vorbis wrote:so far Better Call Saul is pretty good. not great. the callbacks to BB characters seems kind of hamhanded. also Mike as the parking lot attendant is kind of insulting and halfassed. Still, I'm enjoying the depth they're giving to Bob Odenkirk, who I have loved since Mr. Show. I want more of those flash forwards like in the beginning of the first episode. Just like with Breaking Bad, the music in this show is outstanding. I'll keep watching.
I understand what they are trying to achieve in their approach by trying to be a show that's lighter and more positive than Breaking Bad, that Jimmy/Saul being wacky is funny and a formula that works.
But I do worry whether it won't rely too much on such gimmicky scenes. I didn't particularly enjoy the montage, what seemed to go on forever, of Jimmy at the courthouse, the one that had the coffee machine in it, multiple encounters with clients, etc.
Not a fan of Mike and Saul's tirades about stickers either. It seemed okay the first time, now it's just annoying.
Will definitely watch the show and I expect it to be an easy-watch during which time flies by but I do think there's a ceiling for it.
