I’ve never heard the scene with Chow translated before, that’s awesome. Thanks George!

Sauls Obsession with the Nail Salon makes way more sense after watching Better Call Saul

The intro with Jane telling Jesse about how Georgia O'Keefe painted her door over and over because if you love something, you should experience it again because each time it's different but just as meaningful was symbolic of Jesse getting into a new relationship/falling in love again. The intro happened to be for the episode where Jesse meets Andrea, and it means that just because it's different, it doesn't mean that it's bad. It's just that. It's different, but it's just as worthwhile and meaningful to him. Andrea might not be Jane, but that's okay. It's a great way of showing that Jesse is ready to move on and try to love again, and that even if he does, it won't take away what Jane meant to him. And I think that's beautiful.

To answer George's question about law enforcement getting shot and who gets the medical bill: civil servants like cops and firefighters get medical insurance as part of their employment. And since DEA is a Federal agency like the FBI, their benefits cover even more. Hank may not have been "on the clock," but he still has his personal insurance. Not to mention his injuries where indisputably work related because he was targeted for assassination as result of his work as a DEA agent. So finance wise, this isn't going to screw him the same way Walt's cancer screwed him, although the extra stuff like physical rehabilitation is an ongoing expense that adds up quickly. Hope that helps.

I head no idea that one scene in BCS is based on Saul telling Walt about his evening as Kevin Costner. So many little stories are expanded on in BCS, like Lalo.

1:46 George casually drinking out of a bucket 🪣 😂

The funniest thing about Mike's casting, is that he wasn't even supposed to be there... In his first scene (with Jesse&Jane) it was supposed to be Saul going in to take care of things, but the actor was busy and Jonathan Banks (Mike) was nearby so they asked him if he wanted to do it. He did, and they kept him on the show from that point! There's a few crazy 'coincidences' like this, that made this show even better than originally intended!

George wanting a show about Mike just makes me look forward to their Better Call Saul reactions haha

Jesse’s woodshop monologue was fantastic. Great writing & great performance of it.

Mike's half measures speech, just iconic.

the Fly episode is GOATED

Gus: "Never make the same mistake twice." + Mike (episode Half Measure): "A guy took advantage of my kind hearted nature by crying when I had a gun to his head so he could live and kill someone." = Walt (episode Full Measure): "You might want to hold off."

57:15 Simone: "I can't believe Gale is alive. That's great." ummmm.........

People call Fly filler a lot, but I love it. It's the only episode I think where Walt and Jessie truly have a completely honest conversation with one another, and I think George is right about the fly carrying a lot of symbolism with it. Hell, Walt having to keep Jessie steady as he almost falls from up high dealing with Walt's contamination seems like a great visual metaphor, the tenseness of the small act, seeing the ladder falter. I think it's just because it takes place in one room mostly and has a lot of humor peoole think it's uninportant, but how could you ever hate on Bryan Cranston's comedic acting? I think a lot of this show works because of it, especially when Walt is being so cold, inhuman and cruel it is almost comedic in itself.

I was glad that George clarified the distinction between opossums and possums.

When Walt heard the news about the kid on TV, he realized during dinner that this was an issue Jesse would die for. Remember they also killed Combo.

RE: Walt's fall, there was definitely some digital work. It was mentioned in the "Breaking Bad" podcast. I don't recall the exact details but it was definitely a stuntman who did the fall.

Better Call Saul is a prequel, so you can't assume that Saul will be ok.

"Did Tarantino direct this?", If you were watching "ER" there's a fair chance that would be true if the episode was feeling peculiar in tone

"Respect the man who grows old, in a profession where men die young."

Simone just holding her cat while watching is too cute😂

Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow

26:20 When Walter falls off the railing, it's actually a stuntman doing the fall and they stitched that shot with another shot of Brian Cranston laying down in the exact same position to make it look like 1 shot.

Two things I learned in this video: 1. Simone has a chonky cat who cuddles with her while watching TV/movies. 2. George has the best mug ever.

The Fly episode was directed by Rian Johnson btw. You don't get a director like that to direct a "filler episode". You are 100% right to read into it.

If you're looking forward to more Mike, he's effectively the second main character of Better Call Saul, so you've got a lot to see of him there.

Not really a spoiler, but Better Call Saul's timeline begins well before he meets Walter. So really, what becomes of the characters here is wide open.

The “no more half measures Walter” speech from Mike is one of my favorites from this show

I think George is spot on about the fly. After Skylar tells him that Hank's probably in there because of him, all his guilt just reaching a tipping point. It's just looming over him at every moment.

