Gotham Gal Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 I thought I had started a Better Call Saul topic here a few years ago, but I can't find it. Maybe I didn't. Anyway, it's only tangentially related to MM inasmuch as show co-creator Vince Gilligan once wrote for Chris Carter's 1013--one or two X-Files. Small Potatoes was one. Long and short, I was sorry to read this week that Bob Odenkirk, who plays Jimmy McGill/Saul Goodman/Gene Takovic collapsed on set. He apparently had a "small" heart attack, but is doing okay. He's a really good actor IMO and the show is arguably better than its pre-sequel, Breaking Bad. I can't imagine what they'd do if they lost him in the show's last season! Looks like that great finale will be delayed even more. Sh^t! https://www.msn.com/en-in/entertainment/entertainmenttopstories/better-call-saul-star-bob-odenkirk-recovering-from-small-heart-attack/ar-AAMM78B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elders (Admins) The Old Man Posted August 8, 2021 Elders (Admins) Share Posted August 8, 2021 Hopefully he'll get better and make a strong recovery. Sad to hear about that. Bob Odenkirk is a very talented actor. I absolutely loved Breaking Bad and I've waited years to see Better Call Saul, I don't have Netflix. I know, I deserve to be flogged. Now I'm looking forward to it even more after reading your thoughts on it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotham Gal Posted August 22, 2021 Author Share Posted August 22, 2021 I don't have Netflix either, Old Man, but here, BCS is on AMC anyway. These TV subscriptions can add up very quickly... BCS took its time getting going, but it was a good opportunity to develop Jimmy/Saul character. Now, being slowed down in production b/o Covid, I just hope I remember what happened in the show so long ago.🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elders (Admins) The Old Man Posted August 25, 2021 Elders (Admins) Share Posted August 25, 2021 Yes, I know what you mean! Sometimes I treat myself to a rerun or perhaps replay of the final episode of a series' preceding season. Just to refresh the old noggin if it's been a while. Happening more and more these days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seesthru Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 The actor that played Joseph P Ratfinkovitc,h the selfosophist found dead in "Jose Chung's Doomsday Defense" is on that show, too. Patrick Fabian. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotham Gal Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 The Selfosopist episode was absolutely one of my favorites. For such a dark show, MM could deliver some great humor when certain writers wanted to do it! Anyway, seesthru, I didn't make that connection w/BCS, so thanks. When the show comes back, I'll look for him as he's coming back according to the press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerbelch Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Watch 'Saul' all the time Last season coming up next year. 'Nobody' was great. Hope they do another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotham Gal Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share Posted October 23, 2021 I thought Better Call Saul was finishing up this year in 2021. Did I miss something? I know Bob Odenkirk had a heart attack scare, but heard he was back on set pretty quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotham Gal Posted February 20, 2022 Author Share Posted February 20, 2022 Better Call Saul returns April 18th on AMC. Finally. Better dust off the last season DVDs I've got! I honestly remember where we left off. Yeah, I do, just not well. Should be wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotham Gal Posted May 6, 2022 Author Share Posted May 6, 2022 Guess no one's watching it, but 4 episodes in, I'm liking it a lot. Yes, the show takes some indulgences that are sometimes annoying, but the story is intriguing and characters rich. We get some revisiting this season that I'm happy to see again. Maybe the ending will be good. They have no excuses: plenty of time to prepare for a known end date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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