Breaking Bad: Gray Matter (2008)
Season 1, Episode 5
9/10
Important episode and brilliantly acted
19 April 2024
Walt faces up to his family, as Jesse attempts to make his way in the world.

This is a key episode for the arcs of the two main characters. The writers show Walt struggling with a huge decision, whilst also providing important backstory. Throughout it all the dark humour is prominent. It's hard not to be impressed and amused at the importance and awkwardness of certain moments in the party scenes. Plus the moments with Walt, Skyler, Walter Jr, Hank and Marie together brilliantly mix comedy and tragedy. All actors are tremendous in their exchanges.

Jesse's backstory was in focus previously so this is more about him trying to realise ambitions with funny results. It all serves to bring the two main characters where they need to be by the end.

Visually it great as always, particularly in capturing body language of actors to express emotion and the difficulty of various interactions.
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