Why Gene Goes Back To Being Full Saul Goodman Again
Saul Goodman's retirement didn't stick after all — here's why Gene succumbs to old habits in Better Call Saul season 6. Expertly portrayed by Bob Odenkirk, James Morgan McGill Esq. is a man of many personas in Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad. He first becomes «Slippin Jimmy» — a small-time con artist robbing rich folk and pulling insurance scams. After a foray into the legal world goes horribly awry, «Saul Goodman» is born — a far nastier criminal lawyer who uses his knowledge to commit (and help others commit) wrongdoing on an industrial scale. Finally, «Gene Takavic» arises when Jimmy is forced to flee Albuquerque under a false name.
Gene has been on his best behavior since debuting in Better Call Saul's opening scene. For a long time, his biggest sin was shouting «get a lawyer» at a young thief being dragged away by mall security, but Better Call Saul season 6's «Nippy» saw Gene dig out Marco's ring and embrace Slippin' Jimmy once again, pulling a meticulously planned mall heist with new pals Jeff and Buddy. Once the job was over, however, Gene cut ties with his accomplices and poignantly resisted the temptation to buy a shirt and tie that had «Saul Goodman» written all over it. Better Call Saul's message seemed clear: Saul Goodman's days were done. About that...
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In Better Call Saul season 6, episode 11 («Breaking Bad»), Gene goes back on his word by hatching a new scam with Jeff and Buddy, ripping off wealthy targets in bars. The plan has all the hallmarks of Slippin' Jimmy, even down to using the old «Viktor» name when sweet-talking marks. As the operation grows more successful, Saul Goodman rears his ugly head, and by the episode's
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