Review of Fly

Breaking Bad: Fly (2010)
Season 3, Episode 10
10/10
The Most Underrated Episode Of The Greatest Show Ever
30 November 2017
Warning: Spoilers
"Fly" gave us a good 40 minutes of a wider-scope look at the series and at characters Walt and Jesse.

The directing and cinematography were amazing--I particularly loved the shot when Walt shattered the ceiling light--but it wasn't in the same vein as previous episodes. A lot of shots from the series contained these Sergio Leone-style long shots, very few moving cameras and a great use of color. The directors of the series often shot the characters at eye-level or in a direct way. This one seemed to focus on unique shots (from lower angles, from behind, from the brush that Jesse was using to scrub), and some weird-ass slow motion shots with overbearing tones. Characters were shown from completely different angles and maybe with purpose, to show us we were getting a different look at them. It was cool as hell.

The final shot of the fly in the red light was ... beautiful. A great way to close the episode: just as it had opened, but changed. So Indeed "Fly" is one of the best episode of the show.
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