Better Call Saul: Can People Change?

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Part 2 ➪ Better Call Saul: Ethics Are Strange - • Better Call Saul: Ethi...
Part 3 ➪ Better Call Saul: Kim & Jimmy's Love - • Better Call Saul: Kim ...
Part 4 ➪ Better Call Saul: Nature vs. Nurture - • Better Call Saul: Natu...
Part 5 ➪ Better Call Saul: Wolves & Sheep - • Better Call Saul: Wolv...
Part 6 ➪ Better Call Saul: Real Redemption? - • Better Call Saul: Real...
Part 7 ➪ Better Call Saul: The Artist's Journey - • Better Call Saul: The ...
Part 8 ➪ Better Call Saul: Is Revenge Enough? - • Better Call Saul: Is R...
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Post Season 6 Update: Wow.

[@livchamps9573]

saul used to be a real piece of shit. slicked back hair, sloppy steaks with the boys. people can change

[@someangel-shape6797]

Let him hold the baby. I used to be a piece of shit. Spiked up blonde hair, itty bitty jeans, chicken spaghetti at Chicaleni’s.

[@TheKzaKevin]

lived for new years eve

[@solsoman102]

i was hoping the top comment would be something like this

[@razkanaz]

And now, he's (spoilers for s6 e7) Fluff text so you can process the spoiler Killing innocent people because he likes it (howard)

[@TheLoneFlutist]

@@razkanaz S6E7 spoilers . . . . . . How did Saul kill Howard, much less out of joy? He killed Howard's reputation and career, sure, but I find it hard to see blame in Saul for Howard's death.

[@charlyzwinning]

Kim is a realist, its hard not to be when you are holding a law degree. And she knows everyone has good and bad in them. She is as bad for Jimmy as he is for her. Whether he is doing bad and she is letting it happen or vice versa. Everyone is a sinner and she knows that. I love her character and whoever invented it is brilliant. Their antics might be a tad hollywood but the characters are very real to life.

[@seth8580]

SPOILER FOR 6x09 You got this spot on, Kim finally breaks and basically says this verbatim at the end of “Fun and Games”

[@Wackaz]

You predicted the reasoning for their breakup lol. Kudos!

[@kory251]

Dude, I thought I'm watching a video with milion+ views and now I see it's under 1000? How? This is quality material right here! I wish for you and your video to blow up! Please keep this great work up :)

[@WhatsTherapy]

Thank you!

[@austinhernandez2716]

Well now it's 11k so that's slightly better but still nowhere near enough

[@brianstorm5488]

Same

[@jakepurdy9253]

i agree

[@sinisterisrandom8537]

@@austinhernandez2716 Now it's nearly 83 thousand.

[@chronodreaming]

8:20 the ironic part is that "Chicago" in Italian sounds just like "I shit in there". Gilligan is pure genius

[@kingcrimson4133]

not ironic, but i catch your meaning.

[@joshwhite5730]

Bravo Vince

[@dan1216]

People are a little too loose with the term 'prison'. Jimmy was in county jail awaiting possible court dates. If he was found guilty of sex offender crimes in court, then he would be sent to state prison.

[@WhatsTherapy]

I actually considered this....and still got it wrong! Thanks for the clarification

[@hankhillsnrrwurethra]

@@WhatsTherapy I had a job doing phones and internet in jails and prisons and I also make the distinction but I get it. It's like whether you consider OC part of LA or not. It's not but I wouldn't argue the point with someone from Dubuque.

[@Sloimer]

Because nobody cares about the distinction

[@chronodreaming]

For a non-american, what's the difference? We don't have such a distinction. Prison is prison here

[@Sloimer]

@@chronodreaming they’re just being pedantic. There’s a difference here but most people don’t know what it is or care for that matter

[@basiosrasian225]

0:33 It’s not just Odenkirk too, there’s a lot of dry comedy, at least to me. Characters like Gus, Mike and Nacho interacting with more comedic characters like Pryce or even Lalo. Also Hector never fails to crack me up. One of my favorite comedic scenes is the one where Hector starts being a public nuisance at Los Pollos Hermanos, like him smoking inside, patting Lyle on the back or pouring himself Doctor Pepper without paying. Another funny scene is where he reacts to hearing that Tuco stabbed someone in prison. “Agh *kicks over table* all he had to do was six months *signs* he’s going to be in there forever!”. Not sure what it is, but Mark Margolis’s delivery always cracks me up.

