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Title: Better Call Saul
Post by: Bromptonboy on October 14, 2014, 05:42:41 AM
Thought I would start a thread for this upcoming Breaking Bad spinoff - 'Better call Saul!'

http://www.bettercallsaul.com/ (http://www.bettercallsaul.com/)
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Bromptonboy on February 08, 2015, 09:36:40 AM
http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/20150208__Better_Call_Saul__breaks_away_from__Breaking_Bad_.html (http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/20150208__Better_Call_Saul__breaks_away_from__Breaking_Bad_.html)
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Rico on February 08, 2015, 11:21:12 AM
My TIVO is set!
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Bromptonboy on February 08, 2015, 02:05:47 PM
Same!!
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Bromptonboy on February 09, 2015, 07:51:03 AM
This is good!
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Rico on February 09, 2015, 04:44:40 PM
Quote from: Bromptonboy on February 09, 2015, 07:51:03 AM
This is good!

I just finished watching episode one and really liked it a lot.  Lots of potential and it has that sort of weird, quirky vibe I loved in "Breaking Bad."  Episode two is on tonight too!
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Bromptonboy on February 09, 2015, 04:46:12 PM
Right, we are going to watch it live (or cached by ~10 min) -  I know - very quaint.  :)
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Jobydrone on February 09, 2015, 05:03:29 PM
Quite good, he was one of the best recurring characters in BB and I can't wait to see where this takes us. Loved episode 1 and I'm watching two tonight as soon as I get home from school.
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Bromptonboy on February 09, 2015, 05:06:16 PM
Wow, I am actually current on a show others are watching!  Breaking new ground here (if you don't count GoT).  :)
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: DrKankles on February 09, 2015, 06:13:54 PM
Pretty good start.  Probably a better start than Breaking Bad even.  The first couple episodes of BB took a while to find their footing.
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Bromptonboy on February 09, 2015, 06:42:18 PM
Agreed. 
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: ChrisMC on February 11, 2015, 05:28:43 PM
First 2 episodes, very good. Loved it when [spoiler]Tuco[/spoiler] showed up. I'm a big Bob Odenkirk fan AND Michael McKean for the bonus! I need a space blanket.
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Bromptonboy on February 11, 2015, 06:22:04 PM
We just watched episode 2 - really loving this series. 
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Rico on February 12, 2015, 02:25:19 PM
Very good so far after only two episodes.  I'm pretty hooked.
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Bromptonboy on February 12, 2015, 02:49:30 PM
Still wondering about a bit of the backstory.  Enjoying it unfold.
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Jobydrone on February 12, 2015, 05:24:33 PM
I'm really loving it too. Feels very tonally similar to BB.  12 episodes isn't gonna be enough. I guess Mad Men starts right when this ends so it'll be ok
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Bromptonboy on February 12, 2015, 07:42:07 PM
My wife is pumped up for the next (final) season of Madmen.  I never got into that show.
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: DrKankles on February 13, 2015, 06:13:01 PM
I'm wondering how much of the current -Post Breaking Bad- timeline they are going to cover.  Will it be mostly backstory with just a splash of the current times or will it be more like Arrow with like a 50/50 split.
Jeff  :usflag
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Bromptonboy on February 14, 2015, 04:29:33 AM
Good question.  They can always cover his life post-BB - that looks like a potential for some fun.
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Rico on February 14, 2015, 05:29:30 AM
I think for now at least it will stay set in the past, pre-BB era.
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Bromptonboy on February 14, 2015, 07:08:58 AM
Yes, I am anxious to see how he connects with some of the other characters from BB
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Bromptonboy on February 18, 2015, 03:10:01 AM
This weeks episode was really good.  Loving this show.  (more importantly the wife likes it so it will be easy to stay current)
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Rico on February 18, 2015, 03:49:52 AM
Yep, another solid episode.
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Bromptonboy on February 18, 2015, 08:19:27 AM
Love how his backstory is slowly unfolding.
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Bromptonboy on March 12, 2015, 05:12:55 AM
Last episode was SO GOOD!  Love the Mike Ehrmentraut character, and was glad to see some of his back story.
(http://www.highsnobiety.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/12/files/2014/12/watch-the-teaser-trailer-for-better-call-saul-featuring-a-return-of-fan-favorite-mike-ehrmantraut01.jpg)
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Rico on March 12, 2015, 05:37:18 AM
Yep - this series continues to rock!
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Bromptonboy on March 12, 2015, 07:25:17 AM