The thing about the hospital scene where Skylar dreams up the gambling story: Walt gets off on it (not because Skylar is underhanded) because it allows Walt the chance to publicly puff out his chest and take credit for all the money he “earned for his family” in a way that is acceptable to most people. All he ever wants is to have his genius and success acknowledged.

54:26 ... my favorite proposed Mike spinnoff name is: Don't Doubt Ehrmantraut

Based on the intro, I would love to see their reactions to the anime Death Note if they haven't seen it before.

God, that half-measures speech... Probably my single favorite moment in this entire show filled with incredible moments.

George: What is the name of the chicken man? I cant remember Also George, after seeing half a frame of an ass: Wendy!!!

George's interpretation of the fly makes perfect sense, but I always took it as Walt's suspicion that Jesse was skimming product. He didn't notice the fly until he realized the numbers were off, so it was literally "bugging" him. And he is particular enough to be certain that his math would be exact, and smart enough to know the most probable cause. Walt has that line that if the contaminant isn't dealt with it puts the whole operation at risk. Even at the end when he tells Jesse "if you get caught, I won't be able to help you" just like he fell asleep while Jesse was wobbling at the top of the stack. He cares more about Jesse than to be angry with him, but is instead worried about his safety.

George’s question about Walt falling from the walkway having no cut. The cut is hidden as he’s laying on the floor. The stuntman does the fall and when he’s on the floor they lock the camera and bring Cranston in before they push in on his face.

26:00 On the Insider Podcast for "Fly" at about 26:34 in, they discuss this shot, or rather, the two shots that they stitched together. Essentially, the fall is a stunt man, plain and simple. When Walt is on the ground, that's Bryan. Editor Kelley Dixon: "A stunt man fell, and then got up and moved away, and Bryan went and got in the position and then we move in close on Walt with the fly landing on his glasses."

@26:00 If interested, Simone is right, the stunt of Walt falling to the ground was actually a visual effect, where a stunt performer did the fall, and then Cranston swapped into the same landing position on the floor (turned face from camera) and then they morphed between the two on the floor. This is why the camera only starts moving after the stunt performance is done and the morph handoff is finished.

The shot of the fly landing on Walt's glasses right above his eye brings to mind the intro to the animated "Aeon Flux" intro.

Even on suspension, he’s still employed and therefore medically insured. On or off duty, he was covered

It's weird how much you want to like Walt inspite of all the scumbag things he does. It's one of those they hurt you but you still want to be in their atmosphere type of effects.

Thanks for uploading these so close together, loving your reactions!

I’m shocked more people don’t mention the color scheme to Breaking Bad (and Better Cal Saul). All of the colors have meanings and all of the characters have related colors. It gives deeper subtext to all of the scenes.

Her name is actually Bonnie Anclyde. It's a misconception that she had a partner.

Bob Odenkirk doesnt have an extensive film resume but Nobody (2021) is John Wick level fun (because it was written by the creator of the John Wick franchise) and Bob does a fantastic (and unexpected for some) turn on the role. and if you wanna watch his comedy chops from his early days, youre going to love Mr. Show.

the Commercial for "Los Pollos Hermanos" makes me hungry for fried chicken every time I watch episode 9 of season 3 of this show

It was indeed CGI when Walt fell in the Lab on the Fly episode. You can see his pants change from stunt double pants to his actual pants while he's laying on the ground.

I love the fly. It was definitely symbolic to Walters guilt

14:10 Actually, Meth is Meh. It's like Ecstasy without the peaceful euphoria, which is the main selling point for me. 28:29 That is a Glorious cat. 54:25 It would be called "Mike The Mechanic".

To answer your question about who foots the medical bill in Hank's case. It would be his insurance provider that he has through his job at the DEA. Even though he was suspended, he was still employed by the DEA at the time, he was just suspended from active duty while the investigation was ongoing. Also, even if he was fired, usually there are provisions that there is a sort of cooldown grace period that you technically have insurance coverage for, even though you're no longer employed by that specific employer.

44:09 Bonnie's full name is Bonnie Elizabeth Parker and Clyde is Clyde Chestnut Barrow

As for Hank's medical bills: Hank is an employee of the DEA, a federal agency, and is eligible to enroll in insurance plans offered to federal employees. Almost all employees sign up for it. US gov't picks up half the insurance premiums, employee pays the rest. So yes, Hank likely has health insurance with catastrophic coverage.