[@ZeroSmoke.]

To answer the title of the video after the last episode, yes. Absolutely.

[@ichigoglazer24]

I wouldn’t say he changed id say that he admitted to everyone that he couldn’t change and by finally coming clean abt that fact he did in fact change

[@BenjaminStolen]

What a hilarious reduction and under developed take 😂

[@Kageryushin]

15:37 The trick about this "profoundly unethical behavior of Jimmy's" is that most if not all of that cash was the result of his father giving out hand-outs while Jimmy just happened to be present. The only thing Jimmy stole from his own perspective were the collector's coins that he ended up hiding in the gas station's ceiling tiles. By his own admission, that's all he ever stole from his father. Chuck's perception of Jimmy is fundamentally skewed and exaggerated by his own envy of his brother's social grace.

[@smileyent.3055]

this right here.

[@lucienrichardson1650]

You are in denial.

[@ogladaczr.t.3168]

thats an oversimplification and siding with one party. also a bit of relativistic morality

[@cometmoon4485]

We literally see Jimmy stealing paper cash from the register in his flashback scene. He clearly took more than just collector coins.

[@LiamAnthony_]

I don't think it's as simple as that. I don't think Jimmy would admit to stealing thousands from his dad's business - however, I don't believe Chuck is entirely right either. Both Chuck and Jinny are present absolutes. Chuck says it's was Jimmy who stole the money, and Jimmy says it was his dad who gave it away. The truth is likely somewhere in-between. The more important point is what each characters view tells us about them. Chuck blaming solely Jimmy is reflective of his bias against Jimmy, whilst Jimmy blaming solely his father is reflective of his inability to take accountability for his actions.

[@okaminess]

I totally got into Bob Odenkirk. I’m even reading his memoir now because of BB and BCS. 🤣 He’s a great writer, comedian and actor rolled into one. He really deserves more awards and attention.

[@mrscribbles2693]

Loved the video. One more side fact. Jimmys previous marriages is mentioned in season 5 when he gets married to Kim and in breaking bad when he mentions one of his ex wives slept with his step father or something along them lines

[@TD0150]

That means both of Jimmy's ex-wives cheated on him... Ouch.

[@BonJoviBeatlesLedZep]

Yep. The courthouse clerk asks Jimmy for his two previous dissolutions.

[@krypticunlimited6925]

In the Bingo scene from S1 he talks about how his ex wife slept with Chet, the Chicago Sunroof guy, which of course led to Jimmy defacating into the sunroof and thats how he ended up moving to New Mexico with Chuck. Actually come to think of it....was Chet his stepdad that he mentions slept with his wife in breaking Bad? Actually adds a lot of dept and lore if thats the case

[@2Trundle]

After "Saul Gone" . . . yes.

[@sitori663]

A big reason Kim tells Jimmy she doesn't want him to tell her about his illegal behavior like fabricating evidence is because as an attorney / Officer of the Court she is technically obligated to report his behavior. Failure to do so could implicate her if he got caught and it was discovered that she knew.

[@Jacob-lb2ww]

The name Chicago Sunroof is probably supposed to be evocative of the phrases Chicago Typewriter and Chicago Overcoat, prohibition-era mobster euphemism for tommygun and coffin, respectively.

[@alandoane9168]

Sure. Hey, where do you live?

[@rashaanburns8876]

After the finale it’s clear people can change.

[@bernhardriemann1563]

Jimmy uses the word "Belize" and that is a nice place. I think this stands for diyng, because in BrBa he use "send him (Jesse) to belize", as euphemism for killing.

