Waterworks (Better Call Saul)

"Waterworks"
Better Call Saul episode
Poster for the episode featuring a billboard for the in-universe company Palm Coast Sprinklers.
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Episode no.Season 6
Episode 12
Directed byVince Gilligan
Written byVince Gilligan
Featured music
Cinematography byPaul Donachie
Editing by
Original air dateAugust 8, 2022 (2022-08-08)
Running time58 minutes
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"Waterworks" is the twelfth and penultimate episode of the sixth season of Better Call Saul, the spin-off television series of Breaking Bad. It was written and directed by Vince Gilligan. The episode aired on AMC and AMC+ on August 8, 2022, before debuting online in certain territories on Netflix the following day. "Waterworks" primarily takes place after the events of Breaking Bad, exploring Kim Wexler's new life in Florida while continuing the depicting of Gene Takavic's illicit activities in Omaha, Nebraska, in addition to addressing Howard Hamlin's death.

"Waterworks" was met with critical acclaim, particularly for Gilligan's direction, writing, cinematography, production values, which critics opined helped improve the episode's aesthetic, and Rhea Seehorn's performance, highlighting her interactions with Cheryl Hamlin and her emotional breakdown. An estimated 1.32 million viewers saw the episode during its first broadcast on AMC. The episode was chosen by Seehorn to support her nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards.