Actor Kevin Costner hit a new level of stardom when he starred as John Dutton in the neo-Western show Yellowstone. The show has garnered much appreciation for its writing and performances and also has a dedicated fanbase. Though the show has yet to receive any nominations from the Primetime Emmy Awards, it has received other accolades.
One of the most memorable performances in the show is of Kevin Costner, who won the Golden Globe award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama in 2023. He was up against stalwarts such as Jeff Bridges, Bob Odenkirk, Diego Luna, and Adam Scott. The Better Call Saul team poked fun at Costner’s win with a reference from the show on their social media.
Better Call Saul Celebrates Kevin Costner’s Golden Globe Win With A Cheeky Reference Kevin Costner in Yellowstone
Kevin Costner’s performance as John Dutton in Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone garnered...
One of the most memorable performances in the show is of Kevin Costner, who won the Golden Globe award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama in 2023. He was up against stalwarts such as Jeff Bridges, Bob Odenkirk, Diego Luna, and Adam Scott. The Better Call Saul team poked fun at Costner’s win with a reference from the show on their social media.
Better Call Saul Celebrates Kevin Costner’s Golden Globe Win With A Cheeky Reference Kevin Costner in Yellowstone
Kevin Costner’s performance as John Dutton in Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone garnered...
- 5/12/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
We still don’t know whether Kevin Costner will be returning to his role as John Dutton for the final stretch of Yellowstone when the back half of Season 5 returns this November. However, some fans have a very clever idea for how the show could finish out the character’s arc by hiring someone else for the role: his Hollywood look-alike Bob Odenkirk to step into Dutton’s scruffy boots! For those unfamiliar with the Odenkirk-Costner connection, the gag comes from the former’s hit series Better Call Saul. In the Breaking Bad prequel, Odenkirk stars as a pre-Saul Goodman version of his character, who still goes by his given name of Jimmy McGill and pulls off lots of minor (but still gnarly) cons on unsuspecting rubes. In one instance, he convinces a pair of girls to come home with him and his best friend on the pretense that he’s Kevin Costner,...
- 4/24/2024
- TV Insider
Get ready for a riveting glimpse into the origins of a legendary character in “Better Call Saul” with the episode titled “A First Look at Parish,” airing at 1:30 Am on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, on AMC.
In this episode, viewers are transported six years before the notorious meth dealer Walter White enters the scene. They witness the transformation of small-time lawyer Jimmy McGill into his cunning alter ego, Saul Goodman. As Jimmy navigates the murky waters of the legal world, he embraces the persona of Saul Goodman – a man renowned for his questionable ethics and knack for bending the rules.
With each hustle and maneuver, Jimmy inches closer to carving out his destiny and making a name for himself in the criminal underworld. “A First Look at Parish” promises to captivate audiences with its gripping storytelling and compelling portrayal of one of television’s most iconic characters.
Tune in to witness...
In this episode, viewers are transported six years before the notorious meth dealer Walter White enters the scene. They witness the transformation of small-time lawyer Jimmy McGill into his cunning alter ego, Saul Goodman. As Jimmy navigates the murky waters of the legal world, he embraces the persona of Saul Goodman – a man renowned for his questionable ethics and knack for bending the rules.
With each hustle and maneuver, Jimmy inches closer to carving out his destiny and making a name for himself in the criminal underworld. “A First Look at Parish” promises to captivate audiences with its gripping storytelling and compelling portrayal of one of television’s most iconic characters.
Tune in to witness...
- 3/19/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
The prequel of American crime drama series ‘Breaking Bad’ ‘Better Call Saul’, is set to premiere in Hindi on Indian television from April 1.
Created by Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould, ‘Better Call Saul’, which is set in the early-to-mid-2000s in Albuquerque, New Mexico, delves into the evolution of Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk), a struggling lawyer, into the shrewd and morally complex attorney Saul Goodman.
Set within the same universe as ‘Breaking Bad’, the show offers a deep dive into Jimmy’s journey, his encounters with ethical dilemmas, and his eventual embrace of his alter ego.
The show also stars Jonathan Banks, Rhea Seehorn, Patrick Fabian, Michael Mando, Giancarlo Esposito, and Tony Dalton in pivotal roles.
The show has received 53 Emmy Award nominations, with Bob receiving six nominations for ‘Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series’. After six seasons, the series concluded in August 2022.
Zee Cafe had released the Hindi-dubbed...
Created by Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould, ‘Better Call Saul’, which is set in the early-to-mid-2000s in Albuquerque, New Mexico, delves into the evolution of Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk), a struggling lawyer, into the shrewd and morally complex attorney Saul Goodman.
Set within the same universe as ‘Breaking Bad’, the show offers a deep dive into Jimmy’s journey, his encounters with ethical dilemmas, and his eventual embrace of his alter ego.
The show also stars Jonathan Banks, Rhea Seehorn, Patrick Fabian, Michael Mando, Giancarlo Esposito, and Tony Dalton in pivotal roles.
The show has received 53 Emmy Award nominations, with Bob receiving six nominations for ‘Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series’. After six seasons, the series concluded in August 2022.
Zee Cafe had released the Hindi-dubbed...
- 3/12/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
"If there's one thing America needs, it's more lawyers." Lionel Hutz, defense attorney
There may not be a setting more suited to English language television than the courtroom.
Applying the real world rule of law to hypothetical cases dreamed up by the writers, from the tragic to the preposterous, underlines the drama in ways unique to the courtroom genre and makes champions of those who defend the wrongly (or not so wrongly) accused.
Right or wrong, innocent or guilty, these are the law talkin' guys and gals we'd want to have on our side in a court of law.
Ben Matlock, Matlock
If you're counting down TV's best defense lawyers, this one's obligatory. Ben Matlock, portrayed by TV legend Andy Griffith, wrote the playbook on dramatic reveals and turnarounds in front of the jury.
Matlock blurred the line between detective show and courtroom procedural as he would clear his clients...
There may not be a setting more suited to English language television than the courtroom.
Applying the real world rule of law to hypothetical cases dreamed up by the writers, from the tragic to the preposterous, underlines the drama in ways unique to the courtroom genre and makes champions of those who defend the wrongly (or not so wrongly) accused.
Right or wrong, innocent or guilty, these are the law talkin' guys and gals we'd want to have on our side in a court of law.
Ben Matlock, Matlock
If you're counting down TV's best defense lawyers, this one's obligatory. Ben Matlock, portrayed by TV legend Andy Griffith, wrote the playbook on dramatic reveals and turnarounds in front of the jury.
Matlock blurred the line between detective show and courtroom procedural as he would clear his clients...
- 2/8/2024
- by Gilbert Smith
- TVfanatic
Are we officially at the point where we can say that, other than maybe the great Giancarlo Esposito, no other actor is enjoying a better post-"Breaking Bad"/"Better Call Saul" universe career than Bob Odenkirk? Best known for playing the criminal lawyer Saul Goodman/Jimmy McGill, Odenkirk could've easily taken his foot off the gas pedal and coasted on the good will (and residual checks!) from starring in two of the best shows of the 21st Century. Instead, the talented actor has made a point to go with the exact opposite approach.
After making time for fantastic supporting turns in Steven Spielberg's "The Post" and Greta Gerwig's "Little Women" followed by his unexpected swerve into action leading man territory in 2021's "Nobody," Odenkirk is now setting his sights on an even more attention-grabbing collaboration. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor will join forces with director Ben Wheatley ("High-Rise,...
