Genius of “Better Call Saul”

The Genius of ‘Better Call Saul’

Warning: Spoilers for “Breaking Bad”

by Joey Smith

Aspinoff of the Oscar-winning show “Breaking Bad,” “Better Call Saul” centers itself around a young Jimmy McGill (aka Saul Goodman) and his the events in Breaking Bad are a very nice touch and truly show the damage Walter White has actually done. Additionally, Bob Odenkirk as Saul Goodjourney to becoming an established lawyer. man gives one of his best performances in this Jimmy, an ex con-artist, attends law school to show. You can clearly see how dedicated he be like his brother Chuck. But despite Jim- was to his role–so dedicated, that after having my’s efforts, his older brother still thinks little a heart attack on set, he still came back. of him because of who he Although Bob’s perforused to be, believing that he mance was entertaining, can’t ever change, and not ...Kim Wexler’s scenes show that doesn’t mean the rest of to mention the fact that he the casts’ wasn’t. Everyone attended online law school how smart she really is and her on the cast gave incredible courses. performances, so much so

Not only does this show ability to go by the book and do that they felt real despite display Jimmy’s transforma- just as good as Jimmy. portraying bizarre charaction, it also goes into depth ters who were larger than on other fan favorites such life. as Gus Fring (Giancarlo Esposito), Mike Ehr- But what really sold the realism were the mantraut (Jonathan Banks), the Salamancas, courtroom scenes, which were well-organized and the cartel; however, in the process the and entertaining. The scenes really show series introduces new characters who quickly Jimmy’s creativity and ability to think outside became fan favorites, such as Nacho Varga the box. In addition, Rhea Seehorn’s scenes as (Micheal Mando) and Kim Wexler (Rhea See- Kim Wexler show how smart the character rehorn). ally is, as well as her ability to go by the book

Now although this show is great, and argu- and do just as well as Jimmy. ably better than Breaking Bad, it does suffer Overall, this show is as good as its predecesfrom a slow burn start making it hard to enjoy sor, and I would give it a 4.8/5 stars. It would the first season. However, as the pace picks be a five but the beginning was just way too up, later seasons are much easier to enjoy. slow. Other than that, it’s a really good show The segments that show the aftermath of especially if you like “Breaking Bad”.