Saul Goodman flees the house with his true identity finally exposed. James McGill, Esquire!Jimmy serving Sandpiper Crossing with a summons written on toilet paper. This is a demand letter informing Sandpiper Crossing of pending litigation for defrauding my clients through systematic overcharging. Before this, Jimmy was a low-level reprobate in his home town of Cicero with no serious ambitions or direction in life, wasting away his days with debauchery, bar tricks and small-time scams with his buddy Marco. In his teenage years, Jimmy began to play his own scams to get quick money. As they prepare to execute him, Jimmy is rescued by Mike who was tracking Jimmy and kills five of the six gangsters. In the garbage room, the door (only being able to open from the outside) shuts, locking Gene inside while he throws the garbage in the dumpster. Hi. After that you're on your own. You . Realizing his culpability in Chuck's collapse, Jimmy explains his actions as a "little bit of razzmatazz" and reassures Chuck that as he now has clients, the incident will not be repeated. ("Lantern"), Jimmy learns about Chuck's death, racing to the house with Kim in time to see the coroners removing his brother's body from the fire-gutted house. After they engage in conversation about the moral consequences of white-collar criminals, Lingk's beeper goes off and he begins taking pills; he admits to Gene that he has cancer. ("Waterworks"). As Mike states that he was hired to do a job and simply did it, Jimmy declares that he knows what stopped him and swears that "it's never stopping me again." I was just gonnaI was gonna try to move you all with my brother's eloquent words. You can't afford not to be on TV! When Lingk later wakes up, Gene goes so far as to even contemplate bludgeoning Lingk with an urn containing his dog's ashes to knock him out, before the man passes out again. Movies & TV Stack Exchange is a question and answer site for movie and TV enthusiasts. Skylers deal she probably had to dob in as many people as she could, I would like to see a scene in BCS where Saul is watching the tv and a report on Walter whites death pops up. No mention is ever made of him facing charges for his criminal actions in Omaha such as the shoplifting scheme, his identity theft scheme, the robbery that Jeff got arrested for and threatening Marion, suggesting that Jimmy wasn't charged for them and was possibly not even caught for most of them. Is that all thereall there is, or did you make copies? Yes. What took her so long?! If he was afraid of the neo-Nazis or Lydia (if he even knew about her) he would quickly learn that the destruction of the neo-Nazi's HQ for meth cooking had been destroyed and Heisenberg, Todd & co. were all dead. Permanently flee? He returns to the office to give the good news to Kim. In Season 6, although he is an active participant in the plot to ruin Howard's reputation, Jimmy is shown to be the more hesitant of the two despite the fact that his criminal connections provide most of their props to carry the plan out. ("Piata") To do so, he took a correspondence course from the University of American Samoa. Clearly he had trouble with the authorities, but I stand by the fact that he had reason to hide from the cartels as well. Saul tells Skyler that he'll assign his "A-team" to deal with Ted and sends Kuby and Huell. Following their meeting, Walt rendezvous with Saul, who relays information from Jesse about Gus' visits to Hector Salamanca. Saul Goodman while not a violently dangerous man, would have been at least internally to the feds, the most wanted man in America after Heisenberg died. He was Walter's lawyer and there was no damning proof that he helped launder money. Walt is dead and his whole enterprise is dismantled. They talk with Richard, who tells them that due to Howards death, the law firm is downsizing, switching locations and is changing the name. Until he can be safely moved, he has to hole-up in the basement of the extractor's shop. Saul asks Oakley what Kim's situation is now that she has disclosed the details of Howard's murder to the authorities. Us working together? He is also shown to be devastated over the loss of his former life as a criminal lawyer, often watching old videos of his Saul Goodman commercials and weeping throughout them. Are there conventions to indicate a new item in a list? You made Cliff and his partners look like schmucks. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. In the garage, he asks Jeff to take the night shift at the cab company and to acquire barbiturates. We're not denying that. [beat] You called him. Jesse leaves, and Saul calls Walt to warn him ("Confessions"), That evening, Saul and Kuby meet Walt in the parking lot of the hotel the White family are staying at to discuss their next move. So, yeah, I wasn't there when the meth was cooked. Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk) was nearly killed off at the end of Breaking Bad, but series creator Vince Gilligan decided to scrap the plan.The scheming lawyer was first introduced in Breaking Bad season 2 before transforming into a fan favorite through the rest of the series. Do you remember nineteen? When Kim asks what he is trying to do, Jimmy replies, "S'all good, man!" Saul remains unaware of Gus' true identity, only knowing him as a major drug kingpin and distributor who is extremely competent and careful, only meeting Gus once previously though being unaware that he was a drug kingpin. Arriving at the jail, Jimmy hands over the bags of money, drawing the suspicions of the DA and authorities that Lalo would have so much cash on hand for his bail. So stop apologizing and accept it. Afterwards, while he and Kim celebrate, Rebecca asks Jimmy to help with Chuck, who has shuttered himself in his home, but Jimmy refuses, no longer calling Chuck his brother. A thought occurs to Saul; he tells Oakley and the Marshal that he has more information about the murder to trade once they land in North Carolina. They attempt to hire Cliff to represent them, claiming Howard provided ineffective counsel because he used cocaine during his representation of Craig Kettleman. Jimmy is also spiteful as well as seen when he deliberately revealed his brother's mental illness to an insurance company for revenge for his actions, and this would eventually be the one of the primary catalysts leading to his brother's tragic suicide. Jimmy succeeds in drawing Tiburn's attention, allowing Mike to kill him with a sniper rifle. You look down on me, you pity me! Jimmy then immediately applied for but was denied a position as an Associate attorney at the firm by Chuck and his partner Howard Hamlin. Jimmy heads to the Forque Kitchen and Bar for dinner with Kim, where she tells him that she has been hired at the head of Schweikart & Cokely's banking division. ("Half Measures"), Jesse eventually attacks the dealers against Gus' orders, and Walt saves Jesse's life by killing both dealers. Nervously looking at some nearby cops, Gene does his "Better Call Saul" catchphrase and Jeff introduces himself and states that if Gene ever needs a ride, to call the cab company and ask for him. The neo-Nazis had the tapes of Jesse's confession - The only real evidence against the neo-Nazis and Walt/Heisenberg was Jesse' mewling confessions on video. He turns around and steps inside, deciding to become a lawyer like Chuck and Kim. After all the costs associated with Badgers arrest, he only has $16,000 left. Is there any proof the confession was destroyed? That's a bit of a reach, don't you think, Dave? He drives off while humming "Smoke on the Water," as Marco did during their scam sprees together. Now, he claims that he lied to me to get me to tell the truth. A chance to play at the palace! James Morgan "Jimmy" McGill, better known by his professional alias and business moniker Saul Goodman, is an Irish-American criminal defense lawyer, scam artist, and convicted criminal who is serving an 86-year sentence at ADX Montrose. Kim asks him if he still wants to be a lawyer. However, Kim is less than pleased when Jimmy offers her advice to scam one of her clients into accepting a deal, though she eventually goes through with it. Saul replies that his biggest regret is an experience from his youth in which he hurt his leg in a slip-and-fall. Finally, in a parking lot after yet another net-loss, Jimmy collapses on the ground and stays there, clearly exhausted, nearly penniless, and extremely depressed. I won't allow him to endanger our business! At Kim's instigation, Jimmy cons Craig and Betsy Kettleman into believing they have grounds for a lawsuit against Howard. Jimmy McGill the lawyer is always gonna be Chuck McGills loser brother. Redemption. ("Bad Choice Road"). Now, those two jokers out in the hallway? While watching the draining soap suds from washing Holly's baby bottles, Skyler is struck by an idea and calls Saul. ("JMM"). I got no one. Something that not even his skills can take care of. Even if I had undeniable proof that the Cartel, Gus, Walt, Jack's neo-nazi crew and so on are gone, I wouldn't be sure about staying. However, when faced with Marie Schrader and the impact that his crimes have had on others, particularly Kim, he throws away both Saul Goodman and Gene forever to become Jimmy McGill again and to own up to his crimes, even though it essentially means spending the rest of his life in prison. You didn't need any help getting caught, okay? Me, personally, IitIf I were held accountable for some of the stupid decisions I made when I was nineteen Oh, boy, wow. Most importantly, he met and began a semi-romantic relationship with Kim Wexler, a co-worker in the HHM mailroom who was attending law school. He then goes into Alfred's office