The Full Story of Howard | Better Call Saul Retrospective

[@TheVividKiWi]

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[@abramsullivan7764]

Now I hope you'll do a video of Kim Wexler, James McGill, Chuck McGill, and so on

[@Alex_.mp4]

hey man , after you finish the breaking bad retrospectives , can you start covering mr robot ? if not what other series do you plan to cover ?

[@TheVividKiWi]

@@Alex_.mp4I got a few other shows in mind

[@Eddy_Kusanagi]

😊

[@stephen4649]

You often say that someone is “complacent in” another person’s wrongdoing. I think you mean that they’re complicit in in the acts, crimes, etc of others.

[@theduke9292]

Fun sad fact according to Vince had Lalo not… “interrupted” Howard his final words would’ve been. “There’s no need to hurt *them.”* In his last moments despite everything Jim and Kim had done he tried to protect them and talk lalo down

[@JlimSin]

That just broke my heart dude

[@antr7493]

wow, those little things why i really liked Howard. Chuck was the problem

[@kara7145]

almost wish they kept that just for the devastation of it, but howard’s death is impactful regardless. what a great character.

[@lulu4882]

oof :(

[@lain6889]

@@antr7493 Chuck wasn't the problem, Jimmy was. Chuck wanted to invest his take of the money into the firm and everyone working there instead of just keeping the money for himself.

[@ghosthand3737]

When Howard was asked about Jimmy during trial he said "he had a very get up and go attitude, he was a hard worker", even under the influence of Chuck he was still able to see the good in people, even at his worst he managed to be extremely professional.

[@nfsm654]

Patrick Fabian did such an amazing job as Howard Hamlin. To go from some fake tan douche in the beginning, growing to a sympathetic and broken man to his tragic ending with seemingly near unanimous respect from the audience really takes some acting chops. Plus outside of acting, Patrick seems like a genuinely nice bloke and seeing him just hanging out with other members of the cast and attending events on his social media is just really cool. Thanks for your dedication Patrick, you're a legend.

[@ninjaguyYT]

And to think that he wouldn't have suicided if his wife had just not been a douche.

[@nathanrudd2327]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, not only do you make the best bcs and breaking bad content, you put more effort into it than anyone else I've seen by far. Thank you for all you do sir

[@coleremme6899]

Bros spitting mad facts

[@EnjoySackLunch]

Relax

[@rsdouglass4]

Very true Mr Rudd.

[@Xxrocknrollgod]

Rust in peace

[@edoc431]

Hey guys welcome back to my comment I don't want to do again don't interject your personal opinion do recaps there I said again no use my words they keep reading why did he read more words my comment is over but you keep reading so he talking personally honestly Hulu was going on here take care

[@Gator159]

Howard allowing Chuck to control his decisions was his biggest downfall, he would most likely be alive and not had his good name destroyed otherwise.

[@hamlindigoblue9295]

Oh wow! didnt expect to see gator outisde of garbage mices/ simian jimmys comment section

[@NeonBeeCat]

Also Jimmy may have never become Saul Goodman by attempting to have a successful legal career, although he probably would've found out about Chuck not caring about him and who knows what would've happened, I'm not the writers!

[@Gator159]

@@NeonBeeCat Howard manipulated his employee Jimmy to prevent his partner Chuck from dealing with his problems like a normal person. Chuck puppeting Howard to puppet Jimmy, but as everyone eventually realizes the only way to puppet Jimmy is through cartel violence.

[@thenastblast]

Can't wait for your 5 hour Flynn retrospective! Master class video btw

[@TheVividKiWi]

It'll be like an old-style Mr.Beast video where I just say the word breakfast for 5 hours in a row

[@Nomad958]

​@@TheVividKiWido it

[@ALFIEBOY-de9rh]

breakfast xinfinity until ozymandias when he learns 5 seasons worth of info in 1 episode haha @@TheVividKiWi

[@christophervalencia5919]

​@@TheVividKiWiunironically a great april fools day video lmao

[@JJJJJVVVVVLLLLL]

@@TheVividKiWichampion of breakfasts

[@SaiScribbles]

I think you're totally on point about two things especially: Howard really doesn't mean to come across like a tool that's just his personality and lack of emotional intelligence. And his wife probably was turned off by his new age lifestyle charge, the scene where she just dumps the nice peace sign latte he makes her into a thermos is pretty telling.