After making time for fantastic supporting turns in Steven Spielberg's "The Post" and Greta Gerwig's "Little Women" followed by his unexpected swerve into action leading man territory in 2021's "Nobody," Odenkirk is now setting his sights on an even more attention-grabbing collaboration. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor will join forces with director Ben Wheatley ("High-Rise,...
- 2/8/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
[This story contains spoilers for Echo.]
There are certain television shows that people within the entertainment industry all watch and admire, and one of those shows was Better Call Saul, the celebrated prequel-sequel to the almighty Breaking Bad. The number of influential filmmakers who watched Saul is at least a mile long (Steven Soderbergh, Guillermo del Toro, Darren Aronofsky to name a few), and the brass at Marvel Studios are all included in that group. So it was hardly a surprise when Marvel sought out Saul writer-producer Marion Dayre to lead the writers’ room of Echo, a mature miniseries that’s centered on Maya Lopez/Echo (Alaqua Cox), who was first introduced as Wilson “Kingpin” Fisk’s (Vincent D’Onofrio) deaf enforcer on Hawkeye (2021).
Under the tutelage of Saul co-creators Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould, Dayre became a two-time WGA Award-nominated TV writer. She first co-wrote season two’s “Klick,” which put Mike Ehrmantraut (Jonathan Banks) on...
There are certain television shows that people within the entertainment industry all watch and admire, and one of those shows was Better Call Saul, the celebrated prequel-sequel to the almighty Breaking Bad. The number of influential filmmakers who watched Saul is at least a mile long (Steven Soderbergh, Guillermo del Toro, Darren Aronofsky to name a few), and the brass at Marvel Studios are all included in that group. So it was hardly a surprise when Marvel sought out Saul writer-producer Marion Dayre to lead the writers’ room of Echo, a mature miniseries that’s centered on Maya Lopez/Echo (Alaqua Cox), who was first introduced as Wilson “Kingpin” Fisk’s (Vincent D’Onofrio) deaf enforcer on Hawkeye (2021).
Under the tutelage of Saul co-creators Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould, Dayre became a two-time WGA Award-nominated TV writer. She first co-wrote season two’s “Klick,” which put Mike Ehrmantraut (Jonathan Banks) on...
- 1/25/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The long-delayed Emmy Awards for the 2022-2023 TV season had to overcome the challenge of seeming like a complete afterthought — and for the most part it succeeded.
The ceremony for the 75th Emmys was designed as a tribute to the medium, and featured reunions from shows such as “All in the Family,” “The Sopranos,” “Martin” and “Grey’s Anatomy,” the last of which featured the beloved, departed cast members Katherine Heigl and Justin Chambers, alongside Og stars Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson and James Pickens Jr. Among the evening’s highlights were Jennifer Coolidge thanking “all the evil gays,” Niecy Nash-Betts thanking herself and “every Black and Brown woman who have gone unheard, yet overpoliced,” and a moving, hilarious appearance by nominee Christina Applegate as the show’s first presenter. And HBO’s “Succession” took its final victory lap after the Jesse Armstrong-created series ended in May of last year, including...
The ceremony for the 75th Emmys was designed as a tribute to the medium, and featured reunions from shows such as “All in the Family,” “The Sopranos,” “Martin” and “Grey’s Anatomy,” the last of which featured the beloved, departed cast members Katherine Heigl and Justin Chambers, alongside Og stars Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson and James Pickens Jr. Among the evening’s highlights were Jennifer Coolidge thanking “all the evil gays,” Niecy Nash-Betts thanking herself and “every Black and Brown woman who have gone unheard, yet overpoliced,” and a moving, hilarious appearance by nominee Christina Applegate as the show’s first presenter. And HBO’s “Succession” took its final victory lap after the Jesse Armstrong-created series ended in May of last year, including...
- 1/16/2024
- by Kate Aurthur and Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
After six seasons and 53 Emmy nominations, including seven for Outstanding Drama Series, Better Call Saul has left us without a single win.
The critically acclaimed Breaking Bad prequel was nominated for seven Emmys tonight, including Outstanding Drama Series, Lead Actor for Bob Odenkirk as Saul Goodman, Supporting Actress for Rhea Seehorn as Kim Wexler, as well as Picture Editing, Short Form Comedy, Drama or Variety Series, Sound Mixing and two nominations in the Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series category for the “Point and Shoot” episode and series finale, “Saul Gone”, but came up empty for all.
The series somehow, despite its acclaim, never matched the awards success of the mothership series, which won 16 Emmys out of 58 nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series, four Lead Actor wins for Bryan Cranston, three for Aaron Paul in the supporting actor category and one for Anna Gunn for supporting actress.
Related: Emmy Awards Photos:...
The critically acclaimed Breaking Bad prequel was nominated for seven Emmys tonight, including Outstanding Drama Series, Lead Actor for Bob Odenkirk as Saul Goodman, Supporting Actress for Rhea Seehorn as Kim Wexler, as well as Picture Editing, Short Form Comedy, Drama or Variety Series, Sound Mixing and two nominations in the Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series category for the “Point and Shoot” episode and series finale, “Saul Gone”, but came up empty for all.
The series somehow, despite its acclaim, never matched the awards success of the mothership series, which won 16 Emmys out of 58 nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series, four Lead Actor wins for Bryan Cranston, three for Aaron Paul in the supporting actor category and one for Anna Gunn for supporting actress.
Related: Emmy Awards Photos:...
- 1/16/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Best Comedy Series Jason Sudeikis in Ted Lasso and Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Ayo Edebiri in The Bear
Will Win Ted Lasso
Ted Lasso, which won for its two prior seasons at the two most recent Emmys ceremonies, landed a category-best nine acting noms for what’s believed to be its last rodeo. But it’s got serious competition in the beloved network show Abbott Elementary, unique rookies The Bear and Jury Duty, and departing Barry and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. I give a slight edge to inertia. — Scott Feinberg
Should Win The Bear
When voters continue to inexcusably ignore one of the best comedies on TV (Reservation Dogs) and two of my favorite dark comedies (Succession and The White Lotus) are slotted as “dramas,” it leads to the most deserving winner being a magnificently tense and rarely overtly funny show for a season that aired more than 18 months ago. So … congrats,...
Will Win Ted Lasso
Ted Lasso, which won for its two prior seasons at the two most recent Emmys ceremonies, landed a category-best nine acting noms for what’s believed to be its last rodeo. But it’s got serious competition in the beloved network show Abbott Elementary, unique rookies The Bear and Jury Duty, and departing Barry and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. I give a slight edge to inertia. — Scott Feinberg
Should Win The Bear
When voters continue to inexcusably ignore one of the best comedies on TV (Reservation Dogs) and two of my favorite dark comedies (Succession and The White Lotus) are slotted as “dramas,” it leads to the most deserving winner being a magnificently tense and rarely overtly funny show for a season that aired more than 18 months ago. So … congrats,...
- 1/11/2024
- by Scott Feinberg and Daniel Fienberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In the upcoming episode titled “A First Look at Monsieur Spade” of the critically acclaimed series “Better Call Saul,” airing on AMC at 5:37 Am on Tuesday, 9 January 2024, viewers are taken on a fascinating journey back in time. Set six years before his fateful encounter with Walter White, the episode explores the transformation of small-time lawyer Jimmy McGill into his iconic alias, Saul Goodman.
As Saul emerges, the man known for putting the “criminal” in “criminal lawyer,” viewers witness his hustle to carve a name for himself in the legal underworld. The episode delves into the complexities of Jimmy’s character, offering a first-hand look at the events that shape the destiny of the man destined to become Saul Goodman.
“Better Call Saul” continues to captivate audiences with its intricate storytelling, compelling characters, and a glimpse into the world that predates the iconic “Breaking Bad” timeline. Tune in on Tuesday...
