Welcome to the era of breaking curses instead of merely complaining about them. The top 10 generational challenges that once defined our cohort are now being smashed, one bold move at a time. Grab your favorite cold brew, settle in, and let’s celebrate how Millennials are turning old‑school stereotypes into fresh, empowering realities.

Top 10 Generational Shifts Millennials Are Redefining

10 Financial Instability

The haunting melody of financial instability has trailed Millennials since we were kids, with the 2008 crash playing like a grim bedtime story—complete with subprime mortgage villains and Wall Street shenanigans. Just when we thought we’d caught a break, the monstrous student‑loan debt swooped in, gnashing its teeth faster than you can mutter “compound interest.”

But there’s a silver lining in this storm. Millennials aren’t merely drifting in a sea of fiscal dread; we’re actively cutting the ropes that bind us to instability.

First, we’ve become budgeting virtuosos. Forget boring spreadsheets; we’ve turned budgeting into an art form, mastering the craft of penny‑pinching as living costs skyrocket beyond our hopes of ever owning a home.

Investing has also become our playground. Lacking trust funds, we’ve turned to Robinhood and a host of investment apps, proving that you don’t need a traditional 9‑to‑5 to surf market waves from the comfort of your couch.

And let’s not overlook the surge in financial literacy. Millennials devour books, podcasts, and YouTube tutorials like they’re the last surviving scrolls of Alexandria, decoding credit scores, 401(k)s, and every nuance in between, arming ourselves with knowledge like never before.

9 Life Balance

Work‑life balance feels like an elusive unicorn for many professionals, yet Millennials are taming it with a fresh spin. We’ve tossed the old notion of being chained to a desk from dawn till dusk, refusing to sacrifice mental health on the altar of relentless productivity.

Flexibility is our rallying cry, reshaping workplace culture from the ground up. A Deloitte study revealed that 62% of Millennials prioritize work‑life integration over sheer career advancement, proving we crave life beyond endless spreadsheets and deadlines.

Remote work isn’t a pandemic‑induced fling; it’s a full‑blown romance. By ditching the daily commute, we relish the freedom to work from any Wi‑Fi‑enabled spot—perhaps sipping a latte in Paris while still crushing goals.

Beyond hustle, Millennials champion mental health as a non‑negotiable priority. We’re dismantling burnout stigma, making self‑care as fashionable as the latest sneaker drop, because climbing a corporate ladder is pointless if you’re too frazzled to enjoy the view.

8 Mental Health Stigma

Think of Millennials as modern‑day knights, brandishing smartphones as swords against the dragons of ignorance and taboo surrounding mental health. We’re slaying the belief that psychological struggles belong locked away in a dusty attic.

Data shows Millennials are more likely than older generations to prioritize mental well‑being and seek professional help. Research highlights how therapy can alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety, prompting us to swap the stiff upper lip for the comforting embrace of counseling and self‑care Sundays.

We’re not just talking; we’re walking the talk. Millennials spearhead workplace mental‑health initiatives and push for affordable therapy options, plastering resources across social feeds like motivational posters in a high‑school counselor’s office.

7 Relationship Dynamics

Traditional relationship scripts are being tossed out faster than last season’s runway trends. Millennials are rewriting love rules, embracing diverse structures such as polyamory, open partnerships, and even platonic unions.

Equality reigns supreme. We’re flipping the script on who picks up the tab, who handles the chores, and who wears the metaphorical pants—often whoever feels like wearing them that day.

Consent and open communication have become holy grails. Millennials understand that “no” means no, “yes” means yes, and everything in between thrives on honest dialogue, complete with emojis and GIFs for extra emphasis.

6 Educational Pressure

The relentless chase for perfect GPAs, nerve‑wracking college applications, and the endless “What do you want to be when you grow up?” mantra has haunted Millennials. We were fed a narrative that success equals straight A’s, a prestigious degree, and a six‑figure salary waiting at the end of the rainbow.

We’re shattering that curse by recognizing life isn’t confined to acing exams or scaling corporate ladders. Millennials now acknowledge myriad pathways to fulfillment, many of which don’t involve drowning in student‑loan debt.

Statistically, Millennials are the most educated generation ever, with more bachelor’s degrees than any prior cohort. Yet, we also harbor a deep skepticism toward the conventional definition of success, exploring alternative avenues that prioritize purpose over paycheck.

