Entertainment Everything We Know About 'Better Call Saul' Season 4 Nicole Wilder/AMC/Sony Pictures Three full seasons in and we still haven't seen the full emergence of Better Call Saul's titular character, Saul Goodman. More surprisingly, we're totally fine with that. With the attorney formerly known as Jimmy McGill's backstory unfolding in such an appealing way on the Breaking Bad prequel, there's no need to rush things. But as AMC's Better Call Saul returns for its fourth season, Jimmy is hurtling faster towards the slick alter ego we know will eventually be retained by Walter White. The show's creators, writers, and cast have professed they've come to love Jimmy so much that they're not eager to see him go, but they've also hinted that it's time he does. In advance of the premiere, here's a roundup of everything we know so far about Jimmy, Kim, Chuck, Mike, Gus, Howard, and the rest of their Albuquerque cohorts as they get set to return to primetime on Monday nights. When is Better Call Saul Season 4 coming out? The 10-episode fourth season, which began filming in January 2018, will premiere on August 6 at 9 p.m. ET, and air every Monday night on AMC through October 8. Is the entire cast coming back? Most of them. That Season 3 finale fire seemed to doom Chuck (Michael McKean in one of the best and most criminally Emmy-denied performances of last season), but his death was not confirmed on camera. We do know Jimmy, Kim (Rhea Seehorn), Mike (Jonathan Banks), Howard (Patrick Fabian), Gus (Giancarlo Esposito), Nacho (Michael Mando), Hector Salamanca (Mark Margolis), Mike's daughter-in-law Stacey (Kerry Condon) and granddaughter Kaylee (Abigail Zoe Lewis), and Hector's nephews, Marco (Luis Moncada) and Leonel (Daniel Moncada), will be a part of the fourth season. The 10-episode fourth season, which began filming in January 2018, will premiere on August 6 at 9 p.m. ET, and air every Monday night on AMC through October 8.Most of them. That Season 3 finale fire seemed to doom Chuck (Michael McKean in one of the best and most criminally Emmy-denied performances of last season), but his death was not confirmed on camera. We do know Jimmy, Kim (Rhea Seehorn), Mike (Jonathan Banks), Howard (Patrick Fabian), Gus (Giancarlo Esposito), Nacho (Michael Mando), Hector Salamanca (Mark Margolis), Mike's daughter-in-law Stacey (Kerry Condon) and granddaughter Kaylee (Abigail Zoe Lewis), and Hector's nephews, Marco (Luis Moncada) and Leonel (Daniel Moncada), will be a part of the fourth season. Michael McKean as Chuck McGill in 'Better Call Saul' | Michele K. Short/AMC/Sony Pictures Television So, Chuck is probably dead, right? Oh no, he's definitely dead, and we're not the ones spoiling that for you. Again, though it was a tiny bit open as to whether or not the eldest McGill bro died in the fire he set in his own home, Oh no, he's definitely dead, and we're not the ones spoiling that for you. Again, though it was a tiny bit open as to whether or not the eldest McGill bro died in the fire he set in his own home, McKean confirmed Chuck's death to the New York Times after the Season 3 finale, and AMC reconfirmed it with a Season 4 preview press release: "In Better Call Saul's fourth season, Chuck's death catalyzes Jimmy McGill's transformation into Saul Goodman. In the wake of his loss, Jimmy takes steps into the criminal world that will put his future as a lawyer -- and his relationship with Kim -- in jeopardy. Chuck's death deeply affects former colleagues Howard and Kim as well, putting the two of them once again on opposite sides of a battle sparked by the Brothers McGill." Even though Chuck is dead, his presence will continue to loom large in Jimmy's life. Also in that New York Times interview, McKean confirmed he'd been asked to return to film scenes for Season 4, so it's a pretty safe bet that Chuck will live on in flashbacks during the new season. Clearly, we have not yet seen the full brunt of his influence on Jimmy. Plus, remember that Chuck took a big payout -- $9 million -- to leave HHM. In whose hands will that money end up now? Is that the cash Jimmy uses to fund his new life as Saul Goodman and start his strip mall firm? Did Tio Salamanca survive his attack in the Season 3 finale? Survived, yes, which is not a spoiler, since we know the bell-ringing Hector is a major factor in the future events of Breaking Bad. But merely surviving isn't the point anyway, because the Salamanca family's lives are dangerously, inextricably, mingled with Gustavo Fring's, and we are about to discover new depths to Gus's methodical, slow-burn commitment to revenge for the death of his old pal and former business partner, Max. That is, by the way, a nudge to rewatch "Hermanos," the Breaking Bad Season 4 gem that first shed light on Gus's raison d'etre. Survived, yes, which is not a spoiler, since we know the bell-ringing Hector is a major factor in the future events of Breaking Bad. But merely surviving isn't the point anyway, because the Salamanca family's lives are dangerously, inextricably, mingled with Gustavo Fring's, and we are about to discover new depths to Gus's methodical, slow-burn commitment to revenge for the death of his old pal and former business partner, Max. That is, by the way, a nudge to rewatch "Hermanos," the Breaking Bad Season 4 gem that first shed light on Gus's raison d'etre. Luis Moncada as Marco Salamanca, Daniel Moncada as Leonel Salamanca in 'Better Call