Was the finale of "Better Call Saul" a fitting end, or did it fall short of expectations? The depiction of ADX Montrose, the fictional supermax prison, sparked significant debate, with many arguing it didn't accurately represent the harsh realities of such facilities, raising questions about its portrayal of imprisonment and justice.

The setting of ADX Montrose, a fictionalized version of the ADX Florence in Colorado, served as the final chapter in the saga of Jimmy McGill, the man who became Saul Goodman. Jimmy's journey ultimately led him to this high-security prison, after confessing to his crimes, a place he didn't want to go. The jumpsuit he donned bore the markings of the Bernalillo County Detention Center, a stark reminder of his earlier days and the path that led him to this place. Originally, he was at ADX Montrose which he referred to as the "Alcatraz of the Rockies".

Attribute	Details
Full Name	James Morgan "Jimmy" McGill / Saul Goodman / Gene Takavic
Known For	Being a lawyer, a con artist, and the central character of "Better Call Saul"
Sentence	86 years in ADX Montrose for his involvement in Walter White's drug empire, among other charges
Current Status	Incarcerated at ADX Montrose
Aliases	Saul Goodman, Gene Takavic, Slippin' Jimmy
Associated Characters	Walter White, Kim Wexler, Mike Ehrmantraut, Howard Hamlin
Crimes	Conspiracy, money laundering, aiding and abetting, fraud, and more
Fictional Universe	"Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul"
Last Known Location	ADX Montrose, Colorado
Link to Reference	Wikipedia - Better Call Saul

The narrative highlights the stark contrast between Jimmy's life as Saul Goodman and his new reality. Inmates are subjected to extreme isolation, spending nearly all their time confined to small cells. At ADX Montrose, the reality is starkly different. Prisoners spend 23.5 hours a day inside a minuscule cell and are subjected to sensory deprivation. Contrary to any depiction where prisoners are involved in activities. Inmates in a proper supermax prison are subject to the most severe forms of confinement. This is a far cry from any image of prisoners working together in kitchens or engaging in recreational activities. The series makes it clear that this is a place of harsh realities.

The portrayal of ADX Montrose is a fictional construct, drawing inspiration from the real-world ADX Florence. This prison is also known as the "Alcatraz of the Rockies". It's depicted as housing the world's most infamous criminals. Notable figures who have been incarcerated at ADX Florence include Ted Kaczynski, El Chapo, Terry Nichols, and the Boston Marathon bomber, adding a layer of reality to the fictional setting. Jimmy McGill's transfer was not based on good behavior, as he was not able to receive perks or be transferred. His reality in the fictional prison is about spending 23.5 hours a day in a minuscule cell and experiencing sensory deprivation.

The show's finale, though praised for its conclusion to the storyline and the performances, also faced criticism regarding its depiction of the prison. Some viewers found the setting not as harsh as they expected. ADX Montrose served as the backdrop for Jimmy McGill's final act. The final scene of "Better Call Saul" shows Kim Wexler, visiting Jimmy McGill / Saul Goodman / Gene Takavic. En 2010, Jimmy is transported by bus to ADX Montrose. One of the prisoners on the bus, sitting in front of Jimmy, initially threatens him but quickly recognizes him as Saul Goodman; Despite Jimmy's insistence that his name is McGill, the other prisoners recognize him as Better Call Saul one by one.

The series emphasizes that prisoners are in their cells alone for most of the day and that they don't work together in the kitchen. Communication with attorneys is expected to be through glass. The reality of ADX Florence, the prison ADX Montrose is based on, contrasts sharply with the fictional portrayal. Prisoners in ADX Florence are kept in solitary cells for 23 hours a day, with no opportunities for bread-making or basketball. The prison scenes were filmed at the Penitentiary of New Mexico in Santa Fe. The earliest possible date for Jimmy McGill's release would be December 2096. However, as Vince Gilligan described, Saul Goodman is a cockroach and Saul Goodman will definitely try escaping prison.

The narrative of "Better Call Saul" takes us to the very end, in ADX Montrose, a.k.a. the "Alcatraz of the Rockies", and the portrayal is not consistent with that reality. ADX Florence houses the most dangerous and violent inmates in the US. The narrative implies a stark contrast between the reality of the prison and the depiction in the show, underscoring the differences between the show's representation and the actual conditions within such a facility. The setting of ADX Montrose, serves as the final destination for the flawed and conflicted hero of our story, Jimmy McGill, highlighting the contrast between his past life and the harsh reality he now faces. The final card logo shown before the end credits, encapsulates the ultimate fate of Jimmy McGill. After being sentenced to 86 years in federal prison for all the charges proven against him, Jimmy McGill is incarcerated in ADX Montrose. This marks the culmination of his journey.