'Better Call Saul' Fans Rally Behind Kim Wexler After a Relentless Episode
There's only one episode left in in the fifth season of Better Call Saul and the penultimate [...]
The call back to 'Something Stupid'. This episode already wins. #BetterCallSaul
— Brett (@Brett_Crawford) April 14, 2020
The call back to Something Stupid's opening, which was one of my favorites, already has me loving this episode of #BetterCallSaul
— Lis4Real25 (@Lis4Real25) April 14, 2020
ANOTHER SOMETHING STUPID MONTAGE SHUT UP I AM SOBBING #bettercallsaul
— haley (@classicxrock) April 14, 2020
The episode opened with a split-screen on both Jimmy and Kim, once again set to Lola Marsh's version of "Somethin' Stupid," as was first used in Better Call Saul Season 4. The episode, which sported the same title, showed the deepening divide between the couple.
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Now this is a fucking SHOT. #BetterCallSaul pic.twitter.com/jDsTmCVGTk
— Jeremy Beck (@MovieManifesto) April 14, 2020
I don’t know how many people are up to date on #BetterCallSaul but it’s not enough. This is truly elite television pic.twitter.com/1GmaC2Z4a2
— Eric Bauman (@BAUdowntotheMAN) April 7, 2020
Now, with Jimmy fully committed to Saul, to the point where he's openly risked his life to get the job done, the rift is starting to feel more like a bottomless chasm. Especially with now that he's a "friend of the cartel," despite what their marriage vows may have entailed.
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Thank you, #BetterCallSaul for making an ordinary household juicer so horrifying. pic.twitter.com/Hy2nLvD4dr
— The Iron Fjord (@theironfjord) April 14, 2020
Lalo is absolutely fantastic.
Correct me if I’m wrong, but I don’t think we’ve actually seen ANY violence from Lalo yet, am I right? He killed Fred, but we didn’t actually SEE it.
Yet he’s completely terrifying (and captivating in every way. #BetterCallSaul
— Bogme (@bogme) April 14, 2020
Although Jimmy was still wrestling with the realities that come along with being a friend of the cartel. In fact, his reaction to the juicer was similar to his breadstick-induced flashbacks to his encounter with Tuco (Raymond Cruz) back in the show's first season.
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Looks like Mike taught Gus plenty. #BetterCallSaul pic.twitter.com/CtHwYiTABx
— joe Schiavi (@ScoundrelPrez) April 14, 2020
So Gus stole that "fear isn't an effective motivator" line from Mike. I wonder at what point does he change his stance on that. #BetterCallSaul
— Marathon Mamba 🏁🐍 (@Kontra402) April 14, 2020
"You have a gun to his father's head. That doesn't sit with me."-Mike
"A dog who bites every owner he has can only be disciplined with a firm hand or put down."=Gus
When they're on the same screen, expect a masterclass #BetterCallSaul
— Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire) April 14, 2020
There was also a nod to Breaking Bad during a conversation between Mike (Jonathan Banks) and Gus (Giancarlo Esposito). It was nearly identical to one they had during the meth-fueled flagship series, though the roles were reversed, indicating that Gus had been taking pointers from his button man for years.
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Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the Don of Albuquerque, @rheaseehorn #BetterCallSaul pic.twitter.com/gY95d1aDk3
— John (@TheEagleDares) April 14, 2020
The final 20 minutes of that episode had me like....#BetterCallSaul pic.twitter.com/xnzKlAxqhF
— Geoff Magliocchetti (@GeoffJMags) April 14, 2020
If something happens to Kim next episode..... #BetterCallSaul pic.twitter.com/EQGWj4ykPz
— dogstvandharry (@LaurenGouthro1) April 14, 2020
However, what "Bad Choice Road" will be remembered for is its terrifying final moments, when Lalo confronts both Jimmy and Kim about what happened out there in the desert. Even with Mike watching through the scope on his sniper rifle, it seemed like it would certainly end badly. And while it didn't go badly, it doesn't exactly inspire hope for Kim's future -- and subsequent absence from Breaking Bad.
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Me watching that last 10 minutes #BetterCallSaul pic.twitter.com/jEO5eJT6OK
— Lauren (@Frosted_Chelios) April 14, 2020
Kimberly. Fucking. Wexler.
That's it. That's the tweet. #BetterCallSaul
— Mike Timko-Lantern 🎃 (@Oh_TheHorror) April 14, 2020
The Season 5 finale of Better Call Saul airs Monday, April 20 on AMC. Seasons 1 through 4 are available to stream anytime on Netflix.
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