and snaps photos of his checkbook, his bank and tax forms, and his passwords. While Castellano is making a statement to the judge defending the plea agreement, Saul rises and asks to address the court. ("Mijo"), Shortly thereafter, Jimmy receives a visit from Ignacio "Nacho" Varga, one of Tuco's lieutenants. The finale episode revealed what happened to Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk) and Kim Wexler (Rhea Seehorn) in the wake of the penultimate episode's dramatic events, all of which is set post-Breaking Bad. Phone must've felt like a blowtorch in your ear; all that electricity, all those radio waves right up against the side of your head, my God! Saul went into hiding at the same time as Walt and Walt was in hiding for like 11 months, so maybe the "flash forward" takes place before the end of Breaking Bad 26 onetruepurple 8 yr. ago 11 months? ("Pimento") Jimmy accepts HHM's previous deal and hands over the Sandpiper case, apologizing to Howard and giving him the responsibility for caring for Chuck. Jimmy and Kim feel the apartment isn't safe and immediately go to a hotel to wait out the situation for a few days. We'll be seeing a lot of each other. And he could be judgmental and difficult, and he knew how to get under your skin. Afterward, in Saul's car, a concerned Jesse asks about the house and Andrea's son, Brock Cantillo. And the higher you rise, the more they're gonna hate you. In the wake of the Wayfarer Flight 515 aerial disaster, Saul began organizing a class-action lawsuit for victims of the crash. Saul eventually acquires Calderas black book, giving him access to a vast criminal network and introducing him to later associates such as Patrick Kuby. ("Fall"), Jimmy, feeling partly responsible for Kim's exhaustion and resulting car accident, finally agrees to break their office lease and have Kim work out of her own home to save costs. Can't think of any criminals left alive who would want to get him, or how the cops could get to him when everybody is dead. Despite the necessity of keeping a low profile, there's still a lot inside of Gene that craves some of his old life back, as shown when he marked "S.G. was here" on a wall or when he shouted to a shoplifter to get a lawyer. Saul is a lot of people's "loose end". Less than a ghost. Gene briefly checks out the sort of flamboyant outfit that he would've worn as Saul before putting it back, suggesting that Gene has decided to hang up his past for good and move on from being Saul Goodman and truly embrace his new life as Gene Takavic, though still holding on to memories of his past life as a con man. Jimmy is apparently unaffected by the contents of the letter. Quickly proceeding to the copy shop, Jimmy cuts a deal with the clerk to eliminate all evidence of his presence there from the other night but not before Ernesto has questioned the clerk on Chuck's behalf. You're not.Marie. The two reveal that Gus' men have recovered all of the bodies except for Tiburn who died out in the middle of nowhere and can't be found. Mr. Spinowzo, the property owner, admitted to us that he keeps most portions of his business open to the public both day and night. Talking with Kim, she realizes that the reason the committee ruled against him was because he did not mention Chuck the victim of the crime that led to his suspension once during the hearing. Saul gives Mike a fake address to keep him away for some hours and then drives Walt to meet Jesse at the arcade. Jimmy begins to question his decision to take his position at D&M, as Erin continues to hamper his progress in court and at the clerk's office. Saul and Oakley negotiate a plea with a team of prosecutors, who are offering a reduced sentence of 30 years in prison. But I gotta believe that somehow somehow he knows. Privately, Saul tells Jesse that he'll have to remain in police custody pending a toxicology report on Brock, but that it might be just as well because someone tried to kill Walt in his own home. Kim is disturbed that Jimmy has been selling phones to criminals and agrees to look into Huell's case although he refuses to ruin Platt. And Agent Schrader and Agent Gomez and a whole lot of other people would still be alive. Chuck is stunned and tells Jimmy he has just admitted to a felony. She begins negotiating with Kim. Yea he was Walters attorney, not accomplice (officially that is) there was and is nothing that could be traced back to Saul that wasnt protected by attorney client privilege. The letters are part of a plan to help Huell, since they all demand his release. Jimmy and Kim begin plotting against Howard. The last thing that they would want to have done is to be connected with the disappearance or murder of a prominent local attorney.Lydia was a potential danger; however even she would have realized that Saul could easily ensnare her in the matter if she wasn't careful. He