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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!!!!

**Baby Lee** · 03-05-2015, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeyis4dcats.

Wierd tho....why not call it Gelatin?

Episodes

6 - Five-O
5 - ~~Jello~~ Alpine Shepherd Boy
4 - Hero
3 - Nacho
2 - Mijo

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 03-05-2015, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

Episodes

6 - Five-O
5 - ~~Jello~~ Alpine Shepherd Boy
4 - Hero
3 - Nacho
2 - Mijo

That's even wierder. Should have been Alipne Shepard Boyo.

**ChiTown** · 03-09-2015, 09:03 PM

Are you ****ing kidding me? This series is starting off incredible! Love it.

Chiefspants · 03-09-2015, 09:03 PM

Mike never was big on half measures. ‪Holy ****.

siberian khatru · 03-09-2015, 09:05 PM

Fantastic episode

Demonpenz · 03-09-2015, 09:07 PM

those cops are dumb. a nickle plated .45 is not mikes style

**Gonzo** · 03-09-2015, 09:51 PM

Hey brother. We've got a thread already. I'll merge them.

**Buehler445** · 03-09-2015, 09:55 PM

****ing great ass episode. ****ing phenomenal.

**Buehler445** · 03-09-2015, 10:10 PM

Man. That last scene was tough to watch. That, ladies and gentlemen was quality television. That was more emotion than his entire breaking bad role.

I'm glad I stayed up to watch it. Problem will be getting to sleep for an early morning. ****ing fieldwork

'Hamas' Jenkins · 03-09-2015, 11:33 PM

That's the difference between good and great: character development.

That episode provided more roundness to Mike's character than three seasons of BB ever did.

The great thing about BCS to this point is that it enriches both series, whereas so many prequels just bastardize them.

Zebedee DuBois · 03-10-2015, 05:06 AM

Jonathan Banks delivered a great performance!
That was an awesome episode of great television.

**Buehler445** · 03-10-2015, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

That's the difference between good and great: character development.

That episode provided more roundness to Mike's character than three seasons of BB ever did.

The great thing about BCS to this point is that it enriches both series, whereas so many prequels just bastardize them.

Well said.

**Gonzo** · 03-10-2015, 06:28 AM

This show gives me a giant TV boner. I love Mike and the way they've been able to squeeze so much story out him. Just amazing shit.

keg in kc · 03-10-2015, 11:23 AM

"You know what happened. The question is...can you live with it." Slow zoom out. Total silence.

What a fantastic ending.

Sorter · 03-10-2015, 11:25 AM

Fantastic episode.

10-06-2013, 11:01 PM
rico ON CP YOU’RE SOMEBODY’S BITCH! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Da SEI Casino cash: $4704809	Better Call Saul 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!!!!
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Buehler445 Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scott City KS Casino cash: $2404734	Man. That last scene was tough to watch. That, ladies and gentlemen was quality television. That was more emotion than his entire breaking bad role. I'm glad I stayed up to watch it. Problem will be getting to sleep for an early morning. ****ing fieldwork
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'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $8019572	That's the difference between good and great: character development. That episode provided more roundness to Mike's character than three seasons of BB ever did. The great thing about BCS to this point is that it enriches both series, whereas so many prequels just bastardize them.
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