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It may not be criminal fraud, but the discipline measures from the state bar would be massive, quite possibly disbarment. Jimmy mentioned that it was mail fraud. I do know that mail fraud seems like a very broad net, basically using the mail to perpetrate any deception.

Same here. Classic. “I’ve driven every kind of rig that’s ever been may-aaade, I’ve driven the backroads so I wouldn’t get weigh-aaade” One of the lullabies I sang to my girls.

Killing the Germans would seem like going against the “honour amongst thieves” ethos. Of course, Gus may go by his own code, and I wouldn’t be shocked if one of them gets sent to Belize.

I was thinking the same thing. Kim has to have some grifting or something in her background.

Joining in late so I’ll make a bunch kid unconnected and probably lame observations: I’ve been wondering about Saul’s backstory of two ex wives. I think the first possibility is we learn he had a hiccup starter marriage, ie married at 20 split at 22 and Kim is the second, or as suggested above it’s just Saul making himself more colourful. I almost see the latter as more likely. I found the whole Huell con hard to take in several episodes. For me, it’s the weakest the show has ever been. Firstly, I don’t get Jimmy and especially Kim’s motivation to go to the mat for him. Even though Kim is a partner now, she can’t just piss away her time and the time of a battery of associates on a vanity case. The fact is that once you make partner, your obligations to the firm increase. You have to be productive and profitable and make associates that way as well. Furthermore, Huell was a pickpocket, not a violent criminal prior to this case. If he explained what he did and threw himself at the mercy of the court, he would likely get a soft sentence. It would take a lot less work and a lot less risk and subterfuge. The letters etc. all seemed to lay it on way too thick. If Huell is a local hero in Louisiana why is he picking pockets and selling burner phones in ABQ? The ADA was a little too stuck in, but I do agree that the con may be too much for her not to ignore. It all seems wildly elaborate, expensive and vulnerable. Maybe the judge didn’t want the publicity, but what if the DA wants to be seen as tough on crime or pro law enforcement, or the ADA has ambitions of being DA? I just found it all to be overcooked. As for the Germans, I still don’t think they will get killed. I agree with some that the plot is getting a little weary, but maybe it will pay off. I’m really missing Howard and Charles right now. I’ve always loved this show, but right now I’m at my lowest point of interest.

I don’t see Mike killing anyone beyond possibly Kai. Werner et al must have underground connections, and offing them could have repercussions. Presumably they’ve done shady work before, and not been killed. Werner appears to understand the discreet demands of the project. I think that Kai being a loose cannon has been overly telegraphed, and his character arc could reverse course and he somehow proves that he is reliable.

That’s extrapolating a lot from one data point. HHM lost the client through chicanery at best, criminal conduct at worst. Kim brought it in the door to the new shop, Rich didn’t really do much to land MV.

How many months post accident is Hector? At least 4, maybe 8? Improvements would be incremental and slow. Considering that all he seems to be able to do is move a finger or two, the odds of him ever walking or talking seem overwhelming. BB likely did a good job of showing Hank’s recovery and even that may have been a stretch. I agree with your take on Rich. He’s basically a good guy, but any lawyer with his or her name on the letterhead of a big firm is going to come off as cocky at times.

I don’t get the Christopher Reeves parallel. I’m not disputing that Gus is Hector”s benefactor. I just don’t believe that a top specialist would abandon all obligations to go across the country to spend months on the care of one patient. That doesn’t seem at all normal. There may be a brief window of a few months where selling the burner phones present an opportunity. I recall a film or movie (maybe The Wire) where somebody screws up by buying the burner phones atvthe wrong spot. It could be the lack of traceability that works for him.