Regarding the insurance question: I’m a firefighter in the United States. We get health insurance through the city government (we pay a monthly premium and the city pays a monthly premium). If I were to get injured on or off the job the insurance would cover a certain amount based on the amount I pay per month. As an example, I had an emergency surgery to have my gallbladder removed. The total cost was the equivalent of $41,000 CAD, but with insurance I only paid the equivalent of $375 CAD. One thing though, if I were to get injured on the job, let’s say shot while responding to an emergency call, if I could not return to full duty within one calendar year I would be medically separated from my job and placed on disability. I would only be receiving 66% of my salary when l was injured and would not be eligible to receive my pension/retirement. Many other fire and police departments work this way

Walt falling from above was actually a stunt double. They did some CGI to turn the double to Walt as the camera zoomed in.

I really hope you keep up with You're the Worst. One of the most underrated shows of the last 10 years. It becomes this really funny and often very emotional look at friendship and how we all tend to sabotage our own happiness. That show is great.

If he's off duty it's on his insurance but if the investigation shows that this is in relation to his job then they would make it job related

But do you, George, understand those who did root for Walter, even to the very end? It seems that rooting for a character (or even for someone in real life) has less to do with whether or not that person is morally 'worthy' of our support than with wether or not that person is, well, a person, human, with all kinds of sides (including funny ones), some of which we can relate to. Even though Walter does horrible things, and is -- let's not mince words -- morally evil, he is human, and as an old Latin writer said, all that is human is known / close to us. We're close enough to Walter to see his suffering; to even realize when his suffering is self-inflicted (he could have taken those loans; he could have been less self-centered). And that... makes us want him to be happy. To somehow become the person we know he could be. I guess because... if Walt can do this... then maybe we can, too. 🙂

I have to tell you I SO appreciate all the time , effort and patience you put into these. I'm loving them! As viewers we're so anxious for the KZfaqrs to go on to the next episode. So you both completing each season at a time is fantastic and so satisfying. Thank you!!!

First reactors I've ever watched where we got a translation of what the lady was saying. Way to go, George!

Regarding Juan Bolsa being killed while on the phone with Gus - it was Mexican Federales that did it (the Mexican government's police force, like their FBI). This was because of the twins attempting to kill Hank, a federal agent, on US soil. That's a huge deal and could very easily escalate into an international incedent. In such a situation, the Mexican government must do something, which leads to them taking out a major cartel member because everyone knows the twins were cartel. So, Gus did not and could not order such an action directly, but manipulated a situation where it happened. This is the catalyst that leads to the cartel Civil War - the Mexican side vs Gus. The men who attacked Chow's place were Mexican cartel hitters. Chow works for Gus

I dont know if I envy you or pity you for not having to wait one year before knowing what happens between each seasons. I know I had a rollercoaster of emotions of excitement to pure sadness.

Funny little bit of trivia about the actor that plays Mike: he played the deputy in Gremlins. Hope to see you two get around to “Better Call Saul” after this.

You’re The Worst! is a great show! Season three is when it got really good. Wish somebody would react to it.

Despite the contrarian didacticism to be found on the internet, opossums are possums. Though the correct name is opossum, the Virginia opossum, found all across North America, is colloquially, and nearly universally, called a possum, as in the phrase "playing possum", derived from their defense method of playing dead. The Australian possum, which is a different type of animal, is named after the opossum, because they resemble each other, and because even the Aussies who named them call opossums possums.

Mike is a major character on Better Caul Saul. If you want more Mike, watch that.

I am getting so much joy from your reactions to this.

I love that scene when Walt's sitting at the dinner table after he sees the news report. The way it slowly pushes in, the white noise slowly drowns out the sound of the dinner conversation, then quick cut to him with the door open, trying to think of an excuse for what he's doing, just says "I have to go". From Skylar's perspective Walt was sitting there staring off into space, suddenly jumped up, grabbed his keys, his phone, etc ran to the door, opened it, then snapped out of his trance, said "I have to go" and left.

I remember watching that final scene from Season 3 in it's original broadcast, and saying right away that it just won Aaron Paul the Best Supporting Actor Emmy. Brilliant performance!

Keep watching “You’re the worst” . It keeps growing to become a great show.

The fact that someone could make the statement "how could you like a show where you don't root for the main character?" and having to clarify that you can enjoy a character without condoning their actions is, uh, concerning. Are some people really that clueless? (rhetorical question, unfortunately I know the answer is yes).

