Is the fear of electrical items like that a physical condition or mental? I don't like that part of the sub plot but probably because it's so rare it just seems out of place. Otherwise loving the series so far
Television Better Call Saul | Includes Breaking Bad Spoilers
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It's up for debate, actually. Nobody proved that they actually suffer from electromagnetic exposure, so for now it's counted as a mental disease (correct me if I'm wrong, I'm not a specialist here either, just read about it some time ago).
I've dared to question Gilligan, I must therefore be criticised by tha fanboys
This is hard to take considering how passionately I've argued that The Wire is the greatest TV show with some Gilligan fanboys.
The Wire is on a whole other level to Breaking Bad, and that's coming from a huge BB fan.This is hard to take considering how passionately I've argued that The Wire is the greatest TV show with some Gilligan fanboys.
I get what people are saying about the electromagnetic hypersensitivity thing. If the only point was to make him incapacitated for work, they could've had him suffering from severe depression or anything else. It's too specific to not have it come into play at a later stage.
Better yet, I felt so strongly in favor of The Wire, despite watching it 5 years after it ended. The only other show I felt that held its value over time was Deadwood, which was unfortunately cut short prematurely.
Just realized that this Nacho guy is Vaas from Far Cry.
S01E05
You called it.
I'm really enjoying this show but starting to get the feeling that they don't know what they'll focus on next episode until the writers come on the CAF and see what we're discussing!
Need a will? call McGill
The sex toilet
the right wing nut job and the talking toilet. Also sets up the Mike storySo who was after Mike at the end?
Something to do with daughter and his past in NJ or PA I think maybe. Those cops were is old buddies I think
Yeah that would make sense
That sex toilet was brilliant!
Another fairly slow episode but I'm still enjoying it.
The end was intriguing, I'm guessing Jimmy is going to represent Mike and that'll be the start of their 'professional' relationship.
The end was intriguing, I'm guessing Jimmy is going to represent Mike and that'll be the start of their 'professional' relationship.
Only just started watching, but that toilet
Only just started watching, but that toilet
Better episode this week than last week.
Also no longer relevant but Betsy Kettleman would get it.
Also no longer relevant but Betsy Kettleman would get it.
Not seen the latest episode but on the previous one - the watch hustle was stupid. If you tried that stunt in real life there's a high chance they wouldn't even question you taking the watch, because they've got a fat wad of cash in their hand. Plus there's every chance they don't have 500 quid in their sky rocket. Silly.
Still enjoying it though, but it could do with some story soon. They obviously know people will be patient with it though.
Still enjoying it though, but it could do with some story soon. They obviously know people will be patient with it though.
Liked all of the others but didn't enjoy this latest episode that much. The only interesting part was the end. I think it badly needs some other characters to share some of the focus. Up until now there has been v little point in Mike as well. Hopefully that changes soon which in fairness does look likely.
Slowly but surely it's speeding up - bit like 'Breaking Bad'. Didn't Enjoy the latest epsiode as much either though but that toilet
Crazy fecker all round isnt he?
Last week I said episode 4 was the weakest episode so far. Now Ill say that accolade has passed on to episode 5. Slightly worrying that it seems to be getting worse week-on-week, rather than picking up. But Im not worried yet, all the ingredients are there.
Yeah, though he was (understandably) better in the game.
better than the FC4 villian who looks like John Terry in a blonde wig
I'm enjoying it but it definitely feels like it's drifting. Could really do with setting up a proper antagonist.
Watched the episode 5 last night, and it was a huge let down. Hopefully they'll improve in next few episodes, otherwise I will probably stop watching it.
S01E06
Great episode in my opinion. I like the show so far. That episodes feel shorter than they actually are is usually a good sign.
Brilliant episode, the guy who plays Mike is a superb actor
Great episode. That episode wouldn't have been out of place in any of the the Breaking Bad seasons.
Once the episode is finished it feels the same for me, but actually while I am watching it I can't wait for it to finish because it's boring.
I haven't watched the last night's epsiode yet though.
Very good episode, probably the best episode yet, but it didn't really have much Saul in it bar the interrogation....it's tough to really become invested in his story line (yet). Maybe Mike is just a far more interesting character? Early doors yet.....
Best episode of the series yet I thought, though it doesn't quite make up for eps 3, 4 and 5 all being a bit disappointing (I say 'cos I watched the last 3 together)
I'm interested people keep saying Breaking Bad was similarly slow initially. It wasn't remotely. Like all the seasons it started with a bang, then slowed down for a bit in the middle before it built up again towards the season's end, which was then cut short by the writers strike. By 3 episodes in he'd already got cancer, become a drug dealer, killed 2 people, dissolved someone in acid, strangled Krazy 8 and by this long in he'd shaved his head and blown up Tuco's hidehout.
So this is significantly slower than Breaking Bad, even at it's slowest. Which isn't necessarily a critique of course. Different strokes and all that. This is still fantastically well made, and acted, and intriguing. But it was definitely starting to meander a bit for me. Even this ep was largely a flashback and focused on a secondary character rather than forwarding anything about Saul.
I'm still liking it. But I can't help but feel we're all being a lot more forgiving of it than we would if it wasn't attached to BB. For something that's now aired six episodes, I'd struggle to describe a singularly gripping plotline to a non-viewer.
I'm interested people keep saying Breaking Bad was similarly slow initially. It wasn't remotely. Like all the seasons it started with a bang, then slowed down for a bit in the middle before it built up again towards the season's end, which was then cut short by the writers strike. By 3 episodes in he'd already got cancer, become a drug dealer, killed 2 people, dissolved someone in acid, strangled Krazy 8 and by this long in he'd shaved his head and blown up Tuco's hidehout.
So this is significantly slower than Breaking Bad, even at it's slowest. Which isn't necessarily a critique of course. Different strokes and all that. This is still fantastically well made, and acted, and intriguing. But it was definitely starting to meander a bit for me. Even this ep was largely a flashback and focused on a secondary character rather than forwarding anything about Saul.
I'm still liking it. But I can't help but feel we're all being a lot more forgiving of it than we would if it wasn't attached to BB. For something that's now aired six episodes, I'd struggle to describe a singularly gripping plotline to a non-viewer.
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If it wasn't for Breaking Bad I'm not sure I'd be watching this to be honest. Don't get me wrong, it's very well written and there's a lot of potential but it's just so slow. The latest episode - which was much better than recent ones - could easily just have been 20 minutes or so. Feels a bit like they didn't really have that many ideas for the show, so they're dragging out each storyline as far as possible while they come up with new ones.
This is definitely the case for me. First episode that I thought was really good tbh. Some great acting from Jonathan Banks.
So far the best thing we've learned about Saul is where his pseudonym came from. Which seems so obvious in retrospect I feel stupid for not seeing it. If that's a retrofitted addition it's genius.
Dont, you dont get good television obviously
Those of you who are bitching about this show obviously dont have much knowledge of AMC. They will give this at least three seasons. Especially considering the critics love it and its sitting on 9.3/10 from 35,000 votes on IMDB