There were parts of the episode I enjoyed, and it certainly advanced the plot. However, I’m finding several plot points a little off right now. I appreciate that too much realism means things happen too slowly. I question Frings ability to finance the construction and the clinic for the visiting doctor at the same time. Hadn’t the supply diminished? We are talking serious capital. I understand he has made it worth the doctor’s time, but she is a busy specialist from Hopkins and comes to ABQ to work on one patient, doing work that is more suitable for a PT/OT? Even if she doesn’t have a family, her patients, practice, and research obligations wouldn’t really permit that. I know he pledged a big donation, but it seems off. I have little knowledge on the early days of burner phones, but could these guys not just be buying them at 7/11? I’m skepitical that Jimmy is actually filling a void in the marketplace. Two final quibbles. Huell striking out at the cop seemed like a plot device, but so did the whole scene. I also don’t buy Kim having the time and inclination to go to the wall for Huell. Just because she is a partner doesn’t mean she isn’t busy. I thought the scene with Schweikert was well done. I’ve been to a ton of those Law form socials and they are weird affairs. Schweikert was measuring dicks a little, but of course Jimmy crossed the line. Usually the best encounters at these things are between partners who have hated each other for years. The humblebrag and dick measuring is amazing “I hear you are going to Barbados Ken? That’s lovely. I have to say once we discovered St. Lucia we never gave Barbados a second thought. Nancy is insisting we go twice this year.” His car, his haircut, his walk, everything screamed cop.

I think Mike likes Werner. I don’t think he would fake it. Not his style. Jimmy is getting the phones wholesale.

She isn’t turning over the account entirely. It’s still her client and she would be the main point of contact. The bank is in expansion mode, and there was already a simple problem made complicated by her lack of availability. I suspect the client would welcome more support and structure. Frankly, Kim and a paralegal doing the work on their own was starting to stretch credibility.

She is bringing them a great client with a tonof work, so partnership is reasonable. She will still have a target for $$ (everyone talks about billable hours for targets but for partners it’s more about actual money) and will have more time to do then criminal stuff on the side. I don’t think the work is pro bono but it is low playing. If Kim is good at it, it will likely lead to private criminal work.

If you are doing criminal defence/PD work out of a commitment to justice, you might quickly find it as soul destroying as bank regulatory work. A very low percentage of your clients are truly in a place (mentally, physically, opportunities etc) to turn their life around. It’s easy to become a cog in just another machine. If she is going to pursue the work she will quickly find that she doesn’t have the time or will to take cabs and give pep talks to wayward clients. I actually thought that last night Denise had skipped out the back door. I’m not disparaging the work. I’ve had a very diverse practice in law for 20 years. It’s almost all like the iceberg theory. Ninety per cent of the practice is hidden below the surface and it can be very mundane. Ia tree with the comment above that with the expansion, Mesa would need more representation. Normally I would expect in house counsel (Kim’s friend) to liaise with outside counsel in each jurisdiction. Realistically I’m not sure there would be a role doe Kim now. As for the suggestion above about why was a simple fix a big deal, they mentioned that the paralegal couldn’t locate the files. That seemed like a bit of a stretch but information tech was different then.

Even Saul had an odd loyalty to his despicable clients. I don’t see Jimmy turning on a sweet old lady.

Got it. I assumed that it related to this episode, it was bigger picture stuff. Makes sense and thanks.

I think Kim is watching trial work because she is having a crisis of conscience about whether her calling is to do regulatory work for a regional bank. What was Gus’s beef with Mike? I thought Gus was pulling all the strings and the turf war was to his benefit. As for the group session, I think Mike was pissed at the liar, but also frustrated by the whole process. He likely sees it as a way that stops people from moving on more than helps them. He basically called it a pity party.

I did wonder if the twins would be confused that Nacho was alive and the driver looked freezer burned and grey.

I agree. I would describe it as cordial. Not particularly warm or intimate, basically saying he accepted Jimmy. It sounded like something Chuck would write and then feel like it was a magnanimous gesture

Anyone catch the hook in the pizza order? “Yes, sliced”. Kim and Mesa Verde? Is she just feeling overwhelmed, and some guilt about Chuck? i got the feeling she realizes she is on the verge of big things, and can’t move forward in life with a scammer like Jimmy.

