TMC
11-25-2023, 08:33 PM
https://whatculture.com/tv/breaking-bad-better-call-saul-10-characters-killed-at-the-perfect-time?rf=homepage
"I prefer to see it as the study of change."
BY GABRIEL SHEEHAN
UPDATED: NOVEMBER 25TH, 2023
Producing one of the most critically acclaimed shows of all time in Breaking Bad - which boasts an eye boggling 9.5 on IMDb - was one thing, but with the help of Peter Gould, Vince Gilligan followed up his magnificent original with another series set in the same universe.
Better Call Saul, laying out the grubby origins of Bob Odenkirk's Jimmy McGill a.k.a. Saul Goodman, was met with an identical, universally positive response from fans and critics. While perhaps not as dark and violent as the tale of Heisenberg, many argue to this day that the prequel in fact surpasses the legendary original.
Both shows played host to some of the most compelling and layered characters in television history, fleshing out the two show's enthralling - and ultimately tragic - storylines with polished ease. Unfortunately for a large number of key players within Gilligan's take on New Mexico, in order to progress the story and garner the strongest level of audience response possible, several significant members of the core cast inevitably meet their ends as the tale plays out.
Accordingly, it is a fortunate state of affairs that Gilligan and Co. are as masterful at choosing the perfect moment for one of their inspired creations to meet their end as they are.
"I prefer to see it as the study of change."
BY GABRIEL SHEEHAN
UPDATED: NOVEMBER 25TH, 2023
Producing one of the most critically acclaimed shows of all time in Breaking Bad - which boasts an eye boggling 9.5 on IMDb - was one thing, but with the help of Peter Gould, Vince Gilligan followed up his magnificent original with another series set in the same universe.
Better Call Saul, laying out the grubby origins of Bob Odenkirk's Jimmy McGill a.k.a. Saul Goodman, was met with an identical, universally positive response from fans and critics. While perhaps not as dark and violent as the tale of Heisenberg, many argue to this day that the prequel in fact surpasses the legendary original.
Both shows played host to some of the most compelling and layered characters in television history, fleshing out the two show's enthralling - and ultimately tragic - storylines with polished ease. Unfortunately for a large number of key players within Gilligan's take on New Mexico, in order to progress the story and garner the strongest level of audience response possible, several significant members of the core cast inevitably meet their ends as the tale plays out.
Accordingly, it is a fortunate state of affairs that Gilligan and Co. are as masterful at choosing the perfect moment for one of their inspired creations to meet their end as they are.