[@theruderaw6448]

His wife deserved the absolute worst ngl, she got off too easy

[@SaiScribbles]

@@theruderaw6448 Compared to... all the schemers and criminals and murderers? I guess you're keeping the Breaking Bad tradition of woman is not perfect in every scenario she is worse than the literal cartel hitmen.

[@SaiScribbles]

@@theruderaw6448 "Getting off easy" is your husband being harassed and gaslit by two con artists for months until they fake his suicide I guess.

[@enclaveherewhyisntyourvide3089]

@@SaiScribbles”Man harassed and murdered- his neglectful wife most effected.”

[@anon2427]

@@SaiScribblesthe lack of self awareness in your words is apparent but unsurprising

[@poggerwhite]

Gigachad Kiwi showing up and dropping a multi hour long character episode out of nowhere. Hell yeah!

[@Xpwnxage]

My favorite part is you will not find another KZbin channel going into this much depth for Howard fricking Hamlin. Vivid is dedicated to BB/BCS.

[@pomernguy1835]

Howard Hamlin is one of the best written and played tragic characters I've seen. He underwent a change from being disliked and even hated for being an obstacle for Jimmy (when in reality that obstacle was Chuck), transforming into a man who can bear responsibility for what he has done, to ultimatley being a victim of an elaborate plot crafted by Jimmy and Kim. In the end, I think that both Jimmy and Kim were resposible the most for Howard's death, as Howard wouldn't have been in their apartment if they didn't made a scheme againt him and Lalo wouldn't have been in their apartment, if Jimmy and Kim didn't made ties to an extremly dangerous Cartel. Adding further insult to injury, Howard is buried with his killer, undearneath the meth lab, with his legacy being tarnished forever. Creators of Better Call Saul made Howard an amazing character with an incredible story arc and Patrick Fabian perfectly played him. It's actually so good to see that Patrick and Tony became genuine friends!

[@bekky2ks]

I was so hurt by Howard being killed. I was so mad and angry with saul and Kim. if there was any character in BB and BCS that didn't deserve this shit, it's him. damn Howard 😢. also, you did a damn good job on this breakdown. I jjst finished the series and I was so sad about Howard and I needed to see a breakdown. I watched this video all the way through with minimal pausing. thanks for all the work you put in to this.

[@Xpwnxage]

I'd be shocked if you would find anyone else on KZbin making a 3 hour video on Howard fricking Hamlin. You are amazing for that.

[@nikkydalby7126]

I downloaded this video like a month ago & have been pushing off watching it since it was so long. I finally clicked on it today & now I’m kicking myself for not watching it sooner 😂

[@dawsonhydex6550]

Am I dreaming ?!!! More than 3 hours of a bcs with kiwi !!!

[@nathanrudd2327]

We may not hear from you often Kiwi but when we do, it's always a banger. I can't wait to listen to all of this at work tomorrow

[@Pelaaja20]

Can't wait for 12 hour video on Huell!!!

[@cdavidlake2]

Howard seemed like a genuinely decent guy, which made his drug problem all the more tragic.

[@behtashs]

The only drug problem he had was that a drug dealer killed him

[@ssjdeadpool]

It's factually accurate for him to have referenced the Lord of the Rings films, but he also very well could have been referencing the books, which had been out for decades at that point lol

[@crazypantz3492]

Howard is a masterclass in making the audience think they are getting a yuppie snob character but in actuality is a very decent wholesome person at the end of it all.

