I'll be the first to admit that following the end of Breaking Bad, arguably one of the best TV shows of all time, I did not think we needed a prequel show, much less one about the weird sleazy lawyer supporting character. But I was wrong. Better Call Saul evolved into its own wonderful thing. Yes, it was slow, maybe even slower than Breaking Bad, if you can believe that. But the long cons Saul ran were incredibly complex, dragging out across multiple episodes, full seasons, and so they take time. If you had the patience, you were amply rewarded. It was often funny, quirky, intense and harrowing all at once. The writing and acting were always top notch.
The ending was wonderful. The redemption storyline really resonated after seeing what Saul/Jimmy/Gene went through. He has regrets and that bittersweet flashback to Chuck got me. Chuck, after all, was the major plot of the first half of the series. It is in the second half when Rhea Seehorn as Kim Wexler got a chance to shine. She was consistently the best performer on TV and I think she'll finally be recognized by the Emmy voters. I think Bob Odenkirk, the comedian, will finally win too for a dramatic role.
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