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rico · 10-06-2013, 11:01 PM

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!!!!

RunKC · 07-14-2022, 09:38 AM

Anyone else think this when this happened? Pure Lalo at its best

Spoiler!

RaidersOftheCellar · 07-14-2022, 03:17 PM

I'd like to say that BCS is better than Breaking Bad (because I'm a big fan of the Saul character and Odenkirk in general), but I'm not sure the writing or general quality quite matches it. Then again, it's been awhile since I've watched Breaking Bad, outside of a few episodes here and there.

chiefzilla1501 · 07-14-2022, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RaidersOftheCellar

I'd like to say that BCS is better than Breaking Bad (because I'm a big fan of the Saul character and Odenkirk in general), but I'm not sure the writing or general quality quite matches it. Then again, it's been awhile since I've watched Breaking Bad, outside of a few episodes here and there.

I think people forget that breaking bad wasn’t nearly as intense the first few seasons. A lot going on but also a ton of time devoted to Walt and hanks marriages. I also thought the breaking bad ending was solid but I have a feeling bcs could outdo the ending. Overall I think both shows packed one hell of a punch into the final 2 seasons.

markdis · 07-16-2022, 04:17 AM

Only suspense is what happens to Kim?
I see two potential outcomes:
1) turns states evidence against the cartel and goes into witness protection.
2). Is killed by the cartel.
The third option is she just leaves Jimmy but that would not be the Vince Gilligan way.
Finally found where i can watch it in good quality, here is the list. Maybe will be helpful for someone too.

**BigRedChief** · 07-16-2022, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markdis

Only suspense is what happens to Kim?
I see two potential outcomes:
1) turns states evidence against the cartel and goes into witness protection.
2). Is killed by the cartel.
The third option is she just leaves Jimmy but that would not be the Vince Gilligan way.

Since he didn't seem distraught in BB but more lonely, I'm going with both of them becoming state witness. But, why cant they be together? Maybe she's had enough Saul?

chiefzilla1501 · 07-16-2022, 10:23 AM

Odenkirk and rhea seehorn talking cryptically about the ending make it sound like the ending is going to be intense. They said something about all actions having consequences and nobody getting off easy. Seehorn said she’ll be thinking about that ending for some time. I don’t think its looking good for kim.

stumppy · 07-16-2022, 10:38 AM

My money is on Kim making arrangements with Ed at Best Quality Vacuum.

**Baby Lee** · 07-18-2022, 03:43 AM

Together Forever.#BetterCallSaul pic.twitter.com/YVxDnJL6qN
— Patrick Fabian (@PatrickFabian) July 13, 2022

**ChiTown** · 07-18-2022, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baby Lee

Together Forever.#BetterCallSaul pic.twitter.com/YVxDnJL6qN
— Patrick Fabian (@PatrickFabian) July 13, 2022

That pic is money.

Sure-Oz · 07-18-2022, 04:30 PM

Wow the last 2 episodes. Incredible.

stumppy · 07-18-2022, 08:28 PM

WOW!

Did not see that coming. At least not the way it played out.

RunKC · 07-18-2022, 08:52 PM

It took 7 years but tonight we finally saw Jimmy transition fully into Saul.

Spoiler!

**Baby Lee** · 07-18-2022, 10:06 PM

Opening

Spoiler!

. . .

Going to give the highest compliment I can conceive. If you told me the Coen's storyboarded and Deakins filmed it, I'd believe you.

That, my friends, is visual and contextual storytelling.

And then,

Spoiler!

**Baby Lee** · 07-18-2022, 10:21 PM

Avert your eyes below as attachments can't be spoilered

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**Buehler445** · 07-18-2022, 10:33 PM

Man.

Spoiler!

Bravo.

