I loved Breaking Bad. I think it might be one of the most perfect series ever made. I really appreciated the fact that they probably could have kept the series going for several more years, made a crap ton more money, and been uncaring about ruining the overall story in the process (like what happened with LOST.) They didn't do this though, and ended the show wonderfully.
So when it was later released that there was going to be a spinoff show that featured Saul Goodman / Jimmy McGill, who was a very popular character in Breaking Bad that was kind of just a minor character in that show.
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The events in the show for the most part take place many years before the events of Breaking Bad, but there are some flash-forward moments that take place in the future that at least appear to be events that happened after the downfall of the meth empire in BB.
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We are also privy to the events leading up to Mike Ehrmantraut (played by the always wonderfully stoic Jonathan Banks)being wrapped up in the events of the criminal underworld. While the series focuses mainly on Jimmy, Mike's story, as well as Chicken Shop owner "Gus" Fring are for the most part separate stories, but later on their paths will intertwine.
In season 1 the story focuses mostly on Jimmy's attempt to make it as a lawyer and the troubles he faces as his own brother seems to try to interfere to prevent him from achieving success. I think that Michael McKean's acting as Chuck McGill (Jimmy's older brother) is particularly incredible, especially when you consider that for the most part, McKean is a comedy actor.
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Basically, there is very little in the way of drugs even in the first season of Better Call Saul and I think that choice might have been intentional since AMC was likely trying to avoid having this labled as being "Breaking Bad 2."
Everyone in the cast is fantastic. The story, although less action packed than Breaking Bad is just as interesting and this is one of those few series that I can watch and not even have my phone nearby to fill in during the boring times... because there aren't any. There are 3 main stories going on in this series, that realistically could be their own shows if AMC was just after a cash grab.
I think this is one of best things on Netflix and it is truly bingeworthy. If you haven't watched it, you really should. I can all but guarantee you will not be disappointed. If you are not familiar with Breaking Bad, some of the scenes might be a bit confusing, but you'll still get it.
Since i tend to sit on the sofa for long periods of time while watching Better Call Saul, the show gets the ultimate approval from my doggo-friend.
"I really appreciated the fact that they probably could have kept the series going for several more years, made a crap ton more money, and been uncaring about ruining the overall story"
You hit the nail on the head! Couldn't agree more.
Thanks for tipping me off about this new one on Net Flix. Much Appreciated.
By the way are you going to Steemfest, since it's in Thailand this year?
I should be there. Would love to meet you in person.
Hope you are doing well.
From Salinas Ecuador! -Dan
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I'm not familiar with this series; however, your review of the movie series seems like it makes me wanna go out on a limb and try and download it from ondisk.co.kr. Thank you for introducing it to us. Cool Doge Seal of Approval, ruff~! 🐕
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My wife and I have Breaking Bad in our list, but we haven't gotten around to watching it yet. I feel like I say that about a lot of things lately. The fact is in the Summer time we just don't watch that much TV. We are usually either camping or outside. Luckily we get much less of the hot humid days here that you do so it is easier to be outside on the deck. We still plan on watching BB someday and we will probably do that before we dig into this just so we have the full picture.
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That is great that you are camping or otherwise outside. Do that! It's awesome that this is an option for ya!
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It is, we try to get out as much as we can in the Summer here because come Winter it is basically hibernation mode.
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haha, yeah. The snowy days can be pretty brutal up there. I do not miss that.
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Personally I consider Breaking Bad as the best series, and my favorite, and of course I saw the first season of Better Call Saul when it was released, and I liked it, but I decided not to continue until it was finished, but I will probably have to change plans if rumors of a sequel to Breaking Bad are confirmed. People already saw the other seasons of Better Call Saul told me that the other seasons of the show are even better.
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I really need to watch this series, from many sources I heard is as good as Breaking Bad. That's why I think it's not a series for one evening.
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it's also 10 hours long (just the first season)... might be a bit tough to fit than in to one evening :)
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Yes, I know. I want to write that it's not a guilty pleasure but more like an opposite some quality tv.
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Haha ah yes... I was late catching on to both this and Breaking Bad but love them both. Everything comes to he who waits ☺️ Love the doggo approvedness too 😆🐾
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