Ep 4. Namaste

In "Namaste," the fourth episode of Better Call Saul season 5, viewers are treated to even more of Jimmy McGill's (played by Bob Odenkirk) transformation into his criminal alter-ego, Saul Goodman. As his legal career continues to flounder, Jimmy dives deeper into the criminal underworld, now under the wing of Lalo Salamanca (Tony Dalton).

The episode opens with Jimmy and Kim Wexler (Rhea Seehorn) driving out to the desert to meet with some new clients. They're planning to film commercials for their law practice, a project Kim has spearheaded in an attempt to drum up new business. Jimmy, though initially resistant, is quickly won over by Kim's enthusiasm and creativity. The couple shares an adorable moment dancing in front of the camera, and it seems like everything is going well.

But Jimmy's new connections with the Salamanca cartel are starting to raise eyebrows. He meets with Mike Ehrmantraut (Jonathan Banks) to discuss their latest scheme for Lalo, and Mike expresses concern about Jimmy's safety. This prompts a confrontation between the two men, with Jimmy insisting that he's doing what he needs to do to stay afloat. Mike warns him that he's putting both himself and Kim in danger, and that his actions will have consequences.

Meanwhile, Kim is facing her own professional challenges. Her pro bono work for the battered women's shelter is taking up a lot of her time, and she's realizing that she doesn't feel fulfilled by her work at Schweikart and Cokely. She confides in her therapist about her anxieties and doubts, but ultimately decides to try to make a difference in her own way. She concocts a plan to use the commercial shoot as a way to promote the shelter and raise awareness about domestic violence.

As the episode progresses, tension builds on multiple fronts. Jimmy's involvement with the Salamanca cartel becomes increasingly dangerous, as he's caught up in the escalating tensions between the Salamancas and the rival drug lord Gus Fring (Giancarlo Esposito). He finds himself caught between two powerful and dangerous factions, struggling to keep his head above water. Meanwhile, Kim's attempts to incorporate the shelter into the commercial shoot hit a snag when her boss at Schweikart and Cokely finds out about her unauthorized plans.

Overall, "Namaste" is a tense and gripping episode that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. The relationships between the show's characters are deepening and evolving in unexpected ways, and the stakes are higher than ever as Jimmy becomes more deeply embroiled in the criminal underworld. Fans of the show won't want to miss this thrilling installment.