11 Unbelievable Fan Predictions for 'Better Call Saul'

The highly praised 'Breaking Bad' prequel, 'Better Call Saul,' is nearing its conclusion. After a two-year break, fans have had ample time to speculate about the destinies of beloved characters and the deeper significance of their choices.

With five seasons of intricate storytelling spanning multiple timelines—Jimmy McGill's vibrant early 2000s legal career and the monochrome future of his alias, Gene Takavic—'Better Call Saul' ties into the broader 'Breaking Bad' universe, including the film 'El Camino.' The possibilities are endless: could there be a daring heist or an emotional reunion at a mall kiosk? Explore some of the most captivating fan theories.

WARNING: Spoilers for major events in the first five seasons of Better Call Saul are included.

1. Kim Wexler's true identity may be a mystery.

Over the past seven years, Kim Wexler (Rhea Seehorn) has emerged as the show's most beloved character. As a dedicated and skilled lawyer, she contrasts Jimmy McGill's (Bob Odenkirk) morally questionable methods. But what if Kim isn’t as virtuous as she appears? As a Redditor pointed out, details about her past are scarce. She’s not from Albuquerque, and no one knew her before she arrived. She seems to enjoy scheming with Jimmy, and the judge who officiated their wedding noted she lacks a middle name. Could this imply her current identity is fabricated? Might she have been involved in dubious activities under another name before meeting Jimmy? Given the recurring theme of dual identities in Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad, this theory feels almost too fitting.

2. Mike Ehrmantraut could rescue Gus Fring from Lalo Salamanca—or the other way around.

When we last encountered Lalo Salamanca (Tony Dalton), he was alive and seething with anger. After narrowly escaping an assassination attempt, Lalo is determined to exact vengeance, with Gus Fring (Giancarlo Esposito), the fried chicken mogul of New Mexico, likely in his crosshairs. Some fans speculate that Mike (Jonathan Banks) will shield Gus from Lalo’s wrath, solidifying his role as Fring’s trusted lieutenant. Others argue that Gus might be the one to save Mike, explaining Mike’s unwavering loyalty.

3. Jimmy is gearing up for a high-stakes diamond heist.

Recall the Band-Aid box filled with diamonds that Gene (a.k.a. Jimmy) retrieves in the season 5 opener, “Magic Man”? The origin of these jewels remains a mystery, potentially setting the scene for a “Dead Freight”-style episode: a daring diamond theft. This is Redditor lunch77’s theory, and if it involves Jimmy outsmarting security systems, count us in.

4. Kim is Jimmy’s silent partner, lurking in the shadows of Breaking Bad.

As Better Call Saul approaches its conclusion, one burning question remains: What becomes of Kim? Absent from the Breaking Bad timeline, her fate seems uncertain. However, a widely accepted fan theory suggests she operates behind the scenes as Jimmy’s unseen ally in Ice Station Zebra Associates, the shell company he uses as Saul Goodman. As Screen Rant highlights, Saul references the company in Breaking Bad season 2, instructing Walt to make checks payable to Ice Station Zebra Associates—the same entity Kim casually pitches to an investor in Better Call Saul. Given that Jimmy and Kim named the company together (after watching the 1968 film Ice Station Zebra in season 2), this could be Kim’s clever way of staying connected to Jimmy’s world.

5. Lalo may target Nacho Varga’s father, or Nacho could sacrifice himself to protect him.

Gus isn’t the only one in Lalo’s sights. His suspicious look at Nacho’s drink in the season 5 finale confirms Lalo knows Nacho (Michael Mando) played a role in the assassination attempt. While Lalo could directly target Nacho, attacking Nacho’s father would strike a far more painful blow. Nacho has tirelessly worked to shield his father, Manuel Varga (Juan Carlos Cantu), from harm, making his potential death in the final season even more tragic. Some Redditors suggest this could lead to Nacho sacrificing himself, as his death would nullify any reason for his father’s murder.

6. Howard Hamlin might soon find himself framed for tax evasion.

Kim has been devising a scheme to ensnare her former boss and current adversary, Howard Hamlin—the only uncertainty is how extreme her plan will be. According to one Redditor, Kim will frame Howard for tax evasion by enlisting the hacker behind savewalterwhite.com to divert his funds into an illicit offshore account in Belize. When the scandal erupts, Howard’s reputation crumbles. But just as he heads to Belize to clear his name, things worsen: Kim redirects the money into something career-ending, like pornography or drugs. Howard loses everything, and Kim coins a new phrase for professionally ruining someone: “sending him to Belize.”

7. Kim may need to call upon The Disappearer’s expertise.

Why introduce a character named “The Disappearer” if he never makes anyone vanish? Ed Galbraith (the late Robert Forster, who passed away in 2019), the vacuum repairman who helps people vanish, debuted in Breaking Bad and reappeared in El Camino, but he hasn’t yet been utilized in Better Call Saul. However, Jimmy McGill clearly knows him—Saul recommended Walt and Jesse contact Ed in Breaking Bad. As Gene Takavic, Jimmy also calls The Disappearer. If Kim used his services to escape a legal crisis after the Howard incident, it would explain Jimmy’s connection to him and Kim’s absence in the Breaking Bad timeline.

8. Jimmy may ultimately surrender himself—potentially to protect Kim.

Many fans predict Jimmy McGill will end up behind bars by the series finale, though opinions differ on how it will happen. Some speculate that Kim’s scheme against Howard will fail, leading to her arrest, and Jimmy will sacrifice himself to the authorities to rescue her. Others believe Jimmy will be overwhelmed by remorse, abandoning his mundane life as Gene at Cinnabon for a bleak future in prison.

9. Nacho crosses paths with Walter White at A1A Car Wash.

Better Call Saul co-creator Peter Gould hinted during a PaleyFest panel that Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul will make guest appearances in season 6, though their exact roles remain unclear. One Reddit theory suggests that after Lalo’s rampage, Mike persuades Nacho to flee. To avoid detection by Don Eladio (Steven Bauer), Nacho opts for a rundown car. While at a car wash, Nacho observes the owner scolding a middle-aged man who cleaned his car. Walter White approaches to apologize, citing a tough day with his family. “Never apologize,” Nacho advises before driving off.

10. Jesse Pinkman may locate Gus in Omaha.

If Walt appears in the 2004 timeline, where does that leave Jesse? Some fans speculate he’ll find Gene Takavic in Omaha and coerce him into a new venture. Bob Odenkirk has expressed support for this idea. “I like that theory,” he mentioned in a Late Late Show interview. “I don’t know ... I can’t say it won’t happen.”

11. Kim could be employed at the Claire’s near Cinnabon.

On the topic of Nebraska malls: What if Kim doesn’t vanish or operate behind the scenes but instead embarks on a fresh career? In a 2020 interview, Rhea Seehorn humorously remarked, “Some fans are convinced [Kim] works at Claire’s Accessories next to the Cinnabon during the Gene timeline. I always respond, 'Sure, but I’d need my own comb-over.'”