Saul' | Nicole Wilder/AMC/Sony Pictures Television The Salamancas aren't the only ones in danger in Season 4 Tio is sidelined -- whether it's temporary, or the thing that puts him in his Breaking Bad wheelchair/murder machine remains to be seen -- but Leonel and Marco will be front and center and scowling hard at his associates. Will they figure out Nacho was behind their uncle's fall? Also, Tuco (Raymond Cruz) -- Hector's oldest, and craziest, nephew -- was still in jail last we heard, but we also know he gets out before the Breaking Bad timeline kicks in. Could he rejoin the family biz in Season 4? We think yes. Here's the rest of AMC's season preview: Tio is sidelined -- whether it's temporary, or the thing that puts him in his Breaking Bad wheelchair/murder machine remains to be seen -- but Leonel and Marco will be front and center and scowling hard at his associates. Will they figure out Nacho was behind their uncle's fall? Also, Tuco (Raymond Cruz) -- Hector's oldest, and craziest, nephew -- was still in jail last we heard, but we also know he gets out before the Breaking Bad timeline kicks in. Could he rejoin the family biz in Season 4? We think yes. Here's the rest of AMC's season preview: "Mike Ehrmantraut takes a more active role as Madrigal Electromotive's newest (and most thorough) security consultant. It's a volatile time to be in Gus Fring's employ, as Hector's collapse sends shock waves throughout the Albuquerque underworld and throws the cartel into chaos -- tearing apart both Gus and Nacho's well-laid plans. While Gus changes course, Nacho finds himself in the crosshairs of deadly forces." What about Omaha Gene? OK, so, we've actually seen the first two episodes of Season 4, and far be it from us to straight up ruin any of the goodies series co-creators Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould and one of the best writers' rooms on TV have cooked up for these next 10 installments. However, we will say, given that the first three seasons kicked off with black-and-white flashforwards to Jimmy/Saul's post-Breaking Bad future as Gene the Cinnabon manager in Omaha, it would not be at all ridiculous for you to assume the further adventures of Gene will unfold in Season 4. Not at all ridiculous.<doc-sep>The promo has Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk) scheming to get his license to practice law back while also engaging in some not-so-legal activities in the wake of his brother Chuck’s (Michael McKean) suicide. There are also glimpses of Breaking Bad alums like Lydia Rodarte-Quayle (Laura Fraser), Leonel and Marco Salamanca a.k.a. “The Cousins” (Luis and Daniel Moncada) and of course the return of Gus Fring (Giancarlo Esposito). As first reported by EW, the new season of Better Call Saul will have its first scenes set during the Breaking Bad era (more on that here).<doc-sep>When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Sign up fornow for the biggest moments from morning TV WARNING: This article contains spoilers for Better Call Saul season 3 Season four of Better Call Saul is just around the corner. The highly anticipated drama is set to premiere in the US on AMC on August 6 before being added to Netflix the next day. One storyline fans are excited to catch up on is that of Mike Ehrmantraut (played by Jonathan Banks). Breaking Bad viewers are well aware that Mike is Gus Fring’s (Giancarlo Esposito) number one hitman in the series, but we don’t yet know how he got to that point. Season three saw his dealings with Gus increase, with the hitman even asking Mike to work for him. But being totally disinterested in money, Mike always refuses - so what makes him change his mind? We might find out in season four. HOW WILL CHUCK'S DEATH AFFECT JIMMY?<doc-sep>
It's happening - Better Call Saul is coming back. A brand new promo has been released for the forthcoming season of the Breaking Bad prequel that will be closer in tone with its predecessor than ever before. While brief in length, the trailer gets this point across rather succinctly with its rapid-fire shots of bullets, corpses and Gustavo Fring (Giancarlo Esposito) who'll have a bigger appearance following his return in the third season. One key component absent from the trailer is Jimmy McGill himself, Bob Odenkirk, who'll be returning alongside Rhea Seehorn, Patrick Fabian and Jonathan Banks who'll return as Mike Ehrmantraut. The plot synopsis for the season confirmed the death of McGill's brother Chuck (Michael McKean) who perished in a blaze as the third season drew to a close. “In Better Call Saul‘s fourth season, Chuck’s death catalyses Jimmy McGill’s transformation into Saul Goodman. In the wake of his loss, Jimmy takes steps into the criminal world that will put his future as a lawyer — and his relationship with Kim — in jeopardy. Chuck’s death deeply affects former colleagues Howard (Patrick Fabian) and Kim as well, putting the two of them once again on opposite sides of a battle sparked by the Brothers McGill.” Vince Gilligan - who has handed Better Call Saul showrunning duties to Peter Gould - explained to The Independent just how darker in tone the new season will be, saying: “As with Breaking Bad, there’s humour wherever we can find it provided it’s legitimate and well-earned. but those moments of earning it are now fewer and far between.” Better Call Saul returns to AMC on 6 August with its UK premiere arriving on Netflix the following day.