Rock and Hard Place

The episode is overall phenomenal but that last scene is the best scene in this show so far. The way Nacho's monologue at the end is delivered gave me chills everytime I rewatched it. (Yes I watched the scene again and again after finishing the episode)

It's amazing in every way you would imagine but in every way you wouldn't expect it. The writers have always delivered. This season is shaping out to be one of the greatest seasons in tv show history. This episode was very emotional and intense. The set pieces built up before it are welcomed but this one delivers on those set pieces. Very surprising, emotional and compelling. Characters are sticking more to their own strengths... which is this Rock of a foundation this show has created, you start to see it all crumble down into a "hard place" and this "rock" can symbolize a lot of things... it's Kim is turning herself into this figure Saul isn't used to and it causes him to end up in a "hard place" emotionally if you will... same can be said with the "hard place" nacho is in. And maybe the fact that Gus is the rock. He's always been the man pulling the strings, setting the puzzles up for his magnum opus and it feels so amazing and poetic to watch the puzzle pieces fit in this world. Truly Amazing on every level.

Pros: Performances, acting, script, cinematography (that opening SHOT was beautiful with the camerawork and a perfect intro to an amazing episode) emotionally gripping, screenplay, plot, dialogue

*Highlights* NACHO!!!!! & Kim, cinematography (blue rose.... Not a spoiler) & last but not least the closure.

Cons: we have to wait next week for the next episode :(

P. S: For what The Godfather Part 2 was for The Godfather Part 1 is exactly what Better Call Saul is for Breaking Bad.... That's if this is the rate that they will deliver up until the final episode... And then of course The Godfather Part 3 was enjoyable but not as razor sharp perfect like I & II..... & that my friend, is your El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie lol.

This series is without a doubt going down as the most under appreciated show of all time. This hour is a full on character renovation, eventually reaching a catharsis for the character (I won't mention who). I'm still in shock and I will be for the next coming week. To think this is only the third episode of thirteen total and it's one of the best written of the entire series so far. Major props to Gordon Smith's writing and directing. The opening scene all makes sense at the end as a beautiful portrait of Nacho's character: In a world saturated of evil, he's the only one trying to do good.

A tale of consequential choices.

Nacho must decide how he is going to use his knowledge of Gus, Hector and Lalo to leverage best advantage. Mr McGill begins to question his identity facing the incompatible dichotomy of the cautious, amiable Jimmy and the audacious, selfish Saul.

A fabulous performance from Michael Mando (Varga) emotionally portraying his difficulty on the run and the intractable dilemma he faces. An excellent episode, the best of the season to-date.

...annnndddd the Emmy.......... for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Drama Series.....goes to... Michael Mando for his portrayal of Nacho Varga in Better Call Saul!!!!!!