Better Call Saul Season 6 Episode 5 Breakdown | Recap & Review

[@PetePeppers1]

There's a ton of great stuff here. I'll be talking about the episode live with OneTake and TheVIvidKiwi Tuesday at 9 pm ET kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKLIpaVvh9x0fa8. Come join the conversation and bring questions. Let me know what you thought about episode 5, and what you're hoping to see in episode 6.

[@gehania]

I didn't get the connection about Viola and Sandpiper. How is Schweikart's firm involved with that case?

[@PetePeppers1]

They are the firm representing Sandpiper. Rich came to Chuck’s house to meet with them the first time he appeared on the show.

[@gehania]

@@PetePeppers1 oh yes, remembered that. Thank you!

[@ivankuzin8388]

@@PetePeppers1 Little earlier than that - he was shown speaking on the phone with Jimmy when the latter was in the dumpster looking for Sandpiper docs :)

[@friedice6535]

I love your videos, your reviews, recaps, and your very interesting remarks on every aspec of the show, story line and characters. Pete Peppers is awesome!

[@cheesehead7278]

Howard’s scene at Sandpiper reminded me of when Jimmy told Howard that he’s a shitty lawyer but an great salesman

[@wtxcrazydonut]

Good spot

[@mphrdldn]

Agreed

[@oogs9114]

Yeah i noticed this, its almost like he took inspiration from jimmy at that moment with the loud brashness and the convincing attitude

[@PetePeppers1]

Thought the same thing

[@Theeverythinz]

@Harry the Hat I have a question for you, you surely have met other women that you decided to settle down with? Or how did it work out ?

[@JD-ib9zd]

I know this wasn’t the most captivating episode but I absolutely love every minute I see Lalo on screen.

[@PetePeppers1]

He's got a presence

[@matthewthecooke]

it was actually my favourite episode so far haha

[@FELENATOR]

It's like the episode was lowering your guard for Lalo to show up. The ending made up for the slower pace.

[@thehoodedvagabum7375]

@@FELENATOR it was a piece of shit episode, until Lalo's appareance. If they are gonna keep with this strategy it will be horrible.

[@FELENATOR]

@@thehoodedvagabum7375 lol dude the first 2 seasons of the show were even slower and less action packed. So idk what you are on about.

[@WaltherPPK007]

I’m so glad Lalo didn’t murder Werner’s wife and little bear. She’s just a nice lonely German lady

[@TheGaboGuerena]

That whole scene was awkward she was really nice and so attracted to Lalo I kinda felt bad for her when he declined the invitation to get inside her house 🥵🥵 I get why Werner was so in love with her

[@ser_igel]

i don't know why he didn't, cuz he is "a soulless pig", he kills people for nothing more than doing their job, honest, legal, minimum wage job but now he decided to spare the werner's wife?

[@lawbinson]

@@TheGaboGuerena I thought she said it was late and she had work the next day

[@steveoshei1819]

@@TheGaboGuerena Lalo didn't decline.She refused him.He would've smashed and grabbed the info he needed without breaking in.

[@yb32]

I can't believe the writers of the show were that kind to her. Usually, it's hard to get away from Lalo. I thought she wasn't gonna make it.

[@obviouslyPSM]

Howard stopping to thank Cliff in that moment was one of my favorite lines of dialogue in the series. Howard was likely so furious at Jimmy and wanted to scream but the emotional intelligence to recognize that this was very difficult for Cliff (especially because of Cliff’s son) and show his genuine appreciation for Cliff’s concern. I don’t know I just really liked that moment. Most shows would cut when Cliff says Kim Wexler, but BCS (and BB) really put the time into truly finishing a scene

[@broadcasttttable]

I agree. They're taking pains to flesh out Howard, who has become my favorite character. Neck-and-neck as to who's more intriguing in my book, Howard or Kim.

[@runthenumbers9698]

"Suspension of disbelief" I know... but if I was in Howard's position, I would do the following: Bend down and say to Cliff, "Pinch a clump of my hair and pull... I really do appreciate you looking out for my well being, but I'm telling you... you've been had. You're a good guy and I have no ill will towards you, but I promise you... there's fuckery afoot. Don't take me at my word. Test my hair for narcotics. When you get the results, I don't require an apology. I actually am glad you confronted me. But when you have the results, swing by the office and I'll tell you what's REALLY going on." Maybe it's just because I'm in the sports world... but it's driving me crazy that a drug test hasn't occurred to anyone.

[@marveln9343]

Can you explain what you meant by especially because of Cliff’s son

[@obviouslyPSM]

@@marveln9343 cliff’s son had/has significant drug addiction issues so thinning that about Howard hits close to home for Cliff

[@wlouisharris]

That was a great scene.

[@franklindcottrell]

Lalo meeting Werners wife was so good. Lalo is the most cunning of the Salamancas.

[@josephsarto689]

Too bad that was only the final ten minutes. Thst shoulda been the main focus of the episode

[@kianhughes6309]

@@josephsarto689 Nah, it was enough. The rest of the episode was needed too. We’ll see more of Lalo anyway.

[@MisterRlGHT]

@@josephsarto689 It was, silly -- they just made us hold our breath until the last ten minutes to drop it on us like a load of bricks.

[@purselmer5931]

Not sure that's saying much, lol.

[@MC-810]

I actually don’t think it was that good as it stands now. It can be redeemed however; they can show us how Lalo was able to figure out who this woman is, how he found this specific bar where she is, how he got to Germany. If a future episode doesn’t show us this, the criticism stays. It’s just a magic wand and poof he’s there.

[@Steve8K]

Gus pitched “Spice Curls” in the meeting with Madrigal/Schuler last season. When he said it again to the customer, it triggered him into thinking Lalo might dig into Madrigal/Germany/Werner. Which is why Gus went to the lab, to plan his defense (It looks like he is planning on pulling the plug on the lights so he can get to his gun which is why he counts his strides from the plug to the excavator). He knows Lalo will go there now so he's going to use Lalo's new found knowledge against him to lure him into a trap which I'm guessing works and means Lalo's corpse was under the floor/inside the south wall all throughout Breaking Bad.

[@vibinwpsilocybin1424]

pretty mid

[@sawsanabdillahi4655]

Wow

[@ajay316]

Wow!

