Better Call Saul!

[Jangler]

I watched the first season. But this second one is so fycking boring. Checked out 2 weeks ago. 

[pstall]

On Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 0:27 PM, Chimera said:

I love how the producers go the extra mile in almost everything. Has anyone called the Davis and Main number from the commercial?   (505)-242-7700

 

That's the poo I'm talking about.

I agree. I actually like the cinematography and wide shots in this show. Very clever camera work and script.

[TheRed]

On 3/28/2016 at 5:27 AM, Jangler said:

I watched the first season. But this second one is so fycking boring. Checked out 2 weeks ago. 

I don't know, it's one of those shows where you know what you're getting into when you start watching.

It's all about the evolution of Jimmy, and how he becomes Saul. If you get to that point too quickly, the show is pretty much over.

The finale will spice things up a bit for sure, I would have to imagine.

[Chimera]

I think this season is much better than S1.

[Datawire]

I agree, this season is better than season one.

Couple of things stick out. When Kim called her new potential boss Howard I think that's when she realized her new job would be just like her old one. Or maybe she was still a little shaken up by all the personal questions? Makes me curious if she has a bit of a sketchy past herself after that interview.

I guess Jimmy was raised by Ned Flanders it seems, Omar is kick ass with helping out, Kim was smart enough not to go into business together with Jimmy, which would be disastrous. And Cliff is a good guy. Actually felt bad for Cliff knowing he stuck his neck out for Jimmy, especially after not flushing. Jimmy is the asshole.

And did anyone else wait with baited breath for Jimmy to record his answering machine recording as Saul? Dammit I was waiting for it! Haha.

I am now questioning whether MIkes DIL was being shady in regards to hearing gun shots at her old place. I don't think she was lying about it or being manipulative, she might actually believe it. She seems to be paranoid and rightfully so with her husband being killed.

I would also like know what Mike is thinking during this scene. Staking things out maybe? Sinister plans?

 

[Chimera]

One thing that has started piquing my interest... Is Nacho's real name Ignacio?

If you remember back to BB when Walt and Jesse kidnapped Saul after Saul was introduced, he yelled something like "It wasn't me... It was Ignacio!" I'm curious to see if there is a connection and how it plays out.

[Jackofalltrades]

I love this show. I really enjoy seeing how both Jimmy and Mike get pulled down their respective paths. 

[Datawire]

Chuck really pissed off Jimmy for taking Kim's client back. The mesa verde people are going to think complete incompetence, especially after Chuck gave them a presentation highlighting his age and mental dullness.

I really liked the opening to the show this week, seemed to be a big change from the norm and a different feel for sure. That one continuous shot was sleek.

The popsicle stick said "de nuestra familia a la suya" which I think means "from our family to yours" and is also what is heard in the Pollos Hermanos ad.

And don't fug around with pop pops. I think he just made his grand daughter an accessory to murder. Haha

[SmootsDaddy89]

12 hours ago, Datawire said:

And don't fug around with pop pops. I think he just made his grand daughter an accessory to murder. Haha

He was almost certainly making a home made spike strip. Now he may still kill them when it's all said and done, but so far he's tried to avoid murder and if he's going to kill them, that's not what he's gonna use.

[cookinbrak]

Spike strip or weapon?

[Datawire]

9 hours ago, SmootsDaddy89 said:

He was almost certainly making a home made spike strip. Now he may still kill them when it's all said and done, but so far he's tried to avoid murder and if he's going to kill them, that's not what he's gonna use.

Well, he did wash the hose off afterwards and was wearing gloves when he was adding the spikes. I believe it to be a caltrop of some sort he was making, you could be right but on the other hand that type of instrument could certainly cause death in one way or the other.

[Jackofalltrades]

I'm not 100% sure what it is, but I'm anxious to find out. I loved Mike in BB and I love him now, such a methodical badass. 

[Datawire]

Is he dead?! Is he dead!?!?!

Find out next season on AMC's The Waking Dead.

This has been one of the better episodes of the season so far in my opinion. I'm just gonna post some brain droppings here.

The scene in Chuck's house was great and poignant. Because everything Chuck said, every accusation and criticism of Jimmy was 100% correct. But everything that Kim said about Chuck was also 100% correct. Kim taking up for Jimmy was somewhat unexpected to me. Has she become complicit with his antics? Or maybe she is trying to protect him?