[@rhetiq9989]

One of my favorite little things about Jimmy is how he’d react to situations where a victim of one of his schemes would finally confront him after they fell for his trap and would try to call out his bullshit. Jimmy always tries to slither his way out of it by coming up with all sorts of excuses but he can also slowly admit to all those schemes after the victim manages to peel away all the layers to Jimmy’s scheme and motivations behind it one after the other. It has happened a lot from the Chuck era all the way to Howard’s final moments and I’ve loved every single one of it

[@Danilyahyaoui]

damn Better call saul!

[@jamesmmcgill]

Hello

[@desert0x38c9]

Hi

[@reviewinitup]

"He was born without the gene" . Interesting line when Chuck is talking about his and Jimmy's father.

[@vin.t_17]

Yes they can

[@baragon4N20]

the answer was yes

[@mooselove]

My mom was a horrible role model who drank herself stupid and used drugs to cope with life. So I tried so hard to get my dads approval and prove myself to other adults. I’m past it now, but it held me back a long time.

[@nont18411]

About “the lack of change”, I think it’s not only applied to Jimmy but also applied to Chuck as well, especially if compared with Walter White. Two of them are very prideful individuals who are the best in their business but they met their demise thanks to their own pride. But the difference between Walt and Chuck is that Walt is capable of change while Chuck failed to do so. In the end of their life, Chuck never once considered that his actions to Jimmy were wrong. He always thought that he’s right and he told Jimmy that Jimmy didn’t matter that much to him as a final revenge. Meanwhile, Walter might did the same thing as Chuck to Jesse (saying “I watched Jane die”) and manipulating and torturing Jesse all the time but in his last moment, he had a self-realization that what he did to Jesse were wrong and Jesse deserves to have a chance to kill him. Walt is willing to change, that’s why even though he’s way worse than Chuck about legality and murder, he’s better than Chuck at conscience. To think about it, both of these prideful characters committed suicide thanks to Jimmy. Jimmy messing with the insurance sent Chuck into a downward spiral. Jimmy’s lack of action about finding the mercenaries causing Walt to changed his plan in to a suicide mission. This makes me really scare for Kim because not only she is very egotistical like these two, she’s also the closest to Jimmy and there are many hints in Breaking Bad that she committed suicide.

[@appie.pittsen]

What hints are there that Kim committed suicide?

[@dukecarraway1762]

@@appie.pittsen in BB, there was this one time where Saul told Walter "don't hang yourself in a closet" He could either be referencing Kim or Howard

[@MeteorJunk]

Welp, it wasn't Howard. You can be sure of that now.

[@davidbjacobs3598]

I don't know if I agree that Chuck never had that moment of self-reflection. I could be misremembering, but I feel like his suicide was partially a result of him recognizing the lies he'd been telling himself: that Jimmy was fully at fault, that his mental illness was a physical one, that he is an ethical person. Even his final line to Jimmy, (paraphrasing) "I never really think much about you," is such an obvious lie. Like to say something that blatantly contradictory to everything you've ever done, you have to realize there's something fucked up about your actions. Now his RESPONSE to this is far worse off than Walt's. I wouldn't say that Walt killed himself, because I don't believe that was intention (and there's significant evidence that Walt survived his wounds). But either way, he went out of his way to fix at least the most immediate consequence of his recklessness. Now in Chuck's situation, I'm not really sure what that would entail. Apologizing maybe? He never apologizes, or tells Jimmy about their mother's last words calling out for Jimmy. But certainly, killing himself to avoid facing this reality he'd built is a terrible thing to do. He chose to run from his actions rather than face them. Chuck DID recognize his unethical behavior, but refused to accept it or change. So.... actually, I guess that means I agree with you. Never mind.

