On its surface, “Fly” might look like filler — a weird standalone about a stray insect messing up a meth cook. But that fly is far more than an annoyance: it becomes a powerful symbol for guilt, loss of control, and psychological unraveling.
In “Fly,” Walt becomes obsessed with a single insect buzzing around the lab. His obsession isn’t about cleanliness — it’s as if the fly embodies every secret he’s tried to bury: Jane’s death, the plane crash fallout, the lies to his family, and the death spiraling from his choices.
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