We've been waiting for that 1 scene in this show for when Saul shows Kim his true self and I think we got it. The end meeting is like watching Saul Goodman from BB enter the room. Amazing acting from Odenkirk and Seehorn. Marriage?!?! Could they have been all throughout BB and that's why Gene seems even more devastated then usual? Getting good. We also see that Nacho is looking to Mike for everything even help. So perhaps his downfall has started as well. Lalo. Does he go behind bars for murder or die in the process? Best episode of this season this far.
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Rhea Seehorn kills it.
yhoha_200124 March 2020
Warning: Spoilers
"I kept things from you to protect you."
This line brings the Breaking Bad nostalgia. The same excuse Walter has been using all series is brought back now. Every act that Walter did had consequences, and now Jimmy with his first act may lead to a terrible consequence.
In the last scene, we see a turning point in the relationship between Jimmy and Kim. Which was executed perfectly by the actors, especially Rhea Seehorn who has been overshadowed by the magnificent performance of Bob Odenkirk. All we know that the last three episodes are packed, with the Lalo-Gus/Mike battle and maybe the downfall of Nacho? who knows?
If this is not a 10 then what is?
hirezfire25 March 2020
A big brba hint
jasalango25 March 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Well, how do I start... I don't know how many of you notice or remember 12 years ago, a show called Breaking Bad started with a mesmerizing pilot evolving into a new phase of TV that would change everything forever. Well, in that first episode Walter and Jesse are looking for a place to produce meth, and so Walter decides to take all of his money out of the bank to give it to Jesse to buy an RV. Okay here's where it gets interesting. Do you remember the name of the bank Walter took his money out from??... That's right, Mesa. Not Mesa Verde. Just Mesa: credit union. Oh, and a logo that has nothing to do with a horse or a cowboy. Now we're talking.
I KNOW A GUY WHO KNOWS A GUY!
zeboorad24 March 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Jimmy is protecting kim from himself, Walter was doing the same with Skyler, but when skyler understood about Walt, what was saul's first offer? Assassination of Skyler White! Whould he turn to that monster in this season or next? I don't know, I just know that no matter what's happening in this world, it's just perfect, as always!
our first look at the new jimmy; saul
chuckwood-0582124 March 2020
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Fascinating. the toll that the new jimmy has been taking on Kim finally comes to play. we get an amazing look at saul goodman in one of his the first true saul moments we always saw in breaking bad. we look more into mike descending into the drug empire of gus fring. this show may be slow, but that what's make everything so perfect in the end. the buildup over these last 5 seasons has been perfect, as we're only getting closer to true breaking bad moments. fascinating.
The best episode of the Season so far.
jeremychoojunwei24 March 2020
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Following the great but not completely amazing Namaste and Dedicado a Max, we finally get to the best episode of the season so far. We finally get backstory on Kim; a character we never had a flashback sequence for minus the one with Jimmy and Chuck, Mike and Gus finally have things to do and his half of the story is finally escalating, though I'm still bummed out we never got to see the aftermath of Mike and Gus's talk at the small time; Mike just straightaways becomes his enforcer again. And the whole Lalo thing is one of the best chess matches in TV history.
On Jimmy's half, the episode started slightly worrying that it wasn't gonna go anywhere with Kim reverting back to settling for Acker, but nope-Saul has other ideas and this is the first scene in the show where we meet fully-fledged Saul; other episodes had glimpses, including Magic Man, but that was strip-mall lawyer Saul, THIS is ruining everyone else Saul and the entire last 10 minutes is so hard to watch as Kim slowly realises Saul has finally taken over. If she somehow still needed confirmation after the first two episodes, this is it. Great acting from Rhea to top it off.
On Jimmy's half, the episode started slightly worrying that it wasn't gonna go anywhere with Kim reverting back to settling for Acker, but nope-Saul has other ideas and this is the first scene in the show where we meet fully-fledged Saul; other episodes had glimpses, including Magic Man, but that was strip-mall lawyer Saul, THIS is ruining everyone else Saul and the entire last 10 minutes is so hard to watch as Kim slowly realises Saul has finally taken over. If she somehow still needed confirmation after the first two episodes, this is it. Great acting from Rhea to top it off.
