In "Sunset," Walt begins working in Gus Fring’s high-tech "Superlab" with his new assistant, Gale Boetticher . However, the primary tension stems from Hank’s relentless pursuit of the "rolling meth lab" (the RV), which leads to a desperate standoff at a junkyard . Key Plot Points
: Gus Fring meets with the Salamanca cousins at sunset. To protect Walt (and his own business interests), Gus redirects their quest for vengeance toward the man who actually pulled the trigger on Tuco: Hank Schrader . Critical Analysis & Themes [S3E6] Sunset
: The title "Sunset" has a double meaning: the literal time of Gus's meeting with the cousins and the industry term for phasing something out or making it disappear, referring to the RV . Where to Watch In "Sunset," Walt begins working in Gus Fring’s
: While a panicked Hank rushes to the hospital, Walt and Jesse watch as Old Joe uses a car crusher to destroy the RV—their last physical link to their early days of cooking—symbolizing the "sunsetting" (disappearing without a trace) of that era . To protect Walt (and his own business interests),
: Walt is impressed by the efficiency of the new laboratory and Gale’s chemistry expertise. However, he quickly realizes Gale is being groomed to eventually replace him .
: Hank tracks the RV to Joe’s Junkyard while Walt and Jesse are hiding inside. To save them, Walt orchestrates a fake emergency call to Hank, claiming his wife, Marie, has been in a serious car accident .