[@kevin_costner4120]

Theres no evidence Walt survived it, even in el Camino it proves that Walt is dead. And I do believe Walt dying was intentional, since he couldn’t survive going there, and he for sure didn’t want to go to the police. I do agree with everything else tho

[@jakepayne2985]

Could the “Belize” part in the bingo be a foreshadowing of Jimmy/Saul/Gene’s fate? In BB, we all know he uses Belize as a code for dying/getting whacked. In this, he says “I’ve always wanted to go there (Belize). But let’s face it, it’s never gonna happen”. Is that them telling us that at some point, Jimmy wishes he would die, but is not able to? (Too afraid of suicide, whatever it may be). Or a clue to him actually dying?

[@Oliastralboy]

Great analysis and from an angle on Jimmys personality that I hadn't clocked before. Really looking forward to your next videos and can't wait for Season 6 of the best show on TV.

[@Deagnetic]

Finale said yes.

[@Heisenberg-gp1kt]

Gues jimmy could in the end

[@thecatblaster5181]

25:45 Kim and Jimmy are both attorneys in the same state's bar, with a professional responsibility and a responsibility to report misconduct of other attorneys to the disciplinary board. Kim learns that Jimmy has fabricated evidence. Presenting fabricated evidence to investigators or a court violates the attorney's duty of candor to the tribunal. Kim's command to Jimmy that she not hear anything like this ever again is good lawyering for herself and for Jimmy, because her professional responsibility is implicated in her failure to report Jimmy's misconduct to the disciplinary board. But, she can't be obligated to report what she doesn't know, if Jimmy doesn't tell her what he does.

[@denisesudell2538]

Hence it was very smart for Kim to suggest that they get married-so that the spousal privilege would apply.

[@skatefan9495]

@@denisesudell2538 the spousal privilege doesn’t apply to the duty to report ethical violations. And eventually Kim commits enough ethical violations to get disbarred if anyone found out about them.

[@RahulSharma-oq2ut]

There is a famous quote in zen buddihsm, awareness proceeds change. Jimmy hid his emotions under the persona of saul goodman, he was never aware of his impulses, his resentments. The first step to change is to recognise that you need to change.

[@daveywavey031403]

8:05 when Kim and Saul get married, the lady they hand their paperwork to mentions Saul's previous marriage

[@otnat2094]

For a therapist, I'm going to _highly_ recommend watching the show 'Barry'. It only ran for four seasons, short seasons, so it's not too much of a commitment. It's a show that absolutely also tackles the 'can people change' question throughout the entire show, and you will have _plenty_ to analyze about the main character Barry (as well as some of the other characters, not to mention that Bill Hader's performance in the show is absolutely extraordinary and he won two Emmys for it. Henry Winkler won one as well).

[@DanielMerrick]

I just saw you for the first time after listening to a few of your videos, and I gotta say the university of American Samoa hoodie is just a great touch.

[@swimupgaming]

7:26 no Jimmy you do not want to "go to Belize"

[@ciamber]

"Why would you risk the best job you've ever had for some pro bono case?" Oooooffff Kim you'll answer that any moment now

[@AJ1990.]

Man have you watched the Soprano yet? I can truly relate to over analyzing everything. The sopranos has endless philosophical paradoxes scattered all throughout the show. Another great character study. Same thing with The Wire. BCS, Sopranos, and The Wire are probably my top 3

[@chickendrawsdogs3343]

"You're a two-bit, bus-bench lawyer - and you work for me." - some dude Jimmy works for

[@madsvstheworld]

so excited for the jimmy kim analysis wowza Also what you said about the bad for me line is so true

[@JohnSundman]

