Better Call Saul Fans highlight the "genius" callback featured in the last episode.
On Monday (August 15th), theBreaking Bad spin-off wrapped up after his sixth season, with episodes arriving in the UK the next day.
The series finale has been widely praised.Louis Chilton of The Independentcalled it in a 5 star review. A subdued yet cathartic finale with a powerful performance from Bob Odenkirk. Starring Michael McKean returns in a flashback, but it was a pivotal episode. The character was referenced in an earlier scene.
The episode in question was "Chicanery" in episode 5 of season 3, where he is considered one of the best in the entire series. It follows Jimmy's court hearing where Chuck testifies against his brother.
During Chuck's cross-examination by Jimmy, it is revealed that he had Hule plant a fully charged battery in his pocket, leading to Chuck's fabrication of the effects of Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity (EHS). It was proven that
It is this revelation that causes Chuck to rant and expose his true feelings for Jimmy, and the episode comes to a memorable end with a shot of a courtroom neon exit sign.
In the finale, when Jimmy confesses his crimes and exonerates Kim his Wexler (Rhea Seehorn) in the process, he mentions Chuck.
"Better Call Saul" featured a callback to the well-received Season 3 episode "Chicanery"
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"I loved the buzz of the neon lights when Jimmy mentioned Chuck in court," wrote one viewer, while another added: … genius.
Someone else concludes: Goodbye. You were the peak of American television.
Better Call Saul finale, Written and directed by showrunner Peter Gould, see how the series endedhere
