Warning: There are major spoilers ahead!
Paul has already won two Primetime Emmys in 2010 and 2012 for the role of broken drug addict Jesse Pinkman on "
We knew this was going to be an intense episode. Last week, Pinkman headed over to Walt's house with the intent of burning it down.
The first time we see him in Season 5, episode 12 "Rabid Dog," the emotion on his face is so entirely raw, there is no doubt in our mind that this is a broken man who has been through the wringer.
Between Paul finally standing up against "that a--hole" Mr. White, deciding to work with Hank, and then burst out in traditional paranoid Pinkman mode for no reason at the end of the episode, the man never stopped looking like a scared, broken, desperate puppy the entire time and it was brilliant.
The moments when Paul bursts out are some of the hardest and best moments on
This is a man who you can't help but feel empathy for because there are so many levels of manipulation going on that Jesse is almost right to be paranoid.
He's playing Mr. White, Mr. White is playing him. On top of that, nearly everyone else - Saul, Skyler, and Hank - think he may be better off dead.
The only man sort of on his side, is the one man he can't trust (White) and by the end of the episode, Pinkman even drives him away to the point that Walt finally takes out a hit on him.
Throughout the entire episode, many thought Paul deserved praise for his exceptional performance. It was all that many on Twitter couldn't stop talking about.
- Jesse Gladsaget (@JesseGladsaget) September 2, 2013
Aaron Paul has the Emmy for best supporting actor on LOCK-DOWN for the ending of this episode.
Start polishing up Aaron Paul's Emmy. #BreakingBad
- Donald Lambert (@MrGamer2558) September 2, 2013
If @aaronpaul_8 doesn't win an Emmy for this season, I will be incredibly surprised
- Megan (@mteresin) September 2, 2013
And the Emmy for best Leading/Supporting Actor in every possible medium goes to Aaron Paul of Breaking Bad. #asphillseesit
- phill kane (@phillkane) September 2, 2013
I'm sure @aaronpaul_8 will win another Emmy, and rightfully so, but we should also all give him a hug. #SaveJesse
- Aly Semigran (@AlySemigran) September 2, 2013
As much as I want Peter Dinklage to win the Emmy for best supporting actor, Aaron Paul has it in the bag
- Ajay Sidhu (@AjaySidhu95) September 2, 2013
I call emmy 4 @aaronpaul_8 for the final season. Amazing as always! True artist who leaves us wanting more & at the edge of our seats!
- Sandra Hernandez (@yourmyrocknroll) September 2, 2013
Others thought Dean Norris (who plays Hank) also deserved an Emmy.
Is there some way for @aaronpaul_8 and @deanjnorris to both win an Emmy for supporting actor? #BreakingBad #intense
- Brian McDavitt (@bmcd25) September 2, 2013
Bam bam. That was some serious Emmy-caliber acting from @aaronpaul_8 and @deanjnorris. Riveting scene. #BreakingBad
- Ethan Williams (@ethanwilliams) September 2, 2013
For the love of Bad, give @deanjnorris an Emmy already!
- Yuriy Sardarov (@yursar) August 27, 2013
Aaron Paul and Dean Norris for all the Emmy's.
- Paul Mitchell (@PaulMitchellPod) September 2, 2013