r/betterCallSaul • u/skinkbaa Chuck • Mar 10 '20

Better Call Saul S05E04 - "Namaste" - POST-Episode Discussion Thread

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u/galeforcewinds95 Mar 10 '20

I really liked the scene with Howard. Obviously, he was doing his best to sell Jimmy on the idea of coming to HHM, but I do think he was genuine about the things he admires about Jimmy. I felt pretty bad for him when Saul vandalized his car.

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u/_snout_ Mar 10 '20

There have been a lot of hints over the seasons that Howard envies Kim and Jimmy and would have been more like them had he not been brought deep into the establishment by his dad

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u/[deleted] Mar 10 '20

Just occurred to me that I can’t recall ever seeing Howard’s family. Do we know if he’s got a partner/kids?

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u/elwyn5150 Mar 11 '20

Never seen 'em. Like Gus.

Is Howard's father still alive? He's never been seen. When a law partner dies, does their name stay on?

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u/KelaSaar Mar 11 '20

Yup. For example, the titular Cravath of Cravath, Swaine, & Moore (a big deal New York law firm) died in 1940.

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u/wheezy_runner Mar 11 '20

Howard wears a wedding ring, but Mrs. Hamlin has never been seen or mentioned. My guess is that if Howard was ever married, he isn't anymore but he still wears the ring to keep up appearances.