As Saul emerges, the man known for putting the “criminal” in “criminal lawyer,” viewers witness his hustle to carve a name for himself in the legal underworld. The episode delves into the complexities of Jimmy’s character, offering a first-hand look at the events that shape the destiny of the man destined to become Saul Goodman.
“Better Call Saul” continues to captivate audiences with its intricate storytelling, compelling characters, and a glimpse into the world that predates the iconic “Breaking Bad” timeline. Tune in on Tuesday...
- 1/2/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Peering into the world of Better Call Saul, we’ve witnessed the transformation of Jimmy McGill into the notorious Saul Goodman. This journey, intricately tied to the Breaking Bad universe, is rich with character development and storytelling excellence. In this article, we’ll rank all seven seasons from their humble beginnings to their explosive conclusions, evaluating them on critical acclaim, fan reception, and overall impact on the series. So, let’s dive into the evolution of this captivating show. 7. Better Call Saul Season 1 The inaugural season of Better Call Saul introduces us to a different side of the legal world through...
- 12/26/2023
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
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Succession‘s Roy boys are attempting a hostile takeover of the category for Lead Actor in a Drama at this year’s Emmys. But will another leading man spoil their plans?
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- 12/20/2023
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Embarking on a journey through the legal alleys and moral dilemmas of Albuquerque, Better Call Saul has captivated audiences with its intricate storytelling and character evolution. As we reflect on the series’ progression, let’s rank the seven seasons from the pinnacle of narrative excellence to the more challenging conclusions. 1. Better Call Saul Season 5 Season 5 stands at the apex, with its white-knuckled restraint and intense plot developments. Jimmy McGill’s transformation into the morally ambiguous Saul Goodman is a spectacle of slow-burning entropy. By contrast, “Better Call Saul,” in the early going of its fifth and penultimate season, remains...
- 12/16/2023
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Embarking on the journey through the meth-laden landscapes of Breaking Bad and the morally gray streets of Better Call Saul is akin to a narrative pilgrimage. The stories of Walter White and Jimmy McGill, while distinct, weave together a tapestry of choices and consequences that resonate through each series. For those looking to deepen their understanding or to prepare for the saga, here are ten essential episodes that serve as cornerstones to these complex narratives. Breaking Bad Season 1 Episode 1 Pilot The very first episode of Breaking Bad lays the groundwork for what’s to come. Here, we meet Walter...
- 12/4/2023
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Understanding the Intricate Timelines of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul Timelines are the backbone of storytelling, especially in series as complex as Breaking Bad and its prequel Better Call Saul. They guide us through the narrative, shaping our understanding of character development and plot progression. For fans eager to piece together the chronological events of both series, here are 10 fast facts that shed light on the intertwined timelines of these critically acclaimed shows. When Better Call Saul Took Its First Steps The journey into Jimmy McGill’s transformation into Saul Goodman begins in the year 2002, a significant timestamp...
- 11/24/2023
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
In 2011, USA Network released the legal dramedy Suits about an underachieving college dropout (Patrick Adams) who uses his photographic memory to land a job as a lawyer despite never going to law school. Together, with the assistance of hot-shot lawyer Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht), he takes on high-profile cases while hiding his deception.
After a nine-season run that ended in 2019, the series recently found new life on Netflix, smashing records since it debuted in June 2023. Chances are high that you’ve already cruised through the courtroom-based drama.
One of the lasting effects of the Covid-19 pandemic is our unwavering ability to consume massive amounts of streaming content. To keep your thirst for TV’s legal dramas alive, here are six more binge-worthy series to add to your queue.
The reason behind ‘Suits’ newfound popularity
Suits was previously available for streaming on Amazon Prime and Hulu without much fanfare. It wasn...
After a nine-season run that ended in 2019, the series recently found new life on Netflix, smashing records since it debuted in June 2023. Chances are high that you’ve already cruised through the courtroom-based drama.
One of the lasting effects of the Covid-19 pandemic is our unwavering ability to consume massive amounts of streaming content. To keep your thirst for TV’s legal dramas alive, here are six more binge-worthy series to add to your queue.
The reason behind ‘Suits’ newfound popularity
Suits was previously available for streaming on Amazon Prime and Hulu without much fanfare. It wasn...
- 9/15/2023
- by Suse Forrest
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
It has become a running record that “Better Call Saul” has yet to win a single Emmy Award from its now 53 nominations. But the AMC legal crime drama has seven last chances this year to nab a long-awaited and deserved trophy for the second half of its stellar final season, which aired last summer. Read on for a closer look at “Better Call Saul’s” final seven nominations.
While the “Breaking Bad” prequel has been hit-or-miss in a lot of other main categories in the past, it has kept a slot in the Best Drama Series category its entire run. This year, half of the lineup is a whole new crop of shows and with nomination tallies, “Better Call Saul” is in the same realm as Netflix’s former recipient “The Crown” with six and freshman series “Andor” on Disney+ and “House of the Dragon” on HBO with eight. That...
While the “Breaking Bad” prequel has been hit-or-miss in a lot of other main categories in the past, it has kept a slot in the Best Drama Series category its entire run. This year, half of the lineup is a whole new crop of shows and with nomination tallies, “Better Call Saul” is in the same realm as Netflix’s former recipient “The Crown” with six and freshman series “Andor” on Disney+ and “House of the Dragon” on HBO with eight. That...
- 8/27/2023
- by Christopher Tsang
- Gold Derby
There’s usually a gap of about three weeks between the end of final Emmy voting and the Primetime Emmy ceremony that reveals the winners. But this year, thanks to delays caused by the Screen Actors Guild and Writers Guild strikes, there will be almost four-and-a-half months between the end of voting on Aug. 28 and the Emmy telecast on Jan. 15, 2024.
(Two Creative Arts Emmy ceremonies will take place a week earlier.)
And that means that the burning questions we have as the final ballots are cast won’t be answered for a long time. And others will never be answered – for instance, which nominees were hurt the most by the inability of actors and writers to campaign leading up to final voting?
But some of our questions will be answered.
Eventually.
Here are a few.
“Succession” (HBO)
Can anything beat “Succession?”
This seems to be one of the easiest questions...
(Two Creative Arts Emmy ceremonies will take place a week earlier.)
And that means that the burning questions we have as the final ballots are cast won’t be answered for a long time. And others will never be answered – for instance, which nominees were hurt the most by the inability of actors and writers to campaign leading up to final voting?
But some of our questions will be answered.
Eventually.
Here are a few.
“Succession” (HBO)
Can anything beat “Succession?”
This seems to be one of the easiest questions...
- 8/22/2023
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday.
Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:
Oscars | Emmys | Grammys | Tonys
2023 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Succession Season 4 – Episode 2 Brian Cox Credit: Macall B. Polay/HBO
Weekly Commentary: As the central figure on which the entire premise rests, Scottish veteran Brian Cox pushes the wealthy Roy patriarch to the actor’s limit. The result is an all-timer for HBO,...
Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:
Oscars | Emmys | Grammys | Tonys
2023 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Succession Season 4 – Episode 2 Brian Cox Credit: Macall B. Polay/HBO
Weekly Commentary: As the central figure on which the entire premise rests, Scottish veteran Brian Cox pushes the wealthy Roy patriarch to the actor’s limit. The result is an all-timer for HBO,...
- 8/17/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Better Call Saul‘s final season marks the conclusion of executive producer Melissa Bernstein’s 15-year journey that began with Breaking Bad‘s pilot shoot in 2007. The celebrated AMC drama about the rise and fall of Walter White (Bryan Cranston) paved the way for the Jimmy McGill/Saul Goodman-led (Bob Odenkirk) prequel-sequel series Better Call Saul and the Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul)-centric sequel movie El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019).
