20 Best Episodes Of Better Call Saul

15. Marco (Season 1, Episode 10)

Better Call Saul
Netflix

Jimmy McGill, like Walter White, is a man in almost constant flux, torn between past and future, grappling with numerous identities that spill over into each other and threaten to bury the man he really is deep down.

Few episodes during Better Call Saul's run better explore Jimmy's identity issues than its season one finale, Marco, which sends the disillusioned lawyer to Chicago to reconnect with the old scam artist buddy of his who gives the hour its title. Jimmy then reverts back to his youthful, rebellious ways.

Through the performances of Odenkirk and guest star Mel Rodriguez, and the almost frenetic direction of Peter Gould, Marco creates a vivid snapshot into the origins of Jimmy McGill, the man he once was and the man he may always be.

Funny and whip-smart, it's an episode of great insight and foreshadowing, and makes one thing painfully clear: Slippin' Jimmy isn't down for the count just yet, even if his partner-in-crime isn't always going to be beside him.

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