Quite a Ride

I was starting to get a little worried about the slow pacing (particularly concerning Jimmy's arc) but this episode managed to cover a lot of ground and I personally think it's the best they've done this season so far. It was great to see a post-BB cold open and it tied in perfectly with the events of the episode. As well as Jimmy's fantastic (yet tragic) storyline, it was nice to see Kim doing what she does best but also to see her fatal flaw at its most prevalent. The only gripe I have with this episode is the Mike/Gus storyline which, while necessary to the plot, felt a little drawn out.

This is an amazing show and this one episode is quite special.

It's wonderful to see clear references to The Sopranos (the "remaining board" "S THE MAN" on CC Mobile), to Tarantino's movies (what was the song "Street Life" playing while Jimmy selled those mobile phones? Yeah!!), to BB itself (double "you're goddamn right!" with Huell), and, last but not least, the issue with the mobile phones itselves, a signature of The Wire. All subtly and intelligently put on the screen.

Direction and screenwriters really shine on this show, which has already become one of my favorites.

Jimmy's evolution towards Saul takes some big steps in this episode, particularly with the scenes involving the mobile phones. You feel this transitional period in his arc is gathering momentum. The pre-intro scene was a strong reminder of where is his headed.

Little moments such as the scene featuring Howard add further detail to Jimmy's frame of mind. His relationship with the character Kim is one of the main reasons to keep watching. It has the same horrible inevitability about it like Walt's relationship with his family.

Kim's scenes at work are some of the most intriguing as hers is an unknown fate in the Breaking Bad universe. Rhea Seehorn does a great job of conveying pent up emotion as always and makes the character extremely watchable.

Mike's scenes of Fring related business involve some very well done fan service. We know where it is all heading, but I have to admit I find this Breaking Bad related backstory compelling.

This episode features the first proper overlap with the breaking bad timeline and boy do we want more of these. Hopefully these overlaps will feature more prominent events and characters from the breaking bad timeline in the future episodes ofbetter call saul.

Just great, this episode is a Full catarsis on Jimmy it works as a prelude to Saul on it's own, those ending moments are breathtaking, great episode, great permormances, such a confident Show