We see Howard Hamlin play the villain, but knowing the full context, we realize he was just the mouthpiece for Chuck's elitism .
When Chuck absentmindedly walks outside to Jimmy’s car to grab files, completely forgetting his "condition," it suggests that Chuck’s illness is inextricably linked to his mental state and his resentment of Jimmy. In the flow of legitimate, high-stakes legal work, the "sensitivity" vanishes because he is finally fulfilling his role as a mentor. The Cruelty of "Know Your Place" [S1E8] Rico
To Chuck, the law is sacred. Jimmy getting a degree from the University of American Samoa is a "shortcut" that offends Chuck’s sense of order. This episode highlights that no matter how much Jimmy tried to "go straight," Chuck would never allow him to enter the club. Why It Matters We see Howard Hamlin play the villain, but