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UnfairRepresent
09/19/19 7:19:02 PM
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I really liked Breaking Bad (Season 1 was the best, fuck the haters)

And I saw Season 1 of Better Call Saul and it was much better than I was expecting from a prequel that didn't need to exist.

But I just kinda stopped and never watched Season 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or whatever they are up too now

People keep recommending me shit like True Detective and Chernobyl and The Boys and Stranger Things and I just don't know if I should watch that crap or catch up on Better Call Saul
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au_gold
09/19/19 7:19:55 PM
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Why the fuck havent you seen True Detective yet?
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ssj3vegeta2
09/19/19 7:20:59 PM
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modena
09/19/19 7:21:34 PM
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I really enjoyed Better Call Saul, so I say yes.
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SauI_Goodman
09/19/19 7:21:49 PM
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no it's boring as shit. 5 seasons in and nothing has happened.
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Bringit
09/19/19 7:21:53 PM
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Saul gets better with each season IMO. It's a slower burn than even Breaking Bad but it still follows that similar pacing where each season the stakes tend to get higher with more intense sequences.
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boxington
09/19/19 7:26:19 PM
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SauI_Goodman posted...
no it's boring as shit. 5 seasons in and nothing has happened.


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MabusIncarnate
09/19/19 7:27:31 PM
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You should watch The Boys or Chernobyl tbh

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Lost_All_Senses
09/19/19 7:30:46 PM
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You want us to tell you to watch a show you already know you like?

Go watch the show you FUCKIN. SILLY. GOOSE.
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UnfairRepresent
09/19/19 7:34:03 PM
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au_gold posted...
Why the fuck havent you seen True Detective yet?

Colin Farrell and Vince Vaughn

Maybe it's good but if you see a door that says "Inside here is Pauly Shore and Carrot Top" you walk past it and go in the next door.

MabusIncarnate posted...
You should watch The Boys or Chernobyl tbh


Yeah I need to check out Chernobyl, it seems right up my alley

Hence topics like this
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Ultima Dragon
09/19/19 7:35:27 PM
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Bringit posted...
Saul gets better with each season IMO. It's a slower burn than even Breaking Bad but it still follows that similar pacing where each season the stakes tend to get higher with more intense sequences.


Couldn't have said it better myself. It's been boring at times but I feel compelled to keep watching because I really want to see how it all plays out.
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au_gold
09/19/19 7:36:03 PM
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Theyre in season 2. You dont need to watch season 2.

Also, Colin Farrell rules.
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Machete
09/19/19 7:39:31 PM
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UnfairRepresent posted...
I really liked Breaking Bad (Season 1 was the best, fuck the haters)

And I saw Season 1 of Better Call Saul and it was much better than I was expecting from a prequel that didn't need to exist.

But I just kinda stopped and never watched Season 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or whatever they are up too now

People keep recommending me shit like True Detective and Chernobyl and The Boys and Stranger Things and I just don't know if I should watch that crap or catch up on Better Call Saul


Definitely. I don't even know what my favorite season has been (they've done 4. 5th is starting soon). It has been consistently fantastic and there really haven't been any weak characters or plotlines, and nothing has felt like filler to me. Little by little, they introduce Breaking Bad characters and even get into their backstories, and the new characters are just as enjoyable as the familiar ones.

Chernobyl is great too and I would recommend that as well. It's only a 5 episode 1-and-done series so it isn't something you'd be binging for a while. I haven't watched those other 2 shows. Don't know what The Boys is and I will be watching Stranger Things eventually.

Oh and True Detective is good too. Season 1 is amazing. Season 2 is a mess. Season 3 is good but is basically the diet/lite version of season 1.

Better Call Saul is definitely a priority.
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UnfairRepresent
09/19/19 7:39:41 PM
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Ultima Dragon posted...
Bringit posted...
Saul gets better with each season IMO. It's a slower burn than even Breaking Bad but it still follows that similar pacing where each season the stakes tend to get higher with more intense sequences.


Couldn't have said it better myself. It's been boring at times but I feel compelled to keep watching because I really want to see how it all plays out.

See what puts me off is people said the same thing about Breaking Bad and I actually think it got worse, not better as time went on.

I think a lot of people just want whoosh crickey kapow gun fights, sex and explosions all the time.

I kinda liked seeing Walt trying to balance a double life of family man school teacher with cancer vs trying to maintain a house of cards drug businsess on the side where he is out of his league.

When fucking Neo-Nazis turned up and here comes Gus with his massive meth empire that exists and his wife is cheating on him and now here's a gun fight with bombs and look Jessie is a slave in a basement and here's 20 dudes getting shanked! I mean don't get me wrong it's still a good show but, I kinda prefered the beliavable real life problems Walt faced.

Not the Hollywood ones.
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MabusIncarnate
09/19/19 7:40:08 PM
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au_gold posted...
Theyre in season 2. You dont need to watch season 2.

