Speaker A
Who are you? Why are you after me? I can explain. You're going to laugh. It's... I'm a lawyer. I check my ID, okay? But I was running a scam.
Jimmy McGill tries to talk Tuco out of violence by explaining his scam and FBI undercover operation in a tense Better Call Saul scene.
Key Takeaways
- Jimmy McGill is resourceful and uses his legal knowledge to defuse a dangerous situation.
- The FBI is actively investigating Tuco's drug operation under Operation Kingbreaker.
- Misunderstandings and mistaken identity escalate tensions in the scene.
- Jimmy's scam backfires but he tries to salvage the situation through negotiation.
- The scene blends drama and humor to showcase character dynamics and plot development.
What the video covers
- Jimmy McGill admits to running a scam to gain a client involving the Kettlemans.
- He mistakenly targeted the wrong person, causing trouble with Tuco's abuelita.
- Jimmy tries to explain his intentions to Tuco and his men to avoid violence.
- He reveals details about Betsy and Craig Kettleman and the embezzlement case.
- Jimmy is confronted by an undercover FBI agent, Special Agent Jeffrey Steel.
- Agent Steel reveals the ongoing investigation called Operation Kingbreaker.
- The FBI is investigating drug-related crimes involving Tuco's operation.
- Jimmy tries to convince Tuco to let them go and forget the incident.
- The scene highlights Jimmy's quick thinking and negotiation under pressure.
- Humor and tension mix as Jimmy attempts to navigate the dangerous situation.
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Speaker A
Not on your abuelita. Not on you. There's a woman named Betsy Kettleman. I mentioned her. She's married to Craig Kettleman. He's the treasurer of Bernalillo County. I wanted his business. He stole a million and a half bucks from
Speaker A
the county. He's going to be indicted for embezzlement any day now. This is a good case for me. A lot of publicity.
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I'll get my name out and... Anyway, I thought if I had these two run their little skateboard hustle on Mrs.
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Kettleman, I could, you know, rescue her. Come in, throw some oil on troubled waters and yeah, I get their business.
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That was the plan. But it turns out your lovely abuelita, she drives a car that's a whole lot like the Kettle mobile.
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These two geniuses ran their little stunts on the wrong one. So, the joke's on me. Haha.
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[laughter] Simple as that. Where's he going? What? Talk to me, okay? Who do you think I am?
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What is he getting? I was running a scam to get a client. I made a mistake. That's all this is.
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Oh, jeez. You don't need... That's fine. I'll talk, okay? [music] Tell me what you want to know.
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Who do you... Who do you think I am? Hey, use your words, okay? I smell [music] I smell lies.
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I smell pork. No, that's not necessary. We know you're with the heat. The question is who? Local? FBI?
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DEA? No, I'm a... Just reaching in my pocket right now. Right there. [music] Truth.
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Yeah, that is the truth. I'm a lawyer. Guys, I passed the bar. Ask me anything.
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I contract law did. I've done it in court every day. People know me. I'm a known quantity. I am Hart.
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I'm... I'm Special Agent Jeffrey Steel, FBI. FBI. FBI, I'm undercover, okay? You got me. I'm the tip of the spear. And releasing me would be the smart move.
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You hear that [ __ ]? I told you the business was too good. I knew it.
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I told you. Can I? Okay, Special Agent Steel. Jeffrey A. Steel. Okay, Agent Steel, what business are we in?
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Business. You're investigating us, right? For what? What did we do? What do we sell?
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You sell drugs. What kind of drugs? Uh, it's Title 21, Schedule 2 through Schedule 5, including Part B. That's what we call them down at the Bureau.
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It's... The task force is designated Operation Kingbreaker. Kingbreaker. That makes me the king. [laughter] Can I?
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All right. The next words out of your mouth ought to be the truth. You understand?
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Uh-huh. Who are you? I'm James Morgan McGill. I'm a lawyer. I was trolling for business. Okay, that's the truth. Now, you find a Bible, I'll swear to... Hey, what about Operation Kingbreaker at FBI?
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Okay, I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I don't know you. I don't want to. Uh, this was a mistake. It's my mistake. Okay, I take full and complete responsibility, but I don't know any of your names, and I got a bad case of face blindness. You
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let us go. We're going to forget this happened. Guys, we're going to forget right now. Nod your heads.
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[laughter] Okay? So, if you just let us go, and just... we want to just go home.
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[music] [music]
Topics:Jimmy McGillTuco SalamancaBetter Call SaulFBI undercoverOperation Kingbreakerdrug investigationKettleman embezzlementlegal scam4K sceneFilMonger TV