I’ll give overall thoughts without quoting posts since I’m late to the game. I’ve never been a Larry fan but I respected his tap out. He seemed very self-aware. I think for people his (my) age it would be very tough to push it to the limits a second time. Britt was really just a likeable player. Easy to cheer for. His exit was very quiet, I suspect he was too far gone to do a navel gazing speech. Sam isn’t my favourite winner. We all know the fat thing kind of sucks, but it’s the game. I just get tired of the “my chance to provide for my family” refrain. Every day there are people pounding nails, sitting in cubicles, and working in kitchens providing for their families. You are 25. I don’t know how he and his family make a living but he has options beyond the windfall of a game show. It seemed a little self-congratulatory to keep talking about his role as provider. As for the show, in my opinion it gets much duller as fewer people remain. The best episodes are likely the first 4 or so, then it starts to grind. I do think the worst episode was the one where most of the footage was wasted on Brooke when it was obvious she was done. I was surprised they included the blurb about Sam relying on his body fat. I think fat reserves are as important as mental strength and food gathering skills to success. Sam didn’t catch one fish as I recall. Were mice his biggest score?

I don’t have a problem with the spoon per se. I do laugh when these guys on YouTube use a fancy knife to carve chopsticks or a spoon. It’s sort of incongruous. The cynic in me says that If the mug is such an asset, why are you doing it in day 38 or whatever? You have basically just laid around. It just felt promotional. Twit is a good word - he is a nice guy, harmless, but I’m not sure he gets the big picture. I don’t have a problem with the hunker strategy, although it is dull. It’s really a starvation show more than a survival show. I believe Alan and Dave M didn’t even bother with fires other than for cooking or boiling water.

Okay I just watched so this will be all over the place. Britt looks good. The three hooks loss was brutal, but I can’t really blame him. I’m not sure a lure is as effective with one hook. He seems perhaps the most sane. I like quiet contemplative Larry. I can’t stand angry loud Larry or camera ham Larry. He is a tough nut though. We know he can push himself deep. Dave’s tap was sensible. He exhausted all efforts to get food. Speaking of which, that is dead and hungry country. It’s crazy how dead it looks now in the aerial shots. There is no food save for the odd fish. Sam bugs me. You are 25 with two kids and you’re occupation is YouTube bushcrafter and primitive skills teacher. Don’t whine about supporting your family. Winning a game show isn’t an entitlement, nor should it be seen as the pillar of your life plan. He reminds me of bushcraft video guys who say “hey guys, we did it” all the time and craft wooden spoons using a $400 knife. If he wins it’s because of all the lard he smuggled under his sweater, which continues to look like the best strategy for victory.

I think there is no food out there for them now. Maybe the occasional grayling and the mice. I’m not even sure mice are a net calorie gain. Sam hasn’t exactly prospered out there but he is the best conditioned to win a starvation battle. I think 55 days wins it.

Sam is tough and great at Bushcraft, but he really has blinders on the hunting and gathering thing. Not taking fishing equipment seems like a terrible idea. His gill net was useless and was made at a time when the fish are starting to disappear. That should have been a day one project. The fish trap seemed like a long shot. I really liked Sam in S.1, but I’m finding it hard to root for him now. I find his video personality a little on the “cute” side. Larry is also tough as nails. I’m not sure of having pushed it so far as he did before is and advantage or not. Again, I find his hamming it up for the cameras annoying. Just not my style. “Squishie selfie mousie!” “You people want to see a fishy dance!!!”. I don’t mind contemplative Larry, but hammy Larry and angry Larry don’t work for me. His fish net was great, I’m surprised he is the first to do it. I think we are about to enter the starvation mode of the show. I suspect Randy and Dave have the best odds of sourcing food, but who knows with the editing. I don’t think Dave is being dramatic. I think the isolation makes everyone a little nutty.