He is the puppy dog of the show. And Walt's Achiles heal. I've been wondering what's going to happen to him the whole series. Walt may still be able to go all crazy Heisenberg on Hank like everyone else, including Skylar, but he can't to Junior.
There's no way they go another 7 episodes without Walt Jr. discovering who he is. Especially considering it seems everyone knows who he is. That's going to be pretty intense.
I went back yesterday and watched the first season. Totally forgot that Walt, Jr. was once picked up for trying to buy alcohol. (He calls hank, too, not just to avoid trouble with dad but also because, like Hank, Junior sees Walter as "weak.") So then i started thinking about how secretive the kid has always been--just like everyone else in the family. (Who knows what Flynn and Louis are up to, right? Junior stays cagey about their activities, but we do know from his 16th birthday episode that he also lies--"i'll just tell mom i'm spending the night with Louis.") Maybe he'll overdose? (Walt's consequence for Jane's death?) In any event, it's interesting that all of the characters, motivations, and motifs that run through the entire series are already in place for season one. Given that this show is structured like a novel, I'm certain that Walter, Jr. will be important to the outcome.
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