"Box Cutter" is the fourth season premiere episode of the American television drama series Breaking Bad, and the 34th overall episode of the series. It originally aired on AMC in the United States on July 17, 2011. In the episode, Walter and Jesse face repercussions from Gus for having killed Gale during the previous season. Meanwhile, Skyler breaks into Walter's condominium while investigating his sudden disappearance, and Marie struggles to help Hank recover from his injuries. Written by series creator Vince Gilligan and directed by Adam Bernstein, "Box Cutter" was the first original Breaking Bad episode in 13 months. The episode marked the final regular performances of actors David Costabile and Jeremiah Bitsui as Gale and Victor, respectively. Gilligan considered changing the episode based on audience responses to the third season finale, "Full Measure", but ultimately decided against it. During a twist scene in "Box Cutter", Gus murders his loyal henchman Victor before Walt and Jesse's eyes. Giancarlo Esposito, who plays Gus, said he was concerned about filming the scene "without really hurting my spirit and my soul", and he concentrated so hard that he remained silent and focused during filming, rarely speaking to others on set. The scene was so bloody it made actor Bryan Cranston's daughter faint during a screening.

Movie rating: 9.2 / 10 (32382)

Directed by: Vince Gilligan - Adam Bernstein

Writer credits: Vince Gilligan

Cast: Bryan Cranston - Anna Gunn - Aaron Paul - Dean Norris - Betsy Brandt

AKA: Breaking Bad "Madrigal", Breaking Bad Live Free or Die, Box Cutter, Пуститися берега, Breaking Bad, Kriva pota, Bədbəxt

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