The show has won dozens of awards, millions of fans, and is considered one of the best series ever, but there's one episode that stands out for its atmosphere and narrative arc. It's called "The Fly" (Season 3, Episode 10), and it's the one Walter spends the entire episode trying to catch. The entire action takes place in a single location, and no one else appears on screen except the two main characters. The reason for this oddity is logical: by that point, the season's budget had been exhausted, and Vince Gilligan decided to film a "bottle episode": using a minimal cast and a single location. Yet, despite the low budget and limited spectacle, the fly plays a significant role in the characters' story and the dynamic of the series.
The fly becomes a symbol of Walter's mental state, tormented by feelings of guilt and a desire to control everything. It is here that the battle between Walter and Heisenberg takes place, and the former convinces himself that he has emerged victorious.
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