Solid on both fronts
Kingslaay8 May 2020
A great episode that advanced the story lines. We see Saul at his finest, the lawyer we've seen before. Despite the tricks he pulls he is one heck of a lawyer and takes the room by storm with his tricks. He is the guy for this. Kim and everyone watch in horror as Saul is unleashed and does what he loves, conning within law. When it looks like Kim might take the obvious route what she says is stunning in the end. We know from BB that Kim is nowhere in the picture. And it would be too simple for her to just leave Jimmy. There is another piece. Meanwhile Mike comes into his own and totally gets the better of his new rival. He was no match for his industrious and brutal nature. On both fronts our two main characters reach their peaks and find their sweet spot that produces results for them. Top marks.
Chicanery: Wexler Edition
jackkemp-3061224 March 2020
WHAT. AN. EPISODE.
The best episode of the show so far, by far. The breaking point it here and now there is no way back for Jimmy or Kim. Rhea Seehorn puts in the best performance the show has seen so far whilst Bob Odenkirk brings out the performance we all dreaded to see after five years. Everything changes from here!
The best episode of the show so far, by far. The breaking point it here and now there is no way back for Jimmy or Kim. Rhea Seehorn puts in the best performance the show has seen so far whilst Bob Odenkirk brings out the performance we all dreaded to see after five years. Everything changes from here!
Wexler v Goodman....maybe?
bcrisman24 March 2020
What a content-packed episode!!
The show is so good at keeping me on my toes, I never know what the outcome is going to be. The montage in the beginning is so good, the mike stuff is so good, the Saul v Kim stuff is so SO good.
This show continues to surprise me, I'm pumped to see the finale of this season. 9.8/10 for me
The show is so good at keeping me on my toes, I never know what the outcome is going to be. The montage in the beginning is so good, the mike stuff is so good, the Saul v Kim stuff is so SO good.
This show continues to surprise me, I'm pumped to see the finale of this season. 9.8/10 for me
Saul continues to shine, while Jimmy remains in his shade
hotrobinproductions24 March 2020
The beautiful poetry in this episode, you're either In the light, or in the shade of another character, this episode is beautiful. Saul Goodman gets the shine, on ALOT of people Kim, Mesa Verde and even Hamlin gets the shade, Kim is not liking it, since the flashback of her as a kid she's always had her way. Mike finally getting out of the shade to the light while Lalo goes into the shade of his actions against Mike. Gus is getting his shine after being humiliated by the feds, but Nacho just remains in his darkness for his own good. Now it might sound corny with the "light or dark, shade or shine" but it's literally the poetry this show is conveying in my eyes. Kim gets her shine at the end of the episode when she rips "Saul" into shreds, she exposes him for putting her in the cold shade. It's a beautiful episode of characters coming to terms of the issues being brought together full circle by the actions of others. Even Kim and Rick tension after Kim apologized. BEAUTIFUL conveyance of characters actions and lessons learned
Twist and Out
greggwager24 March 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Figuring out these episodes makes its own suspense. You might not be wrong, but always wonder about being right.
Unexpected twists are especially hairy in "Wexler v. Goodman": Saul betrays Kim; we expect she will walk away before she gets irreparably harmed (as she does with her drunken momma in the opening flashback); she has suspected all along that her boyfriend has an identity disorder, but instead of giving him tough love she ends up loving both personalities (Saul as much as Jimmy); and most unexpectedly, instead of doing what's reasonable and smart, she suggests they should get married. Saul appears to muck up Kim's life and career, but Kevin will probably take the deal he offers, and all will be good, man.
Meanwhile, Mike outs Lalo with virtuosic control and sneakiness. He anonymously leads the police around by their noses. They get their suspect in the wire-service murder (what ended season 4). Who will Lalo call with his legal problem?
Some loyal IMDB critics complain that viewers who gush about Better Call Saul (like me) should be more circumspect. I give every episode ten stars because this bizarre story has never made a misstep.
Eventually our unconventional, scrappy defense lawyer will tease Walter White about not having the immorality that would save money by putting a prison shiv into Badger. Taking out Jesse Pinkman is like "Old Yeller," remember? There's still a long road ahead. I can't wait travel it.
Unexpected twists are especially hairy in "Wexler v. Goodman": Saul betrays Kim; we expect she will walk away before she gets irreparably harmed (as she does with her drunken momma in the opening flashback); she has suspected all along that her boyfriend has an identity disorder, but instead of giving him tough love she ends up loving both personalities (Saul as much as Jimmy); and most unexpectedly, instead of doing what's reasonable and smart, she suggests they should get married. Saul appears to muck up Kim's life and career, but Kevin will probably take the deal he offers, and all will be good, man.
