Author Topic: No Better Caul Saul thread? (Read 5792 times)

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #1 on:** February 11, 2015, 04:48:23 PM »

Don't know if I want to drop the cautious from my cautious optimism yet

king of the internet · « **Reply #2 on:** February 11, 2015, 04:55:29 PM »

Quote from: Mamacint on February 11, 2015, 04:48:23 PM

Don't know if I want to drop the cautious from my cautious optimism yet

I watched the pilot. Yes, pilots are not always the best representation of what a TV show may become over the course of the first season or the series, but I wasn't that into it. My biggest concern about it - aside from it being a spin-off almost assuredly doomed to live in the shadow of the main series - is that Saul seems much more suited as a secondary character than the lead of a series. And as much as I love Odenkirk's body of work, I just can't see him as a leading man. That was my main concern going and probably why I felt so bored by the pilot. But I'll give it a few more episodes before I make any final conclusions.

Brehvolution · « **Reply #3 on:** February 11, 2015, 04:56:59 PM »

Alinsky?

Mr. Nobody · « **Reply #4 on:** February 11, 2015, 04:57:58 PM »

I thought the pilot and the second episode were great.

kick51 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 11, 2015, 07:40:00 PM »

Liked both eps a lot. They've got plenty of material to work with and the talent to pull it off.

archie4208 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 11, 2015, 08:11:58 PM »

I'm kinda eh on it right now (just seen the first episode). Seems like a lot of it was, "hey remember those things from Breaking Bad? Sure you do :^)"

dkdk · « **Reply #7 on:** February 11, 2015, 08:22:47 PM »

unbridled optimism over here brehs. watching saul in full effect is good stuff.

Reb · « **Reply #8 on:** February 12, 2015, 02:39:55 AM »

Love the first two episodes. Good vibe, you can see the pieces moving into place.
I also love Bob Odenkirk, so that helps.

Skidmark · « **Reply #9 on:** February 12, 2015, 12:37:36 PM »

I watched the first two episodes. I loved it and can't wait to watch more.

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #10 on:** February 12, 2015, 12:44:34 PM »

Second episode was really good and now I'm hooked in

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #11 on:** February 12, 2015, 04:57:53 PM »

Think I'm on board now (halfway through ep2).

I was never cynical enough to think Gilligan & Co. were doing this just to milk the property, but I still didn't really know why they wanted to make this show.

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #12 on:** February 12, 2015, 10:12:45 PM »

Sweet, we're all into it, should be interesting when it starts getting ridiculous or terrible

kick51 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 13, 2015, 01:14:55 AM »

Quote from: Mamacint on February 12, 2015, 04:57:53 PM

Think I'm on board now (halfway through ep2).

I was never cynical enough to think Gilligan & Co. were doing this just to milk the property, but I still didn't really know why they wanted to make this show.

There's a lot more backstory to know about pretty much everything in breaking bad and all of it went through Saul, who is an interesting character in himself.

I was a little worried it would dawdle on pre-cartel stuff, but it seems like they're getting right to it. Shit will ramp up quickly. or not. i dunno.

Sausage · « **Reply #14 on:** February 13, 2015, 02:06:23 AM »

First two episodes were pretty strong. Didn't really like the idea at first, but I'm sold now.

toku · « **Reply #15 on:** February 13, 2015, 02:09:29 AM »

The break scene in episode two

Love the slow pan up and away to focus on Saul. This was also the moment when I knew I was totally on board.

huckleberry · « **Reply #16 on:** February 13, 2015, 08:07:54 AM »

1st episode was kinda meh but the 2nd one was awesome. Rewatched the 1st one and realized it was actually good too.

I love the whole Breaking Bad universe. The people behind this show (and BB) really know how to make engrossing television.

dkdk · « **Reply #17 on:** February 17, 2015, 07:01:54 PM »

ms kettleman bad tho (nws)
http://giant.gfycat.com/AngryTotalImago.gif
(pic from fargo)

that here's johnny shit was hilarious.

kick51 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 17, 2015, 07:32:18 PM »

Quote from: dkdk on February 17, 2015, 07:01:54 PM

ms kettleman bad tho (nws)
http://giant.gfycat.com/AngryTotalImago.gif
(pic from fargo)

that here's johnny shit was hilarious.

i just noticed that rack in the tent scene

3rd episode was okay. I liked the action, the acting is a little off, maybe?

Mr. Nobody · « **Reply #19 on:** February 17, 2015, 08:06:37 PM »

Quote from: dkdk on February 17, 2015, 07:01:54 PM

that here's johnny shit was hilarious.

I didn't think he'd do it

mormapope · « **Reply #20 on:** February 17, 2015, 08:12:58 PM »

Watched the first two episodes.

Fist half of episode 1 had one really good high

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Saul defending the kids that fuck dead people

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but the rest of the half fell flat. The second half of episode 1 is fantastic. Really fast paced and the perfect amount of tension/levity.

Episode 2 is really good throughout. Reminded me early episodes of Breaking Bad that are still frantic and dire, but not over the top on a grand scale.

