Better Call Saul

*THGhost* · 03-20-2015, 10:10 AM

Couldn't find an official thread, so...

What do you all think of Better Call Saul so far?

I really wish they'd used this as its intro

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I'm loving the show so far, particularly the most recent Mike episode - who knew there was so much more to his character?

I also like how each episode (except #5 for some reason) is one word and ends with an "o" - Uno, Mijo, Nacho, Hero, Five-O, Bingo, Rico, Pimento, Marco...

Purse Grabbin Puke · 03-20-2015, 12:29 PM

I really like it. I really enjoy the slow build to Jimmy going from good to Saul. I love that it's taking him a lot longer to "break bad" than it did for Walt.

*Powder* · 03-20-2015, 08:58 PM

This show is God-tier, & I love what they're doing with Mike. He was my favorite character on Breba, so having a ton more of him just makes my day.

*AT-Man* · 03-21-2015, 12:25 AM

I agree, it's great. Very happy to get to see where Mike came from. I also like how the intro doesn't take longer than few seconds in every episode.

**Jester** · 03-21-2015, 04:16 AM

I guess I'll give this a watch eventually. I mean his real name is Jimmy McGill....his alias at the beginning of the series is Gene...by names alone i'm 2/3s obligated to watch this show.

*THGhost* · 03-22-2015, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Powder

Breba

Calling it that is a thing?

**DarthRaphael** · 03-22-2015, 06:50 PM

I like this so far. The pacing of the episodes is much different than other shows besides Breaking Bad. Getting Mike's back story is a big plus.

M.O.D.O.K. · 04-06-2015, 09:40 PM

That was a good finale. Not as emotional as last week's, but it built up Jimmy's "breaking bad" moment well.

Also, I loved the Breaking Bad callbacks.

**Jester** · 04-06-2015, 10:10 PM

Haven't seen tonight's episode, but "Pimento" was great. Love seeing Mike in action.

Wingnut · 04-06-2015, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

Haven't seen tonight's episode, but "Pimento" was great. Love seeing Mike in action.

Same and same.

Mike has always been my favorite character and that one liner cemented it

*Powder* · 04-06-2015, 10:30 PM

I found the finale lackluster. A great series overall, though, & I can't wait for more.

CaliperCat · 04-06-2015, 11:44 PM

I missed the second half of the finale, owing to helping a friend with his homework, but I really enjoyed the first half. I definitely wasn't expecting for Chuck to be the real villain in Jimmy's lack of career movement, or for Howard and Jimmy to get along so well after the whole fiasco.

I'm glad I'm not the sole member of the Mike fan club. Love the character to pieces.

*Cure* · 04-06-2015, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Powder

I found the finale lackluster. A great series overall, though, & I can't wait for more.

I think it suffered from lack of a B plot. Still, good overall.

*Powder* · 04-06-2015, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Cure

I think it suffered from lack of a B plot. Still, good overall.

Yeah, that's exactly it. I guess there wasn't much they could do with Mike that wouldn't need further development, but still. Anything would've helped. The bingo & scam sequences felt way too long, as well. A finale shouldn't feel like filler (which this kinda did, to me).

**Jester** · 04-07-2015, 12:34 AM

Thought both were fun, if a little long.

Were the 2 girls that Jimmy and Marco conned a jab at 2 Broke Girls...which also airs on Monday nights?

*Cure* · 04-07-2015, 10:15 AM

I think that's a reach, homie.

M.O.D.O.K. · 04-07-2015, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Jester

Thought both were fun, if a little long.

Were the 2 girls that Jimmy and Marco conned a jab at 2 Broke Girls...which also airs on Monday nights?

They were a reference to a story Saul tells Walt on Breaking Bad. He tricked a woman into thinking he was Kevin Costner because HE believed it!

MutantBear · 04-08-2015, 10:31 AM

I'm really enjoying the show so far. In some ways it's more serious then Breaking Bad. Although not as violent as Breaking Bad, it's themes and stories are dark and really interesting. The only thing I'm a little bummed out about is the fact that the seasons are a little short. Unless it's the mid-season finale.

*Powder* · 02-15-2016, 07:04 PM

This comes back with season 2 in about an hour, y'all.

Excite!

*Cure* · 02-15-2016, 11:08 PM

This show is great. It has me hooked by wondering what a damn switch does.

03-20-2015, 10:10 AM	#1
THGhost Puppet Master Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: UK Posts: 2,825	Better Call Saul Couldn't find an official thread, so... What do you all think of Better Call Saul so far? I really wish they'd used this as its intro : I'm loving the show so far, particularly the most recent Mike episode - who knew there was so much more to his character? I also like how each episode (except #5 for some reason) is one word and ends with an "o" - Uno, Mijo, Nacho, Hero, Five-O, Bingo, Rico, Pimento, Marco... __________________ - - - 1990 > OotS > TMNT 2014 > Turtles Forever > TMNT III > SotO > TMNT 2007 "Can't we all just get along?" - pennydreadful "...bitchy people are what make fan forums insufferable when they don't need to be." - B-Man "Act like freakin' adults for goodness sake." - Jester "Tough guys with tiny voices." - Commenter 42 Last edited by THGhost; 03-22-2015 at 08:48 PM.

03-20-2015, 12:29 PM	#2
Purse Grabbin Puke Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: 'merica Posts: 731	I really like it. I really enjoy the slow build to Jimmy going from good to Saul. I love that it's taking him a lot longer to "break bad" than it did for Walt. __________________ Oh you don't like my opinion? ---->

03-20-2015, 08:58 PM	#3
Powder So tired of this place Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell Ri La Posts: 26,809	This show is God-tier, & I love what they're doing with Mike. He was my favorite character on Breba, so having a ton more of him just makes my day. __________________ I'm convinced that none of you have ever experienced joy

03-21-2015, 12:25 AM	#4
AT-Man I SEEN IT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: FIN Posts: 2,206	I agree, it's great. Very happy to get to see where Mike came from. I also like how the intro doesn't take longer than few seconds in every episode. __________________ Through the Golden Door

03-22-2015, 06:50 PM	#7
DarthRaphael Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Charlotte, NC USA Posts: 913	I like this so far. The pacing of the episodes is much different than other shows besides Breaking Bad. Getting Mike's back story is a big plus. __________________ I edit your posts

03-21-2015, 04:16 AM	#5
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,216	I guess I'll give this a watch eventually. I mean his real name is Jimmy McGill....his alias at the beginning of the series is Gene...by names alone i'm 2/3s obligated to watch this show. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

04-06-2015, 09:40 PM	#8
M.O.D.O.K. Thug Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 80	That was a good finale. Not as emotional as last week's, but it built up Jimmy's "breaking bad" moment well. Also, I loved the Breaking Bad callbacks.

04-06-2015, 10:10 PM	#9
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,216	Haven't seen tonight's episode, but "Pimento" was great. Love seeing Mike in action. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

04-06-2015, 10:30 PM	#11
Powder So tired of this place Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell Ri La Posts: 26,809	I found the finale lackluster. A great series overall, though, & I can't wait for more. __________________ I'm convinced that none of you have ever experienced joy

04-06-2015, 11:44 PM	#12
CaliperCat Foot Soldier Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: College Town, USA Posts: 157	I missed the second half of the finale, owing to helping a friend with his homework, but I really enjoyed the first half. I definitely wasn't expecting for Chuck to be the real villain in Jimmy's lack of career movement, or for Howard and Jimmy to get along so well after the whole fiasco. I'm glad I'm not the sole member of the Mike fan club. Love the character to pieces. __________________ 100% Jellybean and proud!

04-07-2015, 12:34 AM	#15
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,216	Thought both were fun, if a little long. Were the 2 girls that Jimmy and Marco conned a jab at 2 Broke Girls...which also airs on Monday nights? __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

04-07-2015, 10:15 AM	#16
Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	I think that's a reach, homie.

04-08-2015, 10:31 AM	#18
MutantBear Foot Soldier Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 176	I'm really enjoying the show so far. In some ways it's more serious then Breaking Bad. Although not as violent as Breaking Bad, it's themes and stories are dark and really interesting. The only thing I'm a little bummed out about is the fact that the seasons are a little short. Unless it's the mid-season finale.

02-15-2016, 07:04 PM	#19
Powder So tired of this place Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell Ri La Posts: 26,809	This comes back with season 2 in about an hour, y'all. Excite! __________________ I'm convinced that none of you have ever experienced joy

02-15-2016, 11:08 PM	#20
Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	This show is great. It has me hooked by wondering what a damn switch does.