FILMMAKER REACTS to BREAKING BAD Season 2 Episode 8: Better Call Saul
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SAUL GOODMAN is in the house!
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Those names that Saul Goodman said to Walter and Jesse: "Ignacio and Lalo." They're gonna be very important in the future! Just wait!
And yes, Saul Goodman's real name and identity is McGill. As in Jimmy McGill. Another important thing to remember for the future!
James its probably not the right pacing for reaction videos but being into film making please tell me you have seen The Wire?
As of 12/27 (today), how far ahead is Patreon with this show? I'm considering my January Patreon subscriptions
many argue better call saul is better than breaking bad....whether it is or isnt, being that close, its worth watching after BB ends.
@@l34CoNCreepy Yeah, same can be said about Red Dead Redemption 2 being better than the first one.
Hank just got hit by the hardest "Yo Mama" joke ever in this episode. That shit was more traumatic than El Paso.
Yeah that was a damn bomb of a roast.
@@JamesVSCinema I see what you did there
1 month ago?
@@NoseyBonk5599 man is time traveling
@@reaperofmemes923 yeah saw that before and it's gotta be patreon comments.
"Lalo didn't send you? No Lalo?" "Whoever that person he just said, he's a problem" - James you have NO IDEA.
Does He Know ????
@@kidsseecudi3408 i hope he does BCS after completing this and el camino :3
"Shhhhhh...shhhhhhh....okay, let's talk"
I wonder if he'll even remember this by the time he comes around.
@@coffeeninja2852 A lot of reactors don't lol
So fascinating that you immediately sensed that Saul could "bob and weave" and "find a way." Gilligan later said that he thinks of Saul as "the ultimate survivor."
Cockroach.
True, he has the gift of always being able to argue his way out of impossible situations.
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That's why I loved "Saul Gone" where he was able to show he could easily escape his major consequences if he wanted and makes a big show of it just because he can, only to do the right the thing in the end like he still wanted to deep down. He always wins his way in court.
Yea he called that out quick
"the ultimate survivor." You mean like a cockroach...? ;)
Watching you watch this episode after just finishing BCS myself makes this particular episode quite the trip.
Back when my boy Saul had the best haircut.
Right!! When he talked about nacho and lalo I was like holy shit I forgot about this
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After BCS rewatching the whole scene when Saul tells them about Jimmy In-n-Out hits really different
same i finished bcs yesterday
Yeah, I kinda forgot how strongly Saul/Bob Odenkirk just walked and put his balls on the table from jump.
Crazy how a comic relief character becomes one of the most complex/well written characters of all time
You have no idea how good Better Call Saul is, and not just funny as hell. What they did with this hilarious character is perhaps even more amazing than Breaking Bad.
The writers walked in seasoned veterans coming off the greatest show of all time and crushed it with better call saul
Saul being the main character and Breaking Bad being the spinoff was the biggest surprise watching "Better Call Saul" in its original run. Wild that you're already picking up on that vibe
Nah, BCS is the spinoff
@@ratedr7845 that was a joke dude
@@ratedr7845 whoosh
@@vito7654 there's some truth to it though, Saul does feel more central to the overall lore to me than Walter does
@@isaiahromero9861 Saul is basically the main character with more screen time. Walt is like a natural disaster that causes big things to happen
Bob Odenkirk was told by his agent "you're going to be offered a small role in Breaking Bad. Whatever it is, take it". Little did he know!
Yoooo slippin jimmys first appearance, best character of the series
Well, actually.. cough cough Gustavo.. can't wait til James is introduuced to Gus Fring!
Saul Goodman enters the building!! Amazing character he's hilarious, perfect casting
Idk about the perfect casting, Kevin Costner could've done a good job too imo.
@@MamadNobari wait I thought this was Kevin Costner
@@yaboyrams9500 Debatable
@@yaboyrams9500 I just think Dwayne Johnson could've done a nicer job.
