[s5e7] — Breaking Branches

: The cold open features Walt demanding Declan and his crew acknowledge his reputation as "Heisenberg."

: Analyze how Mike's death proves Walt has lost the "intellectual" control he once prided himself on. [S5E7] Breaking Branches

: Focus on Jesse's departure as the moment the "White/Pinkman" family tree finally breaks beyond repair. : The cold open features Walt demanding Declan

: Walt kills Mike in a fit of impulsive rage after Mike bruises his ego by telling him, "You and your pride and your ego... you just had to be the guy." [S5E7] Breaking Branches