People are confused because the writers dropped the ball on this one. Jesse's actions aren't based on what he knows as fact or from the facts that have been shown to the viewer. We're left to wonder how he added 1 + 2 and came up with 4.

The poisoned cigarette McGuffin is a bit silly considering that it's all taking place in a world where the characters are shooting, running over, and blowing up people. There's more ricin in the world and Walt knows how to get it. No reason for this magic cigarette to hold so much importance.

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Posted by Flair Chops

to the west, my soul is bound

Member since Nov 2010

35577 posts

Posted on 8/26/13 at 10:58 am to Fewer Kilometers

quote:
No reason for this magic cigarette to hold so much importance.

but it does. because it put the blame for brock's illness on either

a) jesse pinkman's negligence

or

b) gustavo fricking fring

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Posted by TigerRad

Columbia, SC

Member since Jan 2007

5354 posts

Posted on 8/26/13 at 11:08 am to Fewer Kilometers

quote:

People are confused because the writers dropped the ball on this one

NO

If the viewer thinks its a "stretch" for Pinkman to figure this out after Huell lifts his weed, they havnt been paying close enough attention.

Between the confession, and Jesse finally confronting Walt about his manipulation, and realizing the truth about his former mentor, this is probably the best single script ever written for a TV show.

I pity those of you who missed the impact of this earth-shattering episode because you were busy going "wait a minute - it was LILY OF THE VALLEY NOT RICIN?!?!?"

Please. Keep up. It's only the best written show EVER.

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