I am still betting Mike is the one who causes Hector to have a stroke and ultimately put him in the wheel chair. He also showed clear regret with the samaritan being killed because of his stunt. I think this is when he really hardens up and becomes the soulless Mike we know. No half measures Mike!

I thought it was a little careless Mike bought a round of drinks for everyone, could rouse suspicion. Or maybe he didn't want to break all those 100's in his wallet and be questioned about things going well for him?

I thought Lance was going to crack but he held his own! Good for Lance. Hey 200 bucks is 200 bucks! I hope Jimmy doesn't call 911 himself, what an internal struggle to have. Brutal.

I think Jimmy has turned the corner already into Saul, he just hasn't dubbed himself that name yet. Also, Jimmy was clearly in the wrong today. He has tainted the morality and the reputation of two respectable and innocent people. There is a brilliant parallel between Jimmy and Mike for both of them caused negative repercussions because of their naive and shortsighted actions.

Great episode.

 

[Zaximus]

13 hours ago, Datawire said:

Is he dead?! Is he dead!?!?!

Find out next season on AMC's The Waking Dead.

This has been one of the better episodes of the season so far in my opinion. I'm just gonna post some brain droppings here.

The scene in Chuck's house was great and poignant. Because everything Chuck said, every accusation and criticism of Jimmy was 100% correct. But everything that Kim said about Chuck was also 100% correct. Kim taking up for Jimmy was somewhat unexpected to me. Has she become complicit with his antics? Or maybe she is trying to protect him?

I am still betting Mike is the one who causes Hector to have a stroke and ultimately put him in the wheel chair. He also showed clear regret with the samaritan being killed because of his stunt. I think this is when he really hardens up and becomes the soulless Mike we know. No half measures Mike!

I thought it was a little careless Mike bought a round of drinks for everyone, could rouse suspicion. Or maybe he didn't want to break all those 100's in his wallet and be questioned about things going well for him?

I thought Lance was going to crack but he held his own! Good for Lance. Hey 200 bucks is 200 bucks! I hope Jimmy doesn't call 911 himself, what an internal struggle to have. Brutal.

I think Jimmy has turned the corner already into Saul, he just hasn't dubbed himself that name yet. Also, Jimmy was clearly in the wrong today. He has tainted the morality and the reputation of two respectable and innocent people. There is a brilliant parallel between Jimmy and Mike for both of them caused negative repercussions because of their naive and shortsighted actions.

Great episode.

 

I don't think Chuck is dead, but I think that could be the final straw that sends him away, either to a mental institution or even more solitude.  His partner thinks he's crazy and losing it after the filing thing.    The incident at the paper copy place makes it look even worse.

I loved Kim saying that.  I don't think she was so much sticking up for Jimmy, but making sure Chuck understood that he created this and he's just as much of a punk, but at least Jimmy does things from the heart where Chuck is jealous.   Even though Chuck had all the success, he was always jealous of how people liked Jimmy, even his wife.   He never wanted Jimmy to succeed, yet acts like he's mad when he doesn't.    I think Kim cares for Jimmy a lot, but ultimately she's going to realize that he's going to hold her back and she's going to leave him.   I'll miss her on this show, but I think we all knew that somehow, Jimmy would screw up and push her away, even if he was trying to do right.

I'm not sure Mike is the one that causes Hector's troubles, because in BB Hector seems to blame Gus for everything, but you could be right.  I can't wait till Gus enters the picture.    Mike was definitely sorry about an innocent person getting killed. He's just going to realize that if he wants to dabble in the underworld, things are going to happen, and he's going to have to finish the job so innocents don't die.  He has two choices, quit the shady side business and not be able to help his granddaughter (for whom he has tons of guilt over) or keep falling farther into darkness and embrace who he is.   Basically, and we know this from later on, his granddaughter is the only thing that keeps him going.

I don't think that's the last we seen of Lance lol.  Jimmy/Saul "collects" people and keeps using them.   If he trusts them, they keep getting business.  He's pretty loyal like that, actually.   It's probably why Mike keeps helping him and still is in BB, because you know he's making enough doing Gus's work already.

You're right though, it's time to change his name and become Saul.  This will happen after Kim leaves him, and Chuck gets locked away or maybe dies (it could happen).  He realizes that he needs to drop his previous life and become his own man and stop trying to live up to Chuck.  Embrace what he is good at and go all in.   You're right, just like Mike in that regard.

Show is great and I'm loving it.