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| “ | You asked if you were bad for me. That's not it. We are bad for each other. [...] Jimmy... I have had the time of my life with you. But we are bad for everyone around us, other people suffer because of us. Apart we're... okay, but together... we're poison. [...] I love you, too. So what? [...] I knew he was alive. [...] It was about a month ago. I saw that car following me again. And it turned out that Mike Ehrmantraut had guys watching both of us, watching... for Lalo. [...] Jimmy... I thought... I thought it was a one-in-a-million chance that he'd come for us, I thought he would be caught if he did, and I told myself I was protecting you. But that's not the truth. The reason I didn't tell you was because I knew what you'd do. [...] You'd... you'd blame yourself. You'd fear for me. You'd want us to run and hide until you were sure I was safe. You would pull the plug on the scam, and then... and then, uh... we'd break up. And I didn't want that... because I was having too much fun. | „ |
| ~ Kim expressing remorse for her actions and cutting it off with Jimmy. |
Kimberly "Kim" Wexler is the tritagonist of the crime drama series Better Call Saul, the prequel/sequel spin-off of Breaking Bad.
She is introduced as a dedicated lawyer working in the mailroom at the law firm Hamlin, Hamlin & McGill (HHM) while putting herself through law school. She eventually becomes a successful attorney and romantic partner to Jimmy McGill (who later becomes Saul Goodman). While initially appearing to be a straight-laced, by-the-book attorney, she becomes increasingly drawn into Jimmy's schemes and cons, charisma, disillusion with the corporate environment, and thrill-seeking behavior.
Unfortunately, one of their schemes leads to Howard Hamlin's death due to their involvement with cartel leader Lalo Salamanca. Recognizing the unhealthy nature of their relationship and the harm it causes others, Kim retreats to a quiet, suburban life in Florida under the belief that she doesn't deserve what she has. She later faces her past actions by admitting her role in Howard's downfall, and silently inspires Jimmy to confess his own involvement during his court appearance.
She was portrayed by Rhea Seehorn.
Her Good Ranking[]
Her Heroic Deeds[]
- During her time at HHM, Kim met Jimmy and became a supportive girlfriend, celebrating his achievement when he earned his law degree.
- Kim supported Jimmy's decision to pursue Elder Law and stood by him professionally, and she disapproved when he used questionable tactics to help his client Daniel (also known as Pricesdale) avoid jail time.
- During Chuck's "Chicanery" hearing, Kim helped Jimmy primarily to reduce his suspension rather than out of any animosity toward Chuck - she never displayed outright hatred toward Chuck.
- Kim showed remarkable loyalty to HHM, never complaining about Howard overworking her in Season 2. She ultimately left the firm in Season 3 after becoming disillusioned with its culture.
- Despite being overworked at Mesa Verde, Kim never complained and continued to help Jimmy with his cases, stretching herself thin in the process.
- In Season 5, Kim struggled visibly with using manipulative tactics to get a client to take her seriously. After pretending to abandon the case until the client agreed to a 5-month plea deal, she suffered a panic attack upstairs, showing her discomfort with such methods. Even then, she helped the client get a better deal and avoid an unnecessary trial which could have resulted in worse outcomes.
- When Jimmy returned injured from the desert, Kim put everything aside to care for him. Though she noticed the bullet hole in his cup, she chose not to confront him about it to avoid causing him additional stress.
- Kim bravely stood up to Lalo when he threatened Jimmy, calling him out and pointing out that Jimmy had nearly died trying to help him, which caused him to leave the room.
- Even in Season 6, during her darker turn, Kim maintained certain moral boundaries. She was adamantly against murdering Howard and tried to save his life by pleading with him to leave when Lalo arrived.
- When Lalo forced either Kim or Saul to kill Gus for him, Kim goes out to do it in over to protect Jimmy's life, and when she is captured by Gus and his goons, she insists that they help him survive.
- After Howard's murder, Kim was consumed by remorse. In an emotional breakdown, she told Jimmy she loved him but recognized they were destructive together, leading to their separation.
- Kim was devastated by Jimmy's complete transformation into Saul Goodman, having hoped he would change for the better. This disappointment was evident during their divorce signing.
- On the bus ride home, Kim finally broke down completely, overwhelmed by her role in Howard's death, her relationship with Jimmy, and her own moral decline.
- In an act of redemption, Kim visited Howard's widow to reveal the truth about his death, explaining that he was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. When the widow mentioned Howard's tarnished legacy as a supposed drug addict, Kim expressed her desire to restore his reputation, even though it could've resulted in serious legal consequences for her.
- After Jimmy's confession in court, Kim forgave him, regaining some respect for him and suggesting the possibility of future prison visits.
- Despite spending most of her screen time as an anti-hero/anti-villain, she subverts all of her corrupting factors by the end of the story.
Why She Doesn't Stand Out?[]
- She fails the admirable standards of the franchise to Walter, Mike, Jesse, Nacho, and Hank, all of whom have put themselves at more risk and directly or indirectly saved others' lives by taking down dangerous individuals.
External Links[]
- Kim Wexler on the Villains Wiki
- Kim Wexler on the Villainous Benchmark Wiki
- Kim Wexler on the Heroes Wiki
- Kim Wexler on the Breaking Bad Wiki