Saul taking control of his abduction situation without a sweat makes you know right away that this isn’t his first rodeo. There are no shallow or dumb characters in this show, and that includes Marie as well 😂
“There are no shallow of dumb characters in this show”
Ted Beneke 🫠
Saul Goodman is the quintessential shady lawyer character. And he comes at the right time too. Just when we are used to the Walt-Jesse-Hank dynamic, he enters the story and brings in a totally new energy.
Also, still loving Hank's development here. They are really showing the cognitive dissonance about his alpha/macho man/hero cop facade he puts on, and the geniuenly caring and soft man he is on the inside. We just don't see that often with tough guys in movies and TV. Not everyone can gun down a man, and sleep like a baby later. It's a fresh angle for the hero-antagonist cop character.
I felt the same way when I first saw this. I was like, "DAMN, he just came in here and stole the episode like it was nothing."
Saul is an amazing character! Just about every character that gets introduced in this show is incredible and so memorable 💯
Dude was on his knees in front of a grave and walked out getting payed.
3 episodes in one week? Now this is a pace I can get behind.
Fun fact about this one. The original second half of season 1 was planned out and several episodes written, but ended up being scrapped due to the 2008 writer's strike. Thus the abrupt ending and pickup at the junk yard in the last and first episodes between seasons. With the extra time between seasons, this became the only point during the show when the entire season was plotted out in advance of filming an episode. Originally, Tuco was intended to be the recurring villain of the second half of the first season and the second season; however, Raymond Cruz became unavailable for much of the second season due to other commitments and his primary role on 'The Closer,' so they scrapped their plans a second time and wrote him out of the show by killing him off early on. The character of Saul Goodman was invented as an afterthought as the writers figured they would need a new primary character to help carry the rest of the season and aid Walt and Jesse as they got into trouble as well as bringing a more comedic side to the show to fill the void when Hank begins to experience trauma from his brief excursion in Mexico.
Meanwhile, Bob Odenkirk took the role at the insistence of his agent. Many shows had approached him for characters to play over the years that he did not have much interest in and his agent told him "this is the kind of show people win Emmys from." He would go on to be nominated for Best Male Performance in 5 of the 6 seasons he starred in 'Better Call Saul.'
I love how you could see immediately how this dude earned his own series. From minute one, he just busted into somebody else's show and asserted his dominance lol.
James I just wanna let you know, your videos have been the only form of comfort in my life atm and I look forward to watching u to escape my thoughts, sending u love from Ireland
Oh word thanks Gerry!! Imma have to hit you up for when I go to Ireland! Appreciate you!
An Irish brother
from ireland aswell bro stay strong
"It wasn't me, it was Ignacio..!" man that line gave me chills. Can't wait til you find out what and who the context is all about.
Also, fun fact. I've played pool in Alabama with DJ Qualls (the Fed from the cold open)
.. some of his childhood friends were regulars I knew from a restaurant I had worked for. He came down from Nashville during the holidays, and we drank and shot the shit a few games at a local watering hole.
Saul is an amazing addition on this ride!
The cinematography and visual story telling on BCS is a step up, the characters and drama is roughly the same, but the action and excitement is not as consistently present as in BB. They feel like very different shows, despite being in the same universe.
The genres are different and it's felt throughout both shows.
Honestly Breaking Bad is better
BB is the greatest show of all time, and BCS is the greatest spin-off of all time
Action can sometimes take away from the writing, in my opinion BCS is superior in basically every way.
Like the Godfather 1 & 2 or Alien & Aliens or Terminator 1 & 2 legitimate arguments can be made for either BB or BCS being the best show. That definitely says something about creators.
I now can't wait for you to get to BCS. That thing he said when looking at the grave? 'It wasn't me, it was Ignacio'? Yeah... remember that one. As well as the mention of 'Lalo'.
Bob Odenkirk was unreal for this role. He went from being a comedic writer/actor to perfectly playing a dramatic - and yet still funny - role and in BCS he completely blows it out of the water and takes it to another level entirely.
For a fun bit of trivia, his brother Bill was one of the main writers of Futurama.
why you gotta spoil that bruh
bro chill with the spoilers
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I'm disappointed in you.