[@ecofishes]

finally the love Howard deserves

[@doughboy47]

I was about switch my boss heart pills for sugar pills but vividkiwi uploaded a video

[@abramsullivan7764]

What

[@LtCourier]

@@abramsullivan7764Hector Salamanca reference

[@KimboKG14]

I totally fell for the corporate prick image they started with. but after your defense video I rewatched his arc and noticed what an upstanding person he was. reminds me of mike how he just deals with what he has to deal with.

[@justinfalzon6854]

RIP Howard. You deserved better.

[@bendarling5573]

I still want more from this universe. Anyone who claims they don’t is kidding themselves. The feeling of finally being able to watch a new BCS episode, sometimes after years of waiting, was unlike anything else for me.

[@lowryder259]

I think most claims that they don't want more comes more from the fear of wearing itself out and not standing up to the quality of BB and BCS. Myself included in this. If we could 100% know without a single doubt that another entry to this universe would be just as good or better, of course everyone would want more! But that's never a guarantee with this stuff, and frankly I'd rather it forever be just these two series than have one that comes in and puts a blemish on the whole thing. And yes while you can just ignore/personally retcon a new series you don't like, it's not always an easy thing for some people to do. Simply having the knowledge of these other events or characters that are strongly tied to BB and BCS can make it easy to be reminded of it when relevant moments occur upon watching/discussing the series again...

[@BrodyDarwizzy]

I remember seing a thoery about a show with brock and holly white pairing up and looking to find jessie, I would honestly just love to see it.

[@nikkydalby7126]

@@BrodyDarwizzyI fell like that would be over kill :/ why would Holly want to find the find the guy who made drugs with her dad?! Flynn had so much hatred towards Walter that I doubt Holly had that many unanswered questions. Plus, as much as Brock & Jesse got along, Jesse really wasn’t in the kids life that long. Not saying Brock doesn’t remember him, but years down the road idk if I see Brock wanting to really look for him when even though he liked having Jesse dating his mom, the poor kid probably has so much pain and trauma with his moms death that maybe even thinking of Jesse hurts too much.

[@moonl1314]

maybe a shorter series or movie about gus, mike, or even Lyle would be awesome

[@TrishD33LGK]

I miss this show so much.

[@nibui4202]

Howard lost his career and his family over the beef of 2 brothers that just couldn't hug it out then died for no reason except for wrong place wrong time a true Greek tragedy

[@dylanhunsel5489]

I highly disliked howard on my full first watch, i felt incredibly guilty and was sad for him on my second watch

[@gingersnap1413]

I forgot how complex better call Saul truly was. Thank you for giving the love to Howard that I feel like many people didn’t have for him the first watch of BCS. your retrospective really shows how convoluted every relationship is in this show and how much he effected everyone in the storyline. I also love too how we the viewers see Jimmy and Kim as the main characters and wanting to side with them because of this, you prove to us now how they evolve to terrible criminals and people that we come to hate. They may not have physically pulled the trigger on Howard but they tainted his name that will forever be remembered. And that I feel is almost worst. Love the content!!!

[@OniTheOtaku]

Your editing has gotten so refined over time. I’m really loving the new steps you’re taking such as sped up or slowed down footage as opposed to just pictures. The quality of your videos is always the main thing I’ve appreciated. They’re thorough but still engaging.

[@pdpUU]

I underestimated the nuances of Howard until the last season! So cool to see you go through his whole arc.

[@OscoBosco]

Not gonna lie, this is the first time I’ve EVER in my 24 years of living, been genuinely interested in buying the ad product 😭😭😭 it looks so cool!!

[@Guitar40193]

I didn't wake up today thinking I would watch a 3.5 hr video about a secondary BCS character but here I am. Incredible video!

