Critics from outlets like Den of Geek and TV Obsessive highlighted the episode's expert character work and the mounting tension leading into the mid-season finale.
is the sixth episode of the sixth and final season of the critically acclaimed drama series Better Call Saul , which aired on May 16, 2022. [S6E6] Axe and Grind
: Much of the episode focuses on the final preparations for Jimmy and Kim's elaborate "D-Day" scheme against Howard Hamlin. A pivotal moment occurs at the end of the episode when Kim chooses to abandon a major career opportunity—a meeting for a prestigious foundation in Santa Fe—to ensure the scam against Howard proceeds. Critics from outlets like Den of Geek and
: The episode explores the emotional toll on Mike Ehrmantraut as he is forced to watch his granddaughter, Kaylee, from a distance due to the ongoing threat from Lalo Salamanca. A pivotal moment occurs at the end of