It sounds like a joke: four bald guys break into a house, one has an axe. This final minutes of last night’s Breaking Bad were some of the most quietly intense and hypnotic the series has ever produced. If it wasn’t for Mike the PI recognizing the Cousins and having Gus Frings’s number, Walt would be dead. At least, I assume that’s what the Cousins intentions were.

Walt begins and ends the episode with crap in his eyes (mace and soap) – how appropriate! He’s still completely blind to hurt he’s causing those around him, and even when he has some inkling, he thinks a pizza will solve everything. Nice shot Walt, by the way. I hope the pizza doesn’t come off the roof until the finale. What’s it going to take for Walt to open his eyes? Well, the glass eye staring at him from atop his clothes when he gets out of the shower might help. Someone’s watching, Walt. Wise up.

Jesse at least accepts himself for what he is, but Walt even states in this episode, “I can’t be the bad guy.” So sad. The calm demeanor of Jesse and his self-acceptance is pretty chilling. His real estate play with Saul (welcome back, Bob!) satisfied his need for a place and his need for revenge on his folks. I’m sure Jesse sees them as part of the chain of problems that led up to the plane crash. if they never kicked him out, he would have never had to live next to Jane…she wouldn’t have died. Speaking of Saul, he’s dressing a lot snappier than last season. He even got a blue tooth. Blue tooth = success.

Walter Jr. thinks his mom is the bad guy here and that she’s treating Walt way too harsh. But we did get to see some of the “bad guy” in Skyler last night. She’s desperate for cash and offers to help her boss cook the financial statements. She needs money just like Walt did in season 1, when he decided to joint he drug game.

The Ouija board scene with Tio was great. I’m glad they brought him back. I had no idea wwhat the Cousins were doing in the old folk’s home, and when they showed Tio I gave a hearty fist pump.

- Oh Mars