@@mushroomlad6233 how is saying 'remember that line' a spoiler lol
Saul Goodman's intro aside, I really love the cold open for its simplicity. It's like a short stage play, captured all in one unbroken wide shot.
The person Saul was Scared of was Lalo, just remember that name for when you watch Better Call Saul.
Fun fact, when I lived in Las Vegas during the launch of Better Call Saul, like every personal injury/defense lawyer had put up billboards referencing Better Call Saul in some way lol
A few here in LA also did it
If you love that shot in the grave scene then you're gonna be loving how amazing some of the shots in Better Call Saul are. The show is filled with shots like that and it's one of the things that people consider to just straight up be better at Breaking Bad at
Hanks actor is so underrated, such a great performance of fragile masculinity
The writing is so perfect. When saul is in the desert and he thinks he’s about to die, it shows you this guy has history and there are people who want him dead. And then the writers doubled down and made a whole show based on this scene. Bravo Vince and Peter.
"Lalo didn´t send you? No Lalo?"
Chills XD
Ah Lalo. James is correct in his assumption that he is definitely a problem. I didn't think the villains in BCS would be able to match Breaking Bad, but hell, Lalo was so good.
I grew up on Mr Show with Bob and David. This man helped shape my sense of humor, and he’s so damn good in this role.
"It wasn't me! It was Ignacio!" And that right there spawned the prequel.
You forgot "did Lalo sent you?"
there were always little moments throughout breaking bad that showed that saul used to be a real person and not a soulless husk. like him going out of his way to tell a story to brock or telling jesse to go see andrea. there's other stuff too like hank's mention of mike's "dramatic exit" from the philadelphia police force. all these details aligned perfectly to enhance bcs and vice versa.
Bob Odenkirk is so great as Saul Goodman. Just want to mention the movie, "Nobody" that he starred in a little while back (before his heart attack, which thankfully he recovered from!) and is great, popcorn fun (a movie, not series). A serious action flick with lots of fun / comedy in it - but not "broad" comedy. Love seeing your reaction to this amazing show!
I think this might be my favorite episode of the series. It’s really well acted, nicely paced and really funny.
Next episode has one of my fav scenes in the whole show.
I just signed on to your patreon james and its because im loving everything you react to, but i couldnt wait weekly for breaking bad!
What episode is he up to on patreon?
@@alexwills6905 i think season 3 ep 4
@@alexwills6905 description says 2 episodes ahead
How often does an actor get to do this? Bob Odenkirk basically auditioned for the lead of a show that the producers had no idea existed.
The tragedy of the show to me is that the DEA needs their own chemists. Hank should've shown him the DEA's lab before taking him on a ride along.
seriously great job by the writers and Bob Odenkirk to literally just steal the show in every scene he’s in and not once miss a beat really difficult thing to do in a show already in the second season. And better call Saul is simply masterful in writing and visual storytelling you’ll for sure love it whenever you start it
God watching this after seeing all of better call saul is insane, crazy how this man becomes like the most deep developed character in the brba universe, and his mention of just two random names who then go to become some of the most amazing fan favorite characters...
Also check the timing of Badger's arrest. Literally an episode after seeing Heisenberg's face for the first time. So definitely high stakes
15:15 i thought he was saying random stuff to be funny or was desperately trying to convince them to let him live but after watching Better Call Saul this line is crazy i never realized when watching the first time.
The first of a trio of phenomenal characters that get introduced in the back half of this season that IMHO are what elevate this series from competent to legendary!
A zero spoiler heads-up for Better Call Saul show:
While Breaking Bad has breakneck pacing, Better Call Saul has a lot of slow moments. But to me those moments don't feel slow because the writing and cinematography is surprisingly an improvement on Breaking Bad. Saul is a big personality and comic relief in Breaking Bad, but in his show you see a lot more of his sincere side. So don't go into BCS expecting it to be a really comedic show, it's a gritty drama with comedic elements just like Breaking Bad. IK that's really far ahead, but I'm sure you will like Breaking Bad enough to start Better Call Saul, and I think it's good to set the proper expectations. Better Call Saul is an amazing show, but lots of people get turned off from it because they expected more action and more comedy, but it's a character study and drama.