Considering that Breaking Bad narrowly survived the 2007-08 WGA strike with perennial low ratings until a late series Netflix bump, Bernstein remains astonished that Vince Gilligan’s mayhem-filled show went on to spawn what could be the most well-crafted shared universe to date. “It just feels like lightning in a bottle that lasted a really long time,” says Bernstein. “We’ve all pinched ourselves into bruising.”
Executive producer Melissa Bernstein
Whether by Gilligan on Breaking Bad or Peter Gould on Better Call Saul,...
Considering that Breaking Bad narrowly survived the 2007-08 WGA strike with perennial low ratings until a late series Netflix bump, Bernstein remains astonished that Vince Gilligan’s mayhem-filled show went on to spawn what could be the most well-crafted shared universe to date. “It just feels like lightning in a bottle that lasted a really long time,” says Bernstein. “We’ve all pinched ourselves into bruising.”
Executive producer Melissa Bernstein
Whether by Gilligan on Breaking Bad or Peter Gould on Better Call Saul,...
- 8/14/2023
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Gold Derby can exclusively reveal that Bob Odenkirk is entering the “Better Call Saul” episode “Saul Gone” as his 2023 Emmy Award submission for Best Drama Actor. “Saul Gone” aired on August 15, 2022, and is the 13th and final episode of the AMC show’s sixth and final season.
In “Saul Gone,” Jimmy McGill (Odenkirk) faces the consequences of the conflicts caused by his three identities: the actions he made under his birth name of McGill, the federal crimes he committed as Saul Goodman, and the schemes he ran in Omaha as Gene Takavic. The episode also sees Jimmy and Kim Wexler (Emmy nominee Rhea Seehorn) coming face-to-face for the first time in six years. Three flashbacks investigate roads not travelled as Saul thinks about the person he has become and the people he lost along the way. The episode marks the series finale. “Saul Gone” was written and directed by “Better Call Saul...
In “Saul Gone,” Jimmy McGill (Odenkirk) faces the consequences of the conflicts caused by his three identities: the actions he made under his birth name of McGill, the federal crimes he committed as Saul Goodman, and the schemes he ran in Omaha as Gene Takavic. The episode also sees Jimmy and Kim Wexler (Emmy nominee Rhea Seehorn) coming face-to-face for the first time in six years. Three flashbacks investigate roads not travelled as Saul thinks about the person he has become and the people he lost along the way. The episode marks the series finale. “Saul Gone” was written and directed by “Better Call Saul...
- 7/24/2023
- by Ray Richmond and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Not All Emmy Nominated Series Drive Viewer Demand; Find Out Which Ones Were Most Popular Last Season
Hollywood’s writers and actors may be on strike for fairer compensation and for regulations against the use of artificial intelligence for projects, but the 2023 Emmys are still scheduled as planned… for now. The nominations for the Primetime Emmys were announced on July 12, whereas the event will take place on Sept. 18 at 8 p.m. Et, with January being rumored as the fallback date should the strikes prevent the ceremony from moving forward as planned.
No matter when the awards are eventually presented, it’s clear who the top dogs are heading into this year’s ceremony. While HBO and its streaming service Max lead the way in terms of nominations, The Wrap broken down some data from research firm Parrot Analytics to compare Emmy-nominated shows’ most recent seasons with their IMDb scores in order to see how the most acclaimed series stack up with audiences.
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No matter when the awards are eventually presented, it’s clear who the top dogs are heading into this year’s ceremony. While HBO and its streaming service Max lead the way in terms of nominations, The Wrap broken down some data from research firm Parrot Analytics to compare Emmy-nominated shows’ most recent seasons with their IMDb scores in order to see how the most acclaimed series stack up with audiences.
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- 7/24/2023
- by Layne Gibbons
- The Streamable
No matter what happens at the 2023 Emmys ceremony in September, “Better Call Saul” will go down in television history as a 53-time nominee. That’s not too shabby. But, let’s just be real, it’s high time for the show to become an Emmy winner. To date, AMC’s spin-off of “Breaking Bad” has lost 46 times with the television academy, including six for Best Drama Series. It just nabbed seven additional nominations this year for the second half of its farewell season, so pundits everywhere are wondering: Will “Better Call Saul” finally win an Emmy?
Its seven last chance nominations are in Best Drama Series, Best Drama Actor for Bob Odenkirk, Best Drama Supporting Actress for Rhea Seehorn, Best Drama Writing for both Gordon Smith (“Point and Shoot”) and Peter Gould (“Saul Gone”), Best Picture Editing and Best Sound Mixing. In addition, “Better Call Saul Filmmaker Training” picked up...
Its seven last chance nominations are in Best Drama Series, Best Drama Actor for Bob Odenkirk, Best Drama Supporting Actress for Rhea Seehorn, Best Drama Writing for both Gordon Smith (“Point and Shoot”) and Peter Gould (“Saul Gone”), Best Picture Editing and Best Sound Mixing. In addition, “Better Call Saul Filmmaker Training” picked up...
- 7/12/2023
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Rhea Seehorn woke up this morning to a cat jumping on her head and an Emmy nomination. The cat part she says is normal, but the Supporting Actress Emmy nomination for her role as Kim Wexler in Better Call Saul was a pleasant surprise and a great sendoff to her character. “I don’t think I’ll ever say goodbye to her,” she says, “but I definitely mourn and grieve not getting to play her anymore. That being said, Bob [Odenkirk] and I felt really, really proud of how Peter Gould chose to end the series. I just thought it was so respectful of the fans, the characters, and the story.”
After portraying the character since 2015, Seehorn received her first Emmy nomination last year for the first part of the final season. Her nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series this time is for the last six episodes of the series,...
After portraying the character since 2015, Seehorn received her first Emmy nomination last year for the first part of the final season. Her nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series this time is for the last six episodes of the series,...
- 7/12/2023
- by Ryan Fleming
- Deadline Film + TV
The 75th Primetime Emmy Award nominations were announced on July 12, 2023, honoring the best in television from June 1, 2022, to May 31, 2023. The ceremony will be held on September 18, 2023, and broadcast live on Fox.
The nominations were announced on July 12, 2023, by Yvette Nicole Brown and Television Academy chairman and CEO Frank Scherma. HBO’s Succession leads the pack with 27 nominations, followed by HBO’s The Last of Us with 24 and HBO’s The White Lotus with 18.
Emmy Awards Nominations
The streaming services are also making a strong showing, with Netflix’s The Crown scoring 16 nods, Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso getting 14, and Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building and The Bear earning 12 each. The Emmy Awards will be held on September 19, 2023, and broadcast live on Fox.
In this article, we will take a closer look at the contenders and snubs in each category, and analyze what they mean for the TV industry and the viewers.
The nominations were announced on July 12, 2023, by Yvette Nicole Brown and Television Academy chairman and CEO Frank Scherma. HBO’s Succession leads the pack with 27 nominations, followed by HBO’s The Last of Us with 24 and HBO’s The White Lotus with 18.
Emmy Awards Nominations
The streaming services are also making a strong showing, with Netflix’s The Crown scoring 16 nods, Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso getting 14, and Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building and The Bear earning 12 each. The Emmy Awards will be held on September 19, 2023, and broadcast live on Fox.
In this article, we will take a closer look at the contenders and snubs in each category, and analyze what they mean for the TV industry and the viewers.