I love your analysis (& I've also watched the second video in this series), but I think you've glossed over 2 really crucial points: 1: We know that Jimmy is capable of profound change because he secretly put himself through law school while working in the HHM mailroom. The University of American Samoa Law School may not be much of a pedigree, but Jimmy did, in fact, pass the bar examination to become an accredited lawyer in the State of Illinois. Try to imagine what Jimmy's life trajectory would have been if Chuck had accepted Jimmy's self-transformation and recommended him for an entry-level job at HHM. True, it would have made for a much more boring TV show. But just imagine how Jimmy's live might have gone. 2. I've always been bothered by the notion that Jimmy stole from his parents' corner bodega to the tune of more than $10,000 while he was just a teenager. This is a truly damning indictment. But the only evidence we have that this ever happened is Chuck's inappropriate disquisition to Kim. On the other hand, we have Jimmy's assertion that his father was not capable of running a corner grocery store because he was an easy mark for con artists and anyone who was down on their luck. I assume that Chuck is telling the truth when he says that when he went over the accounts for the store he learned that $14k (or thereabouts) was missing. But where did it go? Chuck is convinced that Jimmy stole it. I am not convinced. I think that it's equally likely that his father pissed away that money by trusting people whom he never should have trusted. I really hope that Season 6 clears this up. But of course I suspect they won't. They'll leave this question open, up in the air, to torture use forever.

[@bazinga743]

Did you miss the flashback scene of Jimmy working at the shop?

[@gimmemusic3368]

@@bazinga743 What? Do you mean the black and white scenes from the beginning of each season?

[@antomin1709]

When Slippin Jimmy is Iced by the Serbs...It will all come together.

[@bazinga743]

@@gimmemusic3368 no the flashback scene of Jimmy as a child, working at his father's shop

[@schizoidtravis8116]

@@bazinga743 I’d like to think it’s mixture of both Jimmy stealing and people preying on their fathers store

[@Silverstorm9653]

I am loving this! I can't wait for the other parts. I'll likely watch the show again because of this.

[@phorz85]

"like in belize ... beautyful place, so i've heard - i wanna get there but let's b honest. It's never going to happen..." From breaking bad we know how he used "a trip 2 belize" as sugar coded alternate way to say killing someone. Is this scene here actually him confessing that he plays with the idea of suicide n unlikely will do it cuz he hasn't the balls to do so? - as thin as it is cuz the call back would actually call forward, n we don't ever know if he uses this term as code spontaniously or if it's usual - still it could really have that meaning. Would it only b about the first part, i'd think it a stretch, but combined with the bingo balls as visual reminder for the 2nd part, the admition to himself why he won't do the idea admitted to the elders... If that had really this subtext as hidden meaning that u only can understand as breaking bad fan - that would b fanservice on another level.

[@KobaAM]

The show should end with Jimmy representing himself in court and having an illegal/immoral way to escape the charges but not do it. He goes to prison for having finally changed for the better.

[@soccermomcult]

Well would you look at that

[@brandonrobson2000]

He can't change, he'll never change. Ever since he was nine, always the same.

[@onionknight777]

The first two seasons are about all I've actually seen so far of Saul but honestly this video was fantastic and is so spot on about pretty much everything. Seriously great work man.

[@Hidfors]

My father has always been surprisingly childish. He was supposed to be an authority figure, someone I respected, maybe even a roll model. He never was. So when you ask the question, my answer is yes. That is my experience. I started looking for authority figures to look up to, who could help me turn into a proper adult one day. But as a kid, I had no idea what to actually look for. I made some very strange choices, learned some very stupid things.... I was somewhere in my mid-to late 20s when I finally learned to communicate, but only because I noticed there was a man at work in his early 40s that did pretty well in life, and I started looking up to him. When your parents are lacking as roll models, life gets surprisingly hard. In my very early 30's a friend of mine started talking about his experience in seeing a psychiatrist, and thank god for that. It inspired me to ask for help....

[@stproducciones9140]

Anyone noticed his comment about going to Belize during the Bingo scene? Could it be a reference to death, considering that in Breaking Bad, "sending someone to Belize" is shorthand for killing?

[@percsie3072]

I had a rough childhood and I’ve never really fit in and so I acted out a lot as a kid. I was really mean to some really great people and I struggled to understand if I could even be a good person after all that I had done. After all the years of thinking and acting like a manipulative asshole. I watched this series as it was coming out and absolutely loved it. Loved to so much I ended up watching the show as well and loved that too. Idrk what I’m trying to say here but thank you. This series helped me understand a lot. I’m not entirely sure what it helped me understand but I know I’ve been a better person since watching it and I really appreciate that. You seem like a very nice person. Thank you

[@KaiSchSp]

I think you gotta define "change". I rarely see people "change" fundamentally, but I've seen people find new ways to apply their already established personality, making them appear or function differently while keeping generally the same fundamentals.

