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[Broder Salsa]

I'm in.

 

[lamaroo]

Posted in the other thread, but I really don't think they'd have enough material to stretch out 13, hour long episodes. It could work as a half-hour show though.

 

[Alpende]

I'm interested if they mix it with a good dose of humour it could be great.

 

[Chezzymann]

I like breaking bad, but I hate AMC. They're so stingy.

"Watch this show to get the preview for the next episode"

I bet AMC had a finger in the 5.13's ending as well.

 

[LCfiner]

I’ll watch this. More Odenkirk is a good thing.

 

[CharminUltra]

Screw it, I'm in.

At worst, we'll get one season of a decent to semi-decent one hour dramedy.

 

[alba]

I'm interested. It could be great, it could be terrible but I'm not going to judge it until I see a few episodes first. I'm hoping it's great because I love Saul as a character

 

[Apoc29]

theres not enough breakfast to hold his show.

There seems to be enough milk.

 

[Papercuts]

Comes off as a desperate from from AMC more than anything else to me. I love BB and can't really see this working out, but I guess I'll give it a shot.

 

[Derrick01]

This is a bad idea. He's good but his character is going to get old fast when he's the focus of every episode.

 

[Dreaver]

I'm extremely happy with this news. I'm both sad and happy they're closing the Walter White story. It's fucking great and they're stopping at their peak.

Now I'm not sure if a Saul Goodman would be a good main character, but I am very interested in this and I am happy they can't "ruin" the original seasons with this, because it's a separate story.

Saul is a great supporting character, but as a main character? I'm not sure, I'm very interested.

 

[Frost_Ace]

Why a show?

I want an Ace attorney like game where you defend guilty people in whacky cases.

DO IT GILLIGAN.

 

[SmokyDave]

S'all good, man.

 

[Hindle]

This has potential to be hilarious.

 

[JaseMath]

I love Breaking Bad, but I'm going to pass on this.

 

[andycapps]

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo thanks.

I'd rather have a show about Mike.

He works with Mike. So Mike could be back. Basically everyone but Walt and Jesse and their families could be back.

Huel, buddy from Boston, Mike, Gus, etc. I just hope Gilligan is involved.

 

[Jak140]

My guess would be that it will be more episodic than serialized and he'll have a new client every week. I could see that working.

 

[Kaidfather]

For weeks now I've been telling my wife there really needs to be some kind of spin-off for Breaking Bad - I've been hoping that it would be Jesse related though - I guess I can live with this - hopefully it's Frasier good and not The Tortellis

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

Hell yes.

Spoiler

I have never hated Walt so much as when he threatens Saul. LEAVE SAUL ALONE

 

[Frost_Ace]

Hell yes.

Spoiler

I have never hated Walt so much as when he threatens Saul. LEAVE SAUL ALONE

Spoiler

I hated Jesse for the same reason

 

[AzureSkies]

Sounds like The Lone Gunmen spin off, which seemed fun in theory, was terrible in practice.

The Lone Gunmen was actually pretty great, completely different tone as the X-Files but they handled it very nicely. They described it perfectly in a Making Of: "Mission Impossible with geeks and humor". I would have loved a second series, as it was clear it wasn't meant to end how it did, and the continuation on X-Files Season 9 wasn't exactly great either.

 

[kidko]

Odenkirk is a badass, anything to keep him on the air is good

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

Spoiler

I hated Jesse for the same reason

Ahhhh fuck haven't got to that bit yet, damn. Guess I should have been more specific, nevermind!

Bob Odenkirk nails it though, I think there's definitely more to his character than the comedic aspects.

 

[dead souls]

Breaking Bad is my second favorite drama of all time, but I couldn't be less interested in this.

It sounds totally unnecessary.

 

[Chipotle]

More TV to watch. It's a hard life.

 

[minor effort]

I'll give it a shot, but I think the character probably works best within the context of the Breaking Bad. Independently, eh, we'll see.

I'm skeptical at best about the whole thing. I still think the idea of a dedicated Saul show is kinda milking it. Hope it doesn't cheapen Breaking Bad's legacy.

EDIT: Yes, I agree, Bob Odenkirk is awesome and deserves all the paychecks coming his way, so that aspect of it is good.

 

[iammeiam]

I'm in if they focus more on the lawyery aspects. I want to see Saul manipulating the justice system to the breaking point week after week.

Also I imagine everyone from BB could cameo if it's set in the same area. Saul defends a high school drug dealer, and we see Walt teaching chemistry as Saul walks down the hall. Marie's behind Saul in line at the grocery store! Guess who's working at Los Pollos Hermanos one day when Saul stops in for lunch? They could have tons of short appearances that didn't require character interaction if they wanted.

 

[qizah]

I'd watch it.

 

[Tecl0n]

Prequel? Uh oh.

 

[Intheflorsh]

Great news, I hope desperately that it's not a prequel series since it would limit what they could do.

Spoiler

I'd still watch it.

 

[KHarvey16]

How could anyone approach this with less than an open mind? What could anyone possibly lose by this existing?

 

[minor effort]

If they're going through with this there's at least going to be a David Cross cameo, right? Maybe have him play a younger Mike, IDK.

 

[TheOMan]

I'll watch this - could be hilarious.

 

[JLG-]

http://www.bettercallsaul.com/

 

[Bobby Roberts]

Yeah, I'm sure Chris Carter thought The Lone Gunmen was a good idea, too.

 

[Faaip]

Ill probably watch it.

I can't help but think of the Lone Gunmen show whenever there's a new spinoff though

 

[dead souls]

Prequel? Uh oh.

A prequel, and focusing on a character that is best in small doses. This has disaster written all over it.

 

[lamaroo]

I'll tune in to hear all the different insults he comes up with to call cops who are interrogating his clients.

 

[Captain Pants]

The world needs more Bob Odenkirk. This makes me happy.

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

Whoa. This is joyous news!

 

[minor effort]

A prequel, and focusing on a character that is best in small doses. This has disaster written all over it.

And often times with characters like that, they're sometimes best left with the audience wanting more.

 

[Downhome]

Just imagine the face that Walt Jr. would be making at this news!

 

[Lonestar]

Maybe we can actually get some "Saul in a Courtroom" scenes! Turn this into Law & Order: BCS

 

[nhlducks35]

Just imagine the face that Walt Jr. would be making at this news!

 

[Jeff Albertson]

If there is more Mike, Gus and Huell I'm in!

Am I happy?

Reasonably

 

[Net_Wrecker]

I love Breaking Bad and Saul as a character, but this seems dumb.

 

[Thorakai]

I can't believe they were serious with this. I was hoping Vince Gilligan could continue making self-contained, finite stories that ends when it needs to as opposed to when ratings drop like a rock. I don't see Saul being nearly interesting enough to carry a show on his own. Title makes it sound more comedy than anything.

 

[Settin]

Why Saul? Is he really that popular? I would be more interested in a Gus prequel.

 

[Nafai1123]

Why Saul? Is he really that popular? I would be more interested in a Gus prequel.

Gus could be a character in the show, and so could Mike.

 

[strobogo]

Instead of an hour long show about Saul, they should make a weekly day in the life episode of various supporting characters. Saul, Huel, Bill Burr, Badger, Tuco, Mike, Brock, Walt Jr., the crack whore, Ted, Gus, Don Eladio. Each show should basically be one off side shows, and can vary in tone, style, and time frame each week.