- 7/12/2023
- by amalprasadappu
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Better Call Saul‘s Bob Odenkirk found himself “giddy” and “very proud” on Wednesday morning, as his lauded Breaking Bad prequel landed its final set of seven Emmy nominations, including one for his lead turn, speaking with Deadline about what his character Slippin’ Jimmy McGill might be up to post-finale, his memorable recent guest appearance on FX’s The Bear, his new AMC show Lucky Hank and more.
Noting that it was co-star Rhea Seehorn’s nom alongside him that made the morning “complete,” not to mention recognition for the show’s writers, Odenkirk shared that as the time since Saul‘s finale stretches out, he sees the opportunity he had with the series as even “bigger” than he did at the beginning, “which is to say it seems like the role of a lifetime, for real.
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“I can...
Noting that it was co-star Rhea Seehorn’s nom alongside him that made the morning “complete,” not to mention recognition for the show’s writers, Odenkirk shared that as the time since Saul‘s finale stretches out, he sees the opportunity he had with the series as even “bigger” than he did at the beginning, “which is to say it seems like the role of a lifetime, for real.
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“I can...
- 7/12/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The 2023 Emmy nominations have been announced! This year’s potential winners of TV’s most prestigious award will gather on Monday, Sept. 18 to see who will walk away with a statuette, and who will be spurned to wait at least another year for a nod.
All of the nominees are available to stream now on various streaming platforms! Max is incredibly well represented, with “Succession,” “The White Lotus,” “The Last of Us,” “Barry” and “House of the Dragon” all securing nominations. Check out the list of 2023 Emmy nominees and where you can start streaming them today below!
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All of the nominees are available to stream now on various streaming platforms! Max is incredibly well represented, with “Succession,” “The White Lotus,” “The Last of Us,” “Barry” and “House of the Dragon” all securing nominations. Check out the list of 2023 Emmy nominees and where you can start streaming them today below!
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How Can You Stream 2023 Emmy Nominees for Best Limited or Anthology Series?
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- 7/12/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Once Bob Odenkirk and Rhea Seehorn both lost on their 2022 Emmy nominations for “Better Call Saul,” their show joined “Murder, She Wrote” in first place on the list of drama series with the most unsuccessful TV academy acting notices and no wins, at 13. With six regulars and seven guests on this year’s first-round ballot, the recently concluded AMC program could potentially double its current acting Emmy nominations total and comfortably surpass that of its parent series, “Breaking Bad” (17). However, if it at least reaches 19 and none of its 2023 contenders triumph, it will set a new record as the show with the most failed acting bids and no wins, regardless of genre.
“Better Call Saul” ran for a total of six seasons, the last of which was split into two parts. After primarily beginning as a prequel series to “Breaking Bad” about formerly supporting character Jimmy McGill (aka Saul Goodman...
“Better Call Saul” ran for a total of six seasons, the last of which was split into two parts. After primarily beginning as a prequel series to “Breaking Bad” about formerly supporting character Jimmy McGill (aka Saul Goodman...
- 7/5/2023
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
The past year has seen the series finales of many of our favorite dramas. Here, our writers pay tribute to a few. (There will be spoilers.)
“Succession”
As surreal as it may seem to its audience, “Succession” has really up and gone. With a mere four seasons and 39 episodes, the Jesse Armstrong-led series was a drop in the bucket when stacked against the length of similarly acclaimed dramas in HBO history, including “The Sopranos” with 86 episodes, “Game of Thrones” with 73 and “The Wire” with 60, respectively. And yet, with its fourth season arguably the show’s pinnacle, delivering a finale that was both narratively satisfying and emotionally devastating, it’s hard to argue with Armstrong’s decision to end the series on his terms, while the show was still at the height of its powers. But that doesn’t take much sting out of the loss.
Detractors of “Succession,” of which there are a few,...
“Succession”
As surreal as it may seem to its audience, “Succession” has really up and gone. With a mere four seasons and 39 episodes, the Jesse Armstrong-led series was a drop in the bucket when stacked against the length of similarly acclaimed dramas in HBO history, including “The Sopranos” with 86 episodes, “Game of Thrones” with 73 and “The Wire” with 60, respectively. And yet, with its fourth season arguably the show’s pinnacle, delivering a finale that was both narratively satisfying and emotionally devastating, it’s hard to argue with Armstrong’s decision to end the series on his terms, while the show was still at the height of its powers. But that doesn’t take much sting out of the loss.
Detractors of “Succession,” of which there are a few,...
- 6/20/2023
- by TheWrap Staff
- The Wrap
When is one of the most decorated and generally beloved actresses of all time an awards dark horse? Perhaps when her latest hope for recognition is as part of possibly the greatest Emmys dark horse of all time.
In the upcoming months, expect to hear a lot about Better Call Saul and the statistical aberration that has placed the exceptional AMC drama sufficiently on the Emmy radar to receive 46 nominations and yet zero wins.
For a while, it looked like the solution to this bizarre drought was going to be Carol Burnett. With six Primetime Emmy wins to her credit and in a year in which a 90th birthday tribute to the iconic star is likely to compete for Emmys of its own, Burnett seemed to be lined up for an easy nomination and probable win for her pivotal turn as Marion in the second half of the sixth season of Better Call Saul.
In the upcoming months, expect to hear a lot about Better Call Saul and the statistical aberration that has placed the exceptional AMC drama sufficiently on the Emmy radar to receive 46 nominations and yet zero wins.
For a while, it looked like the solution to this bizarre drought was going to be Carol Burnett. With six Primetime Emmy wins to her credit and in a year in which a 90th birthday tribute to the iconic star is likely to compete for Emmys of its own, Burnett seemed to be lined up for an easy nomination and probable win for her pivotal turn as Marion in the second half of the sixth season of Better Call Saul.
- 6/19/2023
- by Daniel Fienberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“You feel like you are in high school again,” admits Bryan Cranston about returning to the role of Walter White for two episodes during the final season of “Better Call Saul.” For our recent webchat he continues, “Oh I know this, this feels right, and it didn’t take much to lock back into that. You embrace the entirety of that experience. But at some point you have to not live in the past; you have to move forward. That’s the goal: to appreciate the past but move forward.” Watch our exclusive video interview above.
“Better Call Saul” closed out its seven-season run with an ambitious and acclaimed final season. The series tracked Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk) becoming the sleazy but charming lawyer Saul Goodman. Walter White was the chemistry-teacher-turned-meth-kingpin who hired “Saul” in the Emmy winning drama series “Breaking Bad.” The last “Saul” episodes saw the shows’ timelines collide.
“Better Call Saul” closed out its seven-season run with an ambitious and acclaimed final season. The series tracked Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk) becoming the sleazy but charming lawyer Saul Goodman. Walter White was the chemistry-teacher-turned-meth-kingpin who hired “Saul” in the Emmy winning drama series “Breaking Bad.” The last “Saul” episodes saw the shows’ timelines collide.
- 6/7/2023
- by Matt Noble
- Gold Derby
Creating a great TV finale is truly a work of art. Somehow a single episode is expected to provide closure to a story that fans have been dedicatedly following for years. It has to be satisfying but not too perfect, conclusive but not too cutesy, sad but not in a way that’s too self-serious. And while juggling all those contradictory extremes, it also has to stay true to the distinct tone of its universe.
With “Succession” and “Barry’s” finales on the horizon, it’s worthwhile to look back through the greats. From CBS stables to critically-acclaimed anime, here are some of TV’s best series finales that went above and beyond.
Bob Odenkirk as Jimmy McGill in “Better Call Saul.” (AMC)
“Better Call Saul” (AMC)
Heading into “Better Call Saul’s” sixth season, no one thought that Gilligan and Peter Gould could top “Felina.” But, by god, they did it.