[@everestjarvik5502]

I feel for Howard, there are people out there who hate me personally just because I stood up for a friend who was too afraid to stand up for themselves. It’s a little different but I know what it’s like to be hated by someone I don’t personally have a problem with just because my friend was too intimidated to speak for themselves

[@laurarominger2073]

My son had me watch Breaking Bad with him after he’d seen all the way through. Didn’t think it’d be for me but of course it was excellent. When I heard about Better Call Saul I thought wow, I don’t wanna see more of that character. But my son and I started watching and I was hooked. Maybe even like it better than Breaking Bad if that’s possible. I never thought about Howard’s character that much. Watching this I realized that was a mistake. What an excellent job of breaking down his character. I have a whole new appreciation for his character. And the actor is just outstanding. Bravo! And now I have to watch your video on Mike - one of the characters I was so intrigued with. Thx so much ❤

[@Recovery305]

This will take a few sittings, but it'll be worth it. I loved Howard's character arc throughout the series. Thanks for the very thorough analysis on the characters as always Kiwi.

[@jackfarwood]

The sure volume of work it takes to make these videos is just mind blowing. Thank you, Sub’d, Liked and headed over to Patreon!

[@mregg771]

YAAAAAS, another full story vid, im loving it man, can you please do a full story of kim wexler next, ik it will take a lot of time but plz

[@jett_lea]

Another amazing video, sir. I can only imagine how much effort you put into these videos, but I appreciate every single one of them

[@samipersun9995]

Yay! A new vid! And a breakdown of one of the most complex and fascinating side-characters in the history of TV at that too. Keep up the good work!

[@LonewolfWRX]

Amazing video! I said it once and I’ll say it again. When a creator makes a 3 hour plus video and keeps me engaged every minute, it’s just a testament to your ability. To keep someone’s short attention span for 3 hours is just God tier content. Absolutely amazing analysis and retrospective of Breaking Bads Universe most tragic character.

[@EverythingFan02]

Thank you. Your videos are a highlight anytime you upload. A Marie or Hank or Skyler retrospective would be neat. They all are complex characters that don’t seem to get as much acknowledgement for their writing and performances.

[@savannahshore7709]

It's always a good day when Kiwi's got a new video! Can't wait to dive into Howard's arc. Love the vids!!

[@Nxghtmxre999]

The one thing I always admired about Howard is that he barely had an ego and what he’s done with the hand he was dealt (Bosses son) but rising to the top with hard work and not taking shortcuts and him being such a logical straightforward guy kinda gives of douchy vibes but the paradox is he’s actually a nice guy and is a good friend to have especially when you need advice for anything and his main attribute is that he always admitted when he was wrong

[@DemonOfCybertron]

I never thought anyone can make a 3 hour plus video on just Howard alone, good job!

[@SamsarasArt]

Howard went from someone I thought was a pompous douchebag to someone who's a good human being that's misunderstood and a tragic character.

[@thetitanking9999]

you made my day goat

[@polaris-san6170]

God I love these vids man. Genuinely so relaxing watching while just chilling.

[@itslubia]

Really insightful video as always! Just finished listening to the whole thing :]

[@Gator159]

If it wasn't for Walter White, Kim would have still lived a life of a quiet immenseful guilt bottled up for the rest of her life.

[@Steven_Edwards]

Jimmy's fault for helping to create Heisenberg.

[@Gator159]

@@Steven_Edwards true lol

[@LaCoalicion.]

Nice... time to get my snacks before watching this masterpiece of a video.

[@JonasMighty]

Amazing a 3 hour vídeo speaking about Howard 🎉

[@imtired9395]

Saul really pisses me off in Season 5. Howard really made so much progress and Saul is still like "Nope, fuck you" even when hes trying his best to make amends and be a better man. Its not ok. The childish way he fucks with the poor guy all the time until finally unintentionally getting him killed is really horrific. RIP Howard. You deserved better.

[@melongl5697]

it took a while, but it was worth the wait. always a pleasure to watch your videos :)

[@todd-2362]

Lalo did him dirty. He didn't need to kill him.

[@abramsullivan7764]

Whenever Kiwi upload a Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul tier list, and or character study analysis video it's my birthday, and Christmas here.

