Movies and TV Better Call Saul - Page 96

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!!!!

Sure-Oz · 06-16-2017, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by lcarus

I'll take a wild guess and say 2 more seasons after this one. 5 total just like BB.

BB had 62 eps in 5 season's... I know these first few have been 10 eps a Season...would they increase the # of eps or remain the same I wonder

**notorious** · 06-16-2017, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BucEyedPea

Love is blind.

Nice.

**Baby Lee** · 06-17-2017, 05:12 AM

**Baby Lee** · 06-17-2017, 05:15 AM

**Baby Lee** · 06-19-2017, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

#Chuckstrong!

BucEyedPea · 06-19-2017, 11:30 PM

Wow! Does Chuck die or live after that fire?

**DaneMcCloud** · 06-20-2017, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by BucEyedPea

Wow! Does Chuck die or live after that fire?

He committed suicide, hence the suicide prevent hotline number shown immediately as it faded to black.

eDave · 06-20-2017, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by BucEyedPea

Wow! Does Chuck die or live after that fire?

He's toast.

**Gonzo** · 06-20-2017, 04:15 AM

That really sucks. I can't believe they'd end chucks story like that.

Also, the way Gus stepped up. How ironic.

Something tells me the next season will flash forward a bit. Maybe a year?

**Baby Lee** · 06-20-2017, 05:57 AM

One moment that passed nearly unnoticed due to the surrounding drama. If they executed it as well as the rest of the show, how would you feel about a diversion to see some of how Hector 'paid for that Hacienda?'

lcarus · 06-20-2017, 09:34 AM

The way Howard handled Chuck in the finale was great. That was my favorite scene. "Let's all give him a big hand"

Pennywise · 06-20-2017, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

One moment that passed nearly unnoticed due to the surrounding drama. If they executed it as well as the rest of the show, how would you feel about a diversion to see some of how Hector 'paid for that Hacienda?'

I'm cool with that.

BucEyedPea · 06-20-2017, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

He committed suicide, hence the suicide prevent hotline number shown immediately as it faded to black.

I remember getting up and walking away but only saw the fire through the window.

The show had the writer and two of the actors on talking about the episode afterwards. It was left at not sure Chuck escapes or lives or dies in his attempt, when asked.

BucEyedPea · 06-20-2017, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by lcarus

The way Howard handled Chuck in the finale was great. That was my favorite scene. "Let's all give him a big hand"

And Chuck stood there looking unhappy with no thank you or acknowledgment to those applauding him.

BucEyedPea · 06-20-2017, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by eDave

He's toast.

Oh, I'm not sure. They may want to you to feel that way, but could be some clever twists.

Ha, ha at your pun using "toast" though.

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