As this episode opens we see a flashback to events that took place during season one; we are shown how Jesse blew most of the money Walt gave him to buy the RV and champagne and some good time girls with Skinny Pete and Combo then got the RV by stealing it from Combo's mother. This is relevant as Hank is checking every RV of that type registered in the state; it will be a long search but ultimately it will lead him to Combo's mother and then Jesse will be back on his radar thanks to a photo at the house. While this is going on Gus approaches Walt with a very tempting offer; if he accepts he won't be booking in the back of an RV again; he'll have his own industrial lab to work in. This offer, if accepted, will put Jesse out of business as Gus only agreed to let him supply him to wound Walt's professional pride; a strategy that worked admirably.
It isn't just the men who have things going on in their lives; Skyler starts to wonder why she is really sleeping with Ted as she knows it won't go anywhere and Marie is concerned about Hank; he says he turned down the El Paso job because the case in Albuquerque was more important to him but she is sure the horrific events on the border have affected him more than he cares to admit.
This is another quality episode... I feel I should stop bothering to say that as so far I don't think I've been disappointed by a single instalment! The acting is great as always; I particularly liked Giancarlo Esposito's understated performance as Gus; I'm pleased that it looks as if his character is going to be getting more air time. Another actor in a small role; Steven Michael Quezada who plays Hank's partner Steven Gomez has performed well in the role throughout the series but now it seems likely that he will be leaving as he is off to El Paso; this is speculation though as I don't want to risk spoilers finding out if he is in later episodes! The story seems to be stepping up a gear as Walt and Jesse go there separate ways and Hank gets a lead pointing him towards Jesse; I'm certainly looking forward to seeing where that storyline heads.
It isn't just the men who have things going on in their lives; Skyler starts to wonder why she is really sleeping with Ted as she knows it won't go anywhere and Marie is concerned about Hank; he says he turned down the El Paso job because the case in Albuquerque was more important to him but she is sure the horrific events on the border have affected him more than he cares to admit.
This is another quality episode... I feel I should stop bothering to say that as so far I don't think I've been disappointed by a single instalment! The acting is great as always; I particularly liked Giancarlo Esposito's understated performance as Gus; I'm pleased that it looks as if his character is going to be getting more air time. Another actor in a small role; Steven Michael Quezada who plays Hank's partner Steven Gomez has performed well in the role throughout the series but now it seems likely that he will be leaving as he is off to El Paso; this is speculation though as I don't want to risk spoilers finding out if he is in later episodes! The story seems to be stepping up a gear as Walt and Jesse go there separate ways and Hank gets a lead pointing him towards Jesse; I'm certainly looking forward to seeing where that storyline heads.