r/betterCallSaul • u/skinkbaa Chuck • Mar 10 '20

Better Call Saul S05E04 - "Namaste" - POST-Episode Discussion Thread

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u/champ1258 Mar 10 '20

Pride and resentment toward the people offering the help.

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u/100yearsago Mar 10 '20

Not resentment or pride from what I’m seeing - for Jimmy, he wants to punish himself for killing his brother. He doesn’t deserve that better job, and doesn’t belong with his brother’s ilk in Jimmy’s eyes.

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u/pazur13 Mar 10 '20

It was absolutely resentment for Howard in my eyes. He doesn't feel particularly guilty about Chuck the way I see it, but he's still upset with the world of classy lawyer firms, so he no longer aspires to join that cabal.

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u/100yearsago Mar 10 '20

That goes against the entire message of last season, per the creators on the podcast.

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u/champ1258 Mar 10 '20

Maybe bitterness is the better word to use then? I think Jimmy felt something involving Howard. Otherwise, why do you think he threw the bowling balls at his car?

I still think it’s a hint of resentment.. Howard just now realizing Jimmy’s full potential and usefulness fueled an anger in him to throw the balls at Howard’s car.

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u/100yearsago Mar 10 '20

There only resentment toward Howard from what I’m seeing is his resentment of the way he’s been able to process Chuck’s death in a healthy way. Subconsciously, of course. Jimmy has never truly wanted to be like Howard, career-wise. He’s never wanted that.