[@george1036]

'the first video of a 4 part series' 8 videos later...

[@ronw4554]

The squat cobbler had me in stitches

[@clame3065]

i don't see many people like, bringing it up, but chuck's the only person in the entire show that i can remember who refers to "sin" in any way, other than jimmy's whole "atone" speech in season one but that was a reference to something else anyway. there's only good and bad, "sin" and "judgement," the latter of which being something he believes he provides as a lawyer

[@clame3065]

more chuck stuff (i love chuck's character i think his dynamic with basically everyone throughout the show is fucking masterful), it's insane how much the world moves out of the way for chuck but refuses to give any excuses to jimmy just because of the way they sometimes can't help going about things, even giving him a little bit of leeway or understanding would have made jimmy a better person i feel like, but instead he decided to look for validation from others instead of help and within himself, which is what he should have been doing

[@hoxilicious]

So glad I found this channel! Better Call Saul is one of the best shows ever aired, and I love seeing people delve deep into its themes.

[@franklinbadge1215]

I disagree with your initial assessment of Kim, she doesn't enjoy con jobs just when it's in service of her casrreer. She enjoys them period, as seen with the whole Zafiro Anejo grift she pulled with Jimmy. She only gets on Jimmy's case for pulling a con job when he's risking his job by doing so

[@josueamericanistarv]

I don't think he got involved in Mike's case out of a need to feel powerful, or because he enjoyed doing it. It was because the meaningful people in his life don't see him as a good lawer, he gets more validation when he does those kind of things.

[@hamodi20091]

the only better call saul analysis that actually analyzes, and doesn't just fucking recap the episode and call that analysis

[@guitar_jero]

I’m so hyped for Season 6. Also, I hope David Cross makes an appearance or a cameo.

[@LucasNicolau-ys4kk]

You my sir, are doing real quality content. Easily one of the best analysis of BCS in youtube

[@hotwing38]

He had two previous marriages. Mentioned on the episode where him and kim get married

[@WhatsTherapy]

Ah I missed that, thanks for the note!

[@hotwing38]

@@WhatsTherapy no prob. Looking forward to the other 3 parts you plan to put out

[@daedraxis]

craziest thing is that season 6 has been addressing a lot of the points made in this video, of Sauls reliance of other peoples opinion of him and why he does what he does. and it’s pretty blatant is for self-inflation of his ego and greed.

[@sitori663]

Re: when Kim confronts Jimmy on his illegal behavior and only talks about the risk of getting caught, I don't think that implies she was ok with the behavior & just afraid of the consequences. Kim knew that Jimmy was a highly intelligent lawyer and to point out to him that his behavior was illegal would be stating the obvious. He knew very well he was breaking the law & violating ethical duties. She went straight to then asking why he wasn't concerned about the risk of getting caught. A "what are you thinking? kind of moment..

[@colinchilton7772]

I’ve been waiting for a video like this about the greatest show in TV. Thank you for making it.

[@wohkasm3544]

Jimmy's dad debt probably was also his fault since he gave handouts to anyone

[@ayotzella885]

The Chicago sunroof monologue really sounds like a bit from a stand up set

[@ralphtijtgat3233]

7:47 ‘i love this lady’s vibe’ That’s just such a nice touch right there, man you make sweet videos. Keep up the good work. Also, subscribed... 26:26 OH, NO FREAKING WAY! BEST HOODIE EVER! GO LAND CRABS!

[@Ian-ky5hf]

You can have reasons for being with a person and agency. While that person can still be bad for you.

