Author Topic: Better Call Saul (Read 188140 times)

Just watched the first episode of series 1 and really enjoyed it. Saw a clip for episode 2 and I can see that ....

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Tuco is back..yay

Question is. Did Saul come into contact with Tuco in Breaking Bad. I'm struggling to remember
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After a quick look at the wiki, I don't think so. Saul's first appearance was in S2E8, Tuco's last was S2E9, and he wasn't in S2E8.

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Buck Pete · « **Reply #445 on:** January 28, 2016, 03:00:40 pm »

Quote from: Impolite King Brian Blessed on January 28, 2016, 02:56:46 pm

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After a quick look at the wiki, I don't think so. Saul's first appearance was in S2E8, Tuco's last was S2E9, and he wasn't in S2E8.
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Ta Paul Lad

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #446 on:** January 28, 2016, 03:11:03 pm »

Buck Pete · « **Reply #447 on:** February 2, 2016, 11:46:43 am »

Prior to watching I was really skeptical about this to be honest but 3 episodes into Season 1 I'm absolutely loving it.

Jimmy (Saul) is a such a great character. Obviously you get to see a much deeper side to him in this show than Breaking Bad and he is such a fucking lovable character.

He sort of reminds me of Alan partridge or David Brent in a way. One of life's losers who you desperately want to see succeed.

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The scene in the desert where Jimmy was desperately trying to talk down Tuco to save the Skater twins and his own life was tense stuff but brilliant TV.

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Got a couple of weeks to finish and enjoy season 1 before season 2 airs.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #448 on:** February 4, 2016, 08:22:46 am »

Episode 6 'Five-O' which was primarily the Mike Ehrmantraut back story, was one of the best TV Drama episodes I have ever seen. Fucking amazing episode.

No wonder Jonathan Banks gained critical acclaim and won awards for his performance in that episode.

Yiannis · « **Reply #449 on:** February 4, 2016, 12:04:19 pm »

Thanks for reminding me of that performance. It was excellent indeed.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #450 on:** February 4, 2016, 03:43:36 pm »

Quote from: Yiannis on February 4, 2016, 12:04:19 pm

Thanks for reminding me of that performance. It was excellent indeed.

Yiannis mate. You are my TV program chat angel!

Just when I think I'm rambling to myself in these TV threads you pop up and save me

You got involved in 'The Knick' thread too if i remember right.

I know I'm late to the party with BCS but I'll be there from the start on season 2. Premiers on Netflix UK on 16th Feb i believe just hours after AMC show it in the states.

Yiannis · « **Reply #451 on:** February 4, 2016, 03:52:58 pm »

Quote from: Buck Pete on February 4, 2016, 03:43:36 pm

Yiannis mate. You are my TV program chat angel!

Just when I think I'm rambling to myself in these TV threads you pop up and save me You got involved in 'The Knick' thread too if i remember right.

I know I'm late to the party with BCS but I'll be there from the start on season 2. Premiers on Netflix UK on 16th Feb i believe just hours after AMC show it in the states.

Haha. Just happens to have similar taste on quality series.

On a side note, just finished watching Hinterland on Netflix. I liked it. Especially the last episode.

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #452 on:** February 4, 2016, 03:54:40 pm »

Nice. I also recommend the Insider podcast, if you listen to those. It's hosted by one of the editors, Vince Gilligan is always on and they have some of the actors and directors etc on as well. It usually comes out a day or two after the episode is on tele. It's a bit of a love-in at times, but you do get some great behind the scenes info.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #453 on:** February 4, 2016, 04:03:00 pm »

Quote from: Yiannis on February 4, 2016, 03:52:58 pm

Haha. Just happens to have similar taste on quality series.

On a side note, just finished watching Hinterland on Netflix. I liked it. Especially the last episode.

Is Hinterland the Welsh Crime drama? Might just give it a go if you recommend it. Although I'm itching to start 'The Bridge' Season 2 when I've finished Better Call Saul.

Quote from: Impolite King Brian Blessed on February 4, 2016, 03:54:40 pm

Nice. I also recommend the Insider podcast, if you listen to those. It's hosted by one of the editors, Vince Gilligan is always on and they have some of the actors and directors etc on as well. It usually comes out a day or two after the episode is on tele. It's a bit of a love-in at times, but you do get some great behind the scenes info.

Nice one mate. I will defo give these a go during season 2.

Just noticed episode 8 of season 1 (which i will be watching tonight) is written by Gordon Smith again. It appears that Episode 6 was his first ever TV script he did by himself and it was fucking amazing. Surely episode 8 can't be AS good, but I did notice earlier in the thread that episode 8 was also touted as a superb episode. Stopped reading the thread then, to avoid spoilers

Yiannis · « **Reply #454 on:** February 4, 2016, 04:06:14 pm »

Quote from: Buck Pete on February 4, 2016, 04:03:00 pm

Is Hinterland the Welsh Crime drama? Might just give it a go if you recommend it. Although I'm itching to start 'The Bridge' Season 2 when I've finished Better Call Saul.

Yeah. That's it. Wasn't something revolutionary but the lead performance was good and had a lovely cinematography.

moondog · « **Reply #455 on:** February 8, 2016, 05:38:45 am »

Not long now til the return of better call Saul. Come on!

-HH- · « **Reply #456 on:** February 13, 2016, 06:54:37 pm »

Quote from: moondog on February 8, 2016, 05:38:45 am

Not long now til the return of better call Saul. Come on!

3 days now, cannot wait!

JustDan · « **Reply #457 on:** February 13, 2016, 07:26:31 pm »

This crept on me... I love it when that happens.

