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In this episode of pplpod, we unpack the explosive Breaking Bad Season 5 mid-season finale, "Gliding Over All." Join us as we discuss Walter White’s ruthless consolidation of power, from his global expansion with Lydia Rodarte-Quayle to the brutal, simultaneous prison executions of Mike's men orchestrated by Jack Welker.

We analyze the episode's iconic imagery, including the "Crystal Blue Persuasion" montage and Skyler White’s staggering storage unit money pile that finally convinces Walt to retire. Plus, we break down the series-altering cliffhanger where Hank Schrader finally connects W.W. to Heisenberg through a copy of Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass found in the bathroom. Don't miss our review of this critical episode directed by Michelle MacLaren.