Breaking Bad - Heisenbergs Empire Rises

Storyline

Season 5 Part 1 portrays Walt's transition from survivor to ruler. With Gus gone, he builds an empire with Jesse and Mike, but internal conflicts and Skyler's fear foreshadow his downfall. The tone becomes more ruthless as Walt's morality disappears entirely.

Tags

Tagline

All hail the king.

Motion Picture Rating (MPA)

TV-MA

Trivia

• This half-season marks the debut of Walt's iconic "Heisenberg" persona as a criminal kingpin.
• The phrase "Say my name" became a cultural phenomenon.
• The series' 5A finale "Gliding Over All" is often cited as one of the best in television.

Goofs

• In one scene, Walt's glasses alternate between being on and off between shots.
• A boom mic reflection appears during the desert deal scene.

Quotes

• "Say my name." - Walter White
• "You're Heisenberg." - Declan

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• The title sequence includes periodic table symbols fading in with smoke, symbolizing Walt's rise in the drug trade.

Connections

• Events directly connect to the second half of Season 5 2013.
• References are made to earlier episodes involving Gus Fring's legacy.

Soundtracks

• Music by Dave Porter, featuring a darker tone with industrial and ambient elements matching Walt's transformation.