[@toads13]

oh man just checked your channel and this is just the starter to a 5 and a half hour analysis on better call saul? i am strapped in for the ride

[@nikotina899]

I'm so glad I found your channel, great video! just wanna add that I think Chuck's perspective about Jimmy stealing money from their dad is wrong Chuck said he noticed it because he saw Jimmy taking money out of the register and saw thousands missing; but we see their father taking money of the register to give to random people that lie to him and Jimmy says it happened often; Jimmy also shows his novelty coins and paper money to his friend, saying he would take them out of the register to try and sell for more money basically is possible that that's what Chuck saw, Jimmy taking those novelty money and assumed the thousands lost were his fault

[@ClintonKE]

Jimmy's dad would chances are track what he gives to others and wouldn't give away what he couldn't afford. He wouldn't be able to see if Jimmy was taking some.

[@sitori663]

Would Jimmy have fought so hard for the elderly residents of Sandpiper if he wasn't getting a big payday at the end? While recuperating from the car accident Kim told Jimmy that her favorite movie since childhood was "To Kill a Mockingbird" and that it wasn't that she had a crush on Atticus but rather she wanted to BE Atticus Finch. "Fight the good fight for the underdog?" Jimmy responds. Kim replies "Doesn't everyone? Didn't you?" Jimmy replies "Nah.....that was more Chuck's thing."

[@RossOrsucci]

Examining these sorts of behavioral idiosyncracies in the context of therapy can be challenging because confirmation bias, emotion, ego, etc. can be so strong, but as someone who struggles with self-image and avoidant behaviors, I find these videos very therapeutic and even inspiring. I don't feel threatened by comparisons to the vulnerabilities and flaws of characters like Saul because they offer more extreme examples of negative behavioral constructs which are easier to recognize as ineffective, nonproductive and harmful, but still manage to do so in a way that almost forces you as the viewer to empathize with and relate to them without feeling attacked. It helps shift the narrative from "I am / the character is inherently flawed and cannot change, and are therefore not worthy of love and respect and thus the hard work of being pro-social and confronting my / their emotions is wasted effort" to "I am / these characters are good people who deserve the love and effort of fearless self-analysis and the behavioral changes that can manifest as a result, and so do my / their close friends and loved ones." Thank you for putting in this effort for sharing your informed perspective via this creative and relatable outlet, it's very thought provoking and refreshes my point of view on my own struggles with mental and behavioral health. Thank you also for the work you do in general as a therapist. ✌️

[@TheGibbie]

Oof, that line about when you dont respect your parents you look for authority you can respect hit like a truck...

[@MrDobleO]

I believed Jimmy's dad was name chuck because Chuck say it to Kim on 1 episode.

[@alenbrackovic7657]

Shame this Video didnt blow up. You did a really good Job. Keep up the good work.

[@SeaGrea]

it's 2 days old, share it if you feel that way

[@WhatsTherapy]

Yo that's a good idea everyone listen to this person

[@gratefuldead4605]

Odenkirk wrote the Matt Foley character for Chris Farley when they worked at Second City together.

[@ballisticcroc6486]

The marriage thing is mentioned in both Breaking Bad, and it's mentioned when he and Kim get married.

[@tmtmtg]

Dude this video is super good, talk about underrated. I am so hyped for season 6

[@swagwolfgang]

7 years i waited for jimmy to actually turn into the saul we know and love but when he did i didnt want saul i wanted jimmy😭

[@Fine_Chinesium]

Can’t wait for this channel to climb to the top. Amazing video essays

[@TheProphet3113]

The comment on perceived authorities couldn't be more accurate, from my biased perspective as a victim of CPTSD at least. These videos have been a revelation, thanks so much! 🙏

[@everestjarvik5502]

Jimmy did end up changing for the better but he would have done a lot sooner and without hurting as many people if Chuck hadn’t been actively trying to sabotage his efforts until the day he died

[@RoyalFusilier]

Since you hadn't watched Breaking Bad at the time of this video, I'll mention as someone who did that Jimmy saying he'd "love to go to Belize" got not just the 'hey I understood the reference' neurons firing, but specifically was very telling in the context of his post-betrayal despair here. An expression at what must have been a subconscious level of a need for change, a need for this thing that's happening to stop, a need to die, in that 'not actually but please make this stop' way. Just for a moment, then on we roll.