[@andycordone621]

I really hope your wrong but I'm sure that's what happens.....smh

[@trip2belize]

I read some weird theory that the fly episode was because of his corpse being buried there lol

[@dimetronome]

We already knew Lalo could charm people, but now we know he can charm dogs as well.

[@Terry-lh8cn]

In a language the dog has never heard!

[@ernestoag4101]

Not for long, the dog was straight barking at him afterwards

[@CrazyDroiid46]

And bitches too

[@South4153]

@@Terry-lh8cn dogs don‘t understand languages

[@Terry-lh8cn]

@@South4153 Sure they do. Your average dog can learn over 150 words. My dog knows a number of words in English. She would not know those words in Spanish. Or German. That's why people train attack dogs to respond to commands given in another language, like German.

[@JoJoJoker]

Lalo’s American accent is on point. That PI is gonna put Howard in the sights of Gus with bad repercussions.

[@PetePeppers1]

Yeah, I was going to mention that in the video. He could totally pass with that.

[@steuben6372]

You mean Ben’s

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

Howard won the battle (the boxing fight) but will lose the war. Jimmy and Kim will assume the PI is Mike's men and they will ignore him but Howard is doomed.

[@T-roc57]

Idk about that for sure, not impossible but jimmy & gus don't really have much association, nacho is dead, and lalo is mia...i think it's more likely kim has a change of heart & takes off with howard. PI's will find out sensitive info before howard will, but it is possible howard sticks his nose where it doesn't belong & something bad happens.

[@BonJoviBeatlesLedZep]

Not a surprise if you've seen Hawkeye!

[@eh42792]

The last scene was so tense, not knowing if Lalo was gonna kill her, the lack of music just made it more tense!

[@NomadSage07]

Tbh, any time he and Wener's wife were on screen, I couldn't relax.

[@monica11760]

Did you get the feeling that she was hearing something and was relieved it was sounds coming from an open window, OR did you think she was surprised to find the window open, as if she never opens it? It was such a tense scene!

[@larryroyovitz7829]

@@monica11760 The latter. Germans just don't forget they left a window open.

[@wlouisharris]

I'm assuming Lalo doesn't kill her.

[@onionbubs386]

@@monica11760 you'd be hard pressed to find a German who never opens their windows lol the folks are obsessed with frische Luft

[@josueeeee]

Lalo calming "osito" or little bear, was a nice detail, little things like that make him a different kind of villain

[@merp9211]

I was worried that he had poisoned the dog treats he fed to Little Bear. It was a big relief that Lalo didn’t do that.

[@ILikeVideos62]

I was scared too, but he's right that something like that happening at Margarethe's would be a red flag, so Lalo was probably not going to do anything unless he got caught.

[@drakesakaki5010]

most of sociopath like animal

[@josueeeee]

@@ILikeVideos62 right, I just think that in another series he would have reacted angry or simply ignored the dog

[@oogs9114]

Yeah and also he was very respectful to Magarethe, never pushed once to get invited into her home just waited untill the next day

[@flamethrower1273]

The thing about this being a prequel, I think the most interesting part of this is seeing Gus slowly freaking out while doing everything he can to not show it in public.

[@AP-ig5pi]

@@seanking1775 Lol the entire show is a prequel, many outcomes are inevitable and could probably be predicted, the tension is still there tbh

[@eliasakkerman4597]

Really goes to show how little of a threat gus perceived the dark horse known as Heisenberg.

[@bruhstandler]

@@seanking1775 Sometimes its about the journey, not the destination.

[@MetalCharlo]

@@eliasakkerman4597 Or Gus is way more mature and used to bad situations during the BB era.

[@mccm333]

the camera work was next level in this one, helps explain the emotions very well

[@cqgator]

directed by gus

[@THETYMEKK12]

@@cqgator The next one is ;)

[@cqgator]

@@THETYMEKK12 my b u right

[@arthurjeremypearson]

What about the point when Lalo was coming into werner's room and the camera was really smooth tracking lalo, Almost like a security camera

[@kirstenhouten5524]

I’m not sure what it means, but this episode had a HEAVY focus on reflections. from the “LIE” alarm clock and several shots of characters involving mirrors and other reflective surfaces. just something I found interesting!

[@Cube-xm6vt]

That actually happens a lot in both Breaking Bad and Saul. I think they just really like this kind of shots lol

[@neiljsmith11]

Gus's house number being 1215 and the boxing venue being 1512 too.

[@antoniovasquez3111]

Didn't even get that detail from the clock near the beginning of the episode. Good catch!!

[@ultraviolettas]

SaaS GoodooG

[@eliseziegler8856]

Spot on. That first human shot looks like Walter who could have been making exxtra money without knowing anything else.

[@JoJoJoker]

Note Kim’s clock: it says 3:17 which spells “LIE” in reverse.

[@JohnSmith-kw9yc]

Good one, I knew it was something

[@BerdFly]

Bro holy shii

[@therelease7083]

Oh shit didn't clock that. No pun intended

[@broadcasttttable]

I knew it meant something, didn't know what, so thanks. Especially with the readout being on its side, like they're telling you to flip the number over. Continually amazed how the writers keep coming up with this stuff. Good catch!

[@TMullins123]

I immediately picked that up because 7/10 spells oil...

[@pulsarecho1952]

Gus is a perfectionist but Lalo is smart and unpredictable. Even though we already know who wins, it's going to be interesting to watch it unfold.

[@Kalinbuggs]

Gus wasn’t even this wondered about Hank and Walt

[@victorwilson1337]

@@Kalinbuggs that's what makes this so interesting to me

[@juniorjames7076]

Lalo is just a straight up Supervillian!!! Dare I dream of a spin-off series where he just takes out a new cartel rival every episode? Who wouldn't watch?

[@wtxcrazydonut]

Lalo is easily Gus' most threatening enemy in BCS or BrBa. Whenever he beats Lalo, he must think he's already beaten the whole Cartel seeing as there's no one close to Lalo's intellect or patience in their ranks

[@wtxcrazydonut]

And yeah I agree with the other guy, Gus had the whole Walt/Hank situation under control, literally his one slip up was getting emotionally compromised with Hector

[@mikepelosi9877]

The smile from Kim is perhaps one of the most genuine and loving she’s given throughout the entire series. I think that will be the last real smile of the show.

[@broadcasttttable]

Loved it too. Fascinating how moments later she gives Jimmy the "yeah, whatever" after his "fight for you" comment.