The biggest difference between Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul is that BCS focuses more on internal conflict and moral ambiguity.
But beware, there is crazy enough a prequel to Better Call Saul called "Slippin Jimmy", it's a cartoon, and absolutely terrible. Avoiding watching it at all costs.
Although there is more action, breaking bad is mainly a character study on walt and jesse and we feel that with better Call Saul, the writers have improved on this aspect.
The way these showrunners flesh out Saul in this show and the next is phenomenal and I can't wait for you to see how he fits into this world
Name dropping Lalo in this ep is crazy
I genuinely think that BCS is the best show I’ve ever seen and I don’t think anything even comes close. The storytelling in that show is on a whole other level. Can’t wait to see you react to it.
There is a LOT of Saul to come. I can say with some strong certainty that Better Call Saul is even better than Breaking Bad, and once you get through BB and El Camino, you should definitely dive into BCS. They gave some strong teasers for BCS when Saul said, "My real name's McGill" and when he mentions "Ignacio" and "Lalo." Also, Saul's P.I. is going to be a MAJOR character soon😁
The show definitely gets better now that Saul is in the picture. He's an awesome character. Can't wait for season 3!
If you find it hard to believe Better Call Saul is better than Breaking Bad now, wait until the next couple season of Breaking Bad. The show just keeps getting better and to me Better Call Saul even tops that.
The introduction to Saul is amazing. And Better Call Saul is just as good, if not better than Breaking Bad.
“This dude just walked in like a main character”
Hence, the need for a legit spinoff
I like how you caught on to the fact that that episode with Tortuga is going to change Hank. This show, like chemistry, is about change, as Walter said in an early episode in season one. I really appreciate your knowledge and intelligence while watching this show. It makes it so much more enjoyable.
12:04-12:18 seriously, after you finish Better Call Saul go back and watch this section. What you said will definitely hit different lol
Can’t believe badger got arrested by the dude from the new guy. 🤦🏻♀️
I REPEAT: the lowest viewed episode of the show’s original airing
"Conscience gets expensive, doesn't it??." is very true in that game. Very true lol
"You are killin me with that BOOtay" will forever be remembered as the line that made shoot MountainDew out my damn nose.
JUST WAIT til he calls Skylar a "chatty Cathy".....you are going to die as I did 😆
Not sure if you picked up on the moniker, but Saul Goodman's name is literally It"s all good man." Bob Odenkirk's performance was legendary in this show. From this first episode with him he made it unquestionable that he can hang with the rest of this amazing cast, and prior to this show he was practically unheard of.
I feel like this is the beginning of the start of truly what makes breaking bad next level. Saul is such a big player in this story and I can’t wait for you to see more. Ur a gem for doing this multiple times a week btw. Love bro
11:58 - Saul literally does walk into this scene from his own prequel series as that character in real time. His series catches up in real time to the Breaking Bad series. In fact, Saul is the one single character featured througout the entirety of the Gilligan universe - it all comes full circle with his arch - many call him the main character of both series
The give away cough. Could this be any more poetically, heartbreakingly, realistically magical?
I was DO NOT DISTURB for every episode.
The only bad thing about better call saul having its own series is that I'll probably have to wait a long time to see you react to it. But ill wait patiently cause damn it will be nice.
Oh I will truly look forward to when you watch the spin off Show about Saul. This episode of Breaking Bad was when it truly pivoted in my mind.
"He is treating breaking bad as if it is a side mission" Yes, breaking bad is a side mission and he is the main character of the universe.
Breaking Bad was the greatest TV show OF ALL TIME!!!!
Until seasons 5 and 6 of "Better Call Saul".
Both shows are classic and should be remembered and honored for years.
It's crazy that we still haven't even been introduced to some of the best characters in the show yet.
Fun fact, Odenkirk was once a writer for SNL.
And thus this episode is now officially the introduction to an icon
A fun fact: Both BB and BCS have an episode titled after the other show, this episode in s2 titled Better Call Saul, and the s6 BCS episode titled Breaking Bad.
