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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!!!!

**Buehler445** · 02-16-2016, 12:51 AM

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Hopper 3?

Direct tv. Whatever the newest genie is with wireless boxes.

**Baby Lee** · 02-16-2016, 01:20 AM

Did they get his cocobolo desk from Billy's?

And, no fair peeking, who caught who the stock dude was?

eDave · 02-16-2016, 02:05 AM

What's your take on him scratching "SG was here"? An obvious Shawshank reference.

I take it as he just killed the Saul persona.

Sure-Oz · 02-16-2016, 07:10 AM

Solid 1st ep...so ge took the job ..now how's he going to eff it up. Also Kim looks like she had a Royals shirt on in the bathroom...hard to catch but its there

Demonpenz · 02-16-2016, 12:03 PM

Stock dude was also the dude that walt lit his car on fire.

lcarus · 02-16-2016, 12:09 PM

Kim kinda has a weird face but god I'd totally love to hit that.

Sure-Oz · 02-16-2016, 02:36 PM

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Kim kinda has a weird face but god I'd totally love to hit that.

She got that constipated look

**Fire Me Boy!** · 02-16-2016, 04:57 PM

Son of a bitch. DVR didn't record. Gonna catch the replay tonight.

**notorious** · 02-16-2016, 10:21 PM

I love the Saul backstory. It's working, but we all know how it's going to end up.

I hope that they somehow catch up to present time and let Saul grow beyond the Breaking Bad ending.

Sure-Oz · 02-16-2016, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by notorious

I love the Saul backstory. It's working, but we all know how it's going to end up.

I hope that they somehow catch up to present time and let Saul grow beyond the Breaking Bad ending.

His life as a Cinnabon manager in the 2 scenes so far are depressing

RobBlake · 02-17-2016, 12:12 AM

Vince and Gould are such brilliant writers. Even though we know what happens in breaking bad... the acting is so phenomenal and it's just a really interesting anthology series. I hope we see some more BB characters.

**Dunit35** · 02-17-2016, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

Solid 1st ep...so ge took the job ..now how's he going to eff it up. Also Kim looks like she had a Royals shirt on in the bathroom...hard to catch but its there

Agreed. I rewatched it tonight and it looks like it says "Kansas City Royals".

Did anybody understand the scene where the cops look behind the baseboard in that dudes living room? I'm slow and didn't understand.

eDave · 02-17-2016, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

Agreed. I rewatched it tonight and it looks like it says "Kansas City Royals".

Did anybody understand the scene where the cops look behind the baseboard in that dudes living room? I'm slow and didn't understand.

That is where he stashed his drugs. That was the motive for the robbery.

**Dunit35** · 02-17-2016, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by eDave

That is where he stashed his drugs. That was the motive for the robbery.

Ah thanks. Was thinking that's where he hid his cash.

Sure-Oz · 02-17-2016, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

Ah thanks. Was thinking that's where he hid his cash.

Told cops that cash was missing and they had that 'hmm' moment. Wonder if they show more with the dealer

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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eDave Banned Join Date: Jan 2013	What's your take on him scratching "SG was here"? An obvious Shawshank reference. I take it as he just killed the Saul persona.
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Sure-Oz Stay positive, don't give up Sure-Oz's Avatar Join Date: Dec 2001	Solid 1st ep...so ge took the job ..now how's he going to eff it up. Also Kim looks like she had a Royals shirt on in the bathroom...hard to catch but its there
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RobBlake Banned Join Date: Aug 2013	Vince and Gould are such brilliant writers. Even though we know what happens in breaking bad... the acting is so phenomenal and it's just a really interesting anthology series. I hope we see some more BB characters.
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