Better Call Saul

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Season 1
  • Network: AMC
  • Series Premiere Date: Feb 8, 2015
Season #: 6.5, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 43 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 43
  3. Negative: 0 out of 43
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Critic Reviews

  1. The Huffington Post
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    Jan 23, 2015
    60
    I'll keep watching, of course. But there are times, truth be told, when Saul seems a little too much like its lead character: Slick, smart, desperate, driven to please and a little bit afflicted by flop sweat.
  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Jan 21, 2015
    60
    Essentially, Saul is an extended origin story, possessing Bad’s flavor and black comedy but at least initially lacking its emotional core. While that dictates a mixed verdict, the creative auspices nevertheless bode well.
  3. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: David Wiegand
    Feb 4, 2015
    50
    By the third episode of the three sent to critics, the bits and pieces of apparent flotsam from the earlier episodes have begun to form a direction for Better Call Saul and as they do, the series becomes less a comedy and more a serious exploration of a Falstaffian character who may be much more than the buffoon he seems on the surface.

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#36 Best TV Season of 2015
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#9 Most Discussed TV Season of 2015
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#21 Most Shared TV Season of 2015

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 1191 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,096 out of 1191
  2. Mixed: 44 out of 1191
  3. Negative: 51 out of 1191
  1. Terraapex
    Feb 8, 2015
    10
    The follow-up to Breaking Bad. Tough shoes to fill. Since everyone is gonna be comparing the two, i will as well. I do not think this was asThe follow-up to Breaking Bad. Tough shoes to fill. Since everyone is gonna be comparing the two, i will as well. I do not think this was as good as the first episode of Breaking Bad. But in all honesty, that was not gonna happen. Does that make it a bad show? Of course not. This was a however fantastic first episode. It started off giving us answers that we had at the end of Breaking Bad and left us with questions for Better Call Saul. With as little spoilers as possible, we start off seeing Saul or as he is known before the events of Breaking Bad, Jimmy. Bob Odenkirk's fantastic portrayal of Saul Goodman from Breaking Bad carries over into this show yet there is something different. We get to see Jimmy before he was a big shot lawyer. Before he had mastered his job. He is not as quick talking. Which is an interesting dynamic. We get to see a whole new side of him. We get to see his sad living style. His depressing life. Struggling to make it through. Though do not read this wrong. It has quite a good amount of humor. Odenkirk kills it with his dialogue. Subtle jokes throughout make the humor great. Though a little slow after the start, this will hopefully turnout great throughout the series. Not to mention the great cliffhanger at the end that will have me watching next episode, though, I was gonna already.… Full Review »
  2. tommyk1287
    Mar 30, 2015
    0
    As a fan of Breaking Bad, I can't recommend this show. As a fan of television and film in general, I still couldn't recommend it. DespiteAs a fan of Breaking Bad, I can't recommend this show. As a fan of television and film in general, I still couldn't recommend it. Despite having a great cast, colorful characters, well-shot scenes and some naturally flowing dialogue, this show falls flat. Why? To be quite honest, simply nothing of interest happens. We see Saul as Jimmy McGill, doing lawyer stuff, paperwork, and most often playing bingo with old people. I can't tell you what the plot is besides this, because there is none. There's no goal, no progress, no motivation. The show doesn't even have a clear antagonist or obstacle. Eight episodes in and no overarching plot has developed, just a series of individual problems that are solved by the end of the episode's self-contained story. There's only two episodes left and still nothing is at stake. There's no reason for me to root for Jimmy, to be concerned for him, to fear for him. There's no urge to see what happens, because NOTHING is happening. It's a shame to see such potential be wasted.… Full Review »
  3. oDjento
    Feb 9, 2015
    8
    An excellent opening to the series. Following a similar tone to the first season of Breaking Bad but with enough difference from BrBa due toAn excellent opening to the series. Following a similar tone to the first season of Breaking Bad but with enough difference from BrBa due to it's quirky protagonist: Jimmy McGill. The direction was really nice with Vince Gilligan nailing it again, writing was also very well written and great to listen to. There plenty of foreshadowing and throwbacks to other characters in breaking bad that BrBa fans will have rhe biggest blast watching this. Funny with enough Pathos to not makes it stupid, better call saul has started off great. For now i'd give it an 8.4/10 but i will change my score if needs be as the series progresses. Looking like anothwr successful project from Gilligan. BETTER CALL SAUL!!!… Full Review »
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