Also, Colin Farrell rules.
This, True Detective season 1 is the one to watch. Each season is entirely different with different actors and cast. Season 1 has Woody Harrelson. Not a huge fan of Farrell myself.

Chernobyl was pretty amazing, it's only about 5 hours total but really captures the disaster and lack of human compassion during the tragedy. It's very powerful.

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masticatingman
09/19/19 7:41:50 PM
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Its way better than BB imo. One of the best tv shows ever already. The crime scenes are what ties into BB and theyre like BB without all the bullshit. The show doesnt come into its own until season 3 imo.
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Kastrada
09/19/19 7:42:36 PM
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UnfairRepresent posted...
I kinda prefered the beliavable real life problems Walt faced.


I mean some of the stuff with Gus is fairly believable considering it's a drug empire and he's working for a cartel. But I'm confused with your preferring Walt's real life problems but saying Skyler cheating on him is a Hollywood problem? Their marriage issues were out in the open in Season 1.

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UnfairRepresent
09/19/19 7:47:24 PM
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Kastrada posted...
UnfairRepresent posted...
I kinda prefered the beliavable real life problems Walt faced.


I mean some of the stuff with Gus is fairly believable considering it's a drug empire and he's working for a cartel. But I'm confused with your preferring Walt's real life problems but saying Skyler cheating on him is a Hollywood problem? Their marriage issues were out in the open in Season 1.

Their issue in Season 1 and 2 was they were low on money and he was trying to keep the drugs a secret from her.

When she found out about the empire, wanted to join in, planned ways to lie about his actions, wanted to give his money to Ted, fucked Ted, kinda got over the whole Ted thing, made tapes lying about her sister and Hank etc... I mean it was fine TV but it wasn't real life anymore. No more suspension of disbelief just pure fictional drama bullshit.

I mean you could argue that The plane crash already did that but for me I prefer seeing Walt dealing with navigating Tuco and trying to keep the thing secret than dodging bullets and nonsense.

I mean remember that bit where She's buying the car Wash and Bill Burr is on a headset as she literally gives him advice on what to say to make him get the guy to sell it? This is pure Hollywood movie right here
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AlleyViper620
09/19/19 7:58:37 PM
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It's just as good as Breaking Bad, so I'd say yes.

But yeah, you should watch Chernobyl, True Detective (seasons 1 and 3), and The Boys after. I like Stranger Things as well, but it seems like mostly a fan service to people who like '80s horror and pop culture so I can see people not liking it as much.
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MabusIncarnate
09/19/19 7:59:23 PM
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Is True Detective season 3 worth a watch? I loved season 1, hated season 2 and wasn't inspired to watch it anymore.

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SuperExcitebike
09/19/19 8:05:32 PM
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You'll love Better Call Saul if you liked Breaking Bad before its ridiculous last season
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au_gold
09/19/19 8:32:43 PM
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MabusIncarnate posted...
Is True Detective season 3 worth a watch? I loved season 1, hated season 2 and wasn't inspired to watch it anymore.

Definitely. Its no season 1, but its a solid return to form. Great performances, too.
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modena
09/19/19 8:33:12 PM
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Oh and also watch Fargo. Great show.
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BruceWayneJr
09/19/19 8:48:35 PM
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It doesn't get better and it's nowhere near as good as Breaking Bad. You'll see.

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UnfairRepresent
09/21/19 8:55:14 PM
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Watching season 2 episode 1 now

It's good although doesn't lawyer lady have a lawyer day job?

It's kinda weird that the plot is Saul is bumming around and yet she's always with him
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UnfairRepresent
09/21/19 10:28:18 PM
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Ep 1 and 2 were fantastic.

On Ep3 and Lady Lawyer makes no sense

She nags Saul to take this job

nags Saul when he refuses the job

Nags saul when he changes his mind and does the job.

It's like she predetermined to always be unhappy. What the fuck does Saul see in her?

Hell the show hasn't even show her doing her job, she just hangs around Saul and complains.
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Kastrada
09/21/19 11:22:31 PM
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UnfairRepresent posted...
It's like she predetermined to always be unhappy. What the fuck does Saul see in her?

Hell the show hasn't even show her doing her job, she just hangs around Saul and complains.


Kim becomes one of best characters in the BB series. Just wait. Kim's awesome.

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UnfairRepresent
09/21/19 11:39:33 PM
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Mike is awesome

It's a shame that the actor looks so old.

I know he cant help but it does make Breaking Bad kinda crazy. He gets so much younger in the future
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UnfairRepresent
09/21/19 11:49:47 PM
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Okay this is really really good

Every time an episode ends I just feel "Right let's watch one more" and now it's like episode 5
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UnfairRepresent
09/22/19 12:14:05 AM
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Okay Saul humming the Rocky theme at Mike's busted face is the highlight of the series so far
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8-bit_Biceps
09/22/19 12:21:50 AM
#33:


JustMyOpinion posted...
Better Call Saul is on par with Breaking Bad. I'd watch it.


