Better Call Saul
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So, the second episode of better Call Saul just aired last night, what are everyone's thoughts?
I wasn't a fan of the idea of doing a prequel, since you know how things end up and the actors are visibly older, but so far I've really enjoyed this show. Great start.
I wasn't a fan of the idea of doing a prequel, since you know how things end up and the actors are visibly older, but so far I've really enjoyed this show. Great start.
I hope they don't linger too much on characters we've seen before, but it was fun to see Tuco again. Also, it's awesome to see the guy who played Vaas in Far Cry 3 will be having a big role in this.
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I have the second one DVR'd, so I can't comment on it yet. Maybe I'll see if I can stream it during lunch.
Jury is still out on "Saul" but I'm optimistic based on what I've seen so far.
But, I've enjoyed it. Im not convinced it's only good for breaking bad fans though. And even if it is, there are a LOT of breaking bad fans... so, who cares?
For instance, someone I game with, was wondering why everyone was excited about Saul, and he gave it a view. He only made it 15 minutes in, and shut it off. Sure, that Cinnabon opening was interesting, for BB fans, it only served to confuse/bore him.
Though, I hope it does well. If it does, they are planning on doing the story of Gus next, which I think would be a fantastic watch.
Oh baby I'm loving it so far. It's way better than I thought it would be; particularly in how it has the quality and humor/drama mixture of Breaking Bad, but keeping its own identity so it doesn't feel at all like an attempt to milk the series.
Can't wait for the next episode, Go Team Kettleman!
I think I heard somewhere that the series is supposed to have a bit of all three time periods in it. (Before breaking bad, possibly a bit during although I'm not sure, and definitely after)
I'm sort of getting this feeling judging by how the first episode opened up on Saul with a mustache in hiding, aka when the poor guy got teary eyed watching his old commercials as Saul.
http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/02/17/better-call-saul-breaks-cable-records
Wow, I hadn't heard about that. Gus' flashback episode in BB was one of my (many) favorites and I've always been curious to see more of his back story.
I'm liking Better Call Saul so far and happy to be back in the BB universe. I love the motif created by the characters, location and cinematography. The writing is solid and they took some interesting turns I didn't expect. I also like all the small details that make the story cohesive.
The only negative part is the wait between episodes and I'm already dreading the wait between seasons.
I somehow completely missed the similarity, very interesting.
I honestly started watching Better Call Saul with apprehension, as I was wondering how you could make Saul interesting, compared to Walter White, Gus and all those characters. But I gotta say I am hooked, especially episode 2 was really exciting and episode 3 is where you really see Saul slowly becoming the Saul we saw in BB. Can't wait for more.
I watch every episode once in real time, once frame by frame, then in reverse slo mo video and audio. Don't want to miss anything! :nerd:
It's the only way to watch a good show these days :poly142:
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But, I think Better Call Saul is shaping up really nicely, last few episodes have been pretty good. The whole bit with the
It's obvious the wife knows they are guilty, but she doesn't want to appear guilty, by hiring a lawyer that makes them appear guilty.
I do find it funny, how she's clearly manipulated her husband, into embezzling all that cash, and was obviously trying the same lines on Saul. Saul obviously is not as naive as her husband, so he wasn't falling for it. He did, however, figure out a way to justify taking them money, for legal fees though (and the beginning of the Saul we know).
On a side note, did anyone notice the letters, that appeared almost intentionally highlighted, on the sign above Saul, and that other guy from the bar, in the flashback. I tried figuring out if it said something, and I know Gilligan likes to hide hints/meanings in things.
Maybe I'm looking where nothing exists though.
It didn't occur to me that the woman could be orchestrating it, you could be right, but I thought she said that because the other firm HMM who was representing them gave them that idea about Saul.
It's completely possible that HMM is planting impressions of Saul on them, but she was the one who wouldn't let her husband sign with Saul, when they were in the restaurant... possibly before ever talking to HMM.
I just listened to her try to justify him taking the money, because of unpaid overtime, and using the slavery analogy. Her husband kept following up with the 'yeah', and clearly lacked any balls. She's trying to justify half a million dollars, for a few extra hours of work. That's a hefty interest charge, on those hours
Perhaps it's a reference to the Roman philosopher, lawyer and politician, Cicero. It's a little known fact that Cicero was a schemer, often ripping off the merchants of Rome in his early life. He was known as Cicero Sceleratus (criminal) before rising to prominence as a lawyer. The connection is pretty obvious really. :P
I think it will be challenging to keep some viewers after Breaking Bad ended with such high intensity sequences. Vince Gilligan has such a good touch with montage and action sequences, But they just aren't framed by the same level consequence and violence as BB (yet?). Here we have a montage of Jimmy making phone calls, Breaking Bad had the infamous '8 minutes' sequence. The first scam with the skateboarders played out with great style and had good payoff, but it was no train robbery.
The story has been good at highlighting what makes Jimmy unique and setting up future episodes. We all know where he ends up, but they've done a good job setting up the journey and it will be just as unpredictable as BB I think.
edit re: Gotham... I liked Gotham after a few episodes when I realized it was just a cop procedural that had more room to play with it's comic book setting. Kind of like Dick Tracy. Love the lighting and set design.
I too am worried about viewers not being as interested in this. It's definitely not as exciting as the last few seasons of BB, but BB had a really slow buildup too, I wasn't even too into it until 3/4ths the way through season 1. Then again, being a prequel I don't think Better Call Saul will ever have the payoff Breaking Bad did.
Heh, yeah, I noticed that after I made my post. It's probably nothing, but when Jimmy is defending a criminal that stuffed a philosophy student in a freezer... We can high five for seeing it coming.
Saul's life is turning out to be a lot more interesting than just the partnership he had with Walt. I'm really liking how it has the tone of season 1 and 2 of BB so far (which are my favorite seasons + season 3 to rewatch). Don't get me wrong, I loved all of BB, but damn the later seasons are sometimes too tense to rewatch for relaxation
I'm the same!
Last nights episode was so good, Can't wait to see more of Mike and Jimmy.
@ Blazed I've been enjoying Gotham too, Cameron Monaghan did a great job potraying the Joker!
Also I loved that scene with Tuco, Jimmy and those 2 guys.
I also have seemed to developed a crush for Mrs. Kettleman... o_O
Also, they`ve already said there is gonna be some cross over, and we`ll be seeing the BB guys. some of it takes place during the same time frame. think they aid some will be before, during and after BB.
but ya. this show is shaping up very nicely. better than i was expecting, truth be told!
Holy shit is that the guy who does his voice? He reminded me of Trevor so much it was incredible lol
I thought the same thing after that episode. The range he showed was remarkable. I'm really glad that the show is also giving us more Mike, one of my favorite characters from BB, as I'm sure he is for a lot of fans. I think they're doing a great job fleshing out his character (along with the others).
Man, this last episode... that was rough. One episode left and here comes the long wait for season two!
Yeah for sure.
I'm really enjoying this series and I look forward to watching future seasons.
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