offered me money. That night, Jimmy is shocked to learn that Kim has quit Schweikart & Cokely to focus solely on her public defender work and chastises her for her actions, ignoring multiple phone calls. Jimmy continues telling variations of the same story before Lalo reveals that he found Jimmy's wrecked and shot-up car. And I didn't want that. Howard warns her about Jimmy's recent harassment and suggests Kim should stop following his lead. After a whole week, Jimmy says that he has to return to his clients, but Marco insists that they do one last scam together. He becomes tense when a customer seems to be staring at him but is instantly relieved when the man passes by him to greet a friend. I still don't understand why Saul had to go in hiding. So, Saul Good man was rather foolish when he decided to flee. While Kim was having a dinner with Jimmy, she wonders whether they did the right thing, and Jimmy replies what happened to Chuck was his own fault and that she should forget about him. It's my responsibility to fix it. Why are non-Western countries siding with China in the UN? The following morning, he visits Jeff's house and is greeted by Marion, who shows him a new laptop computer that Jeff has given her using his proceeds from the mall heist. For example, he turned an old woman's friends against her just in order for her to settle on a large case and receive his cut. I don't care about it! Why don't you skip the whole exercise? is innocent. After being caught following his months on the run and faced with the harm that he's caused, Jimmy embraces being James McGill once again, shedding forever both his Saul Goodman and Gene Takavic personas. Gene nonverbally tells him that they are "back in business". My parents are dead. Stack Exchange network consists of 181 Q&A communities including Stack Overflow, the largest, most trusted online community for developers to learn, share their knowledge, and build their careers. Despite his flamboyant appearance and mannerisms punctuated by his outrageous low-budget TV commercials Saul is a highly competent lawyer who is able to solve problems and find loopholes in order to protect his clients. His business name, "Saul Goodman," is a play on the phrase "it's all good, man.". Jimmy later sees the mediator at a store and tells Kim he has a broken arm in a cast, which is not depicted in the photos. Jimmy is planning for the future reinstatement of his law license, and intends to use the customers from his burner phone business as his new clients. I guess he could learn some of it if he paid attention to the news from New Mexico, but an easy way of explaining that away is to say he wouldn't want to arrouse suspicion about his ties to that area. Good product. Suzanne has also connected Jimmy to the Salamanca drug family and asks Kim to approach him about becoming an informant. ("Magic Man"). This is a good case for me, a lot of publicity. However by the fourth season of Better Call Saul, Jimmy is shown to be even more cruel and non-caring as he shows barely any remorse for his older brother's tragic suicide, despite the fact that he is partly responsible and happily allows Howard to feel all the guilt over the situation; in a way following his brother's advice to no longer feel remorse for his actions and embrace who he is. Jimmy's law license is returned, but Kim is shocked to learn that Jimmy did not mean one word from the speech and meant it to sway the members of the committee into reinstating his license. Well, you know what? Uh, I fed them a load of BS about her involvement in Howard Hamlin's murder. The neighbor IDed you. The firemen didn't do that. Attorney-client privilege - Very little of what Saul did for Walt would have fallen outside the parameters of attorney-client privilege meaning that Saul would not have had to disclose it to the authorities. Left with no choice, Kim leaves the apartment and drives away in Lalo's car. Outside, Jeff picks up Alfred in his cab, leaving Gene behind. His feelings of safety are short-lived . Referring to Kim, Jimmy said that she had more guts than him in the wake of Howard's death as she moved away from Albuquerque to start anew, but said it was him who ran away. Gene weeps, heartbroken at the reminder of the man he used to be and can never be again. Yet. Browse other questions tagged, Start here for a quick overview of the site, Detailed answers to any questions you might have, Discuss the workings and policies of this site. And of course there is the possibility of Lalo coming after him. Jimmy confronts Chuck over Kim's demerit, only for Chuck to rebuff him, refusing even his offer of full responsibility for the incident. Oh, uh, I lied to the government about Kim Wexler. Ha, you're sorry? Why was Ted Beneke hiding revenue in Beneke Fabricators? I am done.Jimmy. 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