What is Better Call Saul about?

Better Call Saul, an American legal drama and crime series, acts as both a prequel and a sequel to Vince Gilligan's celebrated Breaking Bad. It unveils the complex evolution of Jimmy McGill, portrayed by Bob Odenkirk, from a struggling attorney with a penchant for con artistry to his notorious alter ego Saul Goodman, a lawyer with dubious ethics. Jonathan Banks reprises his role as Mike Ehrmantraut, whose descent from a disillusioned cop to a coldly efficient criminal enforcer is meticulously charted. The series is set primarily in Albuquerque, New Mexico, providing an intricate backdrop that weaves together the personal and professional lives of its characters over a timeline that spans from the early 2000s until after the timeline of Breaking Bad. As the series progresses, viewers witness Jimmy's relationship with his colleague and love interest, Kim Wexler (Rhea Seehorn), and his complex interactions with his brother Chuck (Michael McKean), adding layers to Jimmy’s transformation. The show, through its six-season run, has critically explored themes of identity, morality, and the human cost of ambition, underpinned by strong performances and a meticulous attention to character development, earning it widespread acclaim and multiple awards. Better Call Saul concluded its story in 2022, completing a rich narrative tapestry that enhances and expands the universe first introduced in Breaking Bad.

The first episode of Better Call Saul aired on February 08, 2015 and the most recent episode to air was on August 15, 2022.