[@viscrid4964]

watching this after the nacho one, it feels like howard acts because chuck is there watching similarly to how nacho acts to beat up his friend due to hector watching. the two scenes feel quite comparable in that way

[@ALFIEBOY-de9rh]

Howard had his floors, but was probably the least amoral character in the whole BB/BCS universe and ultimately got the worst fate, his corpse lies below Jesse fooling around with his suit in the lab and victors box cut throat…

[@bigwoke5956]

Jimmy does a small amount of trolling

[@jassimsalam]

A miniscule of tomfoolery

[@ramhthewatermelon]

Great video. A big retrospective like that from Skyler's POV would be amazing I think, she's really underrated and gets way too much hate

[@peter_panda3069]

I think Howard and Jimmy could have been good friends if not for Chuck forcing Howard to be the bad guy. Shame what happend to Howard

[@jk90754]

Can you make a full documentary of Gustavo fring

[@TheIndianJesusOfficial]

Great work! Love that you're keeping this universe alive! 🤘

[@MrDrewmooz]

The scene of Howard accusing the mediator is soooo sad. Brilliant move by Jimmy…. But so cringy to watch Howard’s entire life go down in flames.

[@mrlevinielsen]

I love how they did the sets on Better Call Saul, especially with the inside of HHM headquarters. It’s not often you get a set supposed to be corporate look so cozy

[@personalaccount8683]

Thank you bro, love these!

[@asd1b1]

This reminds me of another video in shorter format about “Most tragic character - Howard Hamlin” being the victim during the entire series.

[@colten5105]

THE GOAT IS BACK

[@jenniferdaniel8572]

While I realize his demise ultimately lies with Kim and Jimmy...I completely blame Chuck for every single thing. He alone was responsible for the development of Saul Goodman....he was well on his way of being an elder law attorney....and Chuck couldn't leave it alone. Him using Howard as a puppet all those years created a disdain from Jimmy that made it easy to do the things he did. I wish Howard would have stood up to Chuck long before he did and I hate that he suffered with so much guilt for finally doing it when he did. Have you done one of these on Nacho? He is my absolute favorite character of the series and the one I believe has the most tragic storyline. Thanks for the video. ❤

[@neophytus4628]

Fully agree with every positive comment , love your content , it’s selfish to ask but drop your life and commit to the grind

[@hamlindigo_blue]

Howard became my favorite character during the third season, so seeing him constantly get bullied was already really painful to watch, before Season 6 even started. It's been 2 years since the mid-season finale but rewatching that episode is still difficult for me.

[@Adriana-eu6ty]

Same here. 😢 I was so hurt after howard’s death. I don’t think I will ever be able to rewatch bcs. Also, I cannot stand the smugness of kim and jimmy. They are horrible people.

[@penroze]

Imagine watching this video before watching the show, thinking it's just a grounded lawyer drama, then getting to the part where Lalo Salamanca executes him by blowing his brains out

[@MrAnimu]

Yes sir, my favorite BB/BCS creator uploads another banger!

[@danadane2501]

I've watched a few other of your 📷 vids this week and I have to say, for how long and detailed they are. Your videos are extremely insightful, adding your own thoughts to a near verbatim script. Most importantly you make them entertaining.

[@TheStruggleNRG]

33:16 Incorrect. He wanted to turn down the job anyway. He actually went through with turning it down because Kim told him that whether he took the job or not was completely unrelated to whether they would be together or not. Which, in Jimmys mind, meant that she would not hold it against him if he turned it down.

[@christianepalaric50]

At first I dislike Howard because he came as a spoiled, nepotistic character. By the last season I was hoping he would get a redemption with jimmy. Guy went to therapy, tried to save his marriage, look out for the company. On his words: I will be okay

[@Gdub33]

Poor Howie! Most tragic hero of the series. I don't understand why someone so smart as Jimmy would not be able to see the genuine good things that Howard was trying to help him with. His actor is so awesome too!

[@tomudj]

Welcome back king

[@pablojansen2080]

Great video, definitely the best video assay on howard Please do a retrospective on lalo or another salamanca (excluding tuco of course) some day

[@JuneTheMan]

Finally!! Thanks Vivid!

