The partners escalate their enterprise to new levels.The partners escalate their enterprise to new levels.The partners escalate their enterprise to new levels.
- Karaoke Singer
- (as Zoë Yeoman)
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It's all here folks, watching the show since it's first episode Uno up until this point has been "quiet a ride" everything that we predicted and saw happen the writers find a way to pull the rug from under us. All while having it make sense into the narrative of the story this show was out to be.
This episode was a downward spiral, a pinnacle and love letter to the franchise as we know it, from the opening scenes before the BCS theme we have something you will certainly be in a real nice treat for.
The way this episode progresses it's narrative going forward was very nice and story perfectly makes it all worth while. You have the dynamic between characters with excitement and thrills we have been waiting for.
First, no spoilers here. Now, imagine someone starts with *Better Call Saul*, all the way through to S06E09 "Fun & Games", and then, naturally, dives into *Breaking Bad* and finishes it. Then comes this stunning black-and-white epilogue, which makes it clear: Gene's fate is definitely not going to be a happy one.
This episode ties everything together. Keep in mind that *Better Call Saul* isn't just a prequel to *Breaking Bad*-it stands on its own. In fact, someone who's never watched *Breaking Bad* might find this series even more enjoyable.
The episode itself is a work of art in terms of dialogue, pacing, transitions, and Jimmy's final moments with the characters closest to him. We see Gene, now alone, slipping back into his old ways-he's got nothing left but to con people and embrace his true nature: Slippin' Jimmy.
If you find this episode lacking, it's clear you're watching the show just for the thrills. If that's the case, this show might not be for you.
A solid 10/10.
Did you know
- TriviaSaul jokes to his new criminal partners about being buried in a sandstorm for a thousand years, alluding to the poem "Ozymandias," which gave Ozymandias (2013) its title.
- GoofsIn Francesca's tenants' apartment, there is a Guitar Hero Live case visible on top of a kitchen cabinet. The Gene Takovic timeline takes place in 2010, but Guitar Hero Live debuted in 2015.
- Quotes
Mike Ehrmantraut: Now listen, even if this guy was gonna live, I wouldn't go near him. He's a complete amateur.
Jimmy McGill: Well, you see an amateur, I see 170 pounds of clay, ready to be molded.
Mike Ehrmantraut: Well, if the cancer doesn't get him, it'll be the cops or a bullet to the head.
Jimmy McGill: Is that your appraisal, or is that what "He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named" says about him?
Mike Ehrmantraut: He doesn't say anything. The guy's small potatoes.
Jimmy McGill: Yeah, okay. I hear you. I just... I got a feeling about this. This Heisenberg guy's got something. It's top of the line product, that's the buzz on the street, and I just think, with the right management...
[gets interrupted]
Mike Ehrmantraut: You know, years ago, I bought a Betamax. Good product. "Top of the line." Experts said it was better than a VHS. Turned out to be a complete waste of time and money. Hmm? Let it go.
- Crazy creditsThe opening credits contains two still frames. The first one, A beverage with ice on top of the armrest of the recliner, at Gene's residence. The second one briefly shows Gene's car entering a crossroads, distorted by the degrading tape.
- ConnectionsFeatures Jackie Chan Adventures (2000)
Details
- Runtime
- 57m
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.78 : 1
- 1080i (HDTV)