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Better Call Saul (2015)

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Better Call Saul
TV-MA
Drama
Crime

The trials and tribulations of criminal lawyer Jimmy McGill in the years leading up to his fateful run-in with Walter White and Jesse Pinkman.

Release Date
February 8, 2015
Cast
Bob Odenkirk , Jonathan Banks , Rhea Seehorn , Patrick Fabian , Michael Mando , Tony Dalton
Main Genre
Drama
Seasons
6

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A Throwaway Scene in Better Call Saul Season 1 Cements Jimmy McGill as TV's Greatest Lawyer

For a glimpse at the average hustle-filled day in the public defender's life, one montage Better Call Saul is by far the most realistic portrayal.

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Breaking Bad may have seen the end of Gus Fring and his fan-favorite eatery Los Pollos Hermanos, but Better Call Saul brought them back to life.

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Giancarlo Esposito pitches a Gus Fring prequel by sharing what he believes is the character's mysterious backstory.

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The Story Of Breaking Bad Needs To End

Vince Gilligan has recently hinted at the possibility of more stories set in the world of Breaking Bad, yet, is any of that it really necessary?

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10 TV Shows That Exceeded People's Expectations

TV shows like Better Call Saul, The Last of Us, and Watchmen surprised many people with how exceptional they were.

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Which Show Is Better - Better Call Saul or Breaking Bad?

Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad are considered the best shows of all time, but only one can be deemed to be the best.

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The best TV shows are the ones that stick with viewers years after ending, like Breaking Bad or the Sopranos.

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Better Call Saul Fans Cry Foul After Primetime Emmy Awards: 'Snubbed Yet Again'

Better Call Saul fans say the show was "robbed" after it officially ended its run without a single Primetime Emmy Award win.

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15 Most Tragic Deaths In The Breaking Bad Universe, Ranked

From Chuck McGill's death in Better Call Saul to Walter White inadvertently killing Jane in Breaking Bad, the BrBa universe is full of sad deaths.

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10 Actors You Forgot Appeared in Better Call Saul

Better Call Saul is full of unforgettable characters, but the spinoff series features some notable stars who are easy to forget.

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Better Call Saul Was Almost a Much Different Series

Better Call Saul was a beloved prequel to Breaking Bad that mixed drama and humor, but it was originally meant to lean more into the latter category.

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Breaking Bad's Tio Salamanca Was More Important to Heisenberg than Many Assume

Mark Margolis' Tio Salamanca was crucial to Heisenberg's rise in Breaking Bad, espousing the idea of keeping one's enemies closer than their friends.

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Mark Margolis Remembered by Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul Stars

The actors and crews from Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul are honoring the memory of Mark Margolis, who played Hector Salamanca.

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Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul Actor Mark Margolis Dies at 83

Mark Margolis' son announces the Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul actor's death at the age of 83.

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10 Best TV Show Endings That Mirror The Pilot

Some shows are different at the end than they were when they started, but these TV finales made some excellent callbacks to their first episode.

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An Early Breaking Bad Moment Foreshadowed the Rise of Heisenberg

While many assume the catalyst was loud violence, a tearful moment in Breaking Bad is responsible for Walter White turning into Heisenberg.

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Better Call Saul Stars Disagree on What Comes Next for Kim and Jimmy

Bob Odenkirk and Rhea Seehorn have different theories on what happens to their characters after the series ends.

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Bob Odenkirk Really Hopes Better Call Saul Gets First Emmy Win for Final Episodes

Better Call Saul is now up to 53 Emmy nominations and has one last shot to get a win.

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Barry's Series Finale Almost Fell Victim to Better Call Saul's Biggest Mistake

A certain Barry character almost fell into the same plot hole as Better Call Saul's final season - but here's how the HBO series avoided it.

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