5 Environmental Awareness

Environmental awareness is the battlefield where Millennials don eco‑warrior capes, battling pollution, climate change, and all things that threaten Mother Earth. Picture a generation armed with reusable water bottles and compost bins instead of swords.

According to a Nielsen survey, 73% of Millennials are willing to pay a premium for sustainable products—essentially saying, “Yes, I’ll choose the eco‑friendly option and gladly add extra dollars to the bill.”

Beyond spending, Millennials flex activist muscles, staging climate strikes, lobbying for greener policies, and raising their voices louder than a chorus of cicadas on a summer night.

Technology also plays a role: electric cars, carbon‑tracking apps, and innovative solutions are leveraged by Millennials to combat environmental challenges, turning every byte and watt into a weapon for change.

4 Technology Addiction

Technology addiction has been a modern‑day struggle for Millennials, who often find themselves glued to screens—scrolling Instagram until thumbs cramp, binge‑watching Netflix until eyes glaze, and refreshing Twitter as if it were oxygen.

But fear not, fellow screen addicts! Millennials are pioneering the break from this generational curse, no longer mindlessly swiping. We’re establishing boundaries and reclaiming control.

Enter screen‑time limits: digital curfews, bedtime for smartphones, and evenings reclaimed for meaningful pursuits. Digital detoxes—modern soul cleanses—are also on the rise, as we power down and rediscover face‑to‑face conversation.

Studies reveal excessive screen time can slash productivity, disrupt sleep, and heighten loneliness. By dialing back our digital obsessions, Millennials are not just saving minutes; we’re investing in mental and emotional well‑being.

3 Social Justice Activism

Millennials stand at the forefront of social‑justice activism, wielding passion and a drive for equality to dismantle old curses and reshape societal norms.

In the fight for racial equity, Millennials have been pivotal, leveraging social media to amplify marginalized voices and spotlight systemic injustices. From #BlackLivesMatter to advocating police reform, we’ve ignited conversations demanding change.

LGBTQ+ rights have found fierce champions in Millennials, who reject outdated norms and foster inclusive narratives, allowing the rainbow flag to wave proudly as a testament to relentless equality pursuits.

Gender equity is another battleground where Millennials break barriers, shattering glass ceilings, challenging stereotypes, and championing equal pay, driving workplace evolution forward.

2 Parenting Styles

Millennial parenting reflects a seismic shift from authoritarian or laissez‑faire approaches to a blend of compassion, technology, and timeless wisdom.

Research shows millennial parents spend more quality time with their children than previous generations, not just shuttling kids to activities but actively engaging in conversations and shared experiences.

Positive discipline replaces spanking with constructive dialogue, nurturing empathy and emotional intelligence. Studies suggest this approach yields better behavior outcomes and strengthens parent‑child bonds.

Yet it’s not all seriousness. Millennials embrace fun, leveraging social media to craft Instagram‑worthy family moments and TikTok dance challenges, turning parenting into a memorable, tech‑enhanced adventure.

1 Self‑Identity and Authenticity

Millennials champion individuality like a badge of honor, preferring to stand out rather than blend in. This generation celebrates quirks, flaws, and unique traits, earning the moniker “selfie generation.”

Authenticity is our superpower. Whether through art, activism, or personal style, Millennials make their voices heard loudly and clearly. A Brookings Institution study notes Millennials are the most racially and ethnically diverse cohort yet, fueling a passion for inclusivity and social justice.

We also reject unrealistic beauty and success standards. Millennials proclaim, “I don’t need Photoshop to feel good,” and redefine success as fulfillment and purpose, not merely climbing a corporate ladder.

Here’s to Millennials—the trailblazers of individuality, champions of authenticity, and rebels with a cause. Keep breaking those generational curses and paving the way for a brighter, more genuine future.

Sometimes, changing the world means breaking the rules. The top 10 people featured here each sparked a pivotal moment in history by daring to defy the status quo, and their bold moves produced changes that still echo today.

10 Galileo Di Vincenzo Bonaiuti De’ Galilei

While countless scientists have shaped our view of the cosmos, few shine as brightly as Galileo. The Italian astronomer, engineer, and physicist built on Copernicus’s heliocentric theory, pushing the envelope of how humanity understood the heavens and, in the process, trampled several entrenched doctrines.

By championing the idea that Earth spins daily and orbits the Sun, Galileo collided head‑on with the Catholic Church, which accused him of exposing errors in the Bible. Though the Church hadn’t yet dismissed heliocentrism outright, it insisted Galileo lacked sufficient proof, and his claims rattled the prevailing theological narrative.

