Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul

Better Call Saul

2022TV ShowEnded7 SeasonsEnglish

Six years before Saul Goodman meets Walter White. We meet him when the man who will become Saul Goodman is known as Jimmy McGill, a small-time lawyer searching for his destiny, and, more immediately, hustling to make ends meet. Working alongside, and, often, against Jimmy, is “fixer” Mike Ehrmantraut. The series tracks Jimmy’s transformation into Saul Goodman, the man who puts “criminal” in “criminal lawyer".

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IMDb9.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes99%
Metacritic95/100
Google Users96%
Director: Vince Gilligan, Peter GouldGenres: Crime Drama, Neo-Western, Legal Drama

Plot Summary

The critically acclaimed final season of Better Call Saul sees Jimmy McGill's transformation into the morally compromised lawyer Saul Goodman reach its devastating conclusion. Facing the consequences of his actions and entangled deeper in the criminal underworld, Jimmy's choices lead to profound personal loss and a reckoning with his past. The season meticulously ties up loose ends from Breaking Bad while delivering a powerful, character-driven narrative about ambition, morality, and the irreversible nature of one's path.

Critical Reception

The final season of Better Call Saul was met with universal acclaim, solidifying its status as one of the greatest television dramas ever made. Critics lauded the masterful storytelling, the nuanced performances, especially from Bob Odenkirk and Rhea Seehorn, and the series' ability to provide a satisfying, albeit somber, conclusion to the intertwined narratives of Breaking Bad. Audiences were equally impressed, praising the emotional depth and the skillful execution of the series' overarching themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its exceptional writing and directing, maintaining a consistently high level of quality throughout its run.
  • Bob Odenkirk's performance as Jimmy McGill/Saul Goodman received widespread acclaim for its depth and complexity.
  • The season was lauded for its satisfying and poignant conclusion, effectively tying up the story arcs from both Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved the final season, highlighting its brilliant storytelling, incredible acting, and emotionally resonant conclusion. Many praised the show for exceeding expectations and delivering a fitting end to the saga.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for multiple Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Bob Odenkirk. Also received numerous Golden Globe and Critics' Choice Television Award nominations.

Fun Fact

During the filming of the final episode, the crew played a 'walking game' where each cast and crew member had to walk backwards on set for the entire day to honor the show's themes of regret and looking back.

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TMDB Reviews

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Marco-Hugo Landeta Vacas

Marco-Hugo Lande...

(CASTELLANO) Lo primero que me ha pasado con Better Call Saul es lo inevitable: compararla todo el rato con Breaking Bad. Y claro, ahí siempre sale perdiendo un poco. No tiene esos estallidos de adrenalina, ni esa sensación constante de que...
ezra

ezra

i don't think i've seen a more impressive show, in terms of writing, cinematography, and editing. a lot of the shot choices were quite outlandish yet still top notch and executed perfectly. i loved the use of wide angle extreme long shot...
Isaac Alan McIntyre

Isaac Alan McInt...

I better call Saul, 'cause it looks like I'm gonna break bad.

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