Vertigo · « **Reply #21 on:** February 18, 2015, 02:20:10 AM »

Waiting for the all the episodes to be broadcast. Before I give this a try.

toku · « **Reply #22 on:** February 24, 2015, 04:44:59 AM »

"It could be argued that all of life is one great coincidence."

Vertigo · « **Reply #23 on:** February 24, 2015, 05:24:35 AM »

Wifey forced my hand and so we watched the episodes that were already up.

And I quite like it. Less focus on an idiot like Walter White immediately makes this show more interesting to me. Walt started off so interesting but morphed into a very geeky white male power fantasy halfway through.

From what they've setup so far Saul is interesting. For what was a side character.

kick51 · « **Reply #24 on:** February 24, 2015, 09:07:46 AM »

Quote from: Vertigo on February 24, 2015, 05:24:35 AM

Wifey forced my hand and so we watched the episodes that were already up.

And I quite like it. Less focus on an idiot like Walter White immediately makes this show more interesting to me. Walt started off so interesting but morphed into a very geeky white male power fantasy halfway through.

From what they've setup so far Saul is interesting. For what was a side character.

He's not an idiot, he just did what he needed for his family. Skylar's more evil than all the characters combined. what a bitch she's just like my mom when she yells at me to stop playing senran kagura. i'm 39, I can make my own decisions

kick51 · « **Reply #25 on:** February 24, 2015, 02:27:32 PM »

Also that last episode was awesome. Brilliant scheming all over.

dkdk · « **Reply #26 on:** February 25, 2015, 12:04:22 AM »

this dude sitting in the meeting in the same suit as Hamlin

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #27 on:** February 25, 2015, 12:14:58 AM »

Can't wait to see what this all culminates in. They have so many little threads and characters established and dangling. The Kettlemans, the Cartel, Hamlin & co, Chuck. It's great to be back in this world.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #28 on:** February 25, 2015, 01:03:34 PM »

Better then BB so far. Which I didnt love like everyone else seems.

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #29 on:** February 25, 2015, 01:09:24 PM »

What is that?

Is that the polish title of BB?

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #30 on:** March 10, 2015, 02:05:09 AM »

Best episode so far. Wow. That was like top-tier Breaking Bad quality. Really good stuff.

huckleberry · « **Reply #31 on:** March 10, 2015, 12:42:21 PM »

Mike is my favorite character from the BB universe too.

Hell of an episode.

kick51 · « **Reply #32 on:** March 12, 2015, 05:26:01 PM »

that was some good shit :'(

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #33 on:** March 17, 2015, 03:01:05 AM »

Betsy Kettleman

Mr. Nobody · « **Reply #34 on:** March 17, 2015, 03:03:11 AM »

Quote from: BobFromPikeCreek on March 17, 2015, 03:01:05 AM

Betsy Kettleman

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BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #35 on:** March 17, 2015, 03:04:18 AM »

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmhmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

kick51 · « **Reply #36 on:** March 17, 2015, 10:33:03 AM »

Quote from: Mr. Nobody on March 17, 2015, 03:03:11 AM

Quote from: BobFromPikeCreek on March 17, 2015, 03:01:05 AM
Betsy Kettleman

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now in 720p gif form:
http://giant.gfycat.com/AngryTotalImago.gif

toku · « **Reply #37 on:** March 17, 2015, 02:36:26 PM »

dkdk · « **Reply #38 on:** March 23, 2015, 12:10:54 AM »

the kettlemans

i can only imagine how much betsy has stressed that dude out but ms kettleman is

status so he took the $$$ just to make her happy.

Vertigo · « **Reply #39 on:** March 23, 2015, 04:26:04 AM »

Been loving this show so far, but the last two episodes have been stellar.

Mike is hands down the best character in that universe.

Mr. Nobody · « **Reply #40 on:** March 31, 2015, 01:32:06 AM »

Quote from: WRATH VICE™ on March 31, 2015, 01:09:55 AM

That was too real.

Entirely too real

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #41 on:** March 31, 2015, 04:07:20 AM »

Bob's totally winning an emmy.

Nibel · « **Reply #42 on:** March 31, 2015, 01:09:00 PM »

Might be the best episode so far; absolutely soulcrushing shit. Ethering your own brother like that when he tries to change and is looking up to you... nah man.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #43 on:** March 31, 2015, 09:15:19 PM »

Awesome episode. I knew that guy Mike throat-chopped was Trevor from GTA just from his voice and mannerism, haha.

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #44 on:** March 31, 2015, 09:36:16 PM »

This has been a great season.

dkdk · « **Reply #45 on:** March 31, 2015, 10:31:23 PM »

man chuck is a piece of shit.

dkdk · « **Reply #46 on:** April 08, 2015, 11:24:49 PM »

chicago sunroof brehs

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #47 on:** April 11, 2015, 10:32:42 PM »

I guess I didn't realize that the last episode was the last episode of the season. Kind of a flat note to end it on.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #48 on:** April 12, 2015, 01:52:41 AM »

Yeah man. Michael McKean has a role in most of Christopher Guest's stuff.

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Author Topic: No Better Caul Saul thread? (Read 5792 times)

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