Breaking Bad is considered a perfectly plotted show, but some fans find fault with one part of a classic episode: “To’hajiilee.” How exactly did Hank track Walt to his hidden fortune in the desert? It’s the subject of much debate. But is it truly a plot hole? In this edition of Plot Hole or Not Hole, The Ringer’s Ben Lindbergh is joined by Breaking Bad creator and legendary showrunner Vince Gilligan to answer the question once and for all—and explain why we care so much about plot holes, anyway.
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