Better Call Saul (Season 2, Now)

[Locke.]

Breaking Bad‘s Saul Goodman will live on at AMC.

After lengthy negotiations, the cable network and Breaking Bad producer Sony Pictures TV have reached a licensing agreement for a spinoff from Vince Gilligan‘s acclaimed drama series. The spinoff series, tentatively titled Better Call Saul, had been in the works for months. It centers on one of Breaking Bad‘s most recognizable supporting characters, Bob Odenkirk‘s unflappable criminal lawyer Saul Goodman. Conceived by Breaking Bad creator Gilligan and series writer-producer Peter Gould — who created the Saul character together for a Season 2 episode written by Gould — the spinoff will be a one-hour prequel that will focus on the evolution of the Goodman character before he ever became Walter White’s lawyer, AMC said.

The network wouldn’t elaborate on the project’s status, but I’ve learned Better Call Saul has a series order pending the complication of Sony TV’s deals with Gilligan, Gould and Odenkirk. The pact between AMC and Sony TV came after talks between the two sides came down to the wire, with other outlets, including Netflix, which has had huge success with Breaking Bad, very interested in snatching the spinoff series.

The title of the spinoff comes from the original Saul episode of Breaking Bad, titled “Better Call Saul”, in which Walt (Bryan Cranston) and Jesse (Aaron Paul) hire the flamboyant Goodman after Badger (Matt L. Jones) is caught by the DEA. Goodman, who has been a regular presence on the show since, is a sleazy but highly competent criminal lawyer with a penchant for over-the-top TV commercials in which he uses his signature tagline “Better Call Saul!” Saul has served as Breaking Bad‘s comic relief, which is not surprising given Odenkirk’s strong comedy background. While hourlong, the spinoff is expected to be be far less dark than the original series, with more comedy infused into it.

Gilligan has been high on the idea for over a year. “I would love to see a Saul Goodman spinoff,” he said in a July 2012 interview. “I like the idea of a lawyer show in which the main lawyer will do anything it takes to stay out of a court of law. He’ll settle on the courthouse steps, whatever it takes to stay out of the courtroom. That would be fun — I would like that.”

http://www.deadline.com/2013/09/breaking-bad-saul-goodman-spinoff-amc-series/

So the Pilot episode has already been greenlit and it's pretty much certain to get a full series order. Probably the best character left that they could do it on aswell.

[Shaun]

excellent

[Natalie.]

Anyone going to watch this?

[Drew.]

Will be waiting until most of the episodes are out and watch them all in one go, it's apparently really good.

[InOne]

Definitely will be watching this after having a binge of Breaking Bad over Christmas.

[In the Drunk Tank]

Didn't realise it had started, suppose I will watch it though I'm a bit sceptical that it's a strong enough premise to carry a whole show

[Jamesy]

Seen a lot of positive reviews about it. I'll probably watch it when most episodes are out so I can do a binge watch.

[Ramsay]

DEM opening and closing scenes.



first episode is out on the UK and Irish netflix if anyones interested

[DemolitionRed]

We are going to binge watch this. If its anything like as good as Breaking Bad, I can't wait an entire week for the next one.

[Firewire]

watching the first episode now

[Scarlett.]

That ending! Didn't expect that lol

[Scarlett.]

I'd missed this name flashing up

http://i.imgur.com/iZsseXo.png

xD

[In the Drunk Tank]

The first ep was pretty solid actually, they've maintained the whole feel of Albuquerque from Breaking Bad. Start sequence and the opening court scene was amazing as well

[Scarlett.]

2nd episode is pretty good too, also, the actor who plays Vaas in Far Cry 3 is in it lol

[InOne]

Looking promising so far.

[Jord]

I thought Breaking Bad was so overrated and was a chore to watch but I did the Saul character so I might give this a watch.

[ChristmasNeeve]

Watched the first episode last night I missed Saul :love: oh oh oh and Mike making a little appearance :amazed: Looks good so far

[InOne]

Watched the first episode last night I missed Saul :love: oh oh oh and Mike making a little appearance :amazed: Looks good so far

Yeah I love how people and places from Breaking Bad are popping up

[ChristmasNeeve]

Yeah I love how people and places from Breaking Bad are popping up

I wonder if Walter will pop up at some point/ i bet he does oh and jesse, i miss them :bawling:

[InOne]

I don't think they are in the first season but wouldn't rule anything out later on

[ChristmasNeeve]

so is the very start supposed to be after he went on the run at the end of Breaking Bad?

[InOne]

It confused me a bit but yeah I think so lol

[Scarlett.]

so is the very start supposed to be after he went on the run at the end of Breaking Bad?

Yeah, the modern day stuff is the black and white bit, and 2002 is colour :laugh:

[Brother Leon]

Torn between watching every episode as it comes out or watching it all once it is done.

[Smithy]

Currently watching the penultimate ep of BB :amazed: (managed to avoid all but one spoiler :fist:)

Is this worth a watch afterwards?

[ChristmasNeeve]

Currently watching the penultimate ep of BB :amazed: (managed to avoid all but one spoiler :fist:)

Is this worth a watch afterwards?

Ohhhh I'm jealous that you're watching that for the first time. I've only seen one episode so far but it's looking promising so far. Loved Saul in BB

[Smithy]

This episode (hank just got shot and Walt took holly) has been amazing :amazed: some of the best TV I've ever watched

[ChristmasNeeve]

This episode (hank just got shot and Walt took holly) has been amazing :amazed: some of the best TV I've ever watched

It really is. The second half of Breaking Bad is just superb, every episode gets better and better

[Ramsay]

I'd give anything to be able to go back and watch BB for the first time again :lovedup:

[InOne]

I'm glad I watched BB in binges cos not sure if I'd have stuck with if not. It kept me hooked though. Plus having the luxury of playing the next ep right away was good lol

[Scarlett.]

