The Don Dadda Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I think spin-off has just become such a dirty word that people are automatically turned off by it, but in this case there are definitely stories to be told. He doesn't actually get that much screen time in Breaking Bad and we know hardly anything about his history or what he gets up to when he's not helping Jesse and Walt. So in response to a comment at the start of the thread, no, it wouldn't be anything like a Littlefinger spin off, as he is central to ASOIAF and we are already fairly well acquainted with his story, whereas what we don't know is likely to be revealed at some point in the series. I don't think this is actually going to be that much like Breaking Bad though, and hopefully the emphasis will be much more on comedy and much less on drama - like someone above me said I am envisioning an episodic series with stories being set up and resolved within 30-40m.I fucking love Breaking Bad, and I love Saul Goodman - this gon be guuuuuuud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baelor Swyft Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I consider Odenkirk's performance truly flawless, and one of the best on the show. So I'm looking forward to this.Would have been cool to have a Mike spin-off, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex. Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 it's all a part of the game. But no, seriously, I would rather see Todd get a prequel.Would a Todd sequel not just be him going too school though? He ain't that old is he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlefingers In The Air Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Would a Todd sequel not just be him going too school though? He ain't that old is he? I'd just like to see the build up to him entering the trade. Always a good story when you tell of a kid descending into darkness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex. Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 To be fair, you might have a point. Have we had a programme showing a politely brought up child grow up in a violently racist environment before? To that extent?Might well be interesting tele. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaseBornBastard Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 I'm really turned off by this being a prequel. Other than his criminal connections, what is there about Saul's past that screams 'possibilities?' Honestly, what he would do after BB has me far more interested. Maybe he goes to Bolivia. No, not the Bolivia of the 'shallow, dirt hole' variety but actual, real Bolivia.Prequel Saul just seems like it would be treading water until the inevitable meeting with Jesse and Walt.I think you mean Belize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commodore Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 http://www.esquire.com/blogs/culture/better-call-saul-reviewI'll just say it: The first few episodes that I saw are better than Breaking Bad. They are smarter. They are sharper. I have never seen a prequel handled so cleverly.extended trailer that gives away quite a bit of the premise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghjhero Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 http://www.esquire.com/blogs/culture/better-call-saul-review extended trailer that gives away quite a bit of the premiseLooks decent, i dont think theres any way it can match BB, but ill watch it when it comes out on Netflix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theda Baratheon Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Pretty excited about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceluby Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I hope they already know how many seasons and where it's going. I'm excited about it regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fez Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 http://www.esquire.com/blogs/culture/better-call-saul-review extended trailer that gives away quite a bit of the premise That looks pretty great. I never got totally in to Breaking Bad, I stopped watching after the second season and then just watched the final three or four episodes when everyone was talking about them. I thought those episodes were great, but even afterwards when I tried going back to season three to see everything I missed; it just wasn't working for me. However, I really liked the character of Saul and Bob Odenkirk is always awesome, so I'll definitely give this a shot. Of course, I don't have AMC, so I'll be watching it whenever it shows up on Netflix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voodooqueen126 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I binged watched breaking bad, and then lost interest. Should I give this a go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Antony Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Think I'm gonna wait until tmmrw and watch episodes 1 and 2 back to back but I am cautiously excited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nox Irradiata Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Looking forward to this tonight! And Walking Dead is back! Yay!!!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabronius Maximus Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Gonna catch B99 and then this one. I'm not expecting much, but Odenkirk is always a solid bet for good TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martini Sigil Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I'm just upset that Bill Burr isn't in the cast on IMDB.... and no Huel!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myshkin Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 One of the most boring opening sequences I've ever had to suffer through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsay B. Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Mmmmm cinnabons. I didn't mind it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myshkin Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I ended up liking it, but that still doesn't excuse the first ten minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newstar Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 The pilot was beautifully shot, but it left me cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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