Lol that's craziness.

Better Call Saul is pretty decent, but it's definitely not as dramatic as Breaking Bad. If you're a BrBa fanboy and you like to see cameos and just want something to watch then sure, watch it. It's not a must see though. I might recommend it over Stranger Things though honestly. I have to say the first season of True Detective is amazing and possibly the best stand alone season I've ever seen. Maybe that's only because the story wraps up every season. So it's definitely worth it for only 8 hours of your time.
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UnfairRepresent
09/22/19 1:10:14 AM
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Okay they're trying a little too hard now with the BB references

The Cousins turning up is kinda just stupid. Did they crawl across the ground before this one too?

And no offense intended but they look older and hell one of them is fat now.

Tuco fit in really well, this doesn't


This feels like a reference for the sake of it rather than for any actual plot benefit
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UnfairRepresent
09/22/19 1:26:18 AM
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Oh christ Kim is STILL nagging him Jesus Christ
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Scotty_Rogers
09/22/19 3:26:29 AM
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I stopped watching the show after season 1 two years ago so we're kinda in the same boat. Just started season 2 myself.
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UnfairRepresent
09/22/19 10:52:36 AM
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I hope Howard gets some fleshing out in Season 3

The actor is really good but the character is just kinda there in the background and a little inconsistent.

He seemed genuinely happy to be Chuck's puppet and also genuinely mad when Chuck contradicted him.
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UnfairRepresent
09/22/19 12:21:04 PM
#39:


Jesus Chris Kim is STILL!

FUCKING!
NAGGING!
HIM!


I don't get why Saul even likes her. She's well on the way to being the worst BB character of all time
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Machete
09/22/19 12:44:29 PM
#40:


UnfairRepresent posted...
Jesus Chris Kim is STILL!

FUCKING!
NAGGING!
HIM!


I don't get why Saul even likes her. She's well on the way to being the worst BB character of all time


Wtf. Kim is literally not even the most annoying lawyer that actress has played on television. :(
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UnfairRepresent
09/22/19 4:47:49 PM
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that was a poop ending

Mike's sniper scene had zero tension since we know no one in that scene does or gets hurt

and Saul's confession was completely out of character and contrived


real mass effect 3. Great but botched the ending
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WizardPowers
09/22/19 4:49:27 PM
#42:


Is there anywhere to watch BCS legally?

Netflix only has 3 seasons.
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UnfairRepresent
09/22/19 5:48:31 PM
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WizardPowers posted...
Is there anywhere to watch BCS legally?

Netflix only has 3 seasons.

I'm on Netflix right now and it has 4
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a-c-a-b
09/22/19 6:00:52 PM
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I'm currently re-watching Breaking Bad before the movie comes out. I might check out Better Call Saul after that.

Does it take place before or after the Breaking Bad timeline?
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boxington
09/22/19 6:02:31 PM
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^ there are brief moments that take place after Breaking Bad, but the majority of the show takes place before it

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UnfairRepresent
09/22/19 6:03:16 PM
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a-c-a-b posted...
I'm currently re-watching Breaking Bad before the movie comes out. I might check out Better Call Saul after that.

Does it take place before or after the Breaking Bad timeline?

It takes place years before Breaking Bad but occassionally jumps around, showing things that happened after it.
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Annihilated
09/22/19 6:04:52 PM
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It was a great show, too bad it ended at only three seasons.
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Machete
09/22/19 6:08:21 PM
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UnfairRepresent posted...
a-c-a-b posted...
I'm currently re-watching Breaking Bad before the movie comes out. I might check out Better Call Saul after that.

Does it take place before or after the Breaking Bad timeline?

It takes place years before Breaking Bad but occassionally jumps around, showing things that happened after it.


I'm really interested to see where those black and white flash forwards end up. It seems like they are open enough so that they could conclude that section any season they want, depending on how everything plays out
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UnfairRepresent
09/22/19 6:10:22 PM
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Machete posted...
UnfairRepresent posted...
a-c-a-b posted...
I'm currently re-watching Breaking Bad before the movie comes out. I might check out Better Call Saul after that.

Does it take place before or after the Breaking Bad timeline?

It takes place years before Breaking Bad but occassionally jumps around, showing things that happened after it.


I'm really interested to see where those black and white flash forwards end up. It seems like they are open enough so that they could conclude that section any season they want, depending on how everything plays out

I highly doubt they have the balls to definatively end it.

They could make the show for as long as they want. Maybe Better Call Saul Season 8 and 9 will be set after the fucking Jessie Movie
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ArchiePeck
09/22/19 6:12:56 PM
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UnfairRepresent posted...
that was a poop ending

Mike's sniper scene had zero tension since we know no one in that scene does or gets hurt

and Saul's confession was completely out of character and contrived




You didn't know, at all, that Hector wasn't getting shot. Mike could have shot him but he survived, and the injuries caused his stroke...
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