Reviews

It's very challenging for a director to make a sequel or prequel similarly appealing as the original series. Vince Gilligan did it - partially.

Saul Goodman is a great character and it's interesting to watch his transformation into a corrupt and dodgy lawyer who knows no limits.

Great acting by Bob Odenkirk.

But the other characters seem less layered than in Breaking Bad. In the original series, Gilligan mastered the art of realistic exaggeration. Better Call Saul most of the time appears to be average. There are not many scenes that one keeps in mind after watching all of the episodes. I can hardly recognise what big happenings there were in season four for example.

I appreciate that Gilligan made this pretty good show, but comparing it to Breaking Bad I can't see this as potential fully exploited.

This documentary series is "so good", as Lance Armstrong would say. Had so much fun watching it. But the true point is: It is not just about the cut, the guests, the music, the pictures. The conclusion is so heart-warming. Yes, Jan Ullrich is an offender, doing drugs for a better output must be punished. But this series makes very clear that he is also a victim. He destroyed his life just by the attempt to fit in this cycling circus. Time will tell if he finds his way back to life and happiness. This series can be (imho) the beginning of a social perception change of the fallen star of Germany. Good luck Jan Ullrich!