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In this episode of pplpod, we dive deep into one of the most acclaimed series finales in television history: the Breaking Bad episode "Felina." Join us as we break down Walter White's final return to New Mexico to secure his legacy and settle scores.

We analyze how series creator Vince Gilligan crafted this masterpiece, from the ingenious M60 machine gun turret that took out Jack Welker’s neo-Nazi gang to the emotional final confrontation between Walt and Jesse Pinkman. We also discuss the hidden meanings behind the title (an anagram for "finale"), the significance of the Marty Robbins song "El Paso," and the perfect use of Badfinger’s "Baby Blue" in the closing moments.

Whether you are Team Walt or Team Jesse, tune in to hear why critics hail this as one of the greatest TV endings of all time and how it set the stage for the sequel film, El Camino.