Try as we might to avoid such a thing, the end of Breaking Bad will eventually come, and with its approach comes all manner of speculation as to what, exactly, series creator Vince Gilligan and his writers have up their sleeves for everyone’s favorite sickly-school-teacher-turned-meth-kingpin, Walter White (Bryan Cranston) and his on-again, off-again partner-in-crime, Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul).
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The first half of season 5 left fans to deal with not only the flash-forward of a bearded and bespectacled Walt at the early stages of what appeared to be an endgame, but also the fact that his tenacious brother-in-law Hank (Dean Norris) had stumbled upon some convincing evidence that Heisenberg was far closer than he’d ever imagined. Those two scenes certainly left the audience with plenty to ponder, as the long wait for the second half of season 5 began.
Now, in an interview he recently gave to Vulture, Gilligan goes into some detail as to what can be expected in the final 8 episodes. He also addresses his stance on the notion of justice finding Walt, what films he and his writers have taken cues from, and how the ending – which is still a work in progress – will certainly have its fair share of detractors.
Gilligan stated:
“We’re not gonna please everyone, we’re not gonna please everyone…This is what I keep telling myself so I can sleep at night. It’s going to be polarizing no matter how you slice it, but you don’t want 10 percent to say it was great and 90 percent to say it [sucked]. You want those numbers to be reversed.”
Knowing that there will certainly be a lot riding on the final moments of one of the most talked-about and celebrated series in the last decade, Gilligan goes on to say that he and his writers have taken considerable inspiration from films like Casablanca – a film with an ending, Gilligan calls “pretty perfect.” While Breaking Bad isn’t necessarily heading toward a similar resolution, it will be striving to achieve “that kind of satisfaction.”
“No one gets everything they wanted. The guy doesn’t get the girl, but he has the satisfaction of knowing she wants him. And he doesn’t get her because he has to save the free world. What better ending is there than that?”
Of course, that end will, by and large, have to do with just what kind of comeuppance (if any) is waiting for Walt, as the series draws to a close. Gilligan is very clear on what his personal view on the matter is, but maintains that’s not always the way things work out.
“I’m very cornball in my own view of the world. It just makes sense to me that bad people should get punished and good people should be rewarded. I know it doesn’t work like that in real life, but there’s always that yearning. Oddly enough, I don’t feel any real pressure to pay off the characters, morally speaking.
He also mentions that, in addition to answering the question of whether or not Walt will face justice, is the need for all of the other characters to be given a proper send off – which could mean just about anything for the likes of Skyler (Anna Gunn), Walt Jr. (R.J. Mitte) and newcomers, Lydia (Laura Fraser) and Todd (Jesse Plemons) – but when it comes to Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk), Gilligan all but assures his survival.
“Sometimes it’s hard to give them all their due and make them all wrap up beautifully. That’s another big fear I have. I like to think of Saul as a cockroach in the best possible way. This is a guy who’s going to survive while the rest of us have been nuked into annihilation. He’ll be the worst-dressed cockroach in the world.”
Whatever happens, come the final episode, Gilligan assures us that the series will reach a definitive conclusion. Whether that means Hank finally catches his man, or Walter goes on to annually assemble bacon into higher and higher digits remains to be seen. And while that means there won’t be a Breaking Bad movie to wrap things up, there may be one final, “overt tip of the hat” to one of the greatest films of all time, The Godfather – which the series “shamelessly cribs from,” according to Gilligan.
“Rightly or wrongly, there will be a conclusive ending. Our story from the beginning has been designed to be close-ended. It’s very much designed to have a beginning, middle, and end and then to exist no more.”
While those last three words may be the most depressing TV fans have heard in a long while, we can all look forward to the inevitable debate, discussion and analysis of the series’ finale across all corners of the Internet come this summer. And while he had to rescind an earlier announcement of when the season will kick off, Aaron Paul has since stated that Breaking Bad begins before the end of the summer — so plan accordingly.
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Source: Vulture
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If the last series carries on going the way the previous ones have, I am sure I will be very very pleased!
I thought this series was already over?
Nothing else on tv matters to me when Breaking Bad comes on!!!
Do whatever you want, Vince. It has been a staggering series from episode one. Every time I’ve tried to predict a direction I have ended up looking like a fool, so when it comes to the last eight of what I consider to be the finest TV series I have ever seen (something beat The Sopranos. I would’ve never have believed such a possibility existed), ride it out in whatever direction you feel it should go. The only thing I’ve been right about is guessing Walt’s ego would be the downfall of him more than anything else. But I’m sure we all guessed that and now I await the fall out of this.
Quite simply, the conclusion of this story cannot get here soon enough.
