In this episode of pplpod, we dive deep into one of the most intense and terrifying episodes of Breaking Bad, "Crawl Space" (Season 4, Episode 11). We break down the shifting power dynamics as Gus Fring recovers in Mexico and informs Jesse Pinkman that he will be taking over the meth lab. We discuss the stakes for Walter White, who is fired and told that his entire family will be killed if he interferes with Gus’s operation.

We also analyze the darkly comedic tragedy of Ted Beneke, who tries to flee from Saul Goodman’s henchmen, Huell and Kuby, only to trip and suffer a severe head injury after Skyler White attempts to force him to pay the IRS. Finally, we review the iconic, claustrophobic  ...