In 1633 the Roman Inquisition tried him, labeling him “vehemently suspect of heresy,” and forced him to recant. He spent his remaining years under house arrest, yet his observations spurred the birth of modern astronomy, physics, and the scientific method. Today, he’s celebrated as the father of modern science.

9 Gaius Julius Caesar

When the Roman Senate summoned Caesar back after his governorship, they also ordered him to dissolve his army and forbid crossing the Rubicon River—a hard‑won rule designed to keep generals from marching on Rome.

On January 10, 49 BC, Caesar paused at the Rubicon, then boldly led his legion across, uttering the legendary “Alea iacta est” (“The die is cast”). This single act shattered a cornerstone Roman law and ignited a civil war between the beloved general and a wary Senate.

The resulting conflict crowned Caesar as Dictator for Life, and after his assassination the mantle passed to his heir Augustus, who erected the Roman Empire—a structure that endured in various forms for over fourteen centuries.

8 Rosa Parks

Rosa Parks was already an active participant in the 1950s Civil Rights movement, but her most iconic rule‑breaking moment came on December 1, 1955, when bus driver James F. Blake demanded she surrender her seat to a white passenger.

Refusing to move, Parks was arrested for civil disobedience. Though not the first to challenge segregation, her quiet defiance galvanized the NAACP, which rallied behind her and sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

The 381‑day boycott pressured the city, and in 1956 the Supreme Court’s decision in Browder v. Gale finally outlawed legal segregation on Alabama’s public buses, setting a precedent that helped end segregation nationwide by 1968.

7 Nelson Mandela

South Africa’s apartheid regime, instituted in 1948, codified racial segregation to favor a white minority in politics, economics, and society. The oppressive system sparked worldwide outrage, yet many who opposed it faced imprisonment.

Nelson Mandela emerged as a vocal critic from the outset, enduring arrests between 1948 and 1956 on charges ranging from sedition to treason. He joined the South African Communist Party and initially embraced non‑violent protest, but in 1962 he led a sabotage campaign, resulting in a life sentence.

Even from prison, Mandela continued to challenge apartheid’s legal foundations. Released in 1990, his leadership helped dismantle the system, and in 1994 he became South Africa’s first black president, heralding a new democratic era.

6 Mohandas Gandhi

After studying law in London, Mohandas Gandhi struggled to establish a practice in India, prompting a 21‑year stint in South Africa where he honed his advocacy skills. By age 45, he returned to his homeland, rallying peasants, farmers, and laborers against systemic discrimination.

In 1921 Gandhi assumed leadership of the Indian National Congress, launching campaigns to alleviate poverty and expand civil rights. A year later, a protest he organized turned violent, leading to his arrest for civil disobedience and sedition, and the loss of 22 lives—a tragedy that reshaped his philosophy.

Serving five of a six‑year sentence, Gandhi emerged with a renewed commitment to non‑violence, spearheading the 1930 Dandi Salt March—250 miles of peaceful protest against an unjust tax. His relentless, bloodless resistance eventually forced Britain to relinquish its rule over India.

5 Martin Luther

Few religious reformers have sparked as much upheaval as Martin Luther. Ordained in 1507, the Augustinian monk grew increasingly dissatisfied with the Catholic Church’s sale of indulgences—payments that promised reduced punishment for sins.

In 1517, Luther nailed his famous Ninety‑Five Theses to the Wittenberg church door, intending to spark scholarly debate. Instead, his bold critique ignited a continent‑wide Reformation, challenging the Church’s authority.

When Pope Leo X demanded he renounce his writings in 1520, Luther refused. He repeated his defiance at the 1521 Diet of Worms before Emperor Charles V, leading to excommunication and outlaw status. His actions birthed Lutheranism and paved the way for the broader Protestant movement.

4 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

When the United States grappled with segregation in the 1950s and ’60s, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. emerged as its most recognizable champion. A Baptist minister from Atlanta, he led the 1955 Montgomery bus boycott, a pivotal protest that helped dismantle legal segregation in Alabama’s transit system.

King subsequently founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, steering further civil‑rights actions across the South and gaining national prominence during the 1963 March on Washington.

His non‑violent tactics earned him the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize, and over his career he faced 29 arrests for civil disobedience, prayer vigils, and other protests—each a testament to his willingness to break unjust laws in pursuit of equality.

