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Sunk Costs

  • Episode aired Apr 24, 2017
  • TV-14
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
17K
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Bob Odenkirk and Rhea Seehorn in Better Call Saul (2015)
CrimeDrama

Jimmy decides to represent a new client, much to Kim's dismay. Meanwhile, Mike meets a formidable ally who presents him an enticing offer.Jimmy decides to represent a new client, much to Kim's dismay. Meanwhile, Mike meets a formidable ally who presents him an enticing offer.Jimmy decides to represent a new client, much to Kim's dismay. Meanwhile, Mike meets a formidable ally who presents him an enticing offer.

  • Director
    • John Shiban
  • Writer
    • Gennifer Hutchison
  • Stars
    • Bob Odenkirk
    • Jonathan Banks
    • Rhea Seehorn
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.4/10
    17K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Shiban
    • Writer
      • Gennifer Hutchison
    • Stars
      • Bob Odenkirk
      • Jonathan Banks
      • Rhea Seehorn
    • 17User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
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    Bob Odenkirk
    Bob Odenkirk
    • Jimmy McGill
    Jonathan Banks
    Jonathan Banks
    • Mike Ehrmantraut
    Rhea Seehorn
    Rhea Seehorn
    • Kim Wexler
    Patrick Fabian
    Patrick Fabian
    • Howard Hamlin
    • (credit only)
    Michael Mando
    Michael Mando
    • Nacho Varga
    • (credit only)
    Giancarlo Esposito
    Giancarlo Esposito
    • Gus Fring
    Michael McKean
    Michael McKean
    • Chuck McGill
    JB Blanc
    JB Blanc
    • Dr. Barry Goodman
    Kimberly Hebert Gregory
    Kimberly Hebert Gregory
    • Kyra Hay
    Molly Hagan
    Molly Hagan
    • Judge Lindsay Arch
    Tina Parker
    Tina Parker
    • Francesca Liddy
    John Christian Love
    John Christian Love
    • Ernesto
    • (as Brandon K. Hampton)
    Jeremiah Bitsui
    Jeremiah Bitsui
    • Victor
    Ray Campbell
    Ray Campbell
    • Tyrus Kitt
    Peter Diseth
    Peter Diseth
    • DDA Bill Oakley
    Francisco Cordova
    • Booking Officer
    Shawn McCall
    • Corrections Officer
    Kenneth Ruthardt
    Kenneth Ruthardt
    • Bailiff
    • Director
      • John Shiban
    • Writer
      • Gennifer Hutchison
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    9and_mikkelsen

    Memorable moments!

    This was episode gives us some great scenes and moments to follow up on the great events that we got from the previous episode!

    Mike finally sees who stopped him from killing Hector and there exchange were awesome! We can tell already just how much Gus hates Hector! He does not care about him he only wants to protest his interests!

    When it comes to who cares for who, we also get the cold moment where Chuck has Jimmy arrested and proclaims he does it for his sake! Its hard for us to empathyze with Chuck at this point, making the later Pay off that much better!
    10reuben_cool

    Mind blowing awesome!

    Greatest episode ever among all law movies. Amazing scenes and cinematography. Transition between scenes just keep getting more amazing. Must watch this when high!
    10Hitchcoc

    The Die is Cast!

    Jimmy is between a rock and a hard place. Chuck knew his emotional brother would go way overboard. He tries to fight his charges on his own. Chuck meets with the ADA and proposes a lose/lose situation. Jimmy gets off the hook as a citizen, but a letter to the New Mexico bar will relieve him of his license to practice. But there is an ace in the hole, so to speak. The other plot involves Mike's efforts to get the man who threatened his family. He has slid into bed with Gus from "Breaking Bad." How far will he go? This episode is very good as it creates suspense and danger. Nice work, writers.
    8snoozejonc

    Odenkirk and McKean on form

    Sunk Cost is another strong chapter of Better Call Saul.

    Fring scenes are solid, but given our prior knowledge of Breaking Bad not overly compelling due to the known fate of all characters involved. Most of the intrigue for me is based on finding out how certain relationships between individuals are established and how Hector's paralysis happens.

    The main interest for me is the situation portrayed between Jimmy and Chuck. The writers depict a suitably complex relationship between brothers. Their dialogue is as compelling as ever and Jimmy being processed involves some amusing moments. Bob Odenkirk and Michael McKean are both excellent.

    Visually it has plenty of superb imagery. As ever the camerawork and editing tells the story, particularly in the Mike scenes, which use the desert scenery to great effect.
    9goat-04054

    Mike is a smart boi

    Damn Mike has been a smart man this season. Smart boi

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    • Trivia
      This episode marks the earliest chronological appearance of Tyrus Kitt (Ray Campbell) and Barry Goodman (JB Blanc), who first appeared in Breaking Bad (2008).
    • Goofs
      Before Mike tosses the shoes on the power line, he stuffs the drugs in the toe of the left shoe. Later, when he uses the sniper rifle to shoot the shoe so the drugs can pour out on the the delivery truck, it's the right shoe that he shoots and the drugs pour out of.
    • Quotes

      Jimmy McGill: Here's what's gonna happen. One day you're gonna get sick, again. And one of your employees is gonna find you, curled up in that space blanket-take you to the hospital. Hook you up to those machines that beep and whir, and hurt. And this time it will be too much, and you will die there. Alone.

    • Connections
      Referenced in El Camino (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Hurry Sundown
      (uncredited)

      Written by Buddy Kaye and Hugo Montenegro

      Performed by Little Richard

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    • Release date
      • April 24, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Filming locations
      • Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
    • Production companies
      • High Bridge Productions
      • Crystal Diner Productions
      • Gran Via Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 45m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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