No loose ends for Gus. Not that Gus even had to order them to do it specifically. Those two guys already knew they couldn't leave a loose end with the kid.
Yep and once again with Jesse being naive and dumb, when he made that big pitch to Gus about using kids, he was signing that boys death note. In no way shape or form are they just gonna be like beat it kid, you can’t hang with us anymore. It was pretty obvious from the jump that the kid was going to be a loose end that needed to be taken care of.
Mike's "Half Measures" monolog is so amazing. Every time someone reacts to this part of the show, I stop what I am doing and watch it fully. I can't wait for you to see Better Call Saul!!!!
Love your thoughts on Walter saving Jesse and all! Walter gets a lot of flak for many things, but people seem to forget moments like these, where he risks it all for someone else!
You're right, the last 3 episodes of S3 were absolutely pivotal. Both for the story and for the show. Be ready, S4 and S5 are masterpieces that elevate Breaking Bad to being one of the best shows ever made
That scene when they bought the house was quite interesting... Shows that Walt wanted more from life, but never got it; Wanted 3 kids, got 1 + 1 accident... Wanted a bigger house, thought they would move out of this one in a couple years, but 16 years later they're still in that same house...
Half Measures is one of the best and one of my top 10 favorites. Your reaction was pretty much like mine, my brother’s and my father’s! We watched that ending one more time before going to bed.
Agreed. I also really appreciate about Sofie is she one of the very few reactors I've seen who will pause the show to discuss her thoughts. Often times I'll see reactors have discussions/expressing their thoughts as the show continues to play & they end up missing out on some important dialogue.
Yes Aaron Paul does play emotional scenes to perfection and the way he holds the tears untill he fires the gun and then lets it fall and if you evwe watch the practicr table reads Aaron Paul really cries for his scenes it is not extra fake tears that they have to put on his face he just makes himselt cry and gets the scene done its crazy good he makes others in the room cry too lol but don't watch it yet because the scene it's a later scene.
I think Jesse's plan would have worked i don't think anyone would have connected it to them unless Gus did a thorough investigation but he could have just thought it was the Cartel or food poisoning at a restaurant but the kid still knows whats going on and if Gus knew they were using a kid to do their work then he knows he is part of their gang and will either get too more guys to take him or kill him anyway.
As an (allegedly) former criminal I can say that most of us have very normal lives outside of (work). We're not out causing trouble 24/7. It can actually get down right boring at times. A lot of us are just like everybody else when not working. We like to spend time at home with the family
Thanks Sophie! After watching the show a few times and multiple reactions, that was the first time i noticed the half measure speech and Walt following suit. 👏🏻 🍻
One of the most annoying fan theories in the aftermath of this finale was how Jesse moved the gun and missed on purpose, ignoring how Jesse's arm didn't move in that final shot, it was the camera that moved. Anyone that thinks these writers would ever pull their punches just isn't paying attention.
I think most people know that Jesse knows they are both dead especially Walter for the moment will die if he doesn't kill Gale and we all know that Jesse does what Walt asks of him.
At the end of the day Walt’s a bad guy. Sure you can say part of it was to save Jesse but a big part of it is that he gets off on the danger. Also let’s be honest his relationship with Gus would’ve fizzled eventually. Gus had big reservations about Walt and I don’t think Walt could stand Gus being the boss and not him
“How can side characters like Saul and Mike be so interesting!”
Yep, and you have another show for that.
They really made a lot of improvements to the side characters over time.
Love how protective you are of Jesse, while still acknowledging his flaws like the "selective empathy" as you out it...
Just like in Mike’s story, Walter’s half-measure resulted in the little kid’s death.
No more half-measures…
Gus' two employees killed the boy because he knew too much about their drug business.
No loose ends for Gus. Not that Gus even had to order them to do it specifically. Those two guys already knew they couldn't leave a loose end with the kid.
Yep and once again with Jesse being naive and dumb, when he made that big pitch to Gus about using kids, he was signing that boys death note. In no way shape or form are they just gonna be like beat it kid, you can’t hang with us anymore. It was pretty obvious from the jump that the kid was going to be a loose end that needed to be taken care of.
In many ways , the Jesse ricin plan was a much better play.
Every season of Breaking Bad ups the ante. Buckle up for Season four!
Ps: My reaction to Season 4 Episode 2 is now over on Patreon for anyone wanting to skip ahead! www.patreon.com/SoFieReacts
"Mike is choosing half measures again by letting Walter do this call."
Girl, you`re smart!
