[s5e5] Contract Official

: The episode was directed by Jim McKay. It features guest star Steven Ogg as "Mr. X" (Sobchak), a private investigator Jimmy hires who suggests kidnapping Kevin Wachtell—a suggestion Jimmy quickly rejects to protect Kim.

: While publicly representing Mesa Verde, Kim secretly works with Jimmy to sabotage her own client. When her boss, Rich Schweikart, deduces her involvement, Kim reacts with a public, indignant denial, doubling down on her lie. [S5E5] Contract

Better Call Saul recap: Season 5, episode 5: 'Dedicado a Max' : The episode was directed by Jim McKay

: After being stabbed in the previous episode, Mike wakes up in a remote Mexican village funded by Gus Fring. The village serves as a memorial to Gus's late partner, Max Arciniega. Gus eventually arrives and recruits Mike by appealing to their shared understanding of revenge . Key Themes and Analysis : While publicly representing Mesa Verde, Kim secretly

: The episode includes several nods to Breaking Bad , such as the return of Dr. Barry Goodman and the introduction of the "Dedicado a Max" memorial.