JMM (Better Call Saul)

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For the character with the initials JMM, see
James Morgan McGill
.
"JMM"
Better Call Saul episode
Promotional poster
Episode no.Season 5
Episode 7
Directed byMelissa Bernstein
Written byAlison Tatlock
Cinematography byMarshall Adams
Editing byChris McCaleb
Original air dateMarch 30, 2020 (2020-03-30)
Running time47 minutes
Guest appearances
  • Lydia Rodarte-Quayle
  • Stacey Ehrmantraut
  • Huell Babineaux
  • Rich Schweikart
  • Rex Linn as Kevin Wachtell
  • Cara Pifko as Paige Novick
  • Nigel Gibbs as Tim Roberts
  • Norbert Weisser as Peter Schuler
  • Saidah Arrika Ekulona as ADA Gina Khalil
  • Dan Martin as Judge Xavier Parson
  • Jim Hoffmaster as Judge Gerard Velber
  • Juliet Donenfeld as Kaylee Ehrmantraut
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"JMM" is the seventh episode of the

streaming service Netflix
in several countries.

Plot

Jimmy McGill and Kim Wexler get married in a civil ceremony; with spousal privilege
, Jimmy can tell Kim about his cases without fear of legal consequences.

Fred Whalen's murder.[a] Nacho Varga calls Jimmy to represent Lalo at arraignment. Lalo is remanded
and directs Jimmy to obtain his release on bail, promising that if successful, Jimmy will become a "friend of the cartel." Jimmy tests his new relationship with Kim by telling her about Lalo.

Everett Acker's case,[b]
and Kevin indicates he will let them know whether he decides to retain them. After leaving, Kim leads Rich back to Kevin's office and tells Kevin he consistently ignored their advice and that whether he retains them or obtains new lawyers, he should be more willing to listen. Kevin indicates his approval by telling them he will see them at their regular Thursday meeting.

At night,

Los Lunas
.

Gus wants Lalo released, so Mike provides Jimmy details about the investigation he did under an assumed name.

Clifford Main,[b] and rescinds the offer. Jimmy continues to blame Howard for Chuck McGill's death[d]
and loudly and theatrically proclaims that he is far beyond a job at HHM and that Howard means nothing to him.

Production

Melissa Bernstein at the 2009 Peabody Awards in New York City, New York.
"JMM" marks the directorial debut of Melissa Bernstein

"JMM" is the directorial debut of Melissa Bernstein, an executive producer on Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, and El Camino.[1]

Several Easter eggs referencing Breaking Bad were included in this episode. Bernstein created a bookend scene for the character Peter Schuler, the CEO of Madrigal, to contrast with his death scene in the Breaking Bad episode "Madrigal", with both scenes starting with Peter tasting sauces from Madrigal's restaurant subsidiaries.[2] They also brought in the use of the phrase "friend of the cartel" which Saul utters in desperation to Walt and Jesse when they abduct him in his introductory Breaking Bad episode "Better Call Saul," believing that Lalo provided a good way to introduce that phrase to Jimmy/Saul.[2] Other such references include the allusion to Jimmy's previous two marriages prior to Kim, and Lydia's trademark red-soled high heel shoes.[2]

Salon both observed that the episode's title, "JMM," could be taken three ways: as Jimmy's own initials (James Morgan McGill), as an initialism for "Justice Matters Most" (which Jimmy coins because Kim gave him the monogrammed briefcase after he decided to use the Saul Goodman name), and as an initialism for the phrase "Just Make Money" (the phrase Lalo uses to persuade Jimmy to obtain his release on bail).[1][3]

Reception

"JMM" received acclaim from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 100% rating, with an average 9.08 out of 10 review score from 14 reviews. Its summary of the critical consensus is "Jimmy ties the knot, but Saul Goodman is hanging a noose over everyone's future in this diabolically satisfying installment."[4]

Emmy nominee Giancarlo Esposito submitted this episode for consideration for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards.

Ratings

"JMM" was watched by 1.30 million viewers on its first broadcast.[5]

Notes

  1. ^ As seen in "Winner."
  2. ^ a b c As seen in "Wexler v. Goodman."
  3. ^ a b c As seen in "Namaste."
  4. ^ As seen in "Smoke."

References

  1. ^ a b Sepinwall, Alan (March 20, 2020). "'Better Call Saul' Recap: Just Make Money". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on March 31, 2020. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c 'Saul's Marriages' Easter Eggs Ep. 507. AMC. March 30, 2020. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
  3. Salon. Archived
    from the original on April 6, 2020. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
  4. ^ "JMM". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on June 24, 2022. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  5. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (March 31, 2020). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Monday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 3.30.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on April 1, 2020. Retrieved March 31, 2020.

External links

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