Review of Uno

Better Call Saul: Uno (2015)
Season 1, Episode 1
7/10
The Pilot Is Rad. ♦ 74%
9 February 2015
I was neutral as I started to watch. A black and white prologue greets you, and then, although I am not very impressed with the title stamp, it rolls to the beginning of the story of the lawyer we (I'm guessing you have watched Breaking Bad) know as Saul Goodman.

The pleasure drops instantly started to quench my year-long thirst. The setup, the cinematography, the direction, and everything is reminiscent of its parent show. However, Bob Odenkirk tries very hard to handle the series single-handedly. His nervousness as a former rookie is brilliant. I am a fan of Odenkirk's marvelous ability to pull of the different required airs, which on another note, introduces an intrigue into our minds.

Uno has everything a pilot would need to ignite a spark. Ans since it has everything, it does have its share of ennui-inducing sequences, one or two, depending upon how you take it. Lots of implications also opens a window of speculations about the supporting characters.

BOTTOM LINE: Nothing can be predicted at this point, and it will take at least three more episodes to understand this series. Watch out for the surprise at the end. Honestly, episode one doesn't disappoint. Brilliant!
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