Interesting poster. The scale is off center and about to fall out of frame as if, at the next glance, it would be gone (which, of course, the show will be). The scale is out of balance (justice not being served). The base is incomplete, maybe indicating the crumbling legal system, society, or the BCS universe. The column is being dragged over by the weight of the heavier plate (the weight of Jimmy's transgressions). Like, the mechanism for determining good from evil is ruined. And, of course, the title of the episode has two meanings: "it's all gone" and "Saul is gone."
I have a more ominous view of what could happen to Jimmy and Kim. Peter Gould was quoted saying that Saul gets what he deserved, so really, he should end up on a trip to Belize like Walt, Mike, Gus, et al. He effectively caused the deaths of Chuck and Howard. Left Beneke quadriplegic, among other crimes and misdemeanors. Gilligan and Gould have been kind to few characters in the BB/BCS franchise.
And just because Kim confessed doesn't mean she shouldn't face consequences. It's only been the last couple of episodes that she's on track to redemption. Even then, it's not full redemption because she lied to Howard's wife in just the last episode, so the crime is ongoing for her regardless of her remorse. For most of this season, she's been morally worse than Jimmy.
Rhea Seehorn and Giancarlo Esposito have both mused online that this many months after production wrapped up they're still blown away by the ending. What would be the most satisfying is that Kim does something to save Jimmy's soul. She knows who she is and accepts it. Her character doesn't need anything further, sad as her existence is (yep, yep). All she can do is sacrifice at this stage. Jimmy, though, is still running from who he is. Who will we see at the end? At peace Jimmy or tormented Jimmy? Maybe dead Jimmy. It won't be Gene or Saul, given the brilliant bit of acting in the last scene with Marion.
The episode is about 70 minutes. Should be great.
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