[@guillermoalvarez9400]

@@broadcasttttable now we know how he got the slogan I fight for you Albuquerque from his commercial

[@broadcasttttable]

Tells me she really does love Jimmy. But the plan comes first, and if Jimmy is collateral damage, so be it. Amazing character.

[@broadcasttttable]

@@guillermoalvarez9400 The writers just don't miss a thing for future reference, do they?

[@sctmcg]

As others have said - maybe it wasn’t the most exciting episode but my god I am just in love with this show, specially the writing, the pacing, the cinematography and the direction. It feels like art! It makes other shows seem like rushed, studio pressured filler.

[@michaelcurtis925]

I really liked this episode. Even with season 5, the majority of the action was reserved for episodes 8-10. We got plenty of action in episodes 2-3 and now they are setting up the end game. I appreciate that BCS is sticking to it’s roots and not just forcing action into every episode bc it’s the final season and that’s what some fans expect of final seasons. I expect the stakes to be very high next week and then everything will come to a head in episode 7, with all of the fall out/Gene stuff to come in the 2nd half.

[@bgbills10]

It doesn’t have to be action-packed but this episode was filler. Jimmy is still so different from Saul and we don’t have a lot of episodes left. We don’t even have a Gene episode yet, and at this point it will be rushed. The boxing scene was cringe, and they had us watch Gus scrub bath tile! Riveting stuff! Like the video says this is a prequel so we know Gus will survive, so the suspense is not working on us. And they spent too much screen time on Gus’ paranoia. Also I’m about ready to get off the “Howard go round” as well. I still love the show but this episode was a snooze fest.

[@ianmcclure3936]

@@bgbills10 Filler? Do you even know what filler is? Filler is when it doesn't do anything to really move the plot and that was not what this episode was. Sure it was slow paced which isn't everyone's cup of tea, but this episodes set up will be important for these next two episodes.

[@philipgame5556]

@@bgbills10 find something else to watch maybe above your intelligence level

[@editorcj]

No, Fly was a filler episode, this was setup.

[@Durwood71]

My guess is they simply don't have enough story to fill the entire season, so we're getting these filler/set-up episodes while they save the good stuff for the end.

[@victora.9400]

I have a feeling that once Lalo is taken care of… his body will be stuffed into the south wall.

[@4Ev3r13]

I agree. And then that’s how the fly got in the lab in Breaking Bad

[@samarrenvelexian9592]

Idk I think they would've recovered the body after Walt and Jesse blew it up.

[@woahblackbettybamalam]

Burying a body in concrete would cause structural issues. Maybe Lalos body gets turned into Franch?

[@merp9211]

Ooooh, like “The Cask of Amantillado.” You might be right. Cool theory

[@Rocky_Maher]

@@woahblackbettybamalam: "Cajun Kick-Ass"

[@laurensummers3878]

I appreciate you mentioning Jimmy’s reaction to the boxing match! That’s the main thing I’ve been thinking about since last night. It looked like Jimmy fully intended to walk away at first and then you see his face change. After Kim’s “it’s because you know what’s next line”, it made me think that Jimmy was having pity for Howard and was like yeah I should probably give him a chance to do this since he might be feeling guilty about whatever they plan to do to Howard next. I don’t know if this was intentional but it seemed to me that Jimmy was not giving a full effort during the boxing match - I wonder if that was Jimmy’s way of throwing Howard a bone. On the other hand, I think Howard would have still won either way lol.

[@MC-810]

Even if Jimmy/Saul was totally throwing the boxing match, I thought it came across as goofy and cheesy. Do people really settle things in the ring? I’m sure Howard has this notion of it being a ‘gentleman’s way of settling their dispute’, but it’s just unrealistic.

[@laurensummers3878]

@@MC-810 I definitely agree that it came across goofy and cheesy too! & I also don’t think it would have resolved anything regardless of the outcome. Howard may have had that notion but he could also just be messing with Jimmy in a way too and entering into jimmy’s games. Howard’s plan was never for it all to end in the boxing ring because he had the PI watching. Seems like he’s just getting started

[@THETYMEKK12]

In my opinion Howard thought about it as a "blowing off steam" thing. He thinks his presence alone is hurting Jimmy in some way and clearly the whole scam really pissed him off. I guess they both needed that.

[@broadcasttttable]

Like your thought line. I was looking for some anger on Jimmy's face at the moment you talked about, before he turned back and agreed to the fight. Didn't see any, so I think you're right.

[@yatzy7981]

Actually the "you know" referred to howard causing chucks death

[@lawbinson]

I think we’ve all mistaken Howard’s kindness as weakness thus far

[@AnacondaVice]

Howard "Mcgregor" Hamlin

[@caseyfaceirwin]

People keep calling this episode filler, but it’s not filler - it’s setup. It’s the characters with control positioning themselves to pull the trigger on their plans and the characters without control waiting in powerless agony.

[@taopaille-paille4992]

Next one will be filler too. only the 7th will start going places

[@nihilistichris8609]

Its funny, I agree it was my "least" favourite episode of this season, but it was still better than 99.8% of series out there, which truly shows the caliber of this show.

[@Terry-lh8cn]

Mine, too. But good point. A bad BCS show is still pretty good.

[@it.was.written]

This episode was far better than the previous one

[@johnrains2339]

@@Terry-lh8cn Bad?! We got Lalo again!

[@Terry-lh8cn]

@@johnrains2339 Well, you got me there!

[@Terry-lh8cn]

@@it.was.written I disagree. I'd flip that, this is the weak one.

[@balasankar4912]

This episode made me feel bad for Howard. Sure he made some mistakes but he doesn’t deserve these things. Having said that I’m really curious to know how Kim’s plan fan out. Never really did expect Lalo to visit Germany. Fingers crossed for next week.

[@merp9211]

I think Kim is still angry about the two times Howard banished her to the “cornfields”.

[@chamoo232]

When Lalo talked on the phone with Hector I though he was going to try getting his hands on Nacho but when he died I though Lalo would have to try attacking Gus directly. I didn't think about Verner's wife at all. Now I wonder if Lalo was in Breaking bad all along... somewhere in the concrete of the super lab. One thing I know is that since the cartel also think Lalo is dead it leaves Gus free to torment Hector once he does actually die.

