Rogue 3 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Couldn't see a topic started for this, so with it only being a couple of weeks to the air date, what do we think? There are so many bad spinoffs out there, but I have high hopes that this will be good. Saul was a brilliant character in BB, and not over used either so plenty to work with his character. The show being set in 2002 is a good idea, and they have said that there will be some time jumps here and there, so lots of potential. Fingers crossed it's a Frasier rather than a Joey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 It's got Mike. That had me sold. Knowing it has the same crew and writer's room as Breaking Bad means I'll stay. Everyone I know of who's read/seen the pilot says it's as good as BB as the whole team just kept going. So basically, all the perfection that was built up in BB has a new outlet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowDog Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I'm with the guy on Twitter who said "They better call Walt and Jesse if they want me to watch." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burt Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I think it'll be great. Breaking Bad was a masterpiece, all the pieces are there for this to succeed.Also, I'm ready to see more of Huell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuskenRaider Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I'm in. Saul always stole the scenes he was in anyway, so the premise alone is interesting to me. Usually can't say that about most spin offs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue 3 Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 Excellent - lots of enthusiasm for this. Saul is a great fun character. Plus everyone making this seems to be well up for it, glad to be back in their world again. I don't doubt Walt and Jessie will appear at some point, but I hope that's saved for a nice treat later on. Really looking forward to seeing where they are going to go with these characters. Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.CAllen Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I'll check it out for what amounts to the same combination of reasons BB initially appealed to me : AMC + cool main actor + Vince Gilligan. but if no Marie by ep4 then I am gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 i'm so ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas1138 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 It's got Mike. That had me sold. Knowing it has the same crew and writer's room as Breaking Bad means I'll stay. Everyone I know of who's read/seen the pilot says it's as good as BB as the whole team just kept going. So basically, all the perfection that was built up in BB has a new outlet.There's one review... maybe Esquire... that basically says that the first few episodes of Better Call Saul are as good or better than BB. Obviously this probably doesn't apply to the high-water marks like Ozymandias, but that's a very encouraging sign. I expected it to be mediocre frankly, so anything better than that will likely keep me around for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest El Chalupacabra Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 It's got Mike. That had me sold. Me too! I liked his scene in the episode Half Measures. Knowing it has the same crew and writer's room as Breaking Bad means I'll stay. Everyone I know of who's read/seen the pilot says it's as good as BB as the whole team just kept going. So basically, all the perfection that was built up in BB has a new outlet.I'm thinking if its basically the whole team, it might be just as good, if not better. BB really got dark as the series went on, but originally was billed as more of a dark comedy. I'm guessing they may make this show more of a dark comedy. I just hope it doesn't devolve into a gimmicky goof fest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowDog Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 So what did people think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas1138 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I dug it. Looking forward to seeing how Jimmy McGill becomes Saul Goodman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue 3 Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 I liked it - he's a very interesting character and seeing him here at the very start of things, it's going to be good going on his journey to where we met him in Breaking Bad.Looking forward to episode 2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas1138 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Which is tonight, by the way! Don't forget! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Choc Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 It's got Mike. That had me sold. Knowing it has the same crew and writer's room as Breaking Bad means I'll stay. Everyone I know of who's read/seen the pilot says it's as good as BB as the whole team just kept going. So basically, all the perfection that was built up in BB has a new outlet.There's one review... maybe Esquire... that basically says that the first few episodes of Better Call Saul are as good or better than BB. Obviously this probably doesn't apply to the high-water marks like Ozymandias, but that's a very encouraging sign. I expected it to be mediocre frankly, so anything better than that will likely keep me around for a while. This doesn't shock me at all. To me BB was good and sometimes very good through the early seasons. It didn't hit it's stride and become great until Saul, Gus and Mike became involved. That's when it became great. So it wouldn't shock me if the first few episodes of this are as good as the first few of BB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuskenRaider Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I thought that the first two episodes are off to a fantastic start. To me it FEELS Breaking Badish, but still completely different. If that makes any sense. I'm glad they are not going over the top with the Breaking Bad tie ins. The ones that were there felt organic and made sense. Also if you have never seen Breaking Bad at all, you wouldn't even know they were there. Worked on every level for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryn Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Does this mean Jonathan Banks won't be on Community? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue 3 Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 Just caught episode - off to a strong start, the negotiation in the desert was very nicely handled, and agree that it's not OTT on BB references, but the way it's made makes it feel like the original series. Episode 2 ended a bit abruptly, but I like it very much so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.CAllen Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Saw the episodes. Liked them. A lot of the court scenes reminded me of the now sadly cancelled Benched - I don't mean they were too sitcomy (because that show was the sort of show where the punchline to a joke was "I have cancer") - just a similar approach to a similar subject. Does this mean Jonathan Banks won't be on Community? Yes. Also : Shirley (Yvette Nicole Brown). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryn Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I've read she has to leave for family reasons, so I can understand that after the seasons she's put in. Banks is a one-and-done though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas1138 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Okay I am loving this, it's really been terrific but... The Chuck story is grating on me. They've given me no reason to care about him or his paranoia/affliction/whatever. That needs to progress quickly, it's wasting screen time every episode so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuskenRaider Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Yeah, they need some concrete explanation there. The previews kinda make it seem like we'll be getting it soon though. Loving all the episodes so far. Been consistently great since the premiere. His face on the billboard stole the show though. Laughed every time that stupid wig was on the screen. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas1138 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 This show may actually fill the Breaking Bad sized hole in my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuskenRaider Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Fantastic episode. Some of the best Mike stuff they've had, Breaking Bad included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue 3 Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 Just watched this one - brilliant episode, Mike on superb form. So relieved this series is living up to the high expectations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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