With “Succession” and “Barry’s” finales on the horizon, it’s worthwhile to look back through the greats. From CBS stables to critically-acclaimed anime, here are some of TV’s best series finales that went above and beyond.
Bob Odenkirk as Jimmy McGill in “Better Call Saul.” (AMC)
“Better Call Saul” (AMC)
Heading into “Better Call Saul’s” sixth season, no one thought that Gilligan and Peter Gould could top “Felina.” But, by god, they did it.
- 5/28/2023
- by Kayla Cobb, Adam Chitwood and Jose Alejandro Bastidas
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Two-time Primetime Emmy nominee Rhea Seehorn has boarded the fourth installment of the $841M grossing Bad Boys franchise.
Bad Boys for Life‘s Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah are directing from a script by Chris Bremner, the storyline of which is under wraps. Cameras are rolling in Atlanta, Ga for the Sony production.
Seehorn joins a cast that includes Paola Núnez, Vanessa Hudgens, Ioan Gruffudd and Alexander Ludwig.
Jerry Bruckheimer, Will Smith for Westbrook, and Doug Belgrad are back producing; with Lawrence, James Lassiter, Chad Oman, Mike Stenson, Barry Waldman and Jon Mone serving as EPs.
Seehorn starred on 61 episodes of Better Call Saul as attorney Kim Wexler and girlfriend of Jimmy McGill/Saul Goodman, a role which earned a Primetime Emmy Supporting Actress Drama nomination last year. She also received a Primetime Emmy nod in 2022 in Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series for Cooper’s Bar.
Bad Boys for Life‘s Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah are directing from a script by Chris Bremner, the storyline of which is under wraps. Cameras are rolling in Atlanta, Ga for the Sony production.
Seehorn joins a cast that includes Paola Núnez, Vanessa Hudgens, Ioan Gruffudd and Alexander Ludwig.
Jerry Bruckheimer, Will Smith for Westbrook, and Doug Belgrad are back producing; with Lawrence, James Lassiter, Chad Oman, Mike Stenson, Barry Waldman and Jon Mone serving as EPs.
Seehorn starred on 61 episodes of Better Call Saul as attorney Kim Wexler and girlfriend of Jimmy McGill/Saul Goodman, a role which earned a Primetime Emmy Supporting Actress Drama nomination last year. She also received a Primetime Emmy nod in 2022 in Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series for Cooper’s Bar.
- 5/24/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Legendary performer Carol Burnett could add even more accomplishments to her stellar TV career this summer. She has two different programs that could extend her Emmy Awards nomination streak. A bid for either show would make her the first person to ever be nominated in seven consecutive decades. For this past television season, she produced “Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love” and co-starred on the drama series “Better Call Saul.”
Her career has included 24 nominations with six wins along the way for “The Garry Moore Show” (1962), “Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall” (1963), “The Carol Burnett Show” and “Mad About You” (1997). She has also received major life achievement awards from the Kennedy Center Honors, Screen Actors Guild, Mark Twain Prize and TV Academy Hall of Fame.
For our recent interview, Burnett singles out the Kennedy Center as one of the highlights, adding, “At the Kennedy Center, you don’t...
Her career has included 24 nominations with six wins along the way for “The Garry Moore Show” (1962), “Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall” (1963), “The Carol Burnett Show” and “Mad About You” (1997). She has also received major life achievement awards from the Kennedy Center Honors, Screen Actors Guild, Mark Twain Prize and TV Academy Hall of Fame.
For our recent interview, Burnett singles out the Kennedy Center as one of the highlights, adding, “At the Kennedy Center, you don’t...
- 5/17/2023
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Four TV cinematographers will reveal secrets behind their projects when they join Gold Derby’s special “Meet the Experts” Q&a event with 2023 Emmy Awards contenders. They will participate in two video discussions to premiere on Wednesday, May 17, at 4:00 p.m. Pt; 7:00 p.m. Et. We’ll have a one-on-one with our senior editor Christopher Rosen and a roundtable chat with all of the group together.
RSVP today to our entire ongoing contenders panel series by clicking here to book your free reservation. We’ll send you a reminder a few minutes before the start of the show.
The Bear (FX)
Synopsis: A young chef from the fine dining world returns to Chicago to run his family’s sandwich shop.
Bio: Andrew Wehde’s career has included “Eighth Grade,” “Grand Army” and “Night Sky.”
Better Call Saul (AMC)
Synopsis: The trials and tribulations of criminal lawyer Jimmy McGill...
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The Bear (FX)
Synopsis: A young chef from the fine dining world returns to Chicago to run his family’s sandwich shop.
Bio: Andrew Wehde’s career has included “Eighth Grade,” “Grand Army” and “Night Sky.”
Better Call Saul (AMC)
Synopsis: The trials and tribulations of criminal lawyer Jimmy McGill...
- 5/10/2023
- by Chris Beachum and Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
‘Atlanta,’ ‘Better Call Saul’ Land Farewell Awards as This Year’s 83rd Peabody Winners Are Announced
The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors has selected 35 winners to award at this year’s Peabody ceremony, including entertainment fare such as “Abbott Elementary,” “Atlanta,” “Better Call Saul,” “Severance” and “We’re Here.” Chosen by unanimous vote of 32 jurors from over 1,400 entries, the 83rd annual Peabody Awards landed on ten entertainment shows, eight documentaries, seven news programs, five from interactive and immersive content, three podcast/radio programs, and one each from arts and public service fare.
PBS led the winners circle with six, followed by Apple TV+ and Disney+ with three each, and HBO Max with two. For “Atlanta” and “Better Call Saul,” both shows recieved Peabody honors in their first season — and will receive another for their final seasons. The winners, announced on Tuesday, came out of previously announced 69 nominees in all categories.
Topics tackled by this year’s winners include the environment, mental health, women’s reproductive rights, transgender rights,...
PBS led the winners circle with six, followed by Apple TV+ and Disney+ with three each, and HBO Max with two. For “Atlanta” and “Better Call Saul,” both shows recieved Peabody honors in their first season — and will receive another for their final seasons. The winners, announced on Tuesday, came out of previously announced 69 nominees in all categories.
Topics tackled by this year’s winners include the environment, mental health, women’s reproductive rights, transgender rights,...
- 5/9/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
“I don’t think there’s really anything he can do to make up for the actions he’s taken,” declares “Better Call Saul” co-creator Peter Gould about Jimmy McGill. For our recent webchat he adds, “But he does become a better man. He does take responsibility for his actions. Which a lot of other character’s don’t ever do. That was something that was very important to us. But I don’t feel he redeemed himself. He did become a good enough person to share that cigarette with Kim Wexler. He did deserve that, and that’s pretty great.” Watch our exclusive video interview above.
“Better Call Saul” closed out its seven season run with one of the most ambitious and acclaimed final seasons in television history. The series tracked Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk) becoming the sleazy but charming lawyer Saul Goodman from “Breaking Bad.” The final season...
“Better Call Saul” closed out its seven season run with one of the most ambitious and acclaimed final seasons in television history. The series tracked Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk) becoming the sleazy but charming lawyer Saul Goodman from “Breaking Bad.” The final season...
- 5/8/2023
- by Matt Noble
- Gold Derby
This article contains spoilers for "Barry."
While developing "Better Call Saul," Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould first envisioned the show as a half-hour "case of the week" legal comedy. Each episode would be about Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk) dealing with his latest client, before the client of his lifetime — Walter White (Bryan Cranston) — came along in "Breaking Bad." If you've seen "Better Call Saul," you know they didn't take long to ditch that idea. Instead, the show was an hour-long dramedy about former con man Jimmy McGill trying to make an honest living — even though he was destined to fail. Instead of a show laughing at Saul Goodman's antics, we learned that the persona is a personification of Jimmy's tragic inability to grow.
