Production on the sixth and final season of Better Call Saul is officially underway! Dive into everything we know about the release date, returning cast, anticipated plot developments, and more for this highly anticipated conclusion.
Season 6 expands to 13 episodes—up from the usual 10—and will air on AMC and stream on Netflix, just like prior seasons. Filming kicked off in February 2020 but paused due to the global pandemic, leaving fans in eager suspense. The Season 5 finale in April 2020 ended on a cliffhanger with an assassination attempt on Lalo Salamanca, setting the stage for his inevitable revenge. As longtime followers of Vince Gilligan's universe, we've tracked every update—here's the full scoop on Season 6.
Co-creator and co-showrunner Peter Gould shared the first set photo on Twitter in March, featuring Bob Odenkirk as Gene—Saul Goodman's post-Breaking Bad alias. This hints at an expanded role for Gene in the new season.
Odenkirk himself expressed palpable excitement for what's ahead. Adding to the buzz, Michael Morris—veteran director of three Better Call Saul episodes—will helm the premiere. Marshall Adams, cinematographer on Breaking Bad: El Camino, returns as director of photography.
No official release date yet from AMC or Netflix, though U.S. outlets speculate late 2021. A 2022 premiere feels more realistic given production timelines. As the final season, it wraps Jimmy McGill's journey—echoing Breaking Bad's split Season 5 across 16 episodes. Gould prefers a continuous run, but AMC may adjust.
The core ensemble returns for this send-off, delivering the sharp performances fans crave.
The confirmed cast includes:
The big intrigue: Breaking Bad crossovers to tie the prequel together. Season 5 featured Dean Norris as Hank Schrader; now, eyes are on Bryan Cranston's Walter White and Aaron Paul's Jesse Pinkman. Aaron Paul has voiced doubts, so expect surprises.
Season 5 earned universal acclaim, with Bob Odenkirk calling it the show's peak. Critics argue it now surpasses Breaking Bad in craftsmanship—a testament to its nuanced storytelling.
The series masterfully charts Jimmy's descent into Saul Goodman alongside the moral tightrope of his world. The post-Breaking Bad Gene arc adds thrilling tension, especially his undercover life as a Cinnabon manager.
Peter Gould teases key viewer questions to ponder heading into Season 6, promising seamless ties to Breaking Bad—even clarifying pivotal events from the original. Stay tuned for more intel as we await this epic finale. In the meantime, catch up on all Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad news!