Can't wait. The first season blew all my expectations out of the water. More of the same brilliance please.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #458 on:** February 15, 2016, 12:12:47 pm »

Tonight's the night for you US based BCS fans.. you lucky devils.

I'm hoping it will be 'up' in the morning ready for me to download and watch tomorrow.

Snail · « **Reply #459 on:** February 15, 2016, 03:52:24 pm »

So... is this going to be on our (UK) Netflix tomorrow then?

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #460 on:** February 15, 2016, 03:53:56 pm »

Quote from: Ｓｎａｉｌ on February 15, 2016, 03:52:24 pm

So... is this going to be on our (UK) Netflix tomorrow then?

Hope so. This and walking dead back this week

-HH- · « **Reply #461 on:** February 15, 2016, 11:58:02 pm »

Quote from: Ｓｎａｉｌ on February 15, 2016, 03:52:24 pm

So... is this going to be on our (UK) Netflix tomorrow then?

So they say. Have seen no indication of what time it goes up though.

moondog · « **Reply #462 on:** February 16, 2016, 01:54:47 am »

Two hours to go now here and I can spoil it for everyone!
Not that I would mind you. Trailers all the way through the walking dead last night and it looks like season two is going to show his transformation to the Saul of braking bad fame . Most Bantu tv show in years in our house this- cannot wait.

Millie · « **Reply #463 on:** February 16, 2016, 09:03:59 am »

it's up on Netflix UK

I can't watch til tomorrow though

Buck Pete · « **Reply #464 on:** February 16, 2016, 10:12:06 am »

Also loads of copies 'up' in the usual places.

Have it downloaded and ready to watch during me dinner hour

BER · « **Reply #465 on:** February 16, 2016, 03:22:05 pm »

That last scene.

10 years on · « **Reply #466 on:** February 16, 2016, 04:00:07 pm »

Probably should have watched the first season before watching it, forgot nearly everything that happened.

Snail · « **Reply #467 on:** February 16, 2016, 04:50:42 pm »

Loved it.

JustDan · « **Reply #468 on:** February 16, 2016, 05:39:16 pm »

Great first episode, loved it.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #469 on:** February 16, 2016, 06:56:50 pm »

Yeah I enjoyed it too.

Quote from: BER on February 16, 2016, 03:22:05 pm

That last scene.

What was the significance of the last scene? I cant get my head round it to be honest.

Can someone answer with spoiler tags please

Igor Tripod Biscan · « **Reply #470 on:** February 16, 2016, 07:02:12 pm »

He will always break the rules - as a guess

Buck Pete · « **Reply #471 on:** February 16, 2016, 07:08:11 pm »

Quote from: Igor Tripod Biscan on February 16, 2016, 07:02:12 pm

He will always break the rules - as a guess

Cheers Mate

I did sort of think that to be honest. All good

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Really love the fact that they haven't just thrown Jimmy straight into the Saul persona we know from Breaking Bad. It would have felt to forced.

Lovely opener for the season to come

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Ultimate Bromance · « **Reply #472 on:** February 16, 2016, 07:27:25 pm »

Quote from: Buck Pete on February 16, 2016, 06:56:50 pm

Yeah I enjoyed it too.

What was the significance of the last scene? I cant get my head round it to be honest.

Can someone answer with spoiler tags please

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Think it was about showing the contrast in his attitude at the time compared to the opening scene, when he's stuck in the garbage room and has to choose between opening the back door and alerting the police and risk being exposed, or wait for someone to come along and let him out. Even though it's highly unlikely the cops will link him to Heisenberg, Saul decides to take no chances and wait, whereas Jimmy just can't help but let his curiosity get the better off him, even if it means doing things he shouldn't.

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paddysour · « **Reply #473 on:** February 16, 2016, 07:30:21 pm »

Quote from: Ultimate Bromance on February 16, 2016, 07:27:25 pm

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Think it was about showing the contrast in his attitude at the time compared to the opening scene, when he's stuck in the garbage room and has to choose between opening the back door and alerting the police and risk being exposed, or wait for someone to come along and let him out. Even though it's highly unlikely the cops will link him to Heisenberg, Saul decides to take no chances and wait, whereas Jimmy just can't help but let his curiosity get the better off him, even if it means doing things he shouldn't.
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Ahhh I thought that sequence was a dream or something, thanks!

moondog · « **Reply #474 on:** February 16, 2016, 09:28:27 pm »

Really enjoyed that and you can smell how good this second series is going to be. $50 tequilla shots anyone?

Buck Pete · « **Reply #475 on:** February 16, 2016, 09:41:08 pm »

Quote from: Ultimate Bromance on February 16, 2016, 07:27:25 pm

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Think it was about showing the contrast in his attitude at the time compared to the opening scene, when he's stuck in the garbage room and has to choose between opening the back door and alerting the police and risk being exposed, or wait for someone to come along and let him out. Even though it's highly unlikely the cops will link him to Heisenberg, Saul decides to take no chances and wait, whereas Jimmy just can't help but let his curiosity get the better off him, even if it means doing things he shouldn't.
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Yeah that makes perfect sense UB

Cheers!!

Pistolero · « **Reply #476 on:** February 17, 2016, 09:08:46 am »

Triffic opener...it's all good man

Timbo's Goals · « **Reply #477 on:** February 17, 2016, 09:21:18 am »

Quote from: Pistolero on February 17, 2016, 09:08:46 am

Triffic opener...it's all good man

Looking forward to this P

paul211b · « **Reply #478 on:** February 17, 2016, 09:47:16 am »

Enjoyed the first episode of season 2. Unsure if I can wait a few weeks and binge watch. Tough just watching week to week.

JamesG L4 · « **Reply #479 on:** February 17, 2016, 11:07:41 am »

Great to be back in Albuquerque with Jimmy, great first episode!