Yes the spin-off Better Call Saul is even better than Breaking Bad. As insane as BB becomes, BCS manages to top it somehow.
Agree to disagree. Bcs was really good but not surpassing Breaking Bad great.
Badger is also a voice actor on that show kick buttowski
Saul/Jimmy is the main character of this TV universe in my opinion.
“I’m gonna love this guy”
Yes, James, you will. Great character.
When u get to reacting to Better Call Saul,try and remember the names he was yelling out when he reached the " gravesite". The details in both those series are phenomenal!!! Great reaction tho James. Peace!!
"he BEASTED this entire episode, y'all." damn straight he did. from the fire back to Hank's diss to noticing Walt's cough and being able to manipulate the situation. Great episode dude, cant wait for episode 9!
"It's incredibly microscopic in its narraration of its characters". That's the best description of the show I've heard. Bravo, good sir!
3 episodes in a week :0 You are treating us good!!
19:41 apparently, that wasn’t actually planned. It was a mistake they made, but just went with it lol
12:50 is by far my favorite quote of the entire series. So much truth and touches on the big overarching question of Better Call Saul.
"He's walking in like he's the main character..."
He is the main character!
When people first time watching Breaking Bad: Ignacio? Lalo? Who are they?
After people finished Better Call Saul: Now I understand.
19:38 actually I think the door getting stuck was an accident and they kept rolling with it.
Also.. I like that you get and appreciate the humor in this show. It’s filled with dark humor. Large part of it is dark comedy
Saul is your ACE OF ♠️! ✌️
Better Call Saul is tremendous. Please react to that series after this one : )
15:44 oh james you have NO idea😭
The amount of trust Jesse has in Walt is evident here. (During the fake bust) Walt yelling at Jesse to "get out and go stop him, I'll do something." and him doing it and just TRUSTING that Walt will cover him is wild. There aren't many people on Earth I would trust to distract the god damn DEA while I interfere with a Government Operation 🤣 as toxic as this relationship is, it's also kind of beautiful.
Yes! Really enjoying your analysis and super happy you are up for BCS.
15:46 you don't even know
Jesse drags her back in....
It wasn't me, it was Ignacio
Theres layers beneath Saul Goodman like you wouldn't believe!
Better Call Saul is a masterpiece, even better than BB
Can't wait for your Better Call Saul reactions :D
Fun fact: In Better Call Saul, there is an episode called "Breaking Bad".
bro why spoiling
So you are that kind of person.... Shut the door please
I am so happy for Jesse. - lol
better call saul and breaking bad both awesome however better call saul big time enhances breaking bad that is why some people thinks it better. there both equally awesome imo the weakest in the franchise is netflixs el camino the movie but its still good as well. i hope they do more spin offs with other characters because there is so much they can do with other characters. i know giligan is moving on to do other stuff but maybe will return with more in the future and for people to say the better call Saul is worst don't completely understand the story telling. lots of people have been saying its not as good because they think its slower however for people watching it later in the future should really pay attention to it. there doesn't have to be pumped up action to do awesome story telling. so this is why both are equally good THAT IS ALL.
I have one more episode of BCS and without spoiling anything I think Saul might be one of my favorite characters in tv, although I still prefer Breaking Bad as a show (not by much, there on pretty equal footing).
"Lalo didn't send you?"
Man that hits different after watching BCS
I know this would never make the polls because its an underground movie by the director of Mandy, but being that you are a filmmaker, you should DEFINITELY watch "Beyond The Black Rainbow". Super eery but one of THE MOST gorgeously shot movies ever. The artistic creativity in the cinematography is outstanding and like nothing you've ever seen. Even if you just watch it on your own.
Wow. Picking up on Saul being the BIG driving force behind wheelin' and dealin', bobbing and weaving, as quick as you did... and saying he's like the main character and BB is just his side gig...
Now I can't WAIT til you someday react to Better Call Saul, the series!
this man is just bombarding us with the good stuff, glad you're so into this series!