GWRbananaman

"Fly" remains the most divisive Breaking Bad episode; some (myself included) laud it as the series' best, others decry it as a hideous waste of time. First, is it true that it was born of a need to produce a particularly cheap episode with minimal cast and sets? Second, how did you feel handling one of the show's most tense, character-driven episodes and how did you approach that?

Oh sure, it's a brilliantly written piece, so much depth to the dialogue and nuance in every intonation. And the central conceit is one of most simplistic yet complex symbols of the entire show, I damn well adore it. Totally agree re: the detractors too, I don't think Walt's later evolution has as solid a footing without the guilt we see in "Fly". Thanks for the reply.