Better Call Saul

[Prime Clone]

I originally read that scene as Gus letting go of his paranoia. Turns out his paranoia had peaked and that was his contingency plan.

Gus was definitely more easily rattled in BCS than BB.

 

[Rotfish]

Gus was definitely more easily rattled in BCS than BB.

Makes sense, he wasn't as seasoned. And he had already made some miscalculations.

 

[R_R_X]

The last 2 episodes have been slower but I've still enjoyed them a lot, it's clear it's all leading to something big regarding the Howard and Lalo plot lines, it's all so meticulous that I have to watch the episodes two times in a row and still look up some info online, for example I was a bit confused by Gus in Pollos and in the lab but after rewatching it again I think I get what it's leading to, him mentioning the spice curls immediatly triggered him because he pitched them to madrigal before, madrigal is a german company, his contructions workers were german, and Werner Zeigler has a widow in Germany, Lalo is aware of all this info, later Gus goes to the lab and as usual inspects everything, a bit weird but ok, he then does a "robotic" walk to the excavator and leaves the gun in the tires, I thought that perhaps him leaving the gun there was realizing Lalo can't "strike" now as he said so there's no reason to be paranoid but him checking the power cable, counting his steps, he knows Lalo is digging up info on the lab, he knows he will find it, he wants Lalo to go there, right into his trap, lights out, bam, perhaps the famous theory that Lalo is buried under the lab may prove to be correct!

My prediction was sort of correct but there wasn't really any "plan" made on Gus's part, he was just extremely lucky and he knew it too, this whole event with Lalo and Nacho was what turned him into an even colder and more calculating seasoned player we see in Breaking Bad, Lalo was almost one step ahead of him the whole time when you think about it he really was a force of nature, after his lucky victory and lesson it feels like Gus severely undermined Walt because who wouldn't after dealing with Lalo ******* Salamanca, that proved to be his downfall and in the end Lalo did get the last laugh, the bell he gifted his uncle would end up being used to blow Gus to bits after the cook he underestimated turned his obssession of revenge against him.

I'm truly impressed at how intelligently crafted this whole prequel show is comapred to many other modern prequels that are filled with glaring retcons and plot holes, hats off to the writers and really looking forward to the next episodes, the way Kim looked at the end of episode 8 makes me feel like she won't be around for much longer probably of her own choice...

 

[Johnny Utah]

I want Kim to get away. Haven't we seen enough carnage and misery!?

 

[Rambler]

If you've seen any of the number foreshadowing that the show creators have done with this series, you know that something will be happening to Kim on this weeks episode. They hinted at the fates of Nacho, Lalo, and Howard with the number of the episode they died in.

I just don't think this episode will see Kim die. It may be the last we see of Kim Wexler because she has the vacuum guy disappear her and she gets a new identity. Or she is overwhelmed with guilt over Howard that she admits to what happened and takes the blame.

 

[Prime Clone]

I expect Cliff to be suspicious of Howard’s actual fate - if we ever see him again.

 

[Rotfish]

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Tonight's episode in one word: haunting.

 

[choombaz]

This episode didn’t really do much I didn’t expect but it was the way it did it. Another masterpiece of storytelling.

 

[R_R_X]

Another great episode,

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but also heartbreaking, there was now ay Kim would ever recover from what happened to Howard because of her but I'm glad they didn't kill her off, her throwing away everything and going away is honestly just as depressing or more since she has abandoned everything she truly loved because she couldn't live with herself, I bet this won't be the last we see of her tho "Gene" will see her again in Nebraska I'm sure of it, the shot that stuck with me was Jimmy with his back turned to us hearing Kim pack up and ripping tape off camera, felt like that was his heart ripping in multiple pieces.

We also finally entered the Breaking Bad! Saul waking up next to a protistute and doing the classic combover/ mullet hairdo was hilarious but definitely with a bit of sadness since now we know everything that led up to Jimmy fully embracing this persona, I bet next week we'll be seeing Jesse and then Walt, can't wait to see how it all wraps up!