[@TheTinaBelcher]

@@merp9211 and when he implied that she just goes along with what Jimmy says.

[@georgelionon9050]

@@merp9211 I don't think she actually has something really personal against Howard, she projects the whole "rich people fucking others over" onto him, and his downfall also helps with money because of Sandpiper..

[@dobrilabijelic1631]

@@georgelionon9050 true...Kim picks and chooses her targets. She was happy to work against her client Mesa Verde to help the guy who was squatting. She was happy to dupe the douche stockbroker into paying for the tequila. But she had no sympathy at all for the Kettlemens...it was Jimmy who felt sorry for them and gave the money.

[@G00berella]

I'm already looking forward to whatever Vince's next show will be, as it won't be bound to prequel limitations.

[@nehalalam2614]

Better fuel huel

[@biruk316]

@@nehalalam2614 lol

[@owie4070]

I didn't think for a second that Lalo would kill the dog. I was worried about the poor widow. I was relieved that he didn't kill her.

[@broadcasttttable]

I think his comforting the dog was the writers' way of telling us, he liked the woman, felt her loneliness and pain, and since she knew nothing, and didn't stand in his way, there was no need to kill her. Plus killing her could lead back to him.

[@billj4525]

@@broadcasttttable I agree, he showed his kinder side considering he did like the woman, not to mention the last thing he want's is to get caught or bring any attention to himself at any level.

[@RiC_David]

I disagree with the two responses above. I think you're just being worked by Lalo if you think he really did sympathise with Werner's wife and would have felt bad about killing her - he just didn't want to bring any unnecessary heat upon himself. He kills people for a reason, but he doesn't care about them. This was made very clear when Saul explained who the family of his victim were in Fred's murder case, he was utterly apathetic towards his crying, grieving parents. He's a manipulative, charming, murderous psychopath. If he seems like he's sympathetic towards the person he's manipulating, that's because he's emotionally manipulative and convincing in his act. You both got it right in your second parts, but framed it as "plus" and "not to mention" when those were the actual reasons rather than supplementary.

[@JTraversy3]

for those that don't know, when gus was talking with the customer, he wasn't paranoid about anything; the customer asked for something on the menu that gus created in Germany, immediately when the customer brought it up, its gus realizing that lalo is going to Germany to figure out what was the deal with the German men so he can get evidence to bring to the cartel and get the okay to kill gus... hence why gus ends up putting a gun in the non-finished lab, he knows thats what lalo is coming for once he makes a move on gus

[@Sjrick]

Another stellar review. You are the only one who picked up on the sliding window to start and end the episode. Nice touch. Everyone missed that.

[@DMalltheway]

This was a great episode, the best scene is Lalo hands down going to Werner’s wife’s house to obtain information at the bottom of the ruler as a gift from Werner’s co workers when he got killed in the “accident.” Lalo is so smart gathering intel first before going in on Gus.

[@VukasinK001]

That's actually Hector's influence. Lalo was already heading up north to kill Gus, but Hector told him to find a proof first.

[@michaelcurtis925]

Maybe I just like the characters and BB/BCS universe too much but I literally don’t think it’s possible for me to dislike an episode. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@ProdByAD21]

Yeah I’m too invested in the characters. Everyone complaining is use to binge watching shows. People only have a problem cause we’ve been waiting a week to see it, and have to wait another for the next ep. If they were binging they wouldn’t mind this episode.

[@michaelcurtis925]

@@ProdByAD21 I didn’t think about that but you’re absolutely right. If they didn’t have to wait a week for the new ep, I don’t think there would be as many complaints with this 1.

[@Sam-ih4qr]

Same

[@AshishDha]

Me too 🤠

[@ianmcclure3936]

@@michaelcurtis925 It will probably get more love after the next two episodes. We shall see though.

[@joshharrison7863]

I have to disagree with you about being behind the characters I like that aspect. They almost always keep us behind, but the caper isn't as long term as this which might be part of the disconnect. That being said, it wasn't my favorite episode, but it was still a solid necessary installment that I have a feeling will be better when the whole story has been told.

[@Steelrat1994]

It just feels like not much has happened and we haven't learned much aside from: "aha! Kim and Jimmy always planned for Howard to go after them" and "Lalo is going to find the lab". The whole boxing match scene didn't work for me. I have no clue what they were trying to convey with that. Lalo going on a date really carried this episode.

[@evrimenustun9548]

@@Steelrat1994 Pretty obvious that Jimmy held his punches since he could have held his own much like Howard said. He feels guilty about what they're about to do to him so he figured he could at least spare him the beatup. There was also helluva lot more than "Kim and Jimmy planning on Howard knowing". Gus realizing Lalo's plan and overcoming his paranoia, Francesca's first step into becoming the greedy cold woman we see during Breaking Bad and setting up Howard's PI crossing paths with Mike's men are all pretty huge deals. You can't have action packed episodes like "Bagman" without paving the way for it in episodes like "JMM".

[@nathanbaker1868]

One thing I realized this episode was that Howard has always known Jimmy to be an overconfident small time con artist, so he’s expecting to outsmart that guy. But he’s walking into a trap set by Kim, who they’re setting up as a Gus-level manipulator. I’m starting to think they’re leaning into it so hard it’s a fakeout, but I just can’t decide. The most interesting thing to me this episode was when Jimmy says “fight for you, huh?” and Kim responded like “yeah, whatever”. I know that’s not quotes of what they said, but right after Kim was really into the fighting for you thing, it was like a complete afterthought to her

[@broadcasttttable]

I zeroed in on that too. For me its the strongest moment of the episode. Its like she was dismissing him, that she had already decided Jimmy doesn't fight for others, more for himself, and this just shows a widening chasm between them. I still go back to Jimmy backstabbing her in the settlement meeting, and, in her mind, the point-of-no-return for the emotional split between them. Before, they were partners, now he's just a tool in her plan.

[@juliareadscottishpiperandh4861]

@@broadcasttttable I think she set him up to do that and then fake pulled out so she could feign anger that he went through with it. She's done this more than once now - been enthusiastic about Jimmy doing something that he is reluctant about then when she hooks him in, she backs away by saying 'should we do this'. I think it is part of her manipulation of Jimmy. It empowers him and fuels him to go forward, leaving her to be in the background.

[@broadcasttttable]

@@juliareadscottishpiperandh4861 Very astute. Makes me wonder what she's got planned for the judge on the sandpiper case (the guy with the handlebar moustache) and how she'll sic Jimmy on him.

