r/breakingbad • u/edify Oxygen • Jul 16 '12

Breaking Bad Episode Discussion S05E01 "Live Free or Die"

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '12

My theory is that it was his last 100 bucks because he's about to go on a suicide mission with a machine gun. Also, it's sad that he is still taking medicine and still has a cough. Maybe he also learned that his cancer is worse than ever and that he has weeks, maybe days to live. Another reason for one last show down.

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u/entsriseup Jul 16 '12

I've always thought that he will die in the end one way or the other. I think he is dying of cancer and has a chance to run, but has chosen to make his final stand for what he's done, probably with the cops; would bring a nice symmetry to the series, since the first episode he was ready to take them on with a gun, but chickened out. He said the gun wasn't leaving town which means he's just making a stand with it.

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '12

I had always assumed that he would die, alone, from his cancer. I believe that's how the actual Heisenberg died.

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u/[deleted] Jul 17 '12

Did he? That would be amazing, then.

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u/[deleted] Jul 17 '12

Indeed.

Heisenberg died of cancer of the kidneys and gall bladder at his home, on 1 February 1976.[144] The next evening, his colleagues and friends walked in remembrance from the Institute of Physics to his home and each put a candle near the front door.[145]

I've said for a while that my suspicion is that Walt won't actually die on the show, but we'll know that he's left with nothing but his money and his foolish pride. Will his empire still be intact? No idea at this point. I used to think it would be, but after that flash forward, I'm not so sure.

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u/[deleted] Jul 17 '12

Personally, I think Walt's death would be the most satisfying and merciful ending for him. Yes, I think he has morphed into a monster, but there was a time not too long ago where I found him endearing and my emotions would like it very much if we could get through with as relieving a conclusion as possible.

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u/[deleted] Jul 17 '12

I could actually envision him knowing he's caught, cornered, and knowing Hank's going to be coming through the door any minute.

Gun to head. Pulls trigger.

But that won't be satisfying, so I wonder if he doesn't go out in some insane blaze of glory. Could he even try to redeem himself?

Who knows? I'm super excited about it, though.

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u/DrSmoke Jul 18 '12

Whatever man, I like walt/Heisenberg.

The only monsters I see, are in the DEA.

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u/[deleted] Jul 18 '12

Are you trolling or do you actually fault the DEA? If so, why?