blessed to have a partner as sweet and sensible as pudgey ❤

[@reira402]

LMAO

[@survivorsunited3603]

Pudgey is the perfect woman, she is SO smart and attentive ( and pretty ). Okay I'm done simping now. This is a hugely underrated episode! I really enjoy S1 even though it's slower than the following seasons. I like the character focused episodes a lot

[@DeathBeforeComicSans]

My dad died from cancer when I was 15. In the end he was a shadow. He didn’t even recognize me the last time I saw him. I still have nightmares about that look on his face. What a brutal decision to have to make.

[@crazypriest4274]

You think the DEA combs the desert for meth rocks? 😂

[@Mnbvcxz968]

It’s not there fault ,BB is realistic show ,So here it’s not possible ,But cinemas world we used to see in movies that these types of evidence led to solve the cases ,I know it’s sounds silly ,But in fictional world of movies it’s possible but not here with breaking bad

[@KingTofa]

"don't tell me his pride get's in the way" oh boy

[@locutusoflulz]

"Don't tell me his pride gets in the way..." Haha oh boy...

[@jamo8378]

Dude, the first time I watched this episode I was thinking "I wonder if Walt is mad that Skyler told them about his cancer." then he slammed that door on the way out and I DIED LAUGHING 🤣🤣 YEP, he's mad.

[@Teabagsforlife]

Walters downfall is his pride. Anytime someone tries to help he takes it as a personal insult as if they are saying he cant take care of himself or his family.

[@BobGnarley.]

If you didnt realise already Gretchen is the lady Walt was talking to in the flashback where they were talking about the chemical makeup of the body and he said "whats missing.... the soul"

[@OccamAsylum]

For anyone wondering a Javelina is a type of wild pig. They are extremely aggressive.

[@dripcaraybbx]

I love when the right reactors give me the opportunity to reexperience this show start to finish

[@Abyysswalkerr]

This is one of those rare shows where protagonist is the villain.

[@mr.noride7226]

The living room scene is by far my favorite in Season 1 because it’s so relatable. Sometimes my family will have what they call “Come to Jesus” meetings where we need to discuss something to someone or multiple people about something serious. The talking pillow, the different opinions, the emotions, everything just like real life put on screen in this episode.

[@joeydrummer7929]

28:41 one situation where Spartan is 100% correct. Really good pickup brother

[@mariesabine2385]

The biggest mistake of Walt’s life was breaking up with Gretchen and leaving Gray Matter. He proceeds to do much more immoral things, cruel things, but in terms of his life trajectory and success as a whole, getting insecure about Gretchen’s family wealth and pushing away everything associated with that was the worst decision he ever made.

[@tadanott300]

Rewatching this with y'all is making me realize that Skylar maybe should have respected Walt's privacy a lot more then she did. She really didn't respect him at all. Yikes.

[@geoffmason7215]

Walt's strong pride has rubbed off on Jesse and his cooks

[@carriesmith742]

Spartan is right! Although EVERY season is great, this show is unique in the fact that REALLY DOES get better EVERY season! The first season was cut short due to the LAST writers' strike. Next episode is my favorite of the season. Can't wait for your reaction!

[@LouisReacts]

Love your hair Pudgey

[@acaciopoliveira]

this is an amazing episode... all that emotional dialogue between the family, is looked by us who have seen everything... in a strange different light!... this is ground 0 for sure!... Spartan read Walther right Pudgey!... He like's it!...

[@fibophi239]

A tip for watching this series is to make note of the episode titles. There's an interesting story behind all of them.

[@honeybadger5553]

cant wait to see y'alls reaction to the next episode things start ramping up

[@elroysez8333]

If I would have to guess, Walter Jr.'s medical needs would have been an unexpected obstacle to continuing the type of work that he had been doing at the Los Alamos labs.

[@bradcarver8127]

Pudgey: he dropped out remember Jesse: I totally graduated high school you dick.

[@misterno-ice-guy8082]

I have no evidence except what is in the scene.. Regarding the intervention scene, it seems to me that the talking-pillow was Skyler's (somewhat naive) idea, intervention itself was Marie's idea, she dragged Hank along, and the cheese platter, (that Hank had tried at least twice to rip into before Walt Sr showed up), was Hank's idea. Walt Jr brought nothing but his love, and subsequent frustration as he didn't know what to expect

[@SmokeRingHalo]

11:30 lol Walter White is pride incarnate.

[@AntonioGee]

One of the reasons this show is one of if not THE greatsest show if for this season. Season 1 lays the foundation for how perfectly everything plays out. The only show where it gets better and better each season to where some of the best television is in the final episode of Breaking Bad. I'll be shocked if by the end it doesn't receive 10/10 and become your all time favorite show.

[@Mikael_Puusaari]

I think at this point Walter was thinking that taking the job and the money for the chemo would only pay for the therapy and some little extra while cooking that meth would make tons more The chemo is just a small chance to beat the cancer and if it fails he would leave his wife and child with pretty much nothing to face the future after he is gone, and when u find out that u only have 2 years to live u realize that u are running out of time

[@Justinhomii]

Amazing analysis in the intro

[@Zachsharp]

I can't wait for more reactions. I follow so many channels once they start watching Breaking Bad.

[@benguensche]

pudgey's hair is gradually turning into jack sparrow

[@DekranWolfe]

Great reaction you guys! Also, Pudgey, your hair looks awesome!

[@littleekellyy]

okay but pudgey looks so pretty with that hairstyle 🩷

[@lizt12121]

love ur guys vibe, pudgy is so qute

[@LorraineVirginie]

I think Jesse assumes his parents wouldn’t believe him if he told them it was Jake’s weed, so why bother trying to tell them, which is kinda sad.

[@jaybees5734]

I thought season 1 was the slowest season, after it just builds and builds it gets pretty wild!

[@barbarino2000]

Lol. Rewatching these early eps of BB is like watching the first half season of Game Of Thrones. Everything is so young and innocent.

[@salmarwow]

I like Breaking Bad because of season 1. And because of season 2, 3, 4, etc. Sure, story builds up and we get to know our chars more and plenty of stuff happens. But season 1 is not only a build up, it's a good season on it's own, which made us feel involved with this show so much.

[@MattMajcan]

still one of the all time episodes of tv

[@Gromash26]

he liked it, he was alive

[@thedisciple516]

There's a lot of debate out there as to when Walter "Broke Bad"... imo it's this episode. He had a chance to solve all of his problems by accepting Elliot's offer but he decided to chose a different (criminal) path. This is when he "Broke Bad"

[@COmntChef]

All the equipment is trashed also!!! And yes the self intervention is great

[@sfdko3291]

Love the hair Pudge!

[@Birdseed99]

Its strongly implied that Walt X Gretchen were a thing and that it deeply affected Walter and his trajectory in life. Especially in that one flashback in one of the previous episodes where they are discussing the chemical makeup of the human body and she remarks upon where the soul sits where Walter denies its existence. A pretty pivotal conversation in the grand scheme of things.