AMC today released the trailer and key art for the highly-anticipated sixth and final season of its Emmy-nominated acclaimed drama Better Call Saul, which will premiere with two back-to-back-episodes on Monday, April 18 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on AMC and AMC+.
The 13-episode final season will roll out in two parts, with the first seven episodes beginning April 18 and culminating with the series’ final six episodes beginning July 11.
The final season of Better Call Saul concludes the complicated journey and transformation of its compromised hero, Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk), into criminal lawyer Saul Goodman.
From the cartel to the courthouse, from Albuquerque to Omaha, season six tracks Jimmy, Saul, and Gene as well as Jimmy’s complex relationship with Kim (Rhea Seehorn), who is in the midst of her own existential crisis.
Meanwhile, Mike (Jonathan Banks), Gus (Giancarlo Esposito), Nacho (Michael Mando), and Lalo (Tony Dalton) are locked into a game of cat and mouse with mortal stakes.
Produced by Sony Pictures Television, Better Call Saul also stars Patrick Fabian. It is executive produced by Peter Gould, Vince Gilligan, Mark Johnson, Melissa Bernstein, Thomas Schnauz, Gordon Smith, Alison Tatlock, Diane Mercer, and Michael Morris.
“In my eyes, this is our most ambitious, surprising, and, yes, heartbreaking season,” said showrunner and executive producer Peter Gould.
“Even under incredibly challenging circumstances, the whole Saul team — writers, cast, producers, directors and crew — have outdone themselves. I couldn’t be more excited to share what we’ve accomplished together.”
“Vince, Peter, and Bob took the question, ‘Why would you ever try to follow one of the most celebrated and beloved shows in television history with a sequel,’ and they answered it on every possible level, with truly extraordinary results,” said Dan McDermott, president of entertainment and AMC Studios for AMC Networks.
“Saul Goodman has been a central character on AMC for more than a decade, and he really livens up the place.”
McDermott added: “Profound appreciation and respect for Vince, Peter, Bob, Rhea, Jonathan, Giancarlo, Patrick, Michael, and everyone else responsible for this remarkable series, which has earned its place alongside Breaking Bad in the hearts and minds of millions of fans and in the pantheon of great television.
“As we approach these final episodes, it truly is S’all good, man.”
Jeff Frost, President of Sony Pictures Television Studios, added: “While we are very sad to say goodbye to this complicated and fascinating character, we can’t wait for Saul’s full story to be revealed to audiences.
“Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad are woven into the DNA of Sony Pictures Television, and we are in complete awe of what Peter and Vince have created.
“They have truly transformed television. And this season of Saul, bolstered by the incomparable performances of Bob, Rhea, Jonathan, Giancarlo, and the rest of this brilliant cast, takes that legacy to even loftier heights.
“We are so honored and grateful to have been on this journey with the entire Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul teams, as well as our partners at AMC, in bringing this captivating world to life.”
Mirko Parlevliet has been reporting on the entertainment industry since 1998 and founded Vital Thrills to cover the latest streaming, movie, TV, and game news.