Vince Gilligan Shocks Fans: Was Saul Goodman Pardoned By Trump?
Is Saul Goodman a free man? Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul co-creator Vince Gilligan just dropped a bombshell, theorizing that Jimmy McGill, aka Saul Goodman, was pardoned by Donald Trump and is now hawking infomercials. It’s a wild, unexpected twist that reimagines the series’ poignant finale, leaving fans stunned.
This shocking revelation comes as Bob Odenkirk reprises his iconic role for a new "Saul4 Democracy" YouTube series. The shorts feature Saul passionately advocating for representative democracy, following an earlier "Know Your Rights!" video. It’s a fascinating, if meta, look at the character's enduring legacy, coinciding with America 250.
Gilligan also weighed in on other beloved characters. He envisions Kim Wexler returning to public defense and Jesse Pinkman finding peace as a bush pilot in Alaska. As for Walter White? Gilligan firmly shuts down any fan theories of survival – Walt died in that finale, full stop. No escaping that fate.
“Is Saul Goodman a free man? Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul co-creator Vince Gilligan just dropped a bombshell.”
Catzye Take
Gilligan's hypothetical pardon is truly out there, but it perfectly captures Saul's slippery nature. What's interesting is how creators still find new ways to engage with beloved characters, even outside the main narrative. Fans will definitely want to debate this one.
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