[@Lobstrique]

Better Call Saul really is the best show so hyped to watch all of your essays!

[@nicolaslanzoni9385]

8:15 it comes up again when he marries Kim, he has to give papers of 2 divorces he went through

[@YungPirrie]

Love the sweater at the end

[@sinkbug]

Bob Odenkirk is just a malding Charlie Day

[@HorseJoint]

1:25. I CAN NOT BELIEVE. You didn’t say “Kevin Costner”. That’s like 1 of the Funniest reoccurring Jokes on the Show🤦🏾‍♂️

[@demogeymidge2997]

Actually he did talk about his ex in Breaking Bad, and how his stepdad slept with him, he tells Walt this to fruitlessly comfort the man after Skylar tells Walt that she slept with Ted.

[@marlonhengtgen3004]

I used to be a piece of shit. People can change.

[@Waxwell1]

watching these videos out of order and man, they have been insanely good. incredible videos!

[@MrTambourineMan.]

The last episode’s flashback kind of dispels the notion that Saul turned out to be Saul because of his brother. Yes I’m sure instead of maybe being a 7/10 scumbag he became a 10/10 scumbag because of the last words Chuck told him. But he was already not doing good things before him and Chuck fought

[@katc2040]

The reason he turns completely into Saul tho is beacsud3 his brothers not around to stop him or guilt him for doing immoral things. The minute he gets involved with the cartel you can see he's thinking oh shit this is what my brother was always warning me about

[@Vilblue]

He was always slipping jimmy but he was pushed to become Saul

[@sharontalbot8037]

Great stuff! It just hit me that Jimmy says how lovely Belize is and that I "I would like to go there"! Is he foretelling his own death is or even suicidal after learning of Chuck's betrayal? Or has he not yet thought of Belize as a code word for death?

[@goleer6694]

probably the latter

[@Direpompano]

I see it as jimmy saying he wants to kill himself, literally. mental illness as such is something that runs in family. there's chuck obviously but also his father, who is only stated to have died because his shop closes down, which I feel like could be implying he killed himself (maybe amc told them they couldn't state it directly)

[@calvinware7957]

An atty can provide an alternative scenario to lay the groundwork for doubt but making up evidence to support that is illegal.

[@Lazypackmule]

Man, I didn't realize how Jimmy's motivation is basically the same as Walt's, just with a bit less egomania

[@jamescoconut1282]

Spoliers for the show…. He actually married twice (3 after Kim). His marriages are mentioned a few times throughout the show

[@Cho0segoose]

wow that was only 4 years after kim too

[@chrisakaschulbus4903]

It's obviously finale. Only a fool would pronounce it finale.

[@sitori663]

Wouldn't Kim be more inclined to be drawn to Jimmy since he was basically the male version of her mother? She was a thief & a con. Jimmy wasn't an alcoholic but he was addicted to grifting like a drug. Plus, they both felt like outsiders looking in at born into privilege Howard and wealthy & highly accomplished and rigid Chuck. That sense of being the underdog and/or not worthy of hanging with the "upper class" would have created a sense of bonding I would think. Us vs them that made it easier for Kim to "slip in" lol to Jimmy's grifting world.

[@justinhughees]

This needs more views.

[@Silverlobo1992]

The damn Chicago Sunroof

[@Natalia-ex8xi]

On episode two now but this should have more views! Your editing is great and I love the points you bring up. Keep it up and thank you for making these!!

[@maotsebong4869]

There is a mention of Saul being married before when him and Kim are getting married.

[@vhampyre01]

I've watched this whole series. Interesting stuff! Please keep it up. By the way, love that hoodie.

[@alandoane9168]

They sell them on eBay.

[@OrcistCleaver]

I clicked your channel so fast to watch the next part! Cant wait for it