Secrets Revealed: Behind-the-Scenes Scoop on Why Better Call Saul's Finale Scene Left Fans Asking Questions

Summary

Rhea Seehorn explains that a shot of Kim returning the finger gun gesture in the Better Call Saul finale was filmed but removed, and she agrees it was the right decision.

Seehorn informed Variety that Peter Gould, the executive producer, mentioned that after watching it, it seemed like Kim was back in the game instead of expressing a lifelong commitment. Upon hearing this, Seehorn agreed that it was not the desired outcome. Thus, the decision to omit the shot was deemed appropriate. This enables the viewers to speculate about what transpires following the conclusion of Better Call Saul.

Better Call Saul actress Rhea Seehorn has confirmed that a crucial scene from the series finale was omitted after discussions among fans. This scene depicts Seehorn's character, Kim Wexler, bidding farewell to Jimmy McGill (played by Bob Odenkirk) in prison, as she herself faces a potentially lifelong sentence. Despite her confession and attempt at redemption, Kim remains relatively optimistic. As Jimmy playfully mimics firing finger guns at her, she gazes at him with nostalgia but refrains from reciprocating the gesture.

Following intense speculation surrounding the significance of the finger gun gesture in Better Call Saul's final episode, Seehorn disclosed in an interview with Variety that a scene showing Kim returning the gesture had indeed been filmed but was ultimately left out. Although she expressed disappointment in its removal, Seehorn provided her reasoning for supporting this decision. Below, you can read Seehorn's remarks, which were given prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike and also included insights from Odenkirk, Giancarlo Esposito (Gus Fring), and show co-creator Peter Gould.

At first, I was saddened by its removal because I’m a hopeless romantic. However, Peter Gould, the executive producer, mentioned that upon watching it, it seemed that Kim was back in the game instead of expressing a commitment to be there forever. That made me realize that I didn't want that outcome. It turned out to be the right decision.

Better Call Saul Made The Right Decision

The finger guns have always held great significance in the world of Better Call Saul, serving as a symbol of bravado for Jimmy's alter ego, Saul Goodman. However, their meaning takes on added weight in the Better Call Saul season 5 finale, when Kim performs the gesture herself. As Seehorn aptly describes, this moment signifies her full support for Jimmy's elaborate schemes that unfold throughout the first half of season 6, with Kim even taking the reins in many instances.

Better Call Saul's series finale is beautifully open-ended. According to Seehorn, Kim continues to visit Jimmy in prison while maintaining her work as a lawyer and helping to reduce his sentence. In contrast, Odenkirk believes their scene serves as a farewell for both characters. Fans of the Breaking Bad prequel have debated the intention of the final shot, with many suggesting that ambiguity is a deliberate aspect of the show.

Even a small gesture from Kim would have detracted from the ambiguity that kept Better Call Saul engaging for viewers. The critically acclaimed prequel to Breaking Bad answered significant questions about the characters' past and present, leaving smaller inquiries for audiences to discuss. The fact that the show still generates interest even a year after its conclusion demonstrates the effectiveness of its ambiguity.

Source: Variety