[@lordmortimer8055]

Idk why people all expect this final season to be as intense as Breaking Bad. I personally love the slower episodes that are setting up to something explosive. If the mid season finale is this slow I’d be dissapointed but I love the feeling of suspense these slower moments create. Seeing Gus terrified and Mike working overtime to find Lalo is amazing.

[@josephsarto689]

We don’t expect it to be as intense as breaking bad. We do however expect the plot to move forward at a natural progression and be interesting. They are constantly setting things up with absolutely no payoff. We didn’t get to see the aftermath of the Wendy scam in last weeks episode, this week we see that Howard wants a pi to follow Jimmy, but we don’t see the pi following Jimmy in the same episode! Instead we get extended pointless scenes of Gus being scared. (Yeah we get it. He’s scared. They established thst in the previous episode. Let’s move on .) we get viola and Kim, and the boxing scene, all which could have been cut. The majority of the episode should have been pi following Jimmy/more of lalo in Germany trying to get info from Ziegler’s wife

[@ruftotherescue]

This is the best recap channel of the many, many I've seen. So glad I found it. Can't wait to join a live.

[@kush6846]

I like the fact that Lalo is scaring Gus the same way Gus scared Walter White. It’s really cool seeing a guy who gives off the impression that he’s so controlled and calculated, just buckle under pressure.

[@bobbo0616]

Interesting take. Perhaps he got that from Lalo when viewed in BB. I guess the wildcard could be if Tuco returns.

[@TroutsHonor]

The opening song for episode 4, is one of those songs that creeps me out, it's been around since maybe the early 60's but not once have I ever heard it. It worked for that opener. Episode 5 started and I thought, ok more strange music, then I realized what it was all about and I loved it, a favorite opening for me. RIP Werner

[@juniorjames7076]

Lalo is just a straight up Supervillian!!! Dare I dream of a spin-off series where he just takes out a new cartel rival every episode? Who wouldn't watch?

[@metal665lica]

I'm also glad Lalo didn't harm the dog. I know it's not for real, but still...

[@larryhatcher8927]

@@lesyeuxsansvisage1157 This show has no resemblance to the real world. To start with, if you are in that business you may indeed murder someone. However you are not going to murder them at their home and kill their family, women and children along with them. The same deal where Chicken Man was going to murder Nacho's dad......just not done in real life

[@DGRWPF]

who gives a fuck about a dog mate lmao

[@taopaille-paille4992]

I think he might hit the dog in the next episode

[@danwedge2664]

I was waiting for Gus to pull the power in the drug lab during that scene. I think the reason he paces out his steps to the gun's hiding spot is foreshadowing him in a blackout faceoff with Lalo.

[@BritneyLaZonga]

i think you are on point

[@polarized4582]

Yeah but things never go as expected on this show. I think it won't play out the way Gus imagines it, but the gun will somehow be of use in the end in another way

[@steveoshei1819]

Vert insightful!

[@abbynormal7538]

I can see this not being a fav episode but this show is like a cake. You may not like the decoration or icing but when you cut into the multi layers, that is where the best stuff is found. Which makes this show so delicious!!! The show's title refers to the fight scene but also a call back to the fight between Heisenberg and the Cartel. Though in this case, Gus and the Cartel. Details..Details!!!! 😘😘

[@TheSkis]

There were a few great number drops in this episode. 3:17- this read as ‘lie’. Kim reflects on all of hers. 1512 - the building number of the boxing ring AND Gus’ house number! 1152 - the time on Jimmy and Kim’s digital clock. An orientation of 1512

[@Rocky_Maher]

Gus' house number is 1213.

[@squirrelprincess3596]

Nice little Easter egg. 1215 is the date of the Magna Carta. Chuck McGill remembered why that number was important! 😉

[@TheSkis]

@@squirrelprincess3596aha! brilliant. thanks for that reminder 👏👏

[@jtessexpress]

I’m surprised to hear it was your least favourite as this was actually my favourite out of all of them. It felt a lot more thrilling and had funnier moments in my opinion. Agree that the Gus scenes were slow and fairly boring, although I am excited to see how he’ll take Lalo down.

[@edjh9622]

it's my second favorite so far behind rock and hard place for obvious reasons

[@PetePeppers1]

I talked to someone else who felt the same way. I was pretty certain Lalo was in Germany because of a Peter Gould interview so that wasn't a surprise.

[@therelease7083]

I agree with Pete I can't lie. I get why the episode was the way it was,but it's been the most dragged out episode though

[@broadcasttttable]

Lol...I watch every episode, every scene closely, and I still couldn't figure out what Gus was doing down there in the dark, but after watching Pete's review, and reading your comment, I now know. Thanks.

[@brightize2651]

Really enjoyed this episode too, disagreed with a lot of what this guy said, each to his own. The boxing scene was unexpected but hilarious. Onetake did a good review if anyone is interested.

[@Jackson-nq2kh]

At first I wasn't sure about Lalo as a character but he's really grown on me lol - awesome addition to the show

[@subversivelysurreal3645]

I felt the same way as you did regarding not knowing what their plan was. Again with the Hitchcock, who described the difference between ‘Action’ and ‘Suspense’ by saying, ‘Imagine that you’re watching men playing a card game, then a man with a gun bursts through the door-that’s action. Now imagine that you’re watching this same group of men playing cards, and the camera cuts to a guy taking out a gun, then back to the game, then it cuts to him quietly moving up the stairs-that’s suspense.’ Wouldn’t it have been better to have seen Jimmy saying, ‘Now-think like a Judge”…and had a cut to Howard saying simply, “Judge So-and-so…” and WE could’ve seen that this Judge with a handlebar mustache had a broken arm. Hence, we the audience would’ve known more than the characters, men playing cards, but here Jimmy and Kim, and we would’ve been watching them toasting what they were about to do, and hearing Kim saying, ‘but you know what’s coming’, whilst proverbially biting our lips. In this case, it would’ve been so much more entertaining, amirite …??

[@michaelcurtis925]

These comments are wild, I think some of y’all are forgetting what show you’re watching. The ppl that complain about “filler”(setup) episodes are the same ppl that will say GOT final season was too rushed(it was). You need setup episodes regardless of what season you’re in, and nobody does setup better than BCS. I’m sure the next 2 episodes will be worth the setup.