10-06-2013, 11:01 PM
rico ON CP YOU’RE SOMEBODY’S BITCH! rico's Avatar Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Da SEI	Better Call Saul 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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07-14-2022, 09:38 AM	#2326
RunKC Andy Reid Supporter RunKC's Avatar Join Date: Apr 2012	Anyone else think this when this happened? Pure Lalo at its best Spoiler! from Imgflip Meme Generator
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07-14-2022, 03:17 PM	#2327
RaidersOftheCellar MVP RaidersOftheCellar's Avatar Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Lawrence, KS	I'd like to say that BCS is better than Breaking Bad (because I'm a big fan of the Saul character and Odenkirk in general), but I'm not sure the writing or general quality quite matches it. Then again, it's been awhile since I've watched Breaking Bad, outside of a few episodes here and there.
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07-16-2022, 04:17 AM	#2329
markdis Banned Join Date: Mar 2022	Only suspense is what happens to Kim? I see two potential outcomes: 1) turns states evidence against the cartel and goes into witness protection. 2). Is killed by the cartel. The third option is she just leaves Jimmy but that would not be the Vince Gilligan way. Finally found where i can watch it in good quality, here is the list. Maybe will be helpful for someone too. Last edited by markdis; 08-08-2022 at 07:11 AM..
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07-16-2022, 10:23 AM	#2331
chiefzilla1501 In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2008	Odenkirk and rhea seehorn talking cryptically about the ending make it sound like the ending is going to be intense. They said something about all actions having consequences and nobody getting off easy. Seehorn said she’ll be thinking about that ending for some time. I don’t think its looking good for kim.
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07-16-2022, 10:38 AM	#2332
stumppy New and Improved stumppy's Avatar Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, Mo.	My money is on Kim making arrangements with Ed at Best Quality Vacuum.
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07-18-2022, 03:43 AM	#2333
Baby Lee Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000	Together Forever.#BetterCallSaul pic.twitter.com/YVxDnJL6qN — Patrick Fabian (@PatrickFabian) July 13, 2022
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07-18-2022, 04:30 PM	#2335
Sure-Oz Stay positive, don't give up Sure-Oz's Avatar Join Date: Dec 2001	Wow the last 2 episodes. Incredible.
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07-18-2022, 08:28 PM	#2336
stumppy New and Improved stumppy's Avatar Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, Mo.	WOW! Did not see that coming. At least not the way it played out.
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07-18-2022, 08:52 PM	#2337
RunKC Andy Reid Supporter RunKC's Avatar Join Date: Apr 2012	It took 7 years but tonight we finally saw Jimmy transition fully into Saul. Spoiler! I think Vince Gilliagan is gonna give Gene one last giant punch to the gut in one of the last 2 episodes. Kim is from Nebraska and so Gene is in Omaha. I think Gene will run into Kim and see her with her new family. She’ll have kids, she’ll have a wonderful husband and she’ll look incredibly happy. She’ll see Gene at a Cinnabon and know she made the right choice, Jimmy got himself in way too far and had to hide. Gene will see her leave, he’ll go home and cry and he’ll realize that he wasted his life being slippin Jimmy instead of listening to his brother and being an honorable man. He’ll be sad, alone, miserable and lonely for the rest of his life. And he won’t be able to do anything about it. He will have suffered the worst fate of any main character in the Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul universe.
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07-18-2022, 10:06 PM	#2338
Baby Lee Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000	Opening Spoiler! montage . . . Going to give the highest compliment I can conceive. If you told me the Coen's storyboarded and Deakins filmed it, I'd believe you. That, my friends, is visual and contextual storytelling. And then, Spoiler! and then the opening credits list of ensemble for the episode immediately sets your imagination reeling
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07-18-2022, 10:21 PM	#2339
Baby Lee Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000	Avert your eyes below as attachments can't be spoilered ... ... ... Attached Thumbnails
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07-18-2022, 10:33 PM	#2340
Buehler445 Supporter Buehler445's Avatar Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scott City KS	Man. Spoiler! That breakup scene was as good of television as I’ve seen in awhile. My God. That shit hit like a truck. Bravo.
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