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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!!!!

Zebedee DuBois · 08-04-2022, 02:13 PM

Will the show finish out in black and white?

I dont see them showing much more of the BB timeline. Walt and Jesse have made their cameos. I think the last two issues deal with Gene's comeuppance in Omaha - which is a bleak black and white world.

RunKC · 08-05-2022, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by notorious

It still pisses me off that Walt killed Mike.

It’s his own fault though. It’s literally Mike, Gus and Saul’s fault. Gus and Saul were forewarned by Mike.

But Mike went against his better judgement. He’s always preaching “no half-measures” but he did with Walt and it got him killed.

Pennywise · 08-08-2022, 02:47 PM

Only 2 more episodes.

**notorious** · 08-08-2022, 03:42 PM

What if Kim turns him in?

sedated · 08-08-2022, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by notorious

What if Kim turns him in?

Saul chasing Kim might get him caught, but doubt Kim turns him in. When she left she said that they were bad together, giving herself just as much of the blame. Plus she saw Saul/Jimmy as the victim as far back as the stuff with Chuck and Howard.

RunKC · 08-08-2022, 05:01 PM

Tonight’s episode was written and directed by Vince Gilligan. Buckle up bc I think it’s gonna be a wild one

Demonpenz · 08-08-2022, 08:23 PM

I am ready for it to be over

**Baby Lee** · 08-08-2022, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Demonpenz

I am ready for it to be over

Demonpenz · 08-08-2022, 08:40 PM

Atleast there is only one more episode to mismanage any mis steps

Zebedee DuBois · 08-08-2022, 08:43 PM

Spoiler!

mr. tegu · 08-08-2022, 09:34 PM

Spoiler!

Sure-Oz · 08-08-2022, 10:05 PM

Man....can't wait for next week.

RaidersOftheCellar · 08-08-2022, 10:19 PM

All the recent episodes have been great. This was probably the best of them.

Jamie · 08-08-2022, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mr. tegu

Spoiler!

ChiefAshhole1056 · 08-08-2022, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Zebedee DuBois

Spoiler!

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