After last episode's fast-paced nature that featured a shocking revelation, "Marco" ended the first season on a quieter, but still high note. I keep mentioning how gifted Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould are at their craft. They created characters that you could never, ever forget. Peter Gould directed this episode, and it is a work of art. He was very meticulous and patient, because this episode involved a big con that Jimmy used to do. He spent time showing how everything works. It was like Martin Scorsese directing this episode. The payoff is great, the ending is great, and now Jimmy McGill is through with taking crap from anyone.
Jimmy is heartbroken over Chuck's actions and words. He learned that Howard was not the pig he thought he was since Chuck was pulling the strings. Jimmy is now depressed with no clear plan. His bingo affairs at the elderly home is filled with bitterness. He says goodbye to New Mexico and heads back to Chicago where he meets his old friend, Marco (Mel Rodriguez). The two used to pull cons together back in the day, and Marco always appreciated him unlike his brother. The two decide to pull one last scheme together, but it does not go as planned. He heads back to New Mexico, where Kim lines up an interview with a lawyer firm, Davis and Main. But, Jimmy may have other things on his mind.
The ending shows us that Jimmy is not going to let the right thing get in his way ever again. The episode ends with him asking Mike why he didn't take the money from the Kettlemans. Mike has a code, maybe Jimmy will take up after Mike and find a code for himself. With this season finished, Jimmy is well on his way to becoming the Saul Goodman we know and love.
My Grade: A
Jimmy is heartbroken over Chuck's actions and words. He learned that Howard was not the pig he thought he was since Chuck was pulling the strings. Jimmy is now depressed with no clear plan. His bingo affairs at the elderly home is filled with bitterness. He says goodbye to New Mexico and heads back to Chicago where he meets his old friend, Marco (Mel Rodriguez). The two used to pull cons together back in the day, and Marco always appreciated him unlike his brother. The two decide to pull one last scheme together, but it does not go as planned. He heads back to New Mexico, where Kim lines up an interview with a lawyer firm, Davis and Main. But, Jimmy may have other things on his mind.
The ending shows us that Jimmy is not going to let the right thing get in his way ever again. The episode ends with him asking Mike why he didn't take the money from the Kettlemans. Mike has a code, maybe Jimmy will take up after Mike and find a code for himself. With this season finished, Jimmy is well on his way to becoming the Saul Goodman we know and love.
My Grade: A