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      Season 1 – Better Call Saul

      2015 Drama List
      97% Tomatometer 291 Reviews 95% Audience Score 5,000+ Ratings He wasn't always Saul Goodman, ace attorney for chemist-turned-meth dealer Walter White. Six years before he begins to represent Albuquerque's most notorious criminal, Goodman is Jimmy McGill, a small-time attorney hustling to make a name for himself. He's a forceful champion for his low-income clients, an underdog whose morals and ambitions often clash. Jimmy works with private eye Mike Ehrmantraut, a former Philadelphia cop and recent transplant to the Southwest. Mike has a specialized skill set -- he's a "fixer" of sticky situations -- that Jimmy soon learns to appreciate. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Buy Now

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      Better Call Saul is a quirky, dark character study that manages to stand on its own without being overshadowed by the series that spawned it.

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      Karl Quinn The Age (Australia) By the end of the episode, it had all started to feel kind of familiar, in the best possible way. Mar 27, 2018 Full Review Judy Berman Flavorwire Its first few episodes aren't quite as epic as Breaking Bad's, but they're surprising, character-packed, and tense enough to give the series a fighting chance of becoming its predecessor's equal. Sep 22, 2017 Full Review Martin Hoyle Financial Times For Breaking Bad's legion of fans Better Call Saul, released in weekly episodes, contains elements of prequel, recap and sequel, evoking Breaking Bad's residual glamour. Rated: 3/5 May 2, 2017 Full Review Nathan Mattise Ars Technica [Breaking Bad] expanded universes? Look to the (equally great) Better Call Saul. Jul 28, 2021 Full Review Jamie East The Sun (UK) Who knew that watching the foundations of an amazing building being laid would be as pleasurable as the finished article? Rated: 5/5 Apr 12, 2020 Full Review Li Lai Mediaversity Reviews Creators Gilligan and Gould have left entire swathes of people-specifically, those who don't look like them-in the dustbin of tropes and stereotypes. Rated: D Aug 5, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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      John F Takes a bit to get going but overall is still quite good. Episodes "Five-O" and "Pimento" are the standouts. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/06/24 Full Review Leo M "Better Call Saul" might not begin with the same amount of excitement that "Breaking Bad" did, but rather builds on one of the most complex and well-written characters of that series; Jimmy McGill. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/18/24 Full Review Aender S A great spin-off of the best drama series ever made, although not as strong. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/14/24 Full Review Tristan C One of the best spin-offs ever written. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/02/24 Full Review ARNALDO P Well damn, this was just as good as the first season of breaking bad and i don't want really to say it but it was much better than breaking bad. Looking forward for the other season. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/29/24 Full Review Forged S It's been a while since I've seen Breaking Bad or it's followup movie El Camino. When I first heard they were doing a spin-off, based on the fan-favorite character Saul Goodman, I wasn't interested. Usually, spin-offs suck, especially prequels. Then the first reviews came out, they were predictably mid. So I slept on the series, figuring it'd be canceled after a couple of seasons. Curiously, it wasn't. Creator Vince Gilligan understood, when he first conceived Breaking Bad, the evolution of a normal, law-abiding citizen into a criminal doesn't happen overnight. A wrong decision here, a bad choice there and a few years later of seemingly small insignificant steps, you look back and don't recognize the person you once were. Like Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul is a slow burn. Understandably so. And as the series progressed it garnered more and more praise. So, now that the series has ended, I finally decided to check it out. I gotta say, I missed the awkward, natural dialogue and hyper-realistic, voyeuristic shots. The world Gilligan is able to create feels like something you can visit and interact with. This makes the choices even more guy wrenching, knowing the potential for real consequences when characters make dumb decisions. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/10/24 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Episode 1 Aired Feb 8, 2015 Uno Jimmy works magic in the courtroom; after being inspired unexpectedly, Jimmy tries an unconventional method for pursuing potential clients. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 9, 2015 Mijo Jimmy's troubles escalate when he is taken hostage, leaving him desperately planning his escape; carelessness puts Chuck at risk. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 16, 2015 Nacho Jimmy is eager to prove that his dangerous client is innocent, even though it causes problems with Kim. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 23, 2015 Hero Jimmy devises a bold plan to obtain new clients, but must face consequences when his relationships become strained. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 2, 2015 Alpine Shepherd Boy Alarming news disrupts Jimmy's efforts at drumming up new business, forcing him to make a difficult choice. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 9, 2015 Five-O When a tragic past comes back to haunt Mike, he seeks help from an unlikely source; Jimmy's moral compass is tested. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 16, 2015 Bingo Jimmy meets with potential new clients; after being given the opportunity to do the right thing, Jimmy cashes in a favor. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 23, 2015 RICO Jimmy shows Chuck that he is willing to do anything to win a case, including getting his hands dirty. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 30, 2015 Pimento Chuck wants Jimmy to accept a harsh truth; Mike's ability to complete a job is questioned, thereby threatening a deal. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 6, 2015 Marco Jimmy seizes an opportunity to reconnect with an old friend in the aftermath; Chuck adjusts to a new way of life. Details

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      Season Info

      Director
      Colin Bucksey, Michelle MacLaren, Adam Bernstein, Peter Gould, Thomas Schnauz, Larysa Kondracki, Terry McDonough, Vince Gilligan, Nicole Kassell
      Screenwriter
      Gordon Smith, Thomas Schnauz, Gennifer Hutchison, Vince Gilligan, Bradley Paul, Peter Gould
      Network
      AMC
      Rating
      TV-14 (V|L)
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date
      Feb 8, 2015
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