[@broadcasttttable]

A lot of commenters throwing shade on this episode, and yes, maybe its not as elite as some of the others, but that's a pretty high bar! I loved it, and came away with 11-12 questions in the damn-how'd-I-miss-that , and does-this-mean-what-I-think--it-means categories. I was riveted.

[@michaelcurtis925]

@@broadcasttttable same here. There was a lot of important plot development that sets the stage for what’s to come and I can’t wait to see it. I had a feeling some ppl wouldn’t like it but personally, I loved this episode.

[@josephsarto689]

What important plot development? The boxing match? Saul and Francesca arguing for no reason? Kim meeting with viola for lunch? We see Howard hire a pi to follow Saul, but then there are no scenes showing the pi following Saul. The only good part, and the only part that loved the plot along was the final ten minutes with lalo in Germany

[@greatandmightykevin]

@@josephsarto689 What? The boxing match was mostly symbolic, the Francesca part was reestablishing her character, especially for people who haven't watched BB, Kim meeting with Viola was pretty good character stuff, and we'll see the PI next week, but for now he's just a setup character

[@jamesduffy7549]

@@josephsarto689 the Francesca scene is one of the most important scenes in the episode (and the series) the perspective on Jimmys change from someone who hadn't been along for ride was important, and it was a sad scene

[@richardwilliams1921]

7:37 Street address is 1512. Is this a reference to jimmy forging the numbers to mess with chuck?

[@LumilusD]

That would be amazing if they got Kubi in on impersonating that Sandpiper judge. I just want to see Bill Burr in the show before it's too late.

[@xuttuh5260]

That actually makes a lot of sense!

[@Pentaholic88]

This show is still the best thing I’ve ever seen

[@HonestTraveller]

Agreed it’s just as good as breaking bad. I love it

[@michaelcurtis925]

I like being behind Jimmy and Kim on their scheme. The fact that they didn’t seem fazed that Howard knew it was them and Kim’s line “You know what’s coming next” is so intriguing to me. Us knowing that Howard is supposed to know it’s them is a lot less interesting to me and already knowing what the next steps and end goal of their plan would take a little of the anticipation out of it for me personally.

[@pdotjdott]

See, I agree with your criticisms of this episode. There's a lot of discourse on Reddit and Twitter that this episode (and the previous one) was too boring and it was more of what we already know. But I disagree with that. I think everyones grumblings have to do with the fact that we just don't know what's going on, and two episodes of little clues towards it is starting to feel dull to some people. I personally liked it.

[@broadcasttttable]

Agree. Kim holding Jimmy's hand in bed, saying, "he doesn't know what's coming." And later distancing herself from Jimmy with the "fight for you" comment...Dull!? No effin way!

[@woahblackbettybamalam]

@@broadcasttttable I mean yeah by itself it was pretty dull.

[@donnovicki9771]

Personally I thought last weeks episode sucked. Trotting out Wendy and this whole thing with Howard IMO really doesn't advance the series .

[@FireJach]

i like the last week episode and today it was soooo boooring. Like a filler. Only couple minutes were worthy to watch :/

[@Durwood71]

Both episodes could have easily been merged to create one really good episode.

[@bilbobaggins6251]

At 2:41 the numbers spell out "LIE" on the alarm clock

[@JK-km6cm]

My bf pointed this out when we were watching last night. Good catch

[@jdbhatts2912]

good catch

[@sanzuqui]

You won my subscription by noticing that detail from the Wilson Phillips song

[@englesledgehammer]

Gus twisted the plug to unlock it, then counted paces to where he hid his gun. To me it seems obvious that he is going to pull the cord at some point when he and Lalo are in the lab, possibly shutting off the lights, knowing he can find his hidden gun in the dark.

[@tmage23]

Watching Giancarlo Esposito find little subtle ways of showing Gus Fring under extreme stress beneath his facade of calm efficiency is wonderful. Amazing actor.

[@flecks_piano]

I also love that even with him barely using a single word, you can understand that Gus thinks he now knows exactly what Lalo's plan is (hinted at by him leaving his gun and setting up the underground lab so he can ambush him later), and his theory is confirmed just a few minutes later when we finally understand what "proof" Lalo was going after (poking at the "Werner Ziegler" lead he got from last season, more than likely trying to understand what they were working on). He thinks he's already 10 steps ahead of Lalo but I'm sure it'll not turn out the way he imagines.

[@tirthankarsarkar4206]

@@flecks_piano Good analysis! I couldn't connect the dots as to why Gus stacks a gun down there at the lab. But your explanation makes sense. Eventually Lalo will figure out everything and stumble across that lab. And when it all goes down there, the gun will come into picture again (and may very well seal Lalo's fate right then & there itself once & for all).

[@simonsays8142]

I like Gus but here fretting -he's not a boss

[@obviouslyPSM]

I thought Lalo was killing the dog too and him speaking to the dog was just too charismatic

[@pamlavender4163]

Right there with you on worrying about Bear!! Sigh of relief when I knew he was safe!

[@arthurjeremypearson]

Did anybody else notice how when Lalo was going into werner's study, that the camera followed Lalo moving through the room like the camera was really smooth. Like a security camera

[@barrykrishna9981]

Lalo is a fantastic creation and is delivered with brilliant acting.

[@NomadSage07]

Bit of an unpopular take, but I liked this episode a lot. Set up episodes are so exciting.

[@charbelh.boutros4971]

Step aside Cesar! Lalo is the new pooch whisperer 2.0 😂 Great analysis btw 👍

[@jaymorgan8013]

I feel Howard's end might be similar to Hanks end. With Jimmy having to face the outcome of his decisions.

[@adrianreyes3616]

That boxing scene was hilarious!

[@MrFCee]

I have a suspicion that Howard is going to go out in some freakish way like Ted Benneke.

[@ZeldaLore]

Some people are thinking that he will kill himself by hanging himself in his closet. Saul says to Walt in Breaking Bad "Just promise me you won't hang yourself in the closet". Knowing the writters, this could be him making a subtle callback to Howard killing himself in that fashion

[@evrimenustun9548]

@@ZeldaLore Makes zero sense that he would make a witty joke about Howard's death.

[@hectorguzman256]

Unless he kills himself in a David Carradine kind of way

[@MrFCee]

@@ZeldaLore oh that makes so much sense.