I mean not really, he just saw the opportunity to make his job of finding Jesse much easier, he wasn't letting them go or something half measurey
Mike's "Half Measures" monolog is so amazing. Every time someone reacts to this part of the show, I stop what I am doing and watch it fully. I can't wait for you to see Better Call Saul!!!!
Love your thoughts on Walter saving Jesse and all! Walter gets a lot of flak for many things, but people seem to forget moments like these, where he risks it all for someone else!
You're right, the last 3 episodes of S3 were absolutely pivotal. Both for the story and for the show.
Be ready, S4 and S5 are masterpieces that elevate Breaking Bad to being one of the best shows ever made
52:05 Yes that is VERY interesting isnt it? :) Can't wait for Better Call Saul reactions from you
As fewtimes before, i just keep advicing you to watch Better Call Soul after that one.
This is the first time Jesse has met Heisenberg.
Jesse is Heisenberg's son, while Walter Jr and Holly are Walter White's children.
"Maybe he's hallucinating?" Lol you are great!
That scene when they bought the house was quite interesting... Shows that Walt wanted more from life, but never got it; Wanted 3 kids, got 1 + 1 accident... Wanted a bigger house, thought they would move out of this one in a couple years, but 16 years later they're still in that same house...
Daddy Heisenberg you know Walt wasn't going to let Jesse die or take the blame of killing those guys he knew he would not survive two against one
You know how Jesse feels about the abuse of a child
The trust Walt has in Jesse's loyalty is spot on he knows Jesse won't let him die yup
Half Measures is one of the best and one of my top 10 favorites. Your reaction was pretty much like mine, my brother’s and my father’s! We watched that ending one more time before going to bed.
Wow! This is the first reactor that I have heard point out Mike's 'Half-Measure' of letting Walt use the phone.....damn.
You are the best reactor on UA-cam. No kidding, very impressive and entertaining
Agreed. I also really appreciate about Sofie is she one of the very few reactors I've seen who will pause the show to discuss her thoughts. Often times I'll see reactors have discussions/expressing their thoughts as the show continues to play & they end up missing out on some important dialogue.
Yes Aaron Paul does play emotional scenes to perfection and the way he holds the tears untill he fires the gun and then lets it fall and if you evwe watch the practicr table reads Aaron Paul really cries for his scenes it is not extra fake tears that they have to put on his face he just makes himselt cry and gets the scene done its crazy good he makes others in the room cry too lol but don't watch it yet because the scene it's a later scene.
SoFie!!!! Been waiting for the next episode! 2 today woohoo!
I think Jesse's plan would have worked i don't think anyone would have connected it to them unless Gus did a thorough investigation but he could have just thought it was the Cartel or food poisoning at a restaurant but the kid still knows whats going on and if Gus knew they were using a kid to do their work then he knows he is part of their gang and will either get too more guys to take him or kill him anyway.
I firmly believe these episodes were the genesis of “Better Call Saul”
As an (allegedly) former criminal I can say that most of us have very normal lives outside of (work). We're not out causing trouble 24/7. It can actually get down right boring at times. A lot of us are just like everybody else when not working. We like to spend time at home with the family
Lol they always tell Saul everything lol but of course Saul tells Mike and Mike works for Gus lol and Jesse in jail would bring attention to them.
Two of the best episodes, so so good
Thanks Sophie! After watching the show a few times and multiple reactions, that was the first time i noticed the half measure speech and Walt following suit. 👏🏻 🍻
Mike said himself, funny how his speech is so open to interpretation :D
Yea they didn't realize no children means you have to get rid if him because you don't leave a gang otherwise
That’s one of my favorite scenes with Walt and Mike
After Jesse, Mike is my favorite. He's such a good actor.
Mike was hinting to Walt to kill Jesse he is a liability but Walt won't do that so he chose to tell Gus that wasn't a good plan either
One of the most annoying fan theories in the aftermath of this finale was how Jesse moved the gun and missed on purpose, ignoring how Jesse's arm didn't move in that final shot, it was the camera that moved. Anyone that thinks these writers would ever pull their punches just isn't paying attention.
I think most people know that Jesse knows they are both dead especially Walter for the moment will die if he doesn't kill Gale and we all know that Jesse does what Walt asks of him.
I think Mike ordered the hit on Tomas not Gus
Do!!! Do! you are beautifoul.. so good!!!!!
Great with a long reaction 😀
At the end of the day Walt’s a bad guy. Sure you can say part of it was to save Jesse but a big part of it is that he gets off on the danger. Also let’s be honest his relationship with Gus would’ve fizzled eventually. Gus had big reservations about Walt and I don’t think Walt could stand Gus being the boss and not him