Television
BB Ep 208: Better Call Saul
Trying to finish the season before the big award ceremony
13 September 2009
I’m back into Breaking Bad. I’ve let a few episodes accumulate in the ol’ TiVo and gather some serious dust, but am now determined to finish Season Two. It’s awesome, so the determination level required is low.
New to the series in this episode, Bob Odenkirk plays Saul Goodman, a sleazy lawyer introduced via low-budget local commercials that play while two other characters get it on. Bob Odenkirk does excellent guest-star work in this episode, and his character could easily be with us for several episodes more. I kind of recognize Bob, but looking at his IMDb page, I realize that it’s more accurate to say that although he’s worked a ton, I have no idea who he is. That’s the kind of actorly success I aspire to! (For non-actors, that may sound ironic. It’s not.)
Also, I’m liking Todd VanDerWerff’s write-up on this episode.
Breaking Bad is a well-made show! Will it win the Primetime Emmy on September 20th? I’m rooting for it, along with Big Love and Dexter.