As Jimmy McGill navigates the legal world, he faces numerous challenges and ethical dilemmas that test his moral compass. He struggles to balance his ambitions with his sense of right and wrong, often resorting to questionable tactics to achieve his goals.
Throughout the series, we see Jimmy's complicated relationship with his older brother Chuck, a successful lawyer who is battling mental health issues. Chuck’s disapproval of Jimmy’s career choices adds tension to their already strained relationship.
Meanwhile, Mike Ehrmantraut, a former police officer turned criminal fixer, becomes increasingly intertwined in Jimmy’s life as they become reluctant allies in their pursuits. Mike’s stoic nature and experience in the criminal underworld provide a stark contrast to Jimmy’s more flamboyant personality.
As Jimmy delves deeper into the seedy underbelly of Albuquerque, he begins to adopt the persona of the slick-talking, morally flexible lawyer Saul Goodman. The transformation is gradual, but as Jimmy becomes more entangled in the world of crime and corruption, he embraces his new identity with gusto.
Throughout the series, we also see familiar faces from Breaking Bad, including the infamous drug lord Gus Fring, as well as other characters who will play significant roles in Jimmy’s eventual transformation into Saul Goodman. Each episode brings Jimmy closer to his destiny, as he walks the fine line between justice and criminality.