And so begins the mini series of one of the most beloved Breaking Bad characters, Saul Goodman. Except, he's not actually Saul just yet. Right now he is Jimmy McGill, a struggling New Mexico Lawyer who is scrambling to pay his bills and earn some money. It was fascinating watching this character before all of the chaos that ensues during Breaking Bad's run. The pilot was good, but it did fall flat a little bit. If it wasn't for the ending twist with Tuco there.
So seeing the few Breaking Bad characters was a nice addition, and hopefully that will continue, but I didn't think this had the incredible writing and tension that that show had. But let's wait and see, it's just the pilot. It also seemed as though the black and white scenes were far in the future as Saul was working at a Cinnabon, while also fearing for his life. It's pretty clear Saul doesn't have too great of a life after Breaking Bad. But it was nice seeing a much different Saul on the table. Believe it or not he's riskier but just not as sleazy. But you can already start to feel that transition brewing.
I enjoyed the first episode, but I'm looking for even more next episode. I think if the show follows a similar path without directly copying Breaking Bad, it will definitely be successful.
+Different Saul
+Breaking Bad cameos
+Ending
-Not much going on
-Fell a little flat
7.5/10
So seeing the few Breaking Bad characters was a nice addition, and hopefully that will continue, but I didn't think this had the incredible writing and tension that that show had. But let's wait and see, it's just the pilot. It also seemed as though the black and white scenes were far in the future as Saul was working at a Cinnabon, while also fearing for his life. It's pretty clear Saul doesn't have too great of a life after Breaking Bad. But it was nice seeing a much different Saul on the table. Believe it or not he's riskier but just not as sleazy. But you can already start to feel that transition brewing.
I enjoyed the first episode, but I'm looking for even more next episode. I think if the show follows a similar path without directly copying Breaking Bad, it will definitely be successful.
+Different Saul
+Breaking Bad cameos
+Ending
-Not much going on
-Fell a little flat
7.5/10