[@VictorIV0310]

3:09:12 Wow, Howard’s such an innovative photographer, taking selfies way back in 2004.

[@WaldoCarmen]

Excellent video as always. Now can we get a full breakdown of Cheryl’s haircut in the Gene timeline?

[@kanyevest3246]

10 hour length, frame by frame inspection

[@00ike_su]

love these super long vids about better call saul

[@Bshaker479]

New Kiwi content lets go!

[@GhostyMist]

Well it’s like my Uncle sometimes says: “A stiff prick has got no conscience.”

[@EJD339]

If Chuck and Jimmy would have just given each other a fresh start, things MAY have gone differently. Their selfishness ruined so many lives. I never thought about when Howard actually stood up to Chuck, Chuck can’t stand it. There are people like that will be your friends as long as you go with what they want. It’s just all so sad.

[@dbanks4916]

Airport dream: Howard, Sr. is where he wants to be, and going where he wants to go. Everything makes sense to him. Howard, Jr. is only there because his father is there. This is a direct parallel to HHM. Every choice that was supposed to be Howard's to make, was made by another person, starting with his father. It's probably why he admired Kim, and later Jimmy, so much... They lived their own lives and made their own choices: they were free. It's ironic that when Howard finally makes his own decisions (going where he wants to go), finally ignoring the forced will of others, he dies. Had he have submitted just one more time, he would have lived. Honestly, it's the perfect ending to his story arch. Howard spent his life dead, in living according to the will of others. When death finally met him, it was due to him deciding to finally live (and make his own choices).

[@TyluhTheCreator]

Thanks for the scene pack lol bro

[@seriously58]

OVER THREE HOURS....wow...this will be awesome....thank you sooooo much!!!!

[@grantwilliams2650]

Do a full story of Skyler White please

[@a1ph0bet]

Can we get the retrospective of the dog that Kaylee was playing with?

[@TheVividKiWi]

It had a lot of problems and had to go to the vet constantly for totally legitimate reasons

[@antr7493]

OMG 3hr 25 min video? You're Awesome. I did not like the way Howard went out. They should have let him throw some punches at least. We had the boxing episode before that one

[@devingeorge6509]

The peace sign cappuccino was literally a peace offering she rejected.

[@jioreyes5838]

Youre him

[@brandonmcgrew4367]

Just like how I supported skylar unlike most people with breaking bad, I also supported Howard my first time watching BCS. Yes he was a douche, but just like with Skylar, people seem to utterly ignore that the other party (Jimmy and Kim) are criminals. They have committed countless felonies, when Howard was just a man trying to fix his marriage and even help jimmy at that time. Howard was a COMPLETELY innocent person. Other than than the money laundering, which Skylar did out of desperation to keep Walt’s activities secret and away from Walt jr, so that his image of his father isn’t shattered, Skylar wasn’t a criminal whatsoever. She just didn’t want her and Walt jr’s future and reputation ruined because of her husbands stupid choices.

[@ctlatte594]

I love VividKiwi. Thanks for another quality video

[@BLee09]

At the beginning of the show, we saw Howard, the lawyer, but by the end, we saw Howard the human. That job was really all he had the entire time, and we didn't see it until Saul and Kim's scheming made it a living hell for him. It's sad all of that lead directly to his death. One character that didn't deserve any of the BS he had to go through.

[@davids5257]

If standing against someone that is bad person. Make him off himself, are you supposed to do nothing? It is very bad lesson.

[@vario6492]

The thing about The Lord of the Rings being fresh at that timeline and Howard making the Gollum remark is brilliant! 😂 Also, Jimmy made Darth Vader remark which is around the time SW Episode II came out / SW spiked in popularity again 😂

[@lukapetrovic412]

Ain't no wayyy

[@djbloodshot]

The idea of the company being called HHM is kind of an analogy to how chuck doesn't repect jimmy. It could or should have been HHMM

[@BubbaSlayer]

I’ve always felt bad for Howard😭 I was absolutely devastated when he died