Vince Gilligan's AMC spin-off prequel might go down as one of the best spin-offs in TV history. Watching the first season of a young James McGill finding his footing as a tough-luck lawyer before his inevitable transformation into the clever, crook-friendly Saul Goodman has been a progressively interesting adventure. However, there are still a few things we'd like to see before the first "Better Call Saul" finale is over.
The beginning of the transformation from James McGill into Saul Goodman.
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We saw some of Jimmy's frustration after losing a wealthy client (the Kettlemans) and a prospective partner (Kim Wexler) to his good conscience, but eventually the continuous beat-down will lead to a specific moment we've all been waiting for: the birth of Saul Goodman. The name itself has been teased during Slippin' Jimmy's early scam days, but we're guessing the current James McGill will take matters into his own hands and accept that he was born to represent the guiltiest of parties as one clever, loophole licking Saul Goodman. Something tells us it'll involve his brother Chuck's recent betrayal, and a realization that he's not meant to be the typical lawyer. It won't just be a change of name; it'll be a change of work ethic. (Photo credit: AMC)
Tuco's associate, Nacho, returning again to form an alliance.
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After warning the Kettlemans of Nacho wanting to steal their money, which landed Nacho in jail, Jimmy thought he might be off the hook by helping him out later. Something tells us that's not the last Jimmy has seen of young Nacho and his big boss man, Tuco, though. They don't exactly have a reputation for letting screw-ups slide, but instead of coming back for revenge, expect there to be an alliance. We saw Nacho resurface in episode nine to buy pills off some nerd (with Mike as his protection), so don't be surprised if Mike, Jimmy and Nacho all coalesce together at the end of the season for one crooked union. (Photo credit: AMC)
Jimmy hooking up with his lady lawyer friend, Kim Wexler.
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James McGill might not be the most attractive lawyer in the southwest with his comb over, junker car and office in the back of a nail salon. But, Jimmy has a heart of gold and a bit of lingering integrity, which sooner or later will win over the heart and pants of his hopeful partner in law, Kim Wexler, played the very sexy Rhea Seehorn. In episode eight, we see her plant a wet one on Jimmy when he passes the bar, which hints that perhaps they do have some history. It's only a matter of time before he gets out of the friend zone and she becomes the story's love interest. But the more he becomes Saul Goodman, the further away she'll go before the days of dirty lawyering. Right now she's his closest friend, but remember, she's not in "Breaking Bad." (Photo credit: AMC)
Chuck getting abducted by aliens.
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There's no competition for weirdest character to Chuck (played by Michael McKean), and his recent betrayal leaves him stranded alone in his own home. So what happens to the Judas of the Southwest? Will he be abducted by aliens? Does he truly have an electromagnetic allergy? Is this maybe all one big scam? Is Hamlin to blame in some way? Everybody seems to think Chuck is crazy and couldn't possibly be sick, but when things go array (or he's abducted by aliens), then they'll change their minds. (Photo Credit: Ben Leuner/AMC)
Mike and Jimmy finally teaming up for good.
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We got a glimpse of Mike working with Jimmy, breaking into the Kettleman's house and stealing their bag full of cash as a means to pay off his lawyer fees, but when will Mike find himself best in the company of one future Saul Goodman? Right now we're seeing Mike build a relationship with his granddaughter, which we know will always be important to him. So, will Mike owe Saul for saving his hide after avenging his son's death? Will his daughter-in-law rat him out? The meet between Mike and Nacho will likely lead to further employment for Mike, so don't be surprised if he drags a newly reformed Saul into the picture. Like the transformation into Saul, it will be just as exciting to see Mike's transition into his right-hand man, as well. (Photo Credit: Ben Leuner/AMC)
More characters from the "Breaking Bad" world enter.
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It was right when Tuco Salamanca showed up at the end of the pilot that viewers realized just what they were watching. The excitement of jumping back into Vince Gilligan's southwestern meth story, now from the legal perspective, summons the opportunity for its creator to bring back small time characters like Tuco easily without upsetting the "Breaking Bad" legacy. Especially since most of these characters are dead, they would be great to see again and get more on their story before things went south. Characters like Crazy 8, Hank Schrader, Skinny Pete and Badger or Hector Salamanca perhaps at Jimmy's next volunteer Bingo night at the old folks' home. Pretty much anyone but Skylar. Who would you like to see come back? (Photo credit: AMC)
A teaser of Pinkman and his red "Cap'n Cook" Monte Carlo.
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Even the biggest "Breaking Bad" stars have voiced their humble interest in being a part of Saul Goodman's story. We don't want Vince Gilligan to blow his wad too soon with these guys, however, but little Easter eggs and foreshadowing teasers will be a riot for "Breaking Bad" fans, and no one knows how to plant a seed for future blossoming like Gilligan. Thinking back to the early days of Jesse Pinkman and some of his trademarks, the red Monte Carlo with hydraulics and ridiculous sound system stands out as a great teaser that would be applicable to this season. Or if he shows up with a bag full of cash looking for a newly reformed Saul Goodman's help, that would be a great way to excite people about the already green-lit second season. (Photo credit: AMC)
Saul getting his car washed at the car wash Walt worked at as a lowly employee.
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Lawyer me this: What would be cooler than a young, broke James McGill flipping his moral high ground to support the lowly scumbags (as well as flip his name), and the season ended with the bright potential of a newly made Saul Goodman with a brand new car, which he gets washed at Walt's old car wash before the days of Heisenberg? Walter White cleaning Saul's wheel wells? There could be no better way to end an already strong first season. Most likely, this would be a better way to end the series, but with Gilligan you never know anything for certain. (Photo credit: Ursula Coyote/AMC)
The beginning of the transformation from James McGill into Saul Goodman.
