It's one of my favorite TV shows, probably my favorite if I had to pick. Lately I've just been watching scenes on Youtube, but one scene struck out to me as a clever thing the writers did. So the part where Skylar is explaining how they've had money coming is becuase Walters been gambling, is a gambling addict and is shockingly good at it because of his intelligence making him good at counting cards and whatnot. If you piece together earlier scenes and look between the lines it's clear that this story is a lie, that actually he's been making his money by cooking and selling meth.
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My post was a joke, but where did you find this/ where are the clues? I've never picked up on it. Also Skyler is already completely emasculating b - wife. The reason she's so hated is because almost every man knows a woman who does the passive agressive things she does. I don't think a more emasculating character has ever been created without going into woke shows where they create that character as someone to root for which Skyler isn't.
I wouldn't doubt what you're saying that it might have been in the original plan and some DNA of that original idea is still in there, I just haven't seen it. It's in line with her characterization.
Even before Walter "breaks bad" she's very much not in love with him and just barely engages with him. She sucks before he does anything crooked, illegal or immoral. She just uses his actions as an excuse to quadruple down on the unsupportive wife behavior she was already exhibiting in episode 1.
In interviews Gilligan says they were shocked at how much hate Skylar got so changed her story to make her less hated, so we have it straight from the horse's mouth that she was initially going to be even worse than on screen.
Skylar lied to Walt about why she left Beneke Fabricators; she told Walt it was because of the 'fumes' whereas her sister says it was because of Mr Handsy (?). She was known for her sexy Marylin Monroe impersonation. Then when she goes back she almost immediately sacks up with Ted. So she left because of some sexual impropriety, which was probably more than just some type of Christmas party incident like she told Marie since she's a flirt and a liar.
Holly was unexpected, if you're having an affair you might not have or use contraception.
I think there were some other little clues I've forgotten by now, but knowing she was originally going to be less likable, she's a flirt, sexual impropriety at work, she does have an affair, Holly was unexpected it adds up.
edit: one I forgot, when she's going back to get a job at Beneke Fab the secretary obviously loathes Skylar and tries to prevent her from even talking to Ted - secretary is going to know the gossip and that's not a reaction for a mere victim of assault from a guy who isn't there anymore (Mr Handsy supposedly Ted's late father).
For me I stopped liking her when she went full Lady MacBeth. She supported Walt until it got scary for her, but instead of walking away or turning Walt in she still chooses to benefit from Walt's activities while shaming him.
Of course any criticism of a character that is a woman, it gets called misogyny.