: 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."
: Mike dies by a river, a quiet and natural setting that contrasts with the violent, industrial world Walt has built. "Say My Name" [S5E7] Breaking Branches
: Focus on Jesse's departure as the moment the "White/Pinkman" family tree finally breaks beyond repair. : Walt kills Mike in a fit of
: Walt tries to manipulate Jesse into staying, but Jesse finally chooses to leave the business, leaving Walt isolated. [S5E7] Breaking Branches
This episode marks the definitive point where Walter White’s ego completely overrides his pragmatism, leading to the "breaking" of his professional and personal foundations. The Death of Mike Ehrmantraut
