When people list out all of the worst things Walt has done, I think Walt ripping off Jesse of his share and his attempt at manipulating in 'Say My Name' should be included

It was such a brilliant and underrated scene that I wish people would talk about more.

In the beginning of it, Walt pretends that Jesse is still going to stick around and straight out gives him the 'lets get to work' attitude cause he knows what he really wants to talk about. Walt doesn't respect or accept Jesse's decision to leave the meth business and is desperately looking for anything he can use to manipulate him. Which includes praising him at being 'the best' at something to mocking his lifestyle and that he has nobody or anything else special in his life (after his other manipulation at getting him to break up and cut ties with Andrea and Brock) and that it will have no meaning unless he keeps cooling meth. This could also be used as an example on how an abuser tries to keep their abused in a toxic relationship.

And once Jesse slowly starts to see through his bullshit, Walt tries to make himself 'the victim' and that Jesse is being the insensitive bad guy. When Jesse finally has had enough he gives one final attempt at choosing to part ways by giving him his share of their earnings, but Walt being the controlling and prideful asshole he is has to twist his arm and say that if he so 'pure' he shouldn't lay a finger on that filthy blood money he earns and tries yet again to convince him that they are exactly alike in wanting more of it.

I was so proud of Jesse in this money where he isn't falling for anymore of his mind games and is no longer his bitch, 'so if you don't wanna give me my share, and have us end on respected terms. Fine!'

Every time I watch this scene, it makes me want to punch Walt in the face. Cranston was the perfect actor for this role!

Submitted January 01, 2019 at 06:01PM by phantom_avenger http://bit.ly/2BRF3Aq