Decently enjoyable, but also disappointing
Having this follow Fun and Games, an episode where we see Jimmy's world fall apart and then tragically reintroduce Saul Goodman, makes this episode feel lackluster in comparison.
The plot of the episode is enjoyable in its own self-contained way, but the way it furthers Gene's character is a bit redundant because we've established how he longs to go back to his old life in previous Gene scenes, watching his old tapes and yelling at the kid to get a lawyer.
The core of this episode also doesn't resonate quite as well as it could have, because the somewhat comedic and nostalgic vibes of seeing a scam be executed is contrasted with how awful and tragic the events of Plan and Execution - Fun and Games are.
As its own episode, it's decent and enjoyable. However within the context that it is placed, in the final homestretch of the series, it does feel disappointing.
The plot of the episode is enjoyable in its own self-contained way, but the way it furthers Gene's character is a bit redundant because we've established how he longs to go back to his old life in previous Gene scenes, watching his old tapes and yelling at the kid to get a lawyer.
The core of this episode also doesn't resonate quite as well as it could have, because the somewhat comedic and nostalgic vibes of seeing a scam be executed is contrasted with how awful and tragic the events of Plan and Execution - Fun and Games are.
As its own episode, it's decent and enjoyable. However within the context that it is placed, in the final homestretch of the series, it does feel disappointing.
- Vlayer
- Jul 25, 2022