We saw some of Jimmy's frustration after losing a wealthy client (the Kettlemans) and a prospective partner (Kim Wexler) to his good conscience, but eventually the continuous beat-down will lead to a specific moment we've all been waiting for: the birth of Saul Goodman. The name itself has been teased during Slippin' Jimmy's early scam days, but we're guessing the current James McGill will take matters into his own hands and accept that he was born to represent the guiltiest of parties as one clever, loophole licking Saul Goodman. Something tells us it'll involve his brother Chuck's recent betrayal, and a realization that he's not meant to be the typical lawyer. It won't just be a change of name; it'll be a change of work ethic. (Photo credit: AMC)
Tuco's associate, Nacho, returning again to form an alliance.
After warning the Kettlemans of Nacho wanting to steal their money, which landed Nacho in jail, Jimmy thought he might be off the hook by helping him out later. Something tells us that's not the last Jimmy has seen of young Nacho and his big boss man, Tuco, though. They don't exactly have a reputation for letting screw-ups slide, but instead of coming back for revenge, expect there to be an alliance. We saw Nacho resurface in episode nine to buy pills off some nerd (with Mike as his protection), so don't be surprised if Mike, Jimmy and Nacho all coalesce together at the end of the season for one crooked union. (Photo credit: AMC)
Jimmy hooking up with his lady lawyer friend, Kim Wexler.
James McGill might not be the most attractive lawyer in the southwest with his comb over, junker car and office in the back of a nail salon. But, Jimmy has a heart of gold and a bit of lingering integrity, which sooner or later will win over the heart and pants of his hopeful partner in law, Kim Wexler, played the very sexy Rhea Seehorn. In episode eight, we see her plant a wet one on Jimmy when he passes the bar, which hints that perhaps they do have some history. It's only a matter of time before he gets out of the friend zone and she becomes the story's love interest. But the more he becomes Saul Goodman, the further away she'll go before the days of dirty lawyering. Right now she's his closest friend, but remember, she's not in "Breaking Bad." (Photo credit: AMC)
Chuck getting abducted by aliens.
There's no competition for weirdest character to Chuck (played by Michael McKean), and his recent betrayal leaves him stranded alone in his own home. So what happens to the Judas of the Southwest? Will he be abducted by aliens? Does he truly have an electromagnetic allergy? Is this maybe all one big scam? Is Hamlin to blame in some way? Everybody seems to think Chuck is crazy and couldn't possibly be sick, but when things go array (or he's abducted by aliens), then they'll change their minds. (Photo Credit: Ben Leuner/AMC)
Mike and Jimmy finally teaming up for good.
We got a glimpse of Mike working with Jimmy, breaking into the Kettleman's house and stealing their bag full of cash as a means to pay off his lawyer fees, but when will Mike find himself best in the company of one future Saul Goodman? Right now we're seeing Mike build a relationship with his granddaughter, which we know will always be important to him. So, will Mike owe Saul for saving his hide after avenging his son's death? Will his daughter-in-law rat him out? The meet between Mike and Nacho will likely lead to further employment for Mike, so don't be surprised if he drags a newly reformed Saul into the picture. Like the transformation into Saul, it will be just as exciting to see Mike's transition into his right-hand man, as well. (Photo Credit: Ben Leuner/AMC)
More characters from the "Breaking Bad" world enter.
It was right when Tuco Salamanca showed up at the end of the pilot that viewers realized just what they were watching. The excitement of jumping back into Vince Gilligan's southwestern meth story, now from the legal perspective, summons the opportunity for its creator to bring back small time characters like Tuco easily without upsetting the "Breaking Bad" legacy. Especially since most of these characters are dead, they would be great to see again and get more on their story before things went south. Characters like Crazy 8, Hank Schrader, Skinny Pete and Badger or Hector Salamanca perhaps at Jimmy's next volunteer Bingo night at the old folks' home. Pretty much anyone but Skylar. Who would you like to see come back? (Photo credit: AMC)
A teaser of Pinkman and his red "Cap'n Cook" Monte Carlo.
Even the biggest "Breaking Bad" stars have voiced their humble interest in being a part of Saul Goodman's story. We don't want Vince Gilligan to blow his wad too soon with these guys, however, but little Easter eggs and foreshadowing teasers will be a riot for "Breaking Bad" fans, and no one knows how to plant a seed for future blossoming like Gilligan. Thinking back to the early days of Jesse Pinkman and some of his trademarks, the red Monte Carlo with hydraulics and ridiculous sound system stands out as a great teaser that would be applicable to this season. Or if he shows up with a bag full of cash looking for a newly reformed Saul Goodman's help, that would be a great way to excite people about the already green-lit second season. (Photo credit: AMC)
Saul getting his car washed at the car wash Walt worked at as a lowly employee.
Lawyer me this: What would be cooler than a young, broke James McGill flipping his moral high ground to support the lowly scumbags (as well as flip his name), and the season ended with the bright potential of a newly made Saul Goodman with a brand new car, which he gets washed at Walt's old car wash before the days of Heisenberg? Walter White cleaning Saul's wheel wells? There could be no better way to end an already strong first season. Most likely, this would be a better way to end the series, but with Gilligan you never know anything for certain. (Photo credit: Ursula Coyote/AMC)