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rico 11:01 PM 10-06-2013


As I am sure many of y'all already know, a spinoff of "Breaking Bad" titled "Better Call Saul" will be airing in 2014. This is going to be a prequel to Breaking Bad and will be based on the character of Saul Goodman from "Breaking Bad."

I, for one, will be watching. I'm sure the majority of all of you other "Breaking Bad" fans will be as well. Might as well get the discussion going sooner rather than later.

So... what are your hopes, expectations and/or concerns with the show? Here are some of mine:

Hopes: I hope to see Saul do his thing in the courtroom. I hope to see strong, unique supporting characters. I hope to see Breaking Bad foreshadowing. I hope he has an intriguing paralegal and/or assistant. I hope to see Breaking Bad characters such as Fring, Mike, etc...whoever. I hope the show kicks ass.

Expectations: I don't expect it to be as good as "Breaking Bad" (because nothing else is, really), but I expect it to be good since Vince Gilligan is writing. I somewhat expect it to have an even balance of comedy and drama...since Saul undeniably provides a substantial amount of comedic relief in "Breaking Bad." I expect to see "courtroom Saul." I expect the "Breaking Bad" references and character cameos to be less than what I hope. If it isn't even a fraction as good as "Breaking Bad," I expect it to be better than 95% of everything else on TV, since there is some shitty shit on TV these days.

Concerns: I'd be a liar if I were to say that I didn't think this show has potential of flopping and certainly failing to meet the presumed high expectations of the audience. Don't get me wrong, I think it will be good... but I think it COULD suck if not executed properly. My main concern is Saul ultimately proving himself to be a "little dab will do ya" type of character, which would lead to a show centered around his character not working out. I am hoping that the character of Saul will not be so over-used and constantly over the top, that he becomes annoying to me, thus ruining his character for me altogether... Not saying I think this will be how it goes down...just saying I think there is a CHANCE of this being the case, which prompts me to believe that a strong supporting cast is VITAL in terms of the amount of success/quality this show will accumulate. All in all, I don't think VG will steer us in an unfortunate direction though...I think they'll pull it off.

Thoughts?

DISCUS!!!!


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dred 10:57 PM 02-08-2015
Originally Posted by TribalElder:
I couldn't sit through it
This.

I tried to give it a chance but I just don't have patience for shows like this.
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notorious 11:02 PM 02-08-2015
Not bad.
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Demonpenz 11:02 PM 02-08-2015
meh gave it a chance couldn't make it through.
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'Hamas' Jenkins 11:24 PM 02-08-2015
It's the first episode and they're laying groundwork. Given what we already know about Saul, we need a pretty significant backstory.

I thought the cold open was extremely well done. Much like Saul, I kept waiting for a bomb to go off at any time. It truly helps you understand how thoroughly Walt fucked over everyone in his path.

I thought he had good chemistry with McKean as well.

Tuco is the last person on Earth I would have expected.
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cosmo20002 11:34 PM 02-08-2015
Originally Posted by siberian khatru:
In Omaha
I recall in one of the Breaking Bad episodes where he and Walt were discussing getting out and starting a new life, Saul mentioned something about ending up in Omaha. I guess he did.
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'Hamas' Jenkins 11:39 PM 02-08-2015
Originally Posted by cosmo20002:
I recall in one of the Breaking Bad episodes where he and Walt were discussing getting out and starting a new life, Saul mentioned something about ending up in Omaha. I guess he did.
When they were both in the fixer's basement while he was making new identities, Saul quipped about managing a Cinnabon in Omaha.
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cosmo20002 11:40 PM 02-08-2015
Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins:
It's the first episode and they're laying groundwork. Given what we already know about Saul, we need a pretty significant backstory.

I thought the cold open was extremely well done. Much like Saul, I kept waiting for a bomb to go off at any time. It truly helps you understand how thoroughly Walt ****ed over everyone in his path.

I thought he had good chemistry with McKean as well.

Tuco is the last person on Earth I would have expected.
I expected McKean to play something of a slimeball. Looks like he's slightly nuts, but not sleazy (so far anyway).
Anyway, the BB connections will be interesting as long as they don't get too far-fetched with it.
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keg in kc 09:08 AM 02-09-2015
I didn't make it through it either...

cause my dvr cut out halfway through Walking Dead and didn't record it. :-)
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cosmo20002 09:34 AM 02-09-2015
Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins:
When they were both in the fixer's basement while he was making new identities, Saul quipped about managing a Cinnabon in Omaha.
Yes, that's it.
I did think it was a little confusing though. That was a flash-forward (I assume). And he made the Cinnabon in Omaha quip in the past.
That seems like an oddly specific quip for it to actually come true. It made me re-think the time line for a second.
Maybe he had an 'in' at Cinnabon and knew he could get a manager gig there?
Just seems weird.
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mr. tegu 11:50 AM 02-09-2015
I really liked it. It is pretty awesome that we get another episode right away tonight.
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DaneMcCloud 01:52 PM 02-09-2015
Originally Posted by keg in kc:
I didn't make it through it either...

cause my dvr cut out halfway through Walking Dead and didn't record it. :-)
It's on again tonight
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Sfeihc 01:59 PM 02-09-2015
I really liked the slow play of the first episode for a couple of reasons. As previously mentioned Saul's backstory would need plenty of details to properly develop as the basis of the series. Second, the slow play of the first episode was worth it because I knew at some point it would pay off and boy did it. Can't wait for tonights episode.
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notorious 02:10 PM 02-09-2015
No wonder some good series get cancelled after a season.


There are too many impatient people out there.
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mr. tegu 02:13 PM 02-09-2015
Originally Posted by Sfeihc:
I really liked the slow play of the first episode for a couple of reasons. As previously mentioned Saul's backstory would need plenty of details to properly develop as the basis of the series. Second, the slow play of the first episode was worth it because I knew at some point it would pay off and boy did it. Can't wait for tonights episode.
It is probably very tempting to jump right into the Saul we know, but taking the time to develop him slowly as his own lead character is the best way to go, even if some people can't handle that it is "slow."
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Pitt Gorilla 02:36 PM 02-09-2015
Originally Posted by mr. tegu:
It is probably very tempting to jump right into the Saul we know, but taking the time to develop him slowly as his own lead character is the best way to go, even if some people can't handle that it is "slow."
Agreed. It was a good setup. He's now broken "bad" as an ambulance chaser.
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