As AMC‘s Breaking Bad is heading into its final eight-episode run this summer, the network and series producer Sony TV are exploring keeping the franchise alive with a spinoff series centered on one of Breaking Bad‘s most recognizable supporting characters, Bob Odenkirk‘s unflappable criminal lawyer Saul Goodman. There are no deals in place yet as the project is in its nascent stages, but I hear it is being conceived by Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan and series writer-producer Peter Gould, who created the Saul character together for a Season 2 episode written by Gould. In the episode, titled “Better Call Saul“, Walt (Bryan Cranston) and Jesse (Aaron Paul) hire the flamboyant Goodman after Badger (Matt L. Jones) is caught by the DEA. Goodman, who has been a regular presence on the show since, is a sleazy but highly competent criminal lawyer with a penchant for over-the-top TV commercials in which he uses his signature tagline “Better Call Saul!” Saul has served as Breaking Bad‘s comic relief, which is not surprising given Odenkirk’s strong comedy background. As a result, I hear the potential spinoff is eyed as a comedy, which could be one-hour, but a half-hour format also is being explored.
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THIS. IS. JUST. AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI will watch anything with Vince Gilligan's name on it so I'M IN! Plus, who doesn't love Saul?
ReplyDeleteSo when you wanna keep the Breaking Bad franchise going but don't know who to spin-off with....
ReplyDelete...Better Call Saul!
This could work. And the character is great, one of the best in Breaking Bad. One of the very few comedies I'd be willing to watch.
ReplyDeleteAnd I don't imagine this not being titled 'Better Call Saul'
ReplyDeleteExactly :)
ReplyDeleteWith Gilligan potentially helming this, I'll definitely be tuning in !!
ReplyDeleteCan he team up with Saul from Homeland and Saul from BSG for Adventures with Saul, Saul & Saul.
ReplyDeleteI really like him, but I don't love him. Does that count?
ReplyDeleteYes, please!
ReplyDeleteI love Saul, but I'm not sure I want to watch a show based on his character O_O
ReplyDeleteSame....
ReplyDeleteI'm always against spin-offs and even I think this could turn out great. Better Caul Saul would be a good title if it's a comedy. On top of being amazing at crafting drama, I've always loved the dark comedy bits in Breaking Bad, so if Vince Gilligan is on board, I'm definitely watching this.
ReplyDeleteI love Saul, he is an awesome character. I also love AMC and Vince Gillian, so if they are all involved I´ll check it out.
ReplyDeleteNot sure about a show based on Saul Goodman though, I´ll have to get a little more details.