Someone noticed this, the opening titles in Ep.2 used a scene from Breaking Bad

http://i.imgur.com/uhnUXUvl.jpg

[Scarlett.]

New episode out!

[InOne]

I'm glad Mike is starting to feature more. Always liked him as a character. It's starting to get its own feel now which is good.

[Scarlett.]

Yeah, was nice to see him get to do more than wind Jimmy up, lol. I'm better Jimmy takes the Kettleman's money, since there's no way they can actually say "No wait, that's our money" and he uses it to set up as Saul, lol.

[InOne]

Yeah that woman is the only one who knows at the moment. Definitely gonna be getting stolen!

[ChristmasNeeve]

anyone still watching this? I think it's really good, I like where he gets the name Saul Goodman as well

[lily.]

Didn't realise it had started, suppose I will watch it though I'm a bit sceptical that it's a strong enough premise to carry a whole show

This was exactly how I felt... I caved last weekend and started watching it, and I really love it... I did not expect to love it, but I do.. and it doesn't feel like it's falling back on BB at all. It does feel like its own show.

Mike was always an interesting character for me in BB, and to see his backstory is amazing. I won't go into details but you have to check it out.. I don't think you will be disappointed.

[In the Drunk Tank]

This was exactly how I felt... I caved last weekend and started watching it, and I really love it... I did not expect to love it, but I do.. and it doesn't feel like it's falling back on BB at all. It does feel like its own show.

Mike was always an interesting character for me in BB, and to see his backstory is amazing. I won't go into details but you have to check it out.. I don't think you will be disappointed.

Aha I have actually been watching every week and have been loving it, I thought it'd be a bit gimmicky but it has been a really immersing show in its own right, the Mike episode last week was great

[Firewire]

only watched first two episodes but liked them a lot, will watch the rest soon

[In the Drunk Tank]

Last nights ep :worship: definitely the best ep so far by a long way what a piece of **** Chuck is

[Josy]

How many episodes have there been of this so far? kinda having BB withdrawal so thinking of moving on to this

[ChristmasNeeve]

I've finished season 1, there's only 10 in it

[Firewire]

I watched but didn't love it

[Shaun]

Just watched the first two episodes.

God it felt so good to get back into that universe :flutter: really need to rewatch BB at some point. Definitely felt Saul was underused in it and he's a great character, was awesome watching him negotiate the two skateboard-conmen a broken leg each :laugh:

[Shaun]

2nd episode is pretty good too, also, the actor who plays Vaas in Far Cry 3 is in it lol

was wondering where I recognised his voice from!

[Brother Leon]

Trevor from GTA is in the show too. Pretty awesome.

[Ramsay]

It's a slow burner but people have to realise that Breaking Bad wasn't so action filled at the start but tbh i like the slow pacing of this show

[Shaun]

Just watching episode 6 now.

Mike's story :worship: god I've missed these writers (but not enough to actually watch it all yet apparently)

[Natalie.]

Oh I need to start this

[Josy]

I watched this show in about 3 days a while back, wish I had paced it out now :sad:

[ChristmasNeeve]

when is Season 2 out?

[Josy]

Feb 16th in the UK :hee:

[Scarlett.]

Finished the first series and all I can say is...

**** CHUCK

[lily.]

Feb 16th in the UK :hee:

Fan-bloody-tastic!

[Scarlett.]

Loved the first episode, even though not much happened lol.

That poor mans Walter White is a dumbass xD

[lily.]

The guy in the bar? haha... That was a brilliant scam.

[GiRTh]

Is it available? I think I'll take a look I enjoyed the 1st season.

[Scarlett.]

The guy in the bar? haha... That was a brilliant scam.

Did you recognise him? He's the same guy who gets his car destroyed by Walt in S1 of BB :joker:

[lily.]

OMG... how did I miss that!!!!

[Scarlett.]

Poor Ken never wins xD

[ChristmasNeeve]

Not a bad first episode

[Scarlett.]

Lmao, Squat Cobbler

[Scarlett.]

Whoa at today's episode!

[lily.]

That was intense. I love how characters like Tuco are integrating into the storyline.

[Firewire]

Season 2 has been incredible so far

[lily.]

The show is definitely coming into it's own. I hope they run it for a long time. I'm not sure what the timeline is though.. in terms of how long before he hooks up with WW.

[Scarlett.]

Season 3 confirmed!
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/better-call-saul-renewed-third-875903

[Cherry Christmas]

Season 2 is far better than 1 I think or maybe I need to rewatch

[Firewire]

Season 2 is far better than 1 I think or maybe I need to rewatch

This is how I feel Cherie, can barely remember season 1. Is it because 2 is so good or because it was so long ago? :joker:

[Scarlett.]

Yesterday's episode :D

Finally we get to see some of those multicoloured suits that Saul wears xD

[Cherry Christmas]

This is how I feel Cherie, can barely remember season 1. Is it because 2 is so good or because it was so long ago? :joker:

I watched Ep 1 of season 1 last night and it was really good, I think I need to rewatch it all as I think maybe I didn't appreciate how good it was at the time

[Cherry Christmas]

This show is so good, so many faces from BB making a reappearance as well :love:

[Scarlett.]

Tonights episode....
O_O

[Scarlett.]

#****chuckwithavengance

Also, Gus!

[Cherry Christmas]

#****chuckwithavengance

Also, Gus!

I hate Chuck :bored:

[Scarlett.]

I hate Chuck :bored:

Jimmy should shove that ****er into a EKG machine and never let him out.

[In the Drunk Tank]

This season has been brilliant but a bit disappointed at that ending, oldest trick in the book. All through the last scene I was just thinking 'he'd better not have a bloody tape recorder tucked away'