3 Susan B. Anthony

Susan B. Anthony devoted her entire life to social equality. Though widely celebrated for her suffrage work, her activism began much earlier, collecting anti‑slavery petitions at age 17—nearly three decades before the United States abolished slavery.

In 1856 she became the New York state agent for the American Anti‑Slavery Society, amassing hundreds of thousands of signatures. After the Civil War, she founded the Women’s Loyal National League and helped launch the American Equal Rights Association.

Her most famous rule‑breaking act occurred in 1872, when she illegally cast a vote in Rochester, New York. Tried and convicted, Anthony refused to pay the fine, and her relentless advocacy eventually led to the 1920 passage of the 19th Amendment—granting women the right to vote.

2 Leonardo Da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci was a true Renaissance polymath, sketching designs for submarines, tanks, and aircraft centuries before such inventions materialized. While his artistic masterpieces dominate popular memory, his contributions to medicine were equally groundbreaking.

Fascinated by human anatomy, Leonardo dissected at least thirty corpses—a practice forbidden at the time. His meticulous studies earned him accusations of “unseemly conduct” and even whispers of witchcraft, forcing him to abandon his anatomical research when he returned to Rome.

Although his discoveries remained unpublished for centuries, Leonardo correctly identified the heart as the central organ of the circulatory system, challenging the prevailing belief that the liver performed that role. His detailed illustrations later guided 19th‑ and 20th‑century medical advancements and continue to inspire modern anatomy studies.

1 Jesus Christ

Born in Bethlehem around 4 BC to Mary and Joseph, Jesus grew up in Nazareth, likely working as a carpenter before embarking on his public ministry. He soon proclaimed himself the Messiah, first gaining followers in Galilee before moving to Jerusalem, where some referred to him as “rabbi.”

What truly broke the rules was Jesus’ claim to divinity—asserting, “Before Abraham was made, I am,” a statement that directly challenged the Pharisaic interpretation of the Law and the authority of the Jewish religious establishment.

His radical teachings and self‑identification as God led to conflict with Jerusalem’s priestly elite. Betrayed, arrested, and crucified by Roman authorities at the behest of Jewish leaders, Jesus’ legacy sparked a schism that birthed Christianity, reshaping religious history for two millennia.

What Makes These Top 10 People Unique

Each figure on this list exemplifies the power of defiance. By daring to question entrenched norms—whether scientific, political, or spiritual—they ignited revolutions that still shape our world today.

Better Call Saul finished its six-season run earlier this year, making its mark as one of the few TV prequel shows to be considered as good as (or better than) the parent show. Whereas Breaking Bad was a thrill ride of non-stop action, cliffhangers, and plot twists, Better Call Saul was one of the finest character dramas of its era. Not that Better Call Saul didn’t occasionally ratchet up the tension to Breaking Bad levels, but it was mostly lauded for its slow and contemplative pace that allowed for details of the Breaking Bad universe to be painted in.

Even with all the background and character development we saw over 14 years of Breaking Bad, its sequel movie El Camino, and Better Call Saul, there are still some things we’ve been left to wonder about. Here are 10 of those plot points that weren’t explained, leaving the viewer free to theorize about what happened.

A couple of notes before we get started. Bob Odenkirk’s character will be referred to as both Jimmy and Saul, depending on the persona he was using at the time. And spoiler warning—if you’re not caught up on the Breaking Bad universe, major spoilers are to follow.

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10 What Happened in Gus Fring’s Past?

Introduced as the ultimate supervillain in Breaking Bad, Gustavo Fring (Giancarlo Esposito) was at first a business partner to Walter White (Bryan Cranston) but later his mortal enemy. Once Gus was done with Walt, he expressed no qualms about eliminating him, leading to a cat-and-mouse game that left Walt victorious. One of Better Call Saul’s greatest accomplishments was humanizing Gus and getting the audience to root for him in his war against the Salamanca family. But even though we got to know Gus a lot better in the prequel, his past in his home country of Chile is still a major mystery.

The lack of information about Gus’s past was first established in Breaking Bad when the DEA brought him in for questioning. Agent Hank Schrader (Dean Norris) questions Gus why there’s no record of his existence before the mid-1980s. Gus plays that off as a side effect of Chile being war-torn and in disarray during the Pinochet regime, but Hank remains suspicious. We later find out that Gus fought in that war with Peter Schuler, the German man who is the head of the fast food division of Madrigal (and that the two use Madrigal resources to distribute meth worldwide). A scene in the Better Call Saul episode “JMM” made clear they faced death together in the war, and making it out alive together forged a lifelong bond.

