Felina (Breaking Bad)
episode of Breaking Bad (S5 E16)
"Felina" is the series finale of the American crime drama television series Breaking Bad. Written and directed by series creator Vince Gilligan, it is the sixteenth episode of the fifth season and the 62nd overall episode of the series. It first aired on AMC in the United States and Canada on September 29, 2013.
The plot involves Walter White evading a nationwide manhunt for him in order to return to New Mexico and deliver the remaining profits from his illegal methamphetamine empire to his family, as well as tie up loose ends with his friends and enemies. Knowing his lung cancer will soon kill him, Walt revisits his family and former acquaintances to settle his affairs and prepare for his death.
Upon airing, "Felina" received critical acclaim, and is considered one of the greatest series finales of all time. It was followed by a sequel film, El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie, which was made available on Netflix on October 11, 2019.
Plot
Walter White steals a car, returns to New Mexico, and breaks into the home of Gretchen and Elliott Schwartz. He claims he hired hitmen, while Badger and Skinny Pete scare them with laser pointers that spoof rifle sights. Walt coerces them into placing his remaining $9.72 million in a trust for Walter Jr.
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