good solid cast, and some great writing.
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Jobydrone on March 12, 2015, 02:34:37 PM
This last episode was some of the best acting and most heart wrenching dialogue I've seen in a series probably since Breaking Bad ended. This episode was Emmy bait for absolute certain. If you're a Breaking Bad fan and haven't yet watched this show, the most recent episode is the perfect jumping on point and will get you hooked for sure.
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Bromptonboy on March 12, 2015, 03:56:30 PM
You're not kidding Joby.  I didn't realize he had those kind of acting chops.  What a show...
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: ChrisMC on March 13, 2015, 03:07:00 PM
If anybody had doubts, I'm fairly certain they should be erased by now. Wowza.
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Jobydrone on March 20, 2015, 05:34:04 AM
I almost cried when they showed only three episodes left at the end of this weeks show.  That sucks.
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Bromptonboy on March 20, 2015, 07:21:46 AM
Quote from: Jobydrone on March 20, 2015, 05:34:04 AM
I almost cried when they showed only three episodes left at the end of this weeks show.  That sucks.
I agree - such a good show.  Hopefully next year will be a longer season.  I really love this show.
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Bromptonboy on April 01, 2015, 10:26:07 AM
Such a great show.  I saw that twist coming at the end of the latest episode. 
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Rico on April 01, 2015, 12:28:01 PM
Been a great first season.  Finale next week!
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Bromptonboy on April 01, 2015, 01:48:48 PM
Too short of a season!
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: DrKankles on April 02, 2015, 05:44:03 PM
This show came out of the gate strong and continues to deliver.  One of the few shows I still consider appointment TV.
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Bromptonboy on April 07, 2015, 01:14:39 PM
Final show of the season was good - but to me not as powerful and the penultimate episode of last week.  Still, this is an amazing show, and I cannot wait for the next season.  Hopefully it will be a 15 show season at least.
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Rico on April 07, 2015, 04:15:47 PM
Really good season finale and I think it obviously set the stage for what is to come next season.
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: moyer777 on April 07, 2015, 08:09:56 PM
I am blown away by this series.  Some of the best, thought provoking television that I have ever seen.  So many layers in the characters, so many things that hit me in the gut... pretty amazing.  SO sad that we have to wait now.  :)
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Bromptonboy on April 08, 2015, 02:17:54 PM
I agree - an amazing show.  Nice to see Squiggy back in the saddle as well..
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Rico on April 08, 2015, 04:10:35 PM
If anyone is watching this series and didn't watch "Breaking Bad" you really need to go back and watch that series too.
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Bromptonboy on April 08, 2015, 05:18:18 PM
Love BB.  I had to take a break in the last season - was getting too stressed by the show.  :)
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Rico on April 08, 2015, 06:24:22 PM
Yeah, I knew you had watched it. I was talking more to Mr. Moyer - and anyone else reading this.
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Bromptonboy on April 09, 2015, 10:01:31 AM
Thank God Game of Thrones is coming on now that Saul is over for the season.  :)  That and Silicon valley season 2..
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Rico on April 09, 2015, 11:09:59 AM
I'm trying to get into Silicon Valley but it's not doing much for me. Halt and Catch Fire is so much more interesting. And season two starts up in June.
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: moyer777 on April 09, 2015, 07:52:04 PM
I watched all of Breaking Bad in a binge one week on Netflix... oh my gosh... pretty much hooked me so when they announced that Better Call Saul was coming on I almost peed my pants.  LOL.
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: ChrisMC on April 10, 2015, 03:41:11 AM
Quote from: Rico on April 09, 2015, 11:09:59 AM
I'm trying to get into Silicon Valley but it's not doing much for me. Halt and Catch Fire is so much more interesting. And season two starts up in June.
My sister will be on season 2 as Lee Pace's secretary. She just got a speaking part last week, and she's pretty excited!
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Rico on April 10, 2015, 04:54:39 AM
Quote from: ChrisMC on April 10, 2015, 03:41:11 AM
Quote from: Rico on April 09, 2015, 11:09:59 AM
I'm trying to get into Silicon Valley but it's not doing much for me. Halt and Catch Fire is so much more interesting. And season two starts up in June.
My sister will be on season 2 as Lee Pace's secretary. She just got a speaking part last week, and she's pretty excited!

Dude!  That is awesome!
Title: Re: Better Call Saul
Post by: Bromptonboy on April 10, 2015, 10:36:50 AM
My wife took to Silicon Valley - it seems to be a saltier incarnation of BBT in a way.  I like it so far (at least Season 1).