Fans theorize that growing up in poverty (which Gus did confirm in a few lines of dialogue) and the war turned Gus into the calculating criminal mastermind we came to know. But as far as details, we know as much as the DEA.^[1]

9 What Happened to the Kettlemans?

Appearing in the very first episode, white-collar criminals Craig and Betsy Kettleman (Jeremy Shamos and Julie Ann Emery) were major players in the first season of Better Call Saul. Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk), the lawyer later to be known as Saul Goodman, hopes to break away from the low pay of public defender work and start his own practice by convincing the Kettlemans to retain him. In the end, Betsy declines because Jimmy seems like the type of lawyer “that guilty people hire.” This line, and its effect on Jimmy’s self-esteem, set in motion the series of events that leads to Saul Goodman becoming the most notorious “criminal lawyer” in America.

Given their importance to the birth of the Saul Goodman alter ego, fans were thrilled to see the Kettlemans return early in the final season. After Craig has served his prison sentence for embezzlement, he and Betsy are now running a tax filing service (and scamming seniors out of their tax refunds). One of the most striking things about their place of business is the giant Statue of Liberty inflatable on top of the building, which would later find a home at the law office of Saul Goodman and Associates.

So, how did Saul acquire the Statue of Liberty? Were the Kettlemans busted again for their financial crimes, leaving the inflatable up for sale? Or did Saul take them on as clients to keep them from getting caught and take Lady Liberty as payment? Something happened, but we’ll have to guess just what it was.^[2]

8 How Did Saul Acquire His Cadillac?

With vanity license plates reading LWYRUP, Saul’s white Cadillac was one of the props most closely associated with him. For the majority of Better Call Saul, Jimmy drives a decidedly less-glamorous and run-down Suzuki Esteem. In the classic season 5 episode “Bagman,” Jimmy goes on a dangerous trip into the desert in the Esteem to collect $7 million of cartel money so that Lalo Salamanca can be bailed out of jail. The Esteem never makes it out of the desert. In the same episode, at the Salamance headquarters, a blood-stained white Cadillac is cleaned up.

It seems reasonable to assume this Cadillac will eventually become Saul’s, perhaps as payment for representing the cartel in court at some point. However, Better Call Saul never filled in any more details on this. The first time we see the Cadillac with the LWYRUP plates is a scene set after the events of Breaking Bad when the FBI seizes the car.^[3]

7 How Is Skyler and Marie’s Relationship These Days?

A lot of the tension in Breaking Bad came from the fact that Walt was DEA agent Hank’s brother-in-law, with Hank spending much of the series just about to discover that Walt was the meth kingpin he was looking for. They were related by way of being married to sisters: Skyler (Walt’s wife) and Marie (Hank’s wife). The relationship was always a bit fraught between the sisters, with a sibling rivalry ongoing through much of the series.

In the Breaking Bad finale, Walt gives Skyler the GPS coordinates where the bodies of Hank and his work partner, fellow agent Steve Gomez, can be found. Walt encourages Skyler to use the information to secure a deal that will absolve her of her prosecution for her part in Walt’s crimes. Near the end of Better Call Saul, Saul’s legal assistant, Francesca, mentions that Skyler did indeed get her deal.

So one is left to wonder just how well Marie took hearing the news of this deal. In the final episode of Better Call Saul, we see that Marie was not happy that federal prosecutors were willing to negotiate a deal with Saul. One can only imagine how she felt about her sister getting a deal by trading the location of her dead husband.^[4]

6 Does Kim Ever Return to Practicing Law?

The breakout performance in Better Call Saul was by Rhea Seehorn as Kim Wexler, the smart and savvy lawyer who starts the series as Jimmy’s friend and later girlfriend, wife, and finally, ex-wife. While spending much of the early run of the show as the moral counterpoint to Jimmy’s cutting corners and skirting the boundaries of the law, Kim eventually finds herself wrapped up in the scams and misdeeds that gave birth to the Saul Goodman persona.

That is, until someone gets hurt. After Kim and Jimmy work a convoluted scheme to discredit their colleague Howard Hamlin, Howard ends up at the wrong place at the wrong time and is murdered. Unable to cope with this guilt, Kim gives up being a lawyer and breaks up with Jimmy.