Meanwhile, Mike outs Lalo with virtuosic control and sneakiness. He anonymously leads the police around by their noses. They get their suspect in the wire-service murder (what ended season 4). Who will Lalo call with his legal problem?
Some loyal IMDB critics complain that viewers who gush about Better Call Saul (like me) should be more circumspect. I give every episode ten stars because this bizarre story has never made a misstep.
Eventually our unconventional, scrappy defense lawyer will tease Walter White about not having the immorality that would save money by putting a prison shiv into Badger. Taking out Jesse Pinkman is like "Old Yeller," remember? There's still a long road ahead. I can't wait travel it.
I had goosebumps
hprashantarora1 April 2020
Best performance by Rhea Seehorn. Bob Odenkirk - priceless, as ever! But it was Ms. Seehorn's moment to shine. Her searing performance gave me goosebumps. For a moment I thought Walter White was gonna pop out of her screaming "Fooled Ya!" She and the writers deserve an Emmy just for this episode alone.
Bravo!
Leofwine_draca4 February 2022
Better call Ji..Saul
Leron1924 March 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Here he is, the Saul we have known in Breaking Bad.
Best episode of the season so far, great acting and writing.
Things are starting to heat up: Lalo vs Gus and mike, nacho' story, Kim and Saul..
What will happen? At this point I don't know what to expect, Kim seems really confused and the last scene proves it , Jim (or should I say Saul..) betrayed her trust and then she asked him to marry her?
What will happen? At this point I don't know what to expect, Kim seems really confused and the last scene proves it , Jim (or should I say Saul..) betrayed her trust and then she asked him to marry her?
Just sick!
sackofwhine29 April 2020
Absolutely incredible what the writers are able to pull off. Constantly shifting gears, leading the audience somewhere and then making another 180, leaving the audience at awe and truly flabbergasted.
Shot again absolutely beautifully by Marshall Adams and edited to absolute perfection by Skip Macdonald, this episode is truly "edge of your seat" quality stuff. Michael Morris directed two really tight episodes this season, I can absolutely see him directing feature films in the future.
Shot again absolutely beautifully by Marshall Adams and edited to absolute perfection by Skip Macdonald, this episode is truly "edge of your seat" quality stuff. Michael Morris directed two really tight episodes this season, I can absolutely see him directing feature films in the future.
Beautiful Composition
dvidcsmor24 March 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Now that was heavy..
As a number of other reviews mentioned, this episode had that straightforward BB vibes with the last scene. What makes this show even more unique, however, is that it ends up being a shocking drama without such an unbelievable story like BB had. The root of this specific storyline was seemingly unimportant regarding the main plot, I didn't really expect such a small thing to lead the conflict between Jimmy and Kim so far out of nowhere. And this way, in fact, it was even more shocking than the Jimmy v. Chuck debate.
Just as Walter White, Jimmy evolves to finally become his own invented character without being aware of losing his former self. Neither does he seem to know that he crossed the line, and nor does he feel any kind of shame or guilt about what he did. (Or at least he is constantly losing his ability to have such feelings) And just as Walter White, Jimmy has one true underlying goal: to do what he likes to do the most, and what he does the best, indeed.
As a number of other reviews mentioned, this episode had that straightforward BB vibes with the last scene. What makes this show even more unique, however, is that it ends up being a shocking drama without such an unbelievable story like BB had. The root of this specific storyline was seemingly unimportant regarding the main plot, I didn't really expect such a small thing to lead the conflict between Jimmy and Kim so far out of nowhere. And this way, in fact, it was even more shocking than the Jimmy v. Chuck debate.
Just as Walter White, Jimmy evolves to finally become his own invented character without being aware of losing his former self. Neither does he seem to know that he crossed the line, and nor does he feel any kind of shame or guilt about what he did. (Or at least he is constantly losing his ability to have such feelings) And just as Walter White, Jimmy has one true underlying goal: to do what he likes to do the most, and what he does the best, indeed.
As Usual it's amazing
malrahbi-7829024 March 2020
An amazing episode
baydenpickersgill24 March 2020
Horrible writing
a1_andy_116 June 2022
Warning: Spoilers
In this episode Kim explains to the mesa verde client that getting the account was the greatest day in her professional life. Meanwhile just one episode previous: she's mocking him and committing subterfuge while risking her entire career?
The inconsistencies with the characters is ruining this show. Saul evolved into a genius who can pull off $200,000 pay offs and work magic. His escapades are ridiculously far fetched. Kim has transitioned into a shyster lawyer, with a moral compass that is impossible to follow because the writers can't decide who is who.
