After a long wait, AMC finally revealed the official release of “Better Call Saul” season 4. In a couple of months, fans will finally see the continuation of Jimmy McGill’s (Bob Odenkirk) story, and if we are about to see his transformation as the “Breaking Bad” criminal lawyer, Saul Goodman.
Fans are still wondering what will transpire when the prequel series returns after its previous season’s major cliffhanger. To recall, Chuck McGill (Michael McKean) is believed to be dead from an apparent suicide after a great fire raged inside his house. So to clear things up and stop the assumptions, AMC also finally revealed the new season’s official synopsis.
New season’s official synopsis
According to The Independent, the much-awaited transformation of Jimmy as Saul Goodman will be finally seen in “Better Call Saul” season 4. In the official synopsis, Chuck’s death is said to ignite the character of Odenkirk’s transformation as the famous criminal lawyer from “Breaking Bad.”
While mourning, Jimmy will be taking a step into the criminal world that will put his credibility as a lawyer at risk and his relationship with Kim (Rhea Seehorn) in a big trouble. Aside from that, Chuck’s death will also affect his former colleagues, Howard (Patrick Fabian) and Kim. This will make the two take sides again on the battle between the McGill brothers.
What will happen in the new episodes?
In “Better Call Saul” season 4’s new episodes, Mike (Jonathan Banks) will have a more active role as Madrigal Electromotive’s newest security consultant. On the other hand, it will be a difficult time to be a part of Gus Fring’s (Giancarlo Esposito) “employ.”
With the news of Hector’s (Mark Margolis) downfall, the Albuquerque underworld was left surprised that put the cartel in chaos.
This also destroyed Gus and Nacho’s (Michael Mando) plans. Gus now tries to change his course while Nacho will find himself in great danger.
A new star coming
Meanwhile, the “Deadpool 2” star Stefan Kapicic will be joining “Better Call Saul” season 4 in an unknown role. AMC has yet to reveal the 39-year-old star’s character, but The Hollywood Reporter revealed that it will be a recurring role.
In a statement, Kapicic admitted that he is beyond thrilled to join the AMC series’ family. He then revealed that it is one of his favorite television shows. It is also a dream come true for him to be a part of the “Breaking Bad” universe. He is even excited to work with the people behind the show, whom he called "amazing team and talented cast." He even teased that he can't wait for fans to see what they have in store in the series.
Release date
“Better Call Saul” season 4 will be starting on August 6 and will consist of 10 episodes. New episodes will be made available every week on Netflix in the UK and Ireland. However, in other areas, the show’s Netflix release is yet to be revealed, per TVInsider.
