S04E05 · EP 38
Shotgun
Episode DNA
17 scenes · 4 threadsStory threads over runtime
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17 scenes · our breakdown
1 ▸ 00:04Walt calls Saul and Skyler, preparing for a deadly confrontation.
00:04–02:44escalation · threat
2 ▸ 02:44Walt confronts the manager at Los Pollos Hermanos, demanding to see Gus.
02:44–05:26escalation · threatWalt learns Jesse is with Mike and is told to continue the cook alone.
05:26–07:57escalation · avoidance
4 ▸ 07:57Jesse threatens Mike as they drive into the desert for a pickup.
07:57–12:08threat · violenceHank tells Sgt. Roberts he believes Gale was Heisenberg and closes the case.
12:58–16:02investigation · misunderstanding
7 ▸ 16:02Jesse demands a gun and an explanation for his role, but Mike refuses.
16:02–21:55escalation · humiliationWalt and Skyler finalize the car wash loan and promise honesty.
21:55–25:54scheme · seductionWalt and Skyler have sex after listening to his voicemail.
25:54–27:15seduction · confessionWalt Jr. finds his parents in the bedroom, leading Skyler to suggest Walt move back in.
27:15–29:50social_rule_violation · avoidanceWalt screams at the camera that the cook is a two-man job and stops working.
29:50–30:21escalation · obsessionJesse drives away from an ambush, earning Mike's respect.
30:21–35:42violence · pursuit
13 ▸ 35:42Walt Jr. tells Walt it's cool to have him back, and Walt agrees to move in Tuesday.
35:42–37:26confession · dealJesse tells Walt he saved the stash and now has two jobs.
37:26–38:53escalation · rivalry
15 ▸ 38:53Mike tells Gus that Jesse is a hero after the ambush.
38:53–39:55scheme · dealThe White family has dinner, discussing the car wash and Hank's case.
39:55–44:46social_rule_violation · double_standardWalt suggests Gale was not a genius, implying Heisenberg is still out there.
44:46–46:03secret_exposed · betrayalHank decides to take another look at the case after Walt's comments.
46:03–46:28investigation · obsessionSame DNA
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- 2011-08-14
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- #38
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- 1.75M (US)
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- 60 words/min · 114 questions





