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Season 1 – Better Call Saul

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He wasn't always Saul Goodman, ace attorney for chemist-turned-meth dealer Walter White. Six years before he begins to represent Albuquerque's most notorious criminal, Goodman is Jimmy McGill, a small-time attorney hustling to make a name for himself. He's a forceful champion for his low-income clients, an underdog whose morals and ambitions often clash. Jimmy works with private eye Mike Ehrmantraut, a former Philadelphia cop and recent transplant to the Southwest. Mike has a specialized skill set -- he's a "fixer" of sticky situations -- that Jimmy soon learns to appreciate.
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Better Call Saul — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Better Call Saul is a quirky, dark character study that manages to stand on its own without being overshadowed by the series that spawned it.

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Karl Quinn The Age (Australia) 03/27/2018
By the end of the episode, it had all started to feel kind of familiar, in the best possible way. Go to Full Review
Judy Berman Flavorwire 09/22/2017
Its first few episodes aren't quite as epic as Breaking Bad's, but they're surprising, character-packed, and tense enough to give the series a fighting chance of becoming its predecessor's equal. Go to Full Review
Martin Hoyle Financial Times 05/02/2017
3/5
For Breaking Bad's legion of fans Better Call Saul, released in weekly episodes, contains elements of prequel, recap and sequel, evoking Breaking Bad's residual glamour. Go to Full Review
Nathan Mattise Ars Technica 07/28/2021
[Breaking Bad] expanded universes? Look to the (equally great) Better Call Saul. Go to Full Review
Jamie East The Sun (UK) 04/12/2020
5/5
Who knew that watching the foundations of an amazing building being laid would be as pleasurable as the finished article? Go to Full Review
Li Lai Mediaversity Reviews 08/05/2019
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Creators Gilligan and Gould have left entire swathes of people-specifically, those who don't look like them-in the dustbin of tropes and stereotypes. Go to Full Review
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Donald D @Don23 Jan 25 Intriguing slow burn and wonderful set up of the back stories and characters. Excellent See more Drawn Gui O @LuciaGuimaraes Jan 23 Muitos dizem que essa série é mais lenta e "calma" se comparada a Breaking bad, e isso é um fato, sorte minha que amo series mais lentas que focam BEM em explicar tudinho e deixar os sentimentos dos personagens em primeiro lugar, e isso de sentimentos é completamente aperfeiçoado ao máximo pelos atores e atrizes dessa série, são todos realmente os melhores possiveis, e eu não consigo imaginar nenhum outro no lugar deles. A temporada é lenta mas coloca a gente perfeitamente na pele do Jimmy, sendo um advogado iniciante com escritório nos fundos de um salão de unhas e mesmo assim sendo (quase) forçado a defender clientes perigosos. É perfeito. See more 21 - Priyan B @Priyan Dec 12 Kinda slow but an excellent season. It had me till end. Rating: 8.5/10 See more Marco L @decatur555 Dec 7 Better Call Saul can’t quite match Breaking Bad’s bursts of adrenaline, and that shadow is always there. Instead, it plays a slower, more patient game, leaning into silences, small choices and moral grey zones. Watching Jimmy McGill slowly slide into Saul Goodman is both fascinating and painful: you understand why he does what he does, even when you’d like him to stop. The show shines in its characters: Kim grows from "the girlfriend" into a brilliant, conflicted force of her own, and Mike is the weary counterpoint who’s already made peace with the life he leads. Visually, it keeps the trademark style of this universe – bold compositions, desert light, and details that tell the story without a word. It may not be as explosive as Breaking Bad, but it’s more intimate and quietly devastating. By the end, it feels like you’re saying goodbye to people you actually know, and that sticks with you. See more Leonardo G Nov 18 Better call Saúl. ⭐🌟⭐⭐ See more parth @parth Nov 6 Overhyped overrated See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Feb 8, 2015 Uno Jimmy works magic in the courtroom; after being inspired unexpectedly, Jimmy tries an unconventional method for pursuing potential clients. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 9, 2015 Mijo Jimmy's troubles escalate when he is taken hostage, leaving him desperately planning his escape; carelessness puts Chuck at risk. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 16, 2015 Nacho Jimmy is eager to prove that his dangerous client is innocent, even though it causes problems with Kim. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 23, 2015 Hero Jimmy devises a bold plan to obtain new clients, but must face consequences when his relationships become strained. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 2, 2015 Alpine Shepherd Boy Alarming news disrupts Jimmy's efforts at drumming up new business, forcing him to make a difficult choice. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 9, 2015 Five-O When a tragic past comes back to haunt Mike, he seeks help from an unlikely source; Jimmy's moral compass is tested. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 16, 2015 Bingo Jimmy meets with potential new clients; after being given the opportunity to do the right thing, Jimmy cashes in a favor. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 23, 2015 RICO Jimmy shows Chuck that he is willing to do anything to win a case, including getting his hands dirty. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 30, 2015 Pimento Chuck wants Jimmy to accept a harsh truth; Mike's ability to complete a job is questioned, thereby threatening a deal. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 6, 2015 Marco Jimmy seizes an opportunity to reconnect with an old friend in the aftermath; Chuck adjusts to a new way of life. Details
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Season Info

Director
Colin Bucksey, Michelle MacLaren, Adam Bernstein, Peter Gould, Thomas Schnauz, Larysa Kondracki, Terry McDonough, Vince Gilligan, Nicole Kassell
Screenwriter
Gordon Smith, Thomas Schnauz, Gennifer Hutchison, Vince Gilligan, Bradley Paul, Peter Gould
Network
AMC
Rating
TV-14 (L|D|S|V)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 8, 2015
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