The manager lets her go without calling the police and despite her mother’s reprimanding, Kim gets a pass from her in the end. The next scene brings another new sight: Howard Hamlin’s luxurious and OCD-induced clean life.
Saul is back on the show, and things are not going well for Howard. The passion has visibly died down between them, but Saul seems to be up to something sinister. The veterinarian – whose side job is to stitch up men running from the law – is back in the show, taking care of Saul.
Clifford Maine’s assessment of Kim turns out to be right when he sees her in action. Her stout defence for her pro-bono client inspires confidence in him that the Mercer foundation – one of the country’s largest – will sponsor her work as well. She is excited to share the news with Saul at his new office.
We see how the HHM leadership is preparing to discredit Saul and discredit the tribunal. They are using an actor to make it look like they are biased in order to further their goal of discrediting the tribunal.
Saul and Kim share the news about Mercer with Lalo and he is elated. She also reveals that the presentation for the foundation happens on the “D-Day”. Saul reassures her that her presence won’t be required. The scene shifts to a small house in the woods in Germany. Lalo gives one of Werner’s men a visit. He gets the maker’s address from the sculpture he stole from Margarethe’s house in the previous episode. The man runs and injures Lalo, demanding to know who he is. Lalo tricks the man and pins him down, determined to know about “what Fring is building down there” (referring to the meth lab).
Saul asks Francesca to call the HHM office and get the dial-in code for the meeting with one of Saul’s clients. This is part of her larger plan of using Casimiro. Mike is reprimanded by Victor, who carries Fring’s message that Mike hasn’t posted enough men at his house and more than necessary men at Alameda Street. ..
Mike stands his ground amidst the valid criticism. It is then revealed that someone of his intellect and skill set has done so. Mike has relocated his daughter and granddaughter to a house on Alameda Street, and wants to make sure they remain safe, even if it means putting his own life in danger. ..
“Axe and Grind” Ending Explained
On D-Day, Saul and Kim celebrate their respective achievements by having wine at the HHM compound. Kim drives out to Santa Fe for the presentation; Saul remains in Albuquerque to oversee the Casimiro plan.
Saul is completely shocked when he finds out that the real Casimiro has a cast on his left hand. He calls Kim in a panic and reveals the mistake. Despite Saul’s insistence that she continue on for the presentation, Kim swirls back towards Albuquerque to execute the plan.
Saul and Kim’s plan to use the arbitrator’s name and forge a fake conspiracy falls flat on Saul’s face.
The coincidence is damning and threatens to derail their entire progress. Can they still salvage the plan? Will Kim still get to do the presentation? We’ll see.
The Episode Review
I was about to cancel my subscription when I saw that Mike had already watched the entire episode.
The story of how Gilligan managed to keep his viewers’ attention for an entire episode without relying on flashy shots or narrative tools is a testament to his skill as a storyteller. By creating immersive moments with his deliberative tone, he is able to place his viewers right in the middle of the action and compel them to absorb the story. ..
The episode ends with a big disappointment but another surprise that will keep us on our toes. Howard is quickly getting close at Saul’s heels. It seems like a matter of time before he figures out the plan and catches him red-handed. As much as we hope that doesn’t happen, Gilligan never compromises on his story and conviction.
Mike is a great role model for young men, and his old-school values are inspiring and respectable. He makes you forget and despise the modern sensibilities of what “makes a man.”
Mike’s moment of heroism is a reminder that family is more important than work.
Better Call Saul is the best show on television right now. The second half of season six is going to be even more exciting and jaw-dropping than the first. And with one more episode to go until a mid-season break, anything could happen! ..
