Review of Fifty-One

Breaking Bad: Fifty-One (2012)
Season 5, Episode 4
9/10
Powerful
21 October 2021
Warning: Spoilers
I was so ready to mark this one as another somewhat mediocre and slow early season 5 ep, but suddenly i was faced with one of my favourite moments in the show so far.

Anna Gunn completely steals the show with her pool scene. It's such a raw, powerful and emotional moment for Skylar, who despite her annoying moments in the earlier seasons and negative reception from the fanbase (lowkey think its just bc shes walt's wife and theyre misogynists) has proven to be one of the most interesting and relatable characters.

I still have all the rest of Season 5 to get through, but I'd say it's the third best moment in the show yet! Top 2 would be Gus's death and The Crawl Space ending.

Walt and Skylar arguing and him manipulating her, hearing her misguided plans, she wants the cancer to kill him, Jesus Christ.

Whatever else happened in this episode doesn't matter, it's enough to be one of the best so far. Amazing!
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