I’m glad he’s going to end it and not leave it open ended, this story can’t have ambiguity like that. People better not whine endlessly when it doesn’t end the way they wanted though. So tired of great shows getting tarnished by entitled fans’ opinions over their endings (ahem, LOST). Unfortunately, after a day at the office the last thing I want to do is have an anxiety attack for an hour when I’m trying to relax, so I’m about a season behind–but soon I’ll work up the courage to catch up. Perfect show, easily one of the best ever made.
He’s no great prophet. All series’ ends are polarizing, and there have been none universally liked by everyone.
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She tells you that but she really just a hooker…
Am I the only one that had to look up comeuppance? Anyway I’m happy the show will not end like the Sopranos. Even though I liked the ending, I would of preferred to know if Tony for sure did Die. Either way I’m sure I’ll like whatever they’ve cooked up.
Imagine when Hank finds out and tell Walt that he know , do you think Hank would arrest Walt or will they make some deal to work ”together” catching other dealers and competitors (if Walt really didn’t leave business).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3zKlyW_of0
I THREW IT ON THE GROUND
I think the final 8 episodes are going to be more about the value of family than oneself. Hank and Walt are polar opposites, especially in the manner in which they conduct their family lives. Hank is far more eager to help everyone in his family whereas Walt cares purely about himself. This stark contrast will play out as Hank decides whether or not he should actually pursue Walt by taking into account the damage it would cause to their entire family. Personally, I think Skylar is going to kill herself before the series is done. In the grand scheme of things, though Walt made many enemies he is virtually unopposed. There really is no competition to deal with at this time for Walter White so he can rest easy. However, you have to take into account the length of his hair in that opening shot and wonder how far down the road this event will go. Evidently, this next half will cover a significant length of time.
I really hope someone kills Walt´s wife. She´s just an annoying sl**.
I’m going to be happy with whatever ending Vince Gilligan comes up with. The way I see it, everything Walt has done so far leads to him not having a happy ending and everyone else most likely won’t either. Walt’s created such a huge system that the ending looks bleak for everyone but Gilligan is probably going to surprise me like always and create something better than I can think of.
The Breaking Bad team could air an hour of static for the show finalie and the show would still be recognised as the BEST t.v of the decade even all time : )
I can’t wait. Rumour has it that both Jessie and Hank die in the last episode so will be interesting to see how!
Not heard what will happen to Walt, but hope he gets away with it so he can start being a good father and husband again to Skylark and Walt Jnr.
If Walt isn’t destroyed at the end of this series, I’m going to be livid. Seriously, he needs to pay for all the lives he’s ruined.
Lmao you know its not real right?
It’s pretty easy for anyone to quote an unsourced “rumor.”
8 more episodoes until we see what Walt does with that M60 in his trunk.
This is definitely the best show I have ever watched on television. The characters are awesome. I have never been this invested in a TV program before. Oh and thank goodness for Netflix or I would have never even found this show. I am ejoying the first 4 seasons and hope to catch up to enjoy the live finally with all of its fans.
I feel the same way, been watching since 08, have watched all the episodes on Next Flix & AMC. Im glad Gilligan and the crew are ending the show, before it spoils.
So many possibilities on an ending,can 7-15-13 hurry up already?
My prediction, Hank confronts Walt, doesn’t want to ruin everything he’s worked for as a DEA agent, Walt is soon figured out by Hank’s partner Gomie, and Hank gives Walt a head start if you will to go on the run. Back to what Gilligan had stated in a previous interview for the 1st half of season 5, Walt’s going out a la Scarface,I think Walt uses The M60 either to save family, save Jesse, or someone else? From whom? Members of the remaining cartel looking to extract revenge for Gus poisoning their boss? Maybe its the White Supremacy gang that offed all the last known members of Mike’s crew in prison? Could it be Madrigal? So many scenarios, glad were only 4 months away from finding out the ending, cant wait!
It really aint far fetched that 2 genius chemist casually know each
other even in a million people city. Or maybe there was just one, Gale.
It would have been so easy for Walt to admit to knowing Gale the first
time it came up. I’m not so proud of Walt for that mistake, he’s better
than this..
Perhaps its still not too late and Walt will sweet talk Hank into beliving
he was scared and met Gale in a science conference or something and downplay
it. However, it is far from certain that Hank and Walt will face up. Hank
will be so upset by his find that he will leave right away. I wouldnt be
surprise if he would kill himself.. Whatever happens, Walt will probably know
that Hank knows before Hank makes it known he knows
Obviously the new gang Walt has partnered with wont be too happy he
suddenly decides he’s out. Leaving them without a cooking operation
wich they had before Walt talks them into discarding it.