‘Better Call Saul’ Review: ‘Wexler v. Goodman’ Is a Skillful Parade of Gut-Wrenching Switches

[Note: The following review contains spoilers for “Better Call Saul” Season 5, Episode 6, “Wexler v.

Goodman.”]Refusing to take no for an answer is just one of the many double-edged swords on “Better Call Saul.” You could argue that the show’s existence (and frequent excellence) is a continuous rebuttal to all those who argued that the very idea of the show was a mistake.

In a way, many of the characters on the show have stuck around precisely because they refuse to be bowed by whatever system is trying to restrain them.More from IndieWire’My Brilliant Friend’ Review: Episode 2 Queries a Woman‘s Place in the Social Order’Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Season 10 Review: A Reenergized Larry David Delivers Big When It CountsGus’ ongoing defiance of the Salamancas means that both his squeaky clean chicken establishment and his murky reserve remain impenetrable to outside forces.

Mike trudges forward in whatever direction he can convince himself has value.

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