Given Kim’s passion for the law and how good she was at being a lawyer, fans naturally rooted for her to return to practice. But by the end of the show, the closest she came was volunteering at a legal aid center. Still, it’s hard to believe that she wouldn’t try to join the bar again at some point.^[5]

5 Will Howard’s Wife Pursue Legal Action?

As part of Kim’s atonement for Howard’s death—which saw her giving up her law license—she also confessed to Howard’s wife, Cheryl. This included the schemes she and Jimmy perpetrated to sully Howard’s reputation and how Lalo shot and killed Howard. While confession is indeed good for the soul, Cheryl accurately pointed out that her confession opened the door for Kim to be held legally liable for her misdeeds.

But will she actually pursue legal action? The last we hear is in the final episode, when Saul’s standby counsel, Bill Oakley, informs him that word on the street in Albuquerque is that Cheryl is looking for a good lawyer. So maybe we’re meant to think Kim will be taken to court. But whether this does happen, or if there will be any consequences for Kim, is left to our imagination.^[6]

4 Does Jesse Stay on Track in Alaska?

While the entirety of the Breaking Bad universe could be described as a neo-Western set in modern times, that description especially applies to the sequel movie El Camino. The film follows Walt’s old meth-cooking partner, Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul), as he tries to avoid his enemies and law enforcement while raising enough money to pay identity broker Ed (Robert Forster) to set him up with a new life in Alaska. It’s a real “loner hero on the run in the American West” story like many classic Westerns.

In the end, Jesse is successful, and Ed gets him to Alaska. But we have to wonder, what’s next? It’s entirely conceivable that Jesse will do his best to avoid breaking the law and make the most of his new life. But at the same time, the Better Call Saul scenes set post-Breaking Bad show us that living under a new identity in a new place without falling into old habits can be hard. Given Jesse’s history of drug abuse, we hope he can stay on track, but we do wonder.^[7]

3 What Happens to the Albuquerque Criminal Underworld?

Across two TV series and a sequel movie, we really became acquainted with the criminal underworld in Albuquerque. When we were introduced to Saul Goodman and his PI, Mike Ehrmentraut (Jonathan Banks), in Breaking Bad, it was clear that they had all the connections. Better Call Saul gave us an interesting backstory here, showing that Mike first made a lot of those connections via the veterinarian Dr. Caldera. In the final season, Dr. Caldera lets Jimmy know he will retire from his post as an underworld organizer, and his “little black book” full of criminal contacts is up for sale.

This is the same little black book that we see Saul use in Breaking Bad, so we know he did acquire it from Dr. Caldera at some point. And in Better Call Saul, we find out that the FBI tossed the book into a box when they raided Saul’s house and seized his property. With Dr. Caledera, Saul, Mike, and most of the other criminal elements we got to know all gone by the end of the Breaking Bad timeline, this leaves an opening for a new criminal ringleader. But as to who that could be, any guess is as good as another.^[8]

2 What Became of Lyle?

Gus Fring’s front for his meth empire was his chain of chicken restaurants, Los Pollos Hermanos. And he had no more loyal employee than Lyle. When Gus was called out of work to handle more unsavory business, he was always sure to turn over running the store to Lyle. And unfortunately for Lyle, this also meant that Gus would occasionally take out his frustrations on his most loyal employee.

Lyle never seemed to mind, his dedication to Los Pollos Hermanos and Gus never wavering. So one has to wonder… after Gus died and the chicken franchise was no more, how did Lyle recover? Did he go work fast food somewhere else? Was he even able to recover from the loss of Gus? We’ll truly never know.^[9]

1 How Did Jimmy Get Chuck’s Time Machine Book?

The final episode of Better Call Saul heavily featured a time machine motif. Jimmy/Saul is seen having conversations in flashbacks with three of the most important associates in his life, all discussing regrets and what they would do if they could go back in time. His conversations with Mike and Walt directly pose the time machine question; his talk with his brother Chuck (Michael McKean) dances around the topic until we see Chuck is reading a copy of H.G. Wells’s novel The Time Machine.

Earlier in season 6, we see that Jimmy had this exact same copy at the apartment he shared with Kim. This leads us to wonder how he acquired it since Chuck died in a fire that destroyed the entirety of his house. So just how was Jimmy able to retrieve The Time Machine book? He clearly hung onto it to remember Chuck, but how did the book survive the fire? Did Jimmy actually have a time machine all along and go back to get the book? It’s just another of those details that we’ll never have an answer for.^[10]