 

[choombaz]

Another great episode,

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but also heartbreaking, there was now ay Kim would ever recover from what happened to Howard because of her but I'm glad they didn't kill her off, her throwing away everything and going away is honestly just as depressing or more since she has abandoned everything she truly loved because she couldn't live with herself, I bet this won't be the last we see of her tho "Gene" will see her again in Nebraska I'm sure of it, the shot that stuck with me was Jimmy with his back turned to us hearing Kim pack up and ripping tape off camera, felt like that was his heart ripping in multiple pieces.

We also finally entered the Breaking Bad! Saul waking up next to a protistute and doing the classic combover/ mullet hairdo was hilarious but definitely with a bit of sadness since now we know everything that led up to Jimmy fully embracing this persona, I bet next week we'll be seeing Jesse and then Walt, can't wait to see how it all wraps up!

Yeah all the music and sound effects in this episode was outstanding. Even the subtle thumping during the dialogue free opening.

 

[Rambler]

Amazing episode. The number hints dropped in episodes indicating when their last episode would be lined up now too with Kim. I would say "Kim Wexler" is gone, but we will see her again presumably under a new name. Theories surround the taxi driver being connected to her in Omaha.

 

[Prime Clone]

Jimmy's - sorry, Saul's - words at the wake about Howard and his relationship with Chuck pretty much summed up his entire motivation.

And the news that HHM is effectively ceasing to exist means Saul has not only been responsible for Chuck and Howard's death but their legacy will now be erased too.

 

[Prime Clone]

 

[Rotfish]

GREAT episode tonight.

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Did they change the actor for the cab driver?

 

[Rambler]

Yes. I read there was some issue with him being able to travel because of Covid.

 

[choombaz]

GREAT episode tonight.

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Did they change the actor for the cab driver?]

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Yes. I read there was some issue with him being able to travel because of Covid.

The recast completely threw me for a bit.

https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/t...call-saul-cab-driver-don-harvey-pat-healy/amp

 

[R_R_X]

Bit of a slower episode but I hope it's setting up something.

Spoiler

So I guess the blue screen in the opening sequence means we've reached the end of the "Better Call Saul" tape and now we're going to follow "Gene" for the last 3 episodes? I thought we were going to at least get a full episode of Saul Goodman but I suppose one could make the case that the ending of last episode just leads straight into the Breaking Bad timeline so no need to retread old ground, we do know Walt and Jesse will be back but I'm starting to wonder in what capacity because we got a full Gene episode and if it isn't laying down the groundwork for the last act then it would feel like a waste of time.

Never would've guessed Carol Burnett would play Jeff's mother, shame about Don Harvey being recast tho.
Was great to see Jim O'Heir and hear Walt being mentioned as well.

 

[SwedishHeat]

I could've used some sort of connective tissue or refresher within the episode regarding Jeff, reminding the audience about who he is. Despite the role being recast, I would've never remembered that was the person that spotted Saul/Gene. After the episode, I read comments making the connection, which made Gene's motivation more clear. I thought Gene just had the urge to be Saul one more time, but once I made the connection it became apparent it was a continuation of that Season 5 premiere. The episode was kinda neat and all, but largely felt unimportant, but once I read about that connection, I understood the point of the episode.

 

[Neal136]

I swear to god, if I have to watch that security guard lick his sloppy fingers one more ******* time .....

 

[R_R_X]

Loved this episode, I thought the tile "Breaking Bad" was a bit too much on the nose at first but it's actually quite fitting for what happens.

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The flashbacks were used really well, perfectly paralled Jimmy's current situation and how his choice to not leave Walt alone ended up being the downfall of Saul and now him not wanting to leave the mark with cancer alone is going to be Gene's downfall, I just don't know if he makes it out alive or not because that shot of the grave and Gene on the bed was pretty ominous, I think we might've seen Francesca and Mike and perhaps Walt and Jesse for the last time as well feels bittersweet after all these years but Cranston and Paul didn't skip a beat, really looking forward to the final 2 episodes it's gonna be intense!