This show is now almost like watching a cartoon. The side plot of Gus and Michael is the only thing keeping it on the rails.
The inconsistencies with the characters is ruining this show. Saul evolved into a genius who can pull off $200,000 pay offs and work magic. His escapades are ridiculously far fetched. Kim has transitioned into a shyster lawyer, with a moral compass that is impossible to follow because the writers can't decide who is who.
This show is now almost like watching a cartoon. The side plot of Gus and Michael is the only thing keeping it on the rails.
Situation FUBAR
dierregi14 April 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Without feeling the need for it, we get some background story for Kim and we learn that she has a masochistic streak. Also, like those people who commit suicide to "punish" somebody, she can damage herself thinking she's dispensing life lessons.
Watch her waiting hours for her mother to pick her up from cello lesson, only to refuse the ride, carry the cello on her back and walk three miles home because mummy had one too many. Two words of advice: at least, put the cello in the car and if you wanted to walk, you could have started earlier.
The disgraceful Mesa Verde plot reaches its end and just when you think Kim should have had enough, she acts totally masochistic (as per introduction).
Saul plays an infantile dirty trick on Howard and Mike bends over backward to get Lalo nicely out of the way, still working on the bizarre "let's not hurt the Salamanca" angle.
On a side note, I totally miss the point of living a criminal life, since all of these people seem always worried, scared and miserable.
Watch her waiting hours for her mother to pick her up from cello lesson, only to refuse the ride, carry the cello on her back and walk three miles home because mummy had one too many. Two words of advice: at least, put the cello in the car and if you wanted to walk, you could have started earlier.
The disgraceful Mesa Verde plot reaches its end and just when you think Kim should have had enough, she acts totally masochistic (as per introduction).
Saul plays an infantile dirty trick on Howard and Mike bends over backward to get Lalo nicely out of the way, still working on the bizarre "let's not hurt the Salamanca" angle.
On a side note, I totally miss the point of living a criminal life, since all of these people seem always worried, scared and miserable.
Ruining an excellent prequel
chrisc92926 March 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Before you downvote, I know this isn't a popular opinion, but I truly dislike this season. This is coming from a huge fan of all of Breaking Bad, and the first 4 seasons of Better Call Saul. Hear me out:
I would compare it to Season 8 of Game of Thrones: still the same great actors, still the same great camerawork and atmosphere, but with incredibly silly writing. The only difference here is that, instead of being way too short, it's obnoxiously stretched out. It always seems like something super tense is being built up to, only for it to either turn out to be nothing, or the episode would be over. Oh, and did I mention ruined character arcs, because those are here too!
Starting with Mike, in neither show did we see him being so emotional. I get that he feels guilty for killing Werner, but this is ridiculous. They took a rational and even-keeled character (who even kept his cool while Tuco punched him nearly to death) and turned him into a petty and annoying person. Never could I imagine Mike being so rude to Gus; Mike is way too smart to piss off someone that dangerous.
Then there's Kim, previously one of my favorite characters. In just 3 episodes they made her frustratingly inconsistent; one moment she's on board with Saul 100% (to the point where she's putting her career at risk), and the next she's threatening to cut ties with him forever, and the next she's proposing to him. Awful.
Like I said before, I loved both Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul 1-4, but this season is genuinely hard for me to watch. I really do want to continue to love BCS, so here's hoping that something changes in the last 4 episodes.
I would compare it to Season 8 of Game of Thrones: still the same great actors, still the same great camerawork and atmosphere, but with incredibly silly writing. The only difference here is that, instead of being way too short, it's obnoxiously stretched out. It always seems like something super tense is being built up to, only for it to either turn out to be nothing, or the episode would be over. Oh, and did I mention ruined character arcs, because those are here too!
Starting with Mike, in neither show did we see him being so emotional. I get that he feels guilty for killing Werner, but this is ridiculous. They took a rational and even-keeled character (who even kept his cool while Tuco punched him nearly to death) and turned him into a petty and annoying person. Never could I imagine Mike being so rude to Gus; Mike is way too smart to piss off someone that dangerous.
Then there's Kim, previously one of my favorite characters. In just 3 episodes they made her frustratingly inconsistent; one moment she's on board with Saul 100% (to the point where she's putting her career at risk), and the next she's threatening to cut ties with him forever, and the next she's proposing to him. Awful.
Like I said before, I loved both Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul 1-4, but this season is genuinely hard for me to watch. I really do want to continue to love BCS, so here's hoping that something changes in the last 4 episodes.
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