Gilligan, speaking to Rolling Stone about the show "Better Call Saul" became, said:
"'Breaking Bad' is about 25-percent humor, 75-percent drama, and maybe this will be the reverse of that.
While developing "Better Call Saul," Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould first envisioned the show as a half-hour "case of the week" legal comedy. Each episode would be about Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk) dealing with his latest client, before the client of his lifetime — Walter White (Bryan Cranston) — came along in "Breaking Bad." If you've seen "Better Call Saul," you know they didn't take long to ditch that idea. Instead, the show was an hour-long dramedy about former con man Jimmy McGill trying to make an honest living — even though he was destined to fail. Instead of a show laughing at Saul Goodman's antics, we learned that the persona is a personification of Jimmy's tragic inability to grow.
Gilligan, speaking to Rolling Stone about the show "Better Call Saul" became, said:
"'Breaking Bad' is about 25-percent humor, 75-percent drama, and maybe this will be the reverse of that.
- 5/1/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Better call… “Yes, chef”?
Bob Odenkirk will appear in the upcoming Season 2 of the Hulu culinary dramedy The Bear, according to our sister site Variety. No character details are available yet for his role, but it’s described as a guest role; The Bear returns for Season 2 this June.
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Season 1 of The Bear, which stars Jeremy Allen White as a trained...
Bob Odenkirk will appear in the upcoming Season 2 of the Hulu culinary dramedy The Bear, according to our sister site Variety. No character details are available yet for his role, but it’s described as a guest role; The Bear returns for Season 2 this June.
More from TVLineReasonable Doubt Renewed for Season 2 at Hulu, Morris Chestnut Joins CastTVLine Items: Clark Gregg Visits Himyf, Shazam! Sequel Streams and MoreThe Great Season 3 Trailer: Catherine and Peter Declare a Truce, But the Peasants Are Revolting -- Watch
Season 1 of The Bear, which stars Jeremy Allen White as a trained...
- 4/26/2023
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
This article contains light spoilers for Better Call Saul season 6.
One of the most artistic scenes in either Better Call Saul or its parent show, Breaking Bad, is the cold open to the sixth season premiere episode. The audience is taken through Saul Goodman’s house in a first person point of view camera angle. A variety of items belonging to Saul throughout his adult life that have been previously seen in the two shows reappear here. From shoes Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk) wore when walking at the mall with old ladies during a scheme, to his exotic tie collection, the scene indicates that Saul’s entire life is being escorted out of his house by movers.
The most important item that the camera focuses on is a bottle topper that falls out of a dresser drawer as it’s being lifted onto the moving van. This isn’t any ordinary cap,...
One of the most artistic scenes in either Better Call Saul or its parent show, Breaking Bad, is the cold open to the sixth season premiere episode. The audience is taken through Saul Goodman’s house in a first person point of view camera angle. A variety of items belonging to Saul throughout his adult life that have been previously seen in the two shows reappear here. From shoes Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk) wore when walking at the mall with old ladies during a scheme, to his exotic tie collection, the scene indicates that Saul’s entire life is being escorted out of his house by movers.
The most important item that the camera focuses on is a bottle topper that falls out of a dresser drawer as it’s being lifted onto the moving van. This isn’t any ordinary cap,...
- 4/26/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
This article contains spoilers for Better Call Saul season 5 but not season 6.
Even though Better Call Saul aired its series finale almost a year ago now, many fans of the show don’t watch until it premieres on Netflix rather than AMC. In keeping tradition with the streamer’s usual release schedule, the sixth season of creators Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould’s Breaking Bad spinoff finally came out this April, approximately one year after the first episode was seen on cable. That means an entirely new audience is ready to experience the climax of this legendary drama, and they may have forgotten the main plot events and themes exhibited during the penultimate fifth season. No reason to fret, friends! We’re here to help you take a time machine back to Albuquerque circa 2004. Let’s recap the fifth season:
What’s Gene Takovic Doing in Nebraska?
One of the...
Even though Better Call Saul aired its series finale almost a year ago now, many fans of the show don’t watch until it premieres on Netflix rather than AMC. In keeping tradition with the streamer’s usual release schedule, the sixth season of creators Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould’s Breaking Bad spinoff finally came out this April, approximately one year after the first episode was seen on cable. That means an entirely new audience is ready to experience the climax of this legendary drama, and they may have forgotten the main plot events and themes exhibited during the penultimate fifth season. No reason to fret, friends! We’re here to help you take a time machine back to Albuquerque circa 2004. Let’s recap the fifth season:
What’s Gene Takovic Doing in Nebraska?
One of the...
- 4/25/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Here’s a not-so-fun fact that will ruin your day: “Better Call Saul” has never won an Emmy. The critically lauded spin-off of “Breaking Bad” has been nominated 46 times through five and a half seasons and never once walked away a winner. With its final six episodes eligible this year, the AMC series co-created by Peter Gould and Vince Gilligan has one last chance to alter this aspect of its otherwise unblemished legacy. History tells us it’s a long shot at best — voters have proven time and again they simply don’t care about the show, which tells the tragic story of how Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk) became slippery lawyer Saul Goodman — but “Better Call Saul” also has a secret weapon it never had before: former Best Drama Actor Emmy winner Bryan Cranston.
Alongside Aaron Paul as fan-favorite character Jesse Pinkman, Cranston reprised his role of drug kingpin Walter...
Alongside Aaron Paul as fan-favorite character Jesse Pinkman, Cranston reprised his role of drug kingpin Walter...
- 4/21/2023
- by Kaitlin Thomas
- Gold Derby
This post was first published August 15, 2022, after the finale of “Better Call Saul” Season 6, which is now streaming on Netflix.
Throughout the series finale of AMC’s “Better Call Saul,” our deeply flawed, often immoral and occasionally sympathetic protagonist keeps asking figures from his past what they’d do if they had a time machine. First, it’s Mike Ehrmantraut (Jonathan Banks), who rues the day he first took a bribe and began down the path that led him to become an entirely different man. Then, it’s Walter White (Bryan Cranston), who points out that the real question behind the time machine thought experiment is regret.
Saul regrets actually hurting himself while pulling a slip-and-fall scam when he was 22. “So you were always like this?” Walter snarks at him. But we, the loyal “Better Call Saul “viewers, know better than that, don’t we? The show wasn’t about...
Throughout the series finale of AMC’s “Better Call Saul,” our deeply flawed, often immoral and occasionally sympathetic protagonist keeps asking figures from his past what they’d do if they had a time machine. First, it’s Mike Ehrmantraut (Jonathan Banks), who rues the day he first took a bribe and began down the path that led him to become an entirely different man. Then, it’s Walter White (Bryan Cranston), who points out that the real question behind the time machine thought experiment is regret.
Saul regrets actually hurting himself while pulling a slip-and-fall scam when he was 22. “So you were always like this?” Walter snarks at him. But we, the loyal “Better Call Saul “viewers, know better than that, don’t we? The show wasn’t about...
- 4/20/2023
- by Brandon Katz
- The Wrap
In a virtual appearance today at Deadline’s Contenders TV, Better Call Saul‘s Bob Odenkirk reflected on the opportunity he had to work with screen legend Carol Burnett over the course of the Breaking Bad prequel’s final season.
