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In this episode of pplpod, we dive deep into "End Times," the explosive penultimate episode of Breaking Bad Season 4. Tensions hit an all-time high in Albuquerque as the DEA locks down the Schrader house, forcing Walter White (Bryan Cranston) to stay behind and face the consequences of his war with Gus Fring.

We break down the nail-biting sequence where Jesse Pinkman and Tyrus hide in the industrial laundry superlab while Steven Gomez conducts a sweep. The discussion heats up as we analyze the episode's darkest twist: Brock’s sudden illness and the mystery of the missing ricin cigarette, which leads to a heart-pounding armed standoff between Walt and Jesse.

Did Walt manipulate Jesse into believing Gus is responsible for poisoning a child? We explore how this psychological chess move reunites the duo for a desperate assassination attempt involving a car bomb at the hospital. Plus, we look at Vince Gilligan’s direction in this unique entry—the only episode he directed but didn't write—and celebrate Aaron Paul’s Emmy Award-winning performance that solidified this hour as one of TV’s best.