“Better Call Saul” season 4 was immediately announced following the conclusion of the third season. AMC renewed the show after a very successful run and securing the third spot on the list of highest-rated drama shows on cable.
“Congratulations to Vince, Peter, Bob and everyone involved with Better Call Saul. Bring on season four!" Independent quoted AMC’s president, Charlie Collier, as saying when he affirmed the series’ renewal.
The “Better Call Saul” season 4 release date was already announced on July 10. Via Twitter, the production team asked fans to mark their calendars as their show is coming back for its fourth season run on Aug. 6 at 9 p.m.
As for the cast members, avid viewers can expect Bob Odenkirk (Jimmy McGill), Rhea Seehorn (Kim Wexler) and Patrick Fabian (Howard Hamlin) to be back. It was also reported that Stefan Kapicic was also added to the show but what his role will be is not yet clear.
Story Plot
“Better Call Saul” season 4 will pick up where season 3 left off, so it means it will continue from Chuck's funeral. The previews teased that Jimmy McGill will have a hard time dealing with the loss of his brother but the death will set off his transformation into Saul Goodman. As per TV Guide, “Better Call Saul” season 4 will also highlight how Mike Ehrmantraut (Jonathan Banks) became Gus' (Giancarlo Esposito) right-hand man in “Breaking Bad.”
“Better Call Saul” season 4 will have 10 episodes in all. The first five titles are Episode 1 - "Smoke," Episode 2 – “Breathe,” Episode 3 – “Something Beautiful,” Episode 4 – “Talk” and Episode 5 – “Quite a Ride.”
Meanwhile, “Better Call Saul” and “Breaking Bad” creator Vince Gilligan will continue working with Sony Pictures. The extension of his contract for another three years has assured the company they will still be producing “BCS” for more seasons. Gilligan is one of the most sought-after showrunners, so Sony Pictures was pleased when he chose to sign with them again for exclusive TV productions.
