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Better Call Saul

deepwaterdotter — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 18:54:00 GMT

Did anyone else watch the first episode last night? I realize it had some heavy competition from the Grammy awards. It moved a bit slow at first, but picked up as we come to see how Saul transitioned to 'the dark side'. Fun to see "Mike" and "Tuco" show up. Am looking forward to the second episode this evening. The first episode is being reaired tonight before the second.

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ballyk — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 19:13:45 GMT

I liked it enough to watch tonight. The skateboard scam was fun and enjoyed Mike and Tuco. Hope it turns out to be good. The Grammys were no competition for Walking Dead.

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Cranberries — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 19:15:25 GMT

I watched about half of it, but then found myself bored with it. Might try to re-watch it tonight.

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Cakers1 — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 19:36:15 GMT

Meh. On the fence right now. I do like Odenkirk as an actor. Will continue to watch.

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scotttie — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 19:39:17 GMT

I will continue to watch. I think last night was slow because it was the set up. I hope so anyway. I have high hopes for this. Odenkirk is a riot and I love the guy who plays Mike also. Can't wait to see how those to get connected.

Anybody who didn't watch Breaking Bad will have a hard time ""getting"" this show I'm afraid.

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Cranberries — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 19:42:17 GMT

That could be true Scottie. I never watched Breaking Bad. I knew this new show was a spin off of BB.

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Cakers1 — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 19:42:20 GMT

On 2/9/2015 scotttie said:
I will continue to watch. I think last night was slow because it was the set up. I hope so anyway. I have high hopes for this. Odenkirk is a riot and I love the guy who plays Mike also. Can't wait to see how those to get connected.

Anybody who didn't watch Breaking Bad will have a hard time ""getting"" this show I'm afraid.

Hi scottie: I did laugh at the opening with Saul working at Cinnabon. Those were about his last words in BB.

I wondered how much would tie in.

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scotttie — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 19:46:52 GMT

On 2/9/2015 Cakers1 said:
On 2/9/2015 scotttie said:
I will continue to watch. I think last night was slow because it was the set up. I hope so anyway. I have high hopes for this. Odenkirk is a riot and I love the guy who plays Mike also. Can't wait to see how those to get connected.

Anybody who didn't watch Breaking Bad will have a hard time "getting" this show I'm afraid.

Hi scottie: I did laugh at the opening with Saul working at Cinnabon. Those were about his last words in BB.

I wondered how much would tie in.

My dd reminded me of that last night. I had forgotten it.

But, what I don't get is, why is he working? Didn't he have a boatload of cash when he went into hiding?

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scotttie — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 19:50:34 GMT

On 2/9/2015 Cranberries said: That could be true Scottie. I never watched Breaking Bad. I knew this new show was a spin off of BB.

Oh well, Cranberries you MIGHT develop an interest if you give it another chance or two.

Basically Saul was the "fixer" lawyer for the drug dealers in Breaking Bad. "Saul" was a faux name he picked for himself. He always interjected humor into the series with his facial expressions, mannerisms, and witticisms. He was a coward and totally amoral. But really funny (he is a comedian in real life also).

The guy at the ticket booth who wouldn't let him through the gate without another "stamp" was a featured player in Breaking Bad also. A former cop, named Mike, who became an enforcer for the dealers. He became somewhat sympathetic due to his loyalty to his friends and his devotion to his grandchildren.

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Cakers1 — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 19:51:31 GMT

scottie: He had to assume a new identity and stay low for a while.

FREE CINNABON's today between 5pm and 9pm in honor of Saul!!!

That's a fact - not making a joke!!

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scotttie — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 19:52:59 GMT

On 2/9/2015 Cakers1 said:
scottie: He had to assume a new identity and stay low for a while.

FREE CINNABON's today between 5pm and 9pm in honor of Saul!!!

That's a fact - not making a joke!!

A profit opportunity!! LOL! I don't think we have any Cinnabon's near us ROFL!

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Cakers1 — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 19:54:09 GMT

Plus - something about taking selfies at all Cinnabon's to enter into some grand sweepstakes.

I also understand that the free bun comes in a Saul themed box.

ROTFL!

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whitelinen — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 20:06:25 GMT

Tried it, probably going to let it go. Slow, slow.

Acquired taste.

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Yahooey — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 20:17:22 GMT

I have to go look for it. I was late to Breaking Bad - real late. As in, it is over late.

I binged watched the series. Love it. Will give Saul a 2nd look even if it is slow. Could be a real fun series.

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scotttie — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 20:44:03 GMT

On 2/9/2015 Yahooey said:
I have to go look for it. I was late to Breaking Bad - real late. As in, it is over late.

I binged watched the series. Love it. Will give Saul a 2nd look even if it is slow. Could be a real fun series.

Me too. And have since watched it binge style all the way through twice. THanks to Netflix or I would probably never watched this show. One of my all time favorites now.

The humor, and the progression and change of the characters over time was fascinating

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MoJoV — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 21:02:57 GMT

OP, thank you so much for reminding me about this series, I was all about Downton Abbey last night. I'm glad I can catch both episodes tonight. Saul was my favorite on BB. Also Odenkirk is from around where I live. Did anyone see him in the TV series Fargo,with BillyBob Thornton? That was an eyepopping series.

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deepwaterdotter — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 22:10:21 GMT

On 2/9/2015 MoJoV said: OP, thank you so much for reminding me about this series, I was all about Downton Abbey last night. I'm glad I can catch both episodes tonight. Saul was my favorite on BB. Also Odenkirk is from around where I live. Did anyone see him in the TV series Fargo,with BillyBob Thornton? That was an eyepopping series.

Your welcome MoJo. Loved Odenkirk in "Fargo". Am eagerly awaiting the return of that series, it has become appointment viewing at our house.

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Topaz Gem — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 22:13:27 GMT

Many wonderful series start out slow in the beginning. Sometimes it takes a few episodes for things to gel and for them to hit their stride. Hopefully this one won't disappoint, because it's predecessor is one of the best series ever on TV.

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bluejeansluvr — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 22:43:18 GMT

Loved it! It took me a few minutes to get into it though. When it started I was still upset about how Walking Dead turned out. I cried. Not writing anything else because some people may not have watched it yet. It was so sad!

Loved Saul though, I was a little confused about who his brother Chuck was at first. I don't think they explained that part well enough or maybe I missed it still thinking about WD.

BUT I loved the inclusion of Mike and Tuco! That was so great!

Great setup for the next episode and I am super excited they have included Tuco. He is such a perfect villain. It will be interesting to see how Saul and his skateboard kids get out of this.

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bluejeansluvr — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 22:47:43 GMT

For everyone that thought it started slow, if you recall Breaking Bad started a bit slow too.

I think the main difference here is that with BB, you started to like Walter from the very beginning and then the empathy you felt for him when he finds out he has cancer. So you start caring about him early on.

I think with Saul, you're going to like him too, it will just take more time because he's a lawyer and a bad one at that. But eventually viewers will come to care about him too. They will develop his character a bit more in coming episodes. Give it some time.

I started to feel a little empathy for him, in the clip where he went in to the nail salon and his office was essentially in a water heater room close to the laundry room!