<P> When Jimmy eventually goes to take his $5,000, needing the money for his burner phone business, he discovers that HHM is falling apart and has experienced massive layoffs . Howard admits that they are having trouble paying out to Chuck's estate . As well, Chuck's actions over the previous seasons, particularly his breakdown at the bar hearing have damaged HHM's reputation, possibly beyond repair, apparently causing HHM to have trouble attracting and keeping clients . Due to his guilt over his perceived role in Chuck's death, Howard is far more subdued and seems uninterested in doing anything to fix the damage . </P> <P> The first season episode "Pimento" received critical acclaim, with many critics praising the performances from Bob Odenkirk and Michael McKean . Roth Cornet of IGN gave the episode a 9.0 rating, concluding, "Better Call Saul revealed the betrayal that may very well be at the heart of what turns Jimmy McGill into Saul Goodman, as this stunningly crafted story continues to unfold ." </P> <P> The third season episode "Chicanery", received universal acclaim from critics, with some considering it to be a series - best . Terri Schwartz of IGN awarded the episode 10 out of 10, describing it as "the best episode of Better Call Saul to date". It currently holds a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes with an average of 9.5 / 10 based on 12 reviews . The site consensus reads: "The war between Jimmy and Chuck comes to an unprecedented climax in the heartbreaking, sober, and defining' Chicanery', an episode that clearly cements Better Call Saul as essential television ." </P> <P> TVLine named Michael McKean the "Performer of the Week" for his performance in this episode, writing it was the "finest showcase yet for his fascinatingly layered performance as Jimmy's brother Chuck McGill ." Donna Bowman of The A.V. Club, who gave the episode an "A" rating, praised the courtroom scene, saying "it isn't just to give us the satisfaction of a courtroom drama, the neat ending where the truth comes out . The brilliance of this structure is to give us a slow - motion view of the heavens falling, an outcome methodically pursued by Kim and Jimmy, which nevertheless seems to give them no satisfaction ." </P>

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