Explosive Reunion: Better Call Saul Season 6's Jimmy & Kim Share Jaw-Dropping Phone Scene - Star Provides Exclusive Insights

Rhea Seehorn, who plays Kim Wexler on Better Call Saul, discusses the emotional reunion scene between Jimmy and Kim over the phone in the show's sixth season. This season sees Jimmy McGill transform into the unscrupulous lawyer, Saul Goodman, as seen in Breaking Bad. Kim leaving Jimmy in episode 9 had a significant impact on his character development. In the post-Breaking Bad timeline, Gene reconnects with Kim over the phone. She now resides in Florida and works at a mundane job at a sprinkler manufacturer.

During an interview with Deadline about her Emmy nomination for Better Call Saul, Seehorn reflects on the challenging experience of filming the emotional phone reunion scene in season 6's second-to-last episode, "Waterworks". This scene required Seehorn and her co-star to act solely through phone conversation, which was different from their usual on-screen interactions. Seehorn describes the scene as "very upsetting and alarming".

I enjoy working alongside Bob for my scenes, but I must admit that this particular episode, written and directed by Vince Gilligan, presented a unique and demanding challenge. We had to delve into the depths of a character who is unfamiliar to us. While her life may not be plagued by any major issues, she has consciously chosen to exist as a mere shell of her former self, and witnessing this tragic transformation is truly heartrending.

During this period, I was separated from all my scenes with Bob and instead portrayed a different version of Kim. When Bob made a genuine phone call, speaking as his character, and I received it in the office after all these years, it was a greatly unsettling and alarming experience that demanded authenticity in our performances. By that point, Kim is aware of the events that unfolded in Breaking Bad, but she still holds a deep affection and concern for this person. It was an incredibly enjoyable journey to explore and portray the complexities of this story.

Will Rhea Seehorn Win An Emmy For Better Call Saul Season 6?

Seehorn's well-deserved Emmy nominations came for her outstanding portrayal of Kim Wexler in the first and second parts of Better Call Saul season 6, finally recognizing her exceptional talent. Despite her brilliant performance as this complex character since 2015, she was only nominated twice for the final season. Seehorn truly deserves to win her first Emmy for season 6, as demonstrated by powerful scenes like the emotional reunion between Jimmy and Kim over the phone. This particular scene was exceptionally challenging since it introduced a new side of Kim, someone who, as Seehorn describes, is "a shell of her former self," and her tragic performance captured this transformation perfectly.

The phone reunion serves as a prime example of Seehorn's subtle yet impactful acting skills. However, it is Kim's breakdown on the bus later in the episode that stands out as the highlight of her exceptional performance in season 6. After encouraging Jimmy to surrender, Kim returns to Albuquerque and confesses her involvement in Howard's death. Overwhelmed by guilt, she breaks down in tears while riding a public bus, delivering a cathartic moment known as "Waterworks." This poignant scene showcases Kim's long-suppressed guilt finally being released. This moment alone solidifies Seehorn's deservingness of an Emmy for her outstanding work in Better Call Saul season 6, even amidst tough competition from stars of shows like Succession and White Lotus.

Source: Deadline