After a few brief weeks of paying fan service to the die-hard BB fans, and seemingly opting for a 40-50% Jimmy-oriented show instead of a Jimmy-centered show with supporting characters sprinkled in, 'Fall' has come back to show us a darkly comedic, character-driven episode that oozes with signs of what is destined to come next.
The episode handles the roles of its supporting characters very carefully, giving valuable and significant insight into the lives and minds of Saul originals like Nacho, Kim, Howard, and the ever-so complex Chuck, without ever overshadowing Jimmy's story. Characters who previously lacked a clear motive now seem more believable, harsh, and human.
And to top it all off is probably the most 'Saul' thing Jimmy has ever done: hijack an innocent elderly woman's social life and happiness for his own financial gain, and, if I may add, without any visible remorse.
The only downside of this episode is the meeting between Lydia and Mike. While sometimes it is fun to see old BB characters interact, at such a pivotal point in Jimmy's transformation, it only drags down the pacing of the real story here.
Overall, 'Fall' is an episode that truly proves that Saul Goodman is inside Jimmy, and he's slowly taking over. Meanwhile, Nachos relationship with his father, Howard's self-interests, Kim's work life, and Chuck's unrelenting need for revenge showcases why Vince Gilligan is still the king of character-driven television.
The episode handles the roles of its supporting characters very carefully, giving valuable and significant insight into the lives and minds of Saul originals like Nacho, Kim, Howard, and the ever-so complex Chuck, without ever overshadowing Jimmy's story. Characters who previously lacked a clear motive now seem more believable, harsh, and human.
And to top it all off is probably the most 'Saul' thing Jimmy has ever done: hijack an innocent elderly woman's social life and happiness for his own financial gain, and, if I may add, without any visible remorse.
The only downside of this episode is the meeting between Lydia and Mike. While sometimes it is fun to see old BB characters interact, at such a pivotal point in Jimmy's transformation, it only drags down the pacing of the real story here.
Overall, 'Fall' is an episode that truly proves that Saul Goodman is inside Jimmy, and he's slowly taking over. Meanwhile, Nachos relationship with his father, Howard's self-interests, Kim's work life, and Chuck's unrelenting need for revenge showcases why Vince Gilligan is still the king of character-driven television.