"A robot?"
'4 Days Out' is a truly excellent episode of television - one of the season's best and indeed one of the series' best. I could pick out almost any particular scene or moment and talk about why it's so good.
It's an endlessly quotable episode, with gems like "Aaah, wiiiiire!" and the aforementioned robot conversation being high points. The high five between Walt and Jesse is another great moment for them - part of what makes this show great is that things that would be ultimately forgettable in another show become some of the best character moments in Breaking Bad.
The acting is top-notch from Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul throughout their time in the desert. In fact, I'd go as far as to say that this episode features some of their best scenes together of the entire series.
Speaking of quality acting, the final scenes are incredible. Walt is told that his tumour has shrunk by 80% - yes, Skyler, that is a lot - and the reactions of his loved ones are perfectly played by Anna Gunn, RJ Mitte, Betsy Brandt and Dean Norris. Then, Walt goes to the bathroom and lashes out, perhaps questioning what it's all been for if he's going to be fine. A moment of true happiness suddenly disappears and it's the perfect ending to the episode.
10/10
'4 Days Out' is a truly excellent episode of television - one of the season's best and indeed one of the series' best. I could pick out almost any particular scene or moment and talk about why it's so good.
It's an endlessly quotable episode, with gems like "Aaah, wiiiiire!" and the aforementioned robot conversation being high points. The high five between Walt and Jesse is another great moment for them - part of what makes this show great is that things that would be ultimately forgettable in another show become some of the best character moments in Breaking Bad.
The acting is top-notch from Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul throughout their time in the desert. In fact, I'd go as far as to say that this episode features some of their best scenes together of the entire series.
Speaking of quality acting, the final scenes are incredible. Walt is told that his tumour has shrunk by 80% - yes, Skyler, that is a lot - and the reactions of his loved ones are perfectly played by Anna Gunn, RJ Mitte, Betsy Brandt and Dean Norris. Then, Walt goes to the bathroom and lashes out, perhaps questioning what it's all been for if he's going to be fine. A moment of true happiness suddenly disappears and it's the perfect ending to the episode.
10/10