Movies and TV Better Call Saul - Page 17

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!!!!

RobBlake · 03-10-2015, 11:27 AM

haha mike played them so hard.

So, in BB when Mike visits his granddaughter.. is he also keepin that fear instilled into his son's exwife? like.. bitch.. keep dat mouf shut

Pitt Gorilla · 03-10-2015, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by RobBlake

haha mike played them so hard.

So, in BB when Mike visits his granddaughter.. is he also keepin that fear instilled into his son's exwife? like.. bitch.. keep dat mouf shut

I don't think so. He's more than willing to let her make that call. He laid all of his cards out on the table.

frankotank · 03-10-2015, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

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

What a fantastic ending.

and remember.....she said "I don't care if he's dirty or clean he's still gone and I love him. I just want the bastards who killed him to pay."
so they paid!
now I'm wondering if she's gonna backpedal on that statement per the scene where she pulls out of her driveway and stares at Mike before driving away.

last night made me realize that this IS a Breaking Bad-esque show for SURE! YES! YES! YES! so flipping glad it's not some stupid comedy crap.

eDave · 03-10-2015, 01:42 PM

Final scene of the final season has to be Walter White walking into his office for the first time.

Jamie · 03-10-2015, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by frankotank

now I'm wondering if she's gonna backpedal on that statement per the scene where she pulls out of her driveway and stares at Mike before driving away.

I think the driveway thing was about the phone call she asked about in the flashback. The scene where he told her what happened was instigated by the investigation, so it would be in the present.

Zebedee DuBois · 03-10-2015, 04:07 PM

it's official. The Planet loves them some Ermentrout.

beach tribe · 03-10-2015, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Zebedee DuBois

it's official. The Planet loves them some Ermentrout.

I want a ****in' shirt with Mike on it.

Sure-Oz · 03-10-2015, 05:50 PM

What an episode...wow

beach tribe · 03-10-2015, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by eDave

Final scene of the final season has to be Walter White walking into his office for the first time.

Nah. That will be the Final episode...ever.

beach tribe · 03-10-2015, 05:56 PM

**penguinz** · 03-10-2015, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by beach tribe

Nah. That will be the Final episode...ever.

That is what he said.

Mama Hip Rockets · 03-10-2015, 08:59 PM

That was by far the best episode yet. So awesome.

frankotank · 03-11-2015, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by beach tribe

I want a ****in' shirt with Mike on it.

25 bucks

ottawa_chiefs_fan · 03-11-2015, 10:38 AM

Just superb, superb acting - the kind of acting that sticks with you even when the show is over and you are on to some other activity.

**Buehler445** · 03-11-2015, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ottawa_chiefs_fan

Just superb, superb acting - the kind of acting that sticks with you even when the show is over and you are on to some other activity.

That's really how I gauge enjoyable vs powerful. That was definitely powerful.

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