"Run." That was the single word Walter White uttered during the second-to-last episode of last season's "Breaking Bad". It effectively sent chills down our excited spines as well as monosyllabically setting the stage for White's complete de-evolution into the world of a meth-peddling gangster.
Last night marked the highly-anticipated return (reportedly the highest rating the show has ever gotten) of the Emmy Award-winning series picking the plot up about five minutes after season three left off.
While I will say it was not as epic as I had anticipated, there were significant moments of character development and honestly, season three left a lot of questions in the air. Such as whether or not Jesse Pinkman killed Gale (he did, right through the eye) or where would Walter and kingpin Gus' business relationship stand since Gus wanted Walter dead and Walter had very different plans.
For now it would seem the shaky business triangle of Walter, Jesse and Gus is okay. As Jesse explained to Walter after watching Gus slit the throat of a henchman with a box knife, everyone is "on the same page." With an added note, the scene just mentioned was one of the most horrifying but badass gangster moments I've ever seen.
Most significant to me was seeing how Skyler, Walt's ex-wife, was handling Walt's supposed disappearance. To me it seemed like under the guise of avoiding awkward questions, she was actually quite concerned about his whereabouts and why his car was left at her house when she thought he left in it the night before. Perhaps, I'm looking into this too much, but I think Skyler may finally be coming around to accepting the man who took such drastic actions to provide for the family he loves.
I know from the previous seasons that the show will pick up and move the plot along at much more exhilarating pace, so with that in mind, I'm alright with the premier being a little slower and intense. I know in due time Walter will be proving again why he's the most dangerous man in the ABQ and I am thrilled for it.
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