[@MrFCee]

@@hectorguzman256 Whelp, that question has now been solved.

[@jcarlosfuentesra]

I think the producers did a masterful job giving us a tense atmosphere throughout the last episodes. To this point I'm not dividing the series as "bad episodes" or "good episodes", because I think every single one is adding value to the story as a whole.

[@andrewlowden322]

heh at the end you mention the Cartel and Howard..I wonder if Kim's plan leads to linking Howard to the cartel/drugs to disbar him for the W

[@dandaman456]

at 2:40 of this video we see the alarm clock (sideways) showing "3:17". Has it been noted though that if you cock your head 90 degrees to the right, the clock says "LIE" ?

[@micahmartinez7957]

I noticed immediately the episode title is the translation of the Breaking Bad episode title “Negro y Azul”, which is the episode before the “Better Call Saul” episode.

[@juliareadscottishpiperandh4861]

so is next week the week that we see the office fully fitted out, Saul is properly born and one of Kim's ex clients, ie Jesse Pinkman, and his sideman Walt walk into the office for that first meeting?

[@shensame3268]

At the beginning of the Kim sequence of your video there is the shot of the clock showing 3:17, if you reverse the numbers horizontally it portrays "LIE". It is just crazy how every single element shown in this show is useful at some point or serves a meaning

[@VideoServicesVB]

Underwhelmed too......... Maybe too much anticipation just to get to the end.

[@ThoseBackPages]

i didnt catch this when watching its original airing, but your pause on the "3 in the morning" shot showed the clock reading 3:17. if you tilt your head to the right, it reads LIE

[@marknovak6498]

Howard tried to take control of the situation but leaves the most important player believing there is still a problem. Nothing Howard does to Saul will change that. I think Howard is doomed to cross into the crossfire of the drug war and the problem people think he has means his fate will not be seriously investigated with the drug problem rumors.

[@bionicnomad]

Im very intrigued to see what they do with Howard and what happens to him

[@broadcasttttable]

Damn...think you're right. I think the PI's will overlap and suck Howard into the crosshairs.

[@woahblackbettybamalam]

Should’ve boxed Cliff

[@jeffscurrdale1283]

Could definitely see howard dying from a drug war member and Saul feeling responsible in a walt hank death kinda way

[@ca2086]

@@jeffscurrdale1283 I think Saul is past feeling responsible for anything in a remorseful way. If he got Howard killed, he wouldn't care. He'd probably consider it a bonus.

[@chuckthesham5195]

Super good recap and review. I loved his take on the dog and the break-in. I agree completely. And Pete puts things together that maybe should have been obvious (Fring knowing that Lalo needed the cartel's permission, etc. ergo the shenanigans Lalo performs regarding the secret superlab.) Nice review really informative.

[@francescomurtas6414]

Say what you want but I'm still finding it too slow and boring. Especially considering that it's the final season. The series is basically finished and Saul's involvement in cartel stuff, action and other things that everyone wants to see is considerably small and meaningless. The cartel side of the plot has always been too detached from Saul's plot and I find ridiculous that after five seasons they've only been able to connect Saul with Lalo thanks to the first episode with tuco. We all loved that but it was really unrealistic. I mean, a Mexican granny that drives around with a car like that? And then, after that, zero involvement until the fifth season and now zero again. It's not enough. At the end of the day you can count the episodes of saul involved in breaking bad stuff on one hand. And to make things worse, there will be another two fucking months of nothing until July when they'll resume with the last six episodes. Which sounds like a sick joke since they kept everybody waiting like idiots for two years. I'm a big fan of the series but this is really shit.

[@nadeencurrie505]

Does anyone know how Lalo found out about the Germany operation? I’m curious to find out.

[@mystreriousuploader]

Do you feel the entire season has been below par till now? Maybe because our expectations are so high after watching previous seasons which were so daaaamn good.

[@taopaille-paille4992]

I think it's below par. mainly because the writers were bummed by the pandemics (they said they hated the zoom meetings) and they need to wrap up the series. overall this season is more artificial and less entertaining

[@Toug413]

Come on, how do you not like seeing Gus worried and being very not Gus-like. Literally every other time we see Gus in this universe he's stern, stoic, and in control. Right now in the story is literally the only time Gus gets to be anything but Gus. It's a fascinating look at this character acting in a completely foreign way and I think it's a great way to further explore this character in a way we haven't seen before. We know how he will end up so let the guy lose his shit just a little bit, ya know? Btw thanks for doing these recaps!

[@ArbyTV]

I wish Howard asked Cliff what time he had that lunch. He could’ve told Cliff he was in therapy and even had this therapist confirm.

[@ianbullphoto1]

As always, you do a great analysis. Thank you.

[@michaelcano7]

I personally think the boxing match was one of the funniest and genuine moment in the BB universe. Seeing jimmy and howard boxing was hilarious.

[@red2838]

I didn’t quite understand how Lalo tracked their Germans down. Was it somehow shown or is it just a fact that is presented?

[@cartercartercartercar]

i thought this was an incredible episode, even as the heat died down less than 15 mins in. realizing that the woman at the bar was werner’s late wife, and slowly realizing that she seems to know there was more to her husband’s untimely death than the audience was led on to believe…excellent writing. for a show that seems to only have a few possible ultimate outcomes, the directions they’ve been going are mind-bending. excellent writing. can’t believe we’re gonna have to wait the whole summer for second half of this final season.

[@tiffybnTN]

You're my fav recapper ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ thanks so much!!!!!!!

[@AG-6969]

You always do a great recap, and you seem to catch a lot of the nuance of the episodes. I guess that is why i can't understand you having any negative thoughts about the episode. to me, it was another perfect episode with tons of reveals! The opening and ending were above perfection for a show like this. And I love the pace! A lot of complaints I hear are about too many commercial breaks, which I think can really mess with the pace. I would suggest everyone find a way to watch it without the commercials. I watch it with them, then without them, and it like a whole different show when watched without the breaks. AMC+ replays them without the commercials within a hour or so after the initial airing.

[@geckobrah4201]

I DVR and skip the commercials. It really enhances the pacing.

