The title refers to the cheese pimento in a sandwich—symbolizing something that looks good on the outside but isn’t valuable. Jimmy learns the truth: Chuck has been blocking his career at HHM all along. Meanwhile, Mike meets with the cartel’s mysterious “contractor” (a pre-Breaking Bad Gus Fring cameo).
Set six years before Breaking Bad, the series follows Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk), a struggling public defender and former con artist known as “Slippin’ Jimmy.” Season 1 tracks his transformation into the sleazy lawyer Saul Goodman.
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When Breaking Bad ended its legendary run in 2013, fans were left with one burning question: What happened to Saul Goodman, the flamboyant, morally flexible “criminal lawyer” who vanished into the Nebraska sunset? The answer arrived in 2015 with Better Call Saul, a prequel that didn’t just cash in on nostalgia—it built a dramatic masterpiece of its own. For those looking to enter this world or revisit its origins, the Better Call Saul Season 1 Complete Pack is the definitive way to experience the transformation of Jimmy McGill into the man we know as Saul.
In this deep-dive article, we will explore everything you need to know about the complete first season: what’s included in the pack, why Season 1 is essential viewing, detailed episode breakdowns, character arcs, special features, and why physical media (or a complete digital bundle) remains the best way to appreciate this slow-burn legal drama.
Arguably the season’s best episode, this focuses entirely on Mike. Bob Odenkirk takes a backseat to Jonathan Banks, who delivers a gut-wrenching monologue about his son’s death in Philadelphia. This episode alone justifies the Better Call Saul Season 1 Complete Pack purchase.
Jimmy’s elder law practice explodes, bringing bizarre clients and their eccentric bequests (including a porcelain boy). Meanwhile, Chuck has a breakdown, and Mike begins his investigation into the mysterious “Daniel Wormald” (a.k.a. Pryce).
Fans often debate whether Better Call Saul Season 1 is “slow.” Compared to the cartel wars of Seasons 5 and 6, yes. But without Season 1’s patient work, we would not care about Jimmy’s fall. The Complete Pack serves as a masterclass in:
