Jimmy’s shit is just SO BORING right now. I get that it’s important but he’s been stuck in that same rut for a few episodes now. Either shit or get off the pot. But now he’s finally left that shitty law firm. I still need to start seeing him doing more questionable shit than going through the motions of being a lawyer. Surprise, litigating is boring. It doesn’t make for compelling TV unless you’re Sam Waterston.
The problem is that Jimmy’s storyline right now has been lacking drama since the last time he and Chuck rubbed elbows. Those two scenes of them coming to blows have been the best scenes in the series so far. While Mike’s story is interesting, I feel like the dual storyline approach is detracting from Jimmy’s story. The show is called “Better Call Saul”, not “The Adventures of Mike and Saul”.
I just want Huell and full sleaze Saul Goodman, criminal lawyer, already lol
After the twins threatened Kaylee, I bet it felt good to lethal inject that one dude in the hospital.
Hope you watched the latest episode.
Slippin Jimmy never goes away
He’s a “criminal” lawyer after all.
I didn’t get the point of changing the address.
me either
I suppose we’ll find out next episode, but my guess is that it will throw shade on HHM for not being able to do a simple thing as getting an address right. Not sure though.
Another boring episode. Hey writers, can you get to the fucking point please.
he changed more than the address
I assumed the same since Chuck’s main point in the pitch seemed to be that Kim was more likely to make slip ups since shes alone and less experienced, but then again there was no way for Jimmy to know that.
This is a good point too.
Ah, I get the papers now. Shit was a construction contract. Shit’s about to get real.
It’s the contract Kim was trying to take, that Chuck took back. He’s tanking it for his brother to make him look bad to make them leave and go back to Kim.
Food for thought: the address Jimmy changed the papers on is actually the Dog House hot dog stand, which is also a real place in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
It sucks playing catch up. I missed several episodes, but now I’m back on track.
The spitefulness of Chuck is so great, he was willing to endure his “dangerous exposure” to EM-waves rolls eyes to make sure Jimmy didn’t get his way via Kim. If Jimmy wasn’t attached to this deal I doubt he would’ve felt such a strong need to hook those clients back in. Granted, the recent flashback with young Jimmy shed a light on why he’s cautious of his brother, his self-righteous way of doing things irks me quite a bit.
The sad thing about Jimmy is that the already has Kim (for now at least), and yet he still seeks a professional relationship. I was confused by his obsession, until I realized he literally has no real friends at this point. Kim is the only real attachment he has, not his skeptical brother, or his former colleagues at both firms (He seemed to try and make an honest go at it with Omar at the end). His devotion to Kim is the only thing keeping him from going full Saul.
I love how the show give subtle hints for character motivations and rationales without spelling it out for us. I was wondering how Kim and Jimmy managed to develop a rapport, and then it was revealed that she used to work in the mailroom. Her small town background also made Jimmy more relatable, so it made sense that they hit it off somewhat.
My respect for Kim has grown over the past few eps. After watching the Wexler grind to get new clients, I got to see a taste of the ambitious spirit that brought her out of the mailroom. Her insecurities and occasional “bad girl” antics hint at her humble hometown origins; and also why she gets meek in front of authority, even when she was leaving HHM. lol It still kind of sucks that she only seems to be compelled to throw Jimmy a bone when she’s being naughty though.
“McGyver” Mike Ehrmantraut making a tire trap with nails and a hose, presumably for the truck carrying Salamanca contraband? Had these events not taken place prior to Breaking Bad, I would’ve thought this dude had a deathwish. Hector Salamanca already has a measure of respect for the old man and maybe he’s try to prove his worth, but I don’t see how realistically he can cross them any further without a quick, reactionary execution. I’m excited to see what’s in store, esp. since he’s desperate for the cash flow.
The relationship between Mike and Nacho was strengthened with the 25 grand he split with him. The dude knows how to gain respect and then some. In another world he could’ve been a boss in his own right. This is why he’s my favorite character.
BTW, no one was impressed by last night’s long single scene intro this ep? Breaking Bad/ Better Call has had a long string of cool intros, but this was quite enjoyable and dynamic.
The intro was definitely dope as hell.
Finally, a sense of progression. I don’t even like Chuck, but that was a super dick move by Jimmy. And now it’s inadvertently led to Chuck getting his nut cracked.
And Mike feeling the indirect repercussions of practicing half measures.