[@alhambragraduate4795]

The address of the boxing gym was 1512. Flip those around and it is 1215..the year of the Magna Carta. Recall from Chicanery that Chuck was ranting about him knowing the number on the mesa verde papers was 1216, one year after Magna Carta. Kim and Jimmy are giving Howard his version of Chicanery….just not sure what that looks like yet

[@carbon-1486]

Was hoping someone could clarify something for me from a previous ep I just thought of: When Nacho opens the door at Lalo's compound, and the mercenaries enter - why didn't Gus give them the order to shoot him there and then? It was clearly not Gus' intention to allow Nacho to live - too many loose ends. I'm guessing because, Nacho being the cartel's prime suspect takes the impetus away from Gus? Not 100% clear on this

[@rickybindahoose6193]

Yeah Gus wanted to set up Nacho from the start, they put him in that motel so that the twins would find him. The guy Nacho ambushed in the boarded up shack in the Motel carpark was keeping an eye on Nacho making sure he stayed in the motel room for Gus.

[@carbon-1486]

@@rickybindahoose6193 I got that, but if the cousins captured Nacho - they'd inevitably make him talk, and it was clear the cousins were not going to risk killing him before they could do so, and making his last days alive - agony. Surely it would have been the far, far safer and more logical option for Gus to either kill Nacho at the compound, or facilitate an extract so they could execute the plan that happened in the end, using his father as leverage to make him cooperate with his own staged death

[@rickybindahoose6193]

@@carbon-1486 yeah it does seem a bit contrived considering you'd think Gus would know way better, the Cartel will do anything to anybody to get the information they need. But I do think it's implied Gus was short sighted in this setup, and I think Mike knew that too which is why he was reluctant on the plan, other than him not wanting to set up Nacho obv. I bet there's a BCS buff on reddit out there with a proper answer though 😎

[@ca2086]

If Nacho is to take the blame for the attempt on Lalo's life and the mercenaries coming in, then having Nacho killed by those same mercenaries casts a shadow on who else was behind it. They eventually blame "Alvarez," but why would whoever Nacho is working with turn on Nacho and kill him. If Nacho gets killed in the attempt, too, it points even more squarely at Gus.

[@Kajkes]

@@carbon-1486 that's why Nacho was said to shoot anyone who crosses the doorstep. They could kill him in response.

[@thisisoildale3337]

At some point Saul has to learn about the plan with Nacho betraying Lalo. I don’t know if people realize this, but both Nacho and Lalo are mentioned in Breaking Bad Season 2 Episode 8 “Better Call Saul”. 30 minutes and 25 seconds in. When Walt and Jesse take Saul out to the desert and show him a grave he starts flipping out and says “It wasn’t me it was Ignacio. Siempre Soy Amigo” Jesse tells him to shut up and speak english and that’s when he says “Lalo didn’t send you, No Lalo?” It’s crazy to me that that episode that aired in 2009 set these characters up that we didn’t even see or know of until like a decade later.

[@Terry-lh8cn]

Was anyone else freaked out at the prospect of Lalo sleeping with Marguerite?

[@broadcasttttable]

I think part of her wanted to, but something in her female intuition made her leery of the guy.

[@Terry-lh8cn]

@@broadcasttttable She definitely did want to. And ol' Werner married up!

[@CheeseyMilkshakes]

@@broadcasttttable I think it was more to do with the fact she wasn't over Werner yet

[@yoruneko34]

Most KZbin videos now are clueless people rambling rambling rambling without structure rhyme or reason. Not you, you’re always on point, clear and structured, not talking for the sake of it or making stuff up to fill time. Pleasure to watch. Great job.

[@CarlMadsen]

How did Lalo get a gun and silencer in Germany. Interesting. There's a whole story there as well, overseas connection of underworld, Lalo finding a place to buy a gun. Doubtful he had the piece checked on the plane.

[@gaimyt]

Idk it’s a show they probably didn’t consider that

[@reconscout2238]

Maybe got into germany by a boat or bought it from the black market as you said finding a gun isnyt hard.

[@ludwigmises]

He could’ve called European underworld connections beforehand to have someone meet him in Germany at a pre-designated date and time with the gun.

[@christmas10023]

This Show is much better than it looks at first viewing. Thanks for showing me that with your episode reviews.

[@devontemoericke493]

This is whst saul ment by Howard is a great salesman. You dont see him fighting cases, you see him more on the social side of the law

[@UNCLEBOURBON72]

Regarding the Cook Cave, Gus and the Gun : I believe you'll see Gus make the inaccessible concrete filled blast hole the entrance for Lalo. This sets him up to pace himself back to get the hidden gun on him. That's my theory. Nice job... Keep up the good work!

[@4chartown4]

This episode was Mainly the calm before the storm

[@taopaille-paille4992]

yeah like the one last week.

[@oliverlacota3112]

"That does not seem good for Howard, who exists in a place that's a comfortable distance from *any* Cartel activity. I just can't really see how that might be something that would improve his situation." Me after watching episode 7: o h n o

[@robinfeinberg3722]

There’s still a part of me that wants Kim’s backstory. Her father was only mentioned in passing, but what kind of influence did he have on her? Her scheming didn’t come out of nowhere.

[@billbaggins1688]

Kim spinoff required. I want more Rhea Seaborne on my screen pls.

[@ryangillum115]

Yes she's incredibly sexy.

[@michaelcurtis925]

Based on some stuff I’ve seen I think we may get some Kim backstory next episode, definitely before the season ends.

[@joeygarcia8295]

@Mark Victor Nah, she buys a vacuum cleaner.

[@shannondaily4562]

I like how this video has Kim investigating the notebook and mentioning the vacuum guy who is the one who sells new identities. Hopefully Kim gets out of all this alive and a new identity

[@michaelheydon5266]

I don't get how Hector is in the wheelchair and Nacho dies in BCS, when they both very much alive and able in Breaking Bad. Also, Werner is dead in the prequel, but is in the picture in BB and then dies in Breaking Bad. Are these looks into the future? It seems like these scenes are part of the present plot in Better Call Saul.

[@sctmcg]

Isn’t it sad that Breaking Bad wasn’t made in this era where the film quality/cinematography is so incredible now. BCS looks so beautiful.

[@Terry-lh8cn]

It does look beautiful! This is one episode that I didn't find any beauty in. But normally, there is a lot of it.

[@rexprestonstoner4612]

Bravo. Your impressions were in accord with mine. Thank you.

[@95mudshovel]

catch me making and cancelling a ghost account every monday to watch this show 🤣