I love Cinabinge's commentary and perspectives, I'm here for all of this! 👏

you both are in my dream blunt rotation, been binging cinebinge after i found this channel a few months ago lol. keep it up guys you’re great

Fantastic reactions, you two. Probably the the best I’ve seen to what I consider to be the best TV drama, ever. Having a reactor who can translate Chinese on the spot really puts you over the top. Thanks, George!

One of my favorite running bits with this show is how Jessie will utter something that sounds so utterly crazy and it eventually comes around in the show for good or ill.

I like to imagine Vince watching Cinebinge and having a good laugh while saying "It's just a fly, George"

The Fly is an important episode! It's not an eventful episode but it's a processing episode for the characters! So much happened in the last few episodes, the show needed a moment to decompress!

Fun fact: In 2016 Bryan Cranston starred in "The Infiltrator" which was a movie based on the autobiography by Robert Mazur, a U.S. Customs special agent, who in the 1980s helped bust Pablo Escobar's money-laundering organization by going undercover as a corrupt businessman.

Simone's shock when you talked with Bass was epic.

Hahahaha I always wondered what the lady at Chow’s place said in response to Mike but never thought I’d get the answer. Thanks George

So many incredible moments in Season 3, but the end of Half Measures is on another level..

Everything about this show is great. But, to me, its the acting that stands out. Every actor, now matter how small the role, just crushes it.

Love this channel, you guys are both so lovely it kinda restores my faith in humanity for a while, lol. Looking forward to the next part :)

Hearing Simone say my name like 3 times in a row in the intro made me way to happy and warm inside lol

Walt realizes that there’s a fly in the ointment so to speak and his name is Gustavo Fring.

Him knowing Mandarin and translating that scene makes it so much funnier haha

Yes Gus's actor was one of the main empire guys in the mandolorian

25:50 George you are CRAZY! if you think Bryan Cranston did that. 😅

this show came out during a "transition period" in TV an entertainment as a whole, where stories would no longer have "a guy to root for" because there wasn't "a mission" for any "hero" to fulfill. stories were long and complex, and weren't exactly _stories,_ they were _chronicles_ the difference being, in a story you want the lead character to succeed, and you embellish the story to that end, to make it look good. in a chronicle, you just tell the event, without taking sides. that's why the cinema of the late 60's and 70's got IT's transition period with westerns: westerns were more chronicles than the epics of the time, based on European stories, taking a lot from Norse storytelling with their tales of heroism. we're still looking at this in TV and gaming, with lots of narrative adventures that you can play in any style you want.

George, I'm not entirely sure how medical benefits work with jobs like law enforcement, especially being high risk for injury. But regarding Hank's injuries I believe you're thinking of Worker's Compensation in a general sense, which is the employer's coverage that specifically covers injuries while on the job. In any case, an employee typically also has an individual/family plan for medical benefits which involves general coverage outside of injuries and care that happen while specifically working. The quality of care for either of those is usually dependent on a specific plan that was previously elected. Also, in the case of leaving employment, a program called COBRA usually carries your benefits for x amount of time after leaving a job if you don't have a new plan in place.

While Schrader was under suspension, he was still law enforcement so he would be covered. They still have issues with medical items that are not covered.

And seasons 4 and 5 are even better. What a show.

Describing what Gus is doing as his own Order 66 is great lol

yeees the second part I love u guys!!!

You both finally got to know who the character Mike really is. Hes Awesome.

The actor who played Gus, Giancarlo Esposito, did a great interview with Jim and Sam on SiriusXM. The video is on KZfaq.

So much Breaking Bad in such a short time, thank you Simone and George. 🎆🎆

I get that Walt is a bad guy but I don‘t think everything is his fault people are not directly responsible for indirect consequences of their actions. he murdered the girl, yes. But that this would spin into two planes going down can hardly be blamed on him

Don't blame Walt. It's not his fault. Final season is going to be epic!

FYI, when Walt falls off the railing in "Fly" there's actually a VERY subtle special effect to hide the use of a stuntman for the fall itself - after the stuntman hits the ground, there's a really fast computer "morph" effect merging to a new shot of Bryan Cranston on the floor, right before the camera starts moving to zoom in on him. It took me a couple of rewatches to catch it! :)

Saul Goodman is the absolute backbone of this series. IMO, the best character. And you absolutely MUST watch the Saul Goodman series after Breaking Bad. It is hearth wrenching. Good beyond measure.