Breaking Bad

When he went to the DEA office to lure Gus to Casa Tranquila, all of the Salamancas were dead at that point. Hector had nothing to lose by actually telling the DEA about his crimes, and Gus's, as he would have been returned to Casa Tranquila anyway. And even if his attempt to kill Gus was unseccesful, Gus would still have been brought down (kind of like an extra layer of "insurance" in Hector's plan). Was it just because of his hatred of Hank and the DEA? Or is there something I'm missing?

When Russell is being interrogated by Schrader and Gomez, Gomez asks "Mel who"? In the Sopranos, when Junior gives "Mel" as his lawyer, next one of the officers asking him about his lawyer asks "Mel what?".

Is this intentionally making a reference to the Sopranos or is it just a coincidence?

Question about Gus' cover story related to when Hank had him brought in. Gus says Gale reestablished contact in order to get money, and Gale had come to the restaurant and then invited Gus to dinner the next night.

Now we know Gus had a calendar he carried around that detailed some events and places he went.

• Gus had an alibi for the night Gale ended up being killed (and the night Walt was supposed to die)

• Gus did not know what would be asked about when ABQ Detective had Gus meet him for questioning.

• Gus would not have had an alibi set out related to whenever Gale showed up at the restaurant and would not have had an alibi for the following night when Gale took him to dinner -- if the detectives had asked for dates, he perhaps could not show any indication of having met with Gale either of those nights

• Wouldn't Gale have had to buy stuff that would appear on a credit card for whatever day Gus said they went to dinner? Or if Gus paid, it would show on his credit cards if the story was true. If Gus meant "dinner" was himself bringing chicken to Gale's apartment

He obviously had plans the night that Gale ended up dying, but he wouldn't have known he would need to account for the previous couple of weeks. I guess Gus was lucky no follow up questions were asked?

It just feels like this story could have been torn apart more easily lol

Rewatching again because why not, but throughout every watch I personally REALLY loved the Salamanca twins and their characters.

Yes I think there are some corny moments like when they blow up the truck without looking back, but all in all I think that they are super well written, and are scary asf...and I personally think the buildup all the way to their fight with Hank was great!

I absolutely LOVE "One Minute" I remember the first time watching the episode I was actually left shocked at the ending, I don't really get shocked or too emotional when it comes to movies or tv shows but the whole scene with Hank and the twins was insanely intense.

But since my first watch and throughout others and from reading and hearing people and friends opinions, so many people actually dislike the Salamanca Twins and I am wondering if I am stupid enough to like the characters?

I really thought that they were a great scare for the whole season and tbh one of the main reason I went on watched bcs back then was because I was hoping to see more of the twins...

idk I personally thought that they were well written, scary asf and a pretty scary but good example of the Salamanca family and their Cartel...

(Also it's funny how I keep noticing with every rewatch more and more details, I know everyone says that but it's true, one from this episode was that you can see one of the twins approaching Hank way before the scene begins, behind one of the cars you can see him staring down at him while Hank panicks.)

What did you think of it? Do you think it was necessary? Do you think the plot was good? Do you like the ending? If you decided not to watch it, why?

Mine: It wasn't needed, but I'm glad they made it. I really liked it and it's good to see he's free and got his new identity and going to Alaska. I liked seeing him independent and getting a happy ending with more closure. He did some bad stuff, but I feel like all his were justified, unlike many other characters. Overall, I'm happy with it. I hope they don't do too many spin-off series/movies and make it boring though. I feel like better call saul and el camino are good enough.