“She’s just a great actress — completely connected, completely grounded, utterly with it. With somebody who’s a legend like that, someone who’s older, you worry if you’re going to have to work around them a little — and not at all,” the two-time Emmy winner shared. “She was utterly present, ready to rip it up. She knew her lines, she knew her part so well…It was a beautiful performance. She must get nominated now, come on.”
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Burnett’s character, Marion, is a native of Omaha, Nebraska, who meets the man we’ve known as both Slippin’ Jimmy McGill and Saul Goodman,...
“She’s just a great actress — completely connected, completely grounded, utterly with it. With somebody who’s a legend like that, someone who’s older, you worry if you’re going to have to work around them a little — and not at all,” the two-time Emmy winner shared. “She was utterly present, ready to rip it up. She knew her lines, she knew her part so well…It was a beautiful performance. She must get nominated now, come on.”
Related: Deadline Contenders Television 2023 Arrivals & Panels Gallery
Burnett’s character, Marion, is a native of Omaha, Nebraska, who meets the man we’ve known as both Slippin’ Jimmy McGill and Saul Goodman,...
- 4/16/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
For seven seasons, Steve Carell epitomized the role of Michael Scott on the NBC hit comedy television series The Office. As the beloved regional manager of the fictional Scranton paper company, Dunder Mifflin, The 40-Year-Old Virgin alum led a cast of talented actors who launched their careers on the popular show. While the Golden Globe winner was the breakout star on The Office, he almost didn’t get the role. Producers actually had comedian Bob Odenkirk in mind for the lead role in The Office, but it didn’t end up happening. Here’s why:
Bob Odenkirk worked with comedy legends early in his career Bob Odenkirk visits the IMDb Portrait Studio at SXSW 2023. I Corey Nickols/Getty Images for IMDb
Bob Odenkirk is best known for his role as Jimmy McGill (aka Saul Goodman) in the long-running AMC television series Better Call Saul. But before he originated the character in Season 2 of Breaking Bad,...
Bob Odenkirk worked with comedy legends early in his career Bob Odenkirk visits the IMDb Portrait Studio at SXSW 2023. I Corey Nickols/Getty Images for IMDb
Bob Odenkirk is best known for his role as Jimmy McGill (aka Saul Goodman) in the long-running AMC television series Better Call Saul. But before he originated the character in Season 2 of Breaking Bad,...
- 4/16/2023
- by Mama Rita
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
“Better Call Saul” said goodbye to the television landscape last year. But, it’s not all over at the Emmys for the AMC drama. The series is still eligible for the 2023 awards. For every previous outing, the show has landed a nomination for Best Drama Series. “Saul” is currently third in line to win at Gold Derby with 7/1 combined odds. But while the series is rich in Emmy nominations over the years, it has failed to win any (going 0 from 46). So it’s understandable the show is not at the front of the pack. But third place puts it in dark horse contention for the top prize. Here are five reasons the show is worthy of consideration:
1. Everybody loves “Saul”
“Better Call Saul” told the tale of Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk) becoming the sleazy but charming lawyer, Saul Goodman, from “Breaking Bad.” The final season saw the stories of “Saul” and “Bad” collide,...
1. Everybody loves “Saul”
“Better Call Saul” told the tale of Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk) becoming the sleazy but charming lawyer, Saul Goodman, from “Breaking Bad.” The final season saw the stories of “Saul” and “Bad” collide,...
- 4/14/2023
- by Matt Noble
- Gold Derby
“Abbott Elementary,” “Better Call Saul,” “Severance,” “Mo,” “Reservation Dogs” and “We’re Here” are among the entertainment nominees as the Peabody Awards’ board of jurors revealed 42 nominees for this year’s Peabodys in entertainment, arts, children’s/youth, podcast/radio, interactive & immersive, and public service. They join the 27 news and documentary nominees announced by Peabody earlier this week.
According to Peabody, the total of 69 nominees were culled from a list of 1,200 entries in those various categories; the final nods were chosen by a unanimous vote of 17 jurors.
PBS led all total nominees with 13, followed by HBO Max (6), Apple TV+ (4), Disney+ and FX (3 each), and ABC, Channel 4, Netflix, and Vice (2 each).
Also on Thursday, Peabody revealed that Sundance Film Festival senior programmer Shari Frilot will be honored with the org’s first annual Visionary Award. The award “honors an individual whose groundbreaking body of work has shaped the forms, the creators,...
According to Peabody, the total of 69 nominees were culled from a list of 1,200 entries in those various categories; the final nods were chosen by a unanimous vote of 17 jurors.
PBS led all total nominees with 13, followed by HBO Max (6), Apple TV+ (4), Disney+ and FX (3 each), and ABC, Channel 4, Netflix, and Vice (2 each).
Also on Thursday, Peabody revealed that Sundance Film Festival senior programmer Shari Frilot will be honored with the org’s first annual Visionary Award. The award “honors an individual whose groundbreaking body of work has shaped the forms, the creators,...
- 4/13/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
The Peabody Awards announced on Thursday the nominees in the entertainment, arts, children’s/youth, podcast/radio, interactive/immersive and public service categories, celebrating stories released in broadcasting and streaming media during 2022. The nominees in documentary and news categories were announced on April 11.
Among the entertainment nominees are Emmy winners Abbott Elementary, Atlanta, Bob’s Burgers and We’re Here, along with new series like Andor, Bad Sisters, Mo, Pachinko and Somebody Somewhere.
Shari Frilot has also been named the winner of the first annual Visionary Award, which honors an individual whose groundbreaking body of work has shaped the forms, the creators and the field of boundary-pushing interactive storytelling. Frilot is the senior programmer of the Sundance Film Festival & Chief Curator of New Frontier at Sundance, where she established the Sundance Online Film Festival in 2001 and introduced cinematic installations and performances to the festival’s Frontier section, before founding the New Frontier.
Among the entertainment nominees are Emmy winners Abbott Elementary, Atlanta, Bob’s Burgers and We’re Here, along with new series like Andor, Bad Sisters, Mo, Pachinko and Somebody Somewhere.
Shari Frilot has also been named the winner of the first annual Visionary Award, which honors an individual whose groundbreaking body of work has shaped the forms, the creators and the field of boundary-pushing interactive storytelling. Frilot is the senior programmer of the Sundance Film Festival & Chief Curator of New Frontier at Sundance, where she established the Sundance Online Film Festival in 2001 and introduced cinematic installations and performances to the festival’s Frontier section, before founding the New Frontier.
- 4/13/2023
- by Tyler Coates
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Updated: The full list of nominations for the 83rd annual Peabody Awards were revealed Thursday, with a list that includes ABC’s Emmy-nominated Abbott Elementary, Disney+’s Andor, AMC’s Better Call Saul, Apple TV+’s Pachinko, FX’s Reservation Dogs and Nat Geo’s Oscar-nominated Fire of Love.
The Peabodys, which announced its Documentary and News nominees earlier in the week, are honoring 2022’s most compelling and empowering stories across broadcasting and streaming media. The group this year nominated a total of 69 TV, podcast/radio and web/digital programs in the categories of entertainment, news, documentary, arts, children’s/youth, public service and interactive programming.
Winners will be announced May 9, with a ceremony to take place June 11 at the Beverly Wilshire, the Peabodys’ first in Los Angeles.
See the full list of this year’s noms below.
Also today, the Peabodys said Shari Frilot, the Sundance Film Festival’s...
The Peabodys, which announced its Documentary and News nominees earlier in the week, are honoring 2022’s most compelling and empowering stories across broadcasting and streaming media. The group this year nominated a total of 69 TV, podcast/radio and web/digital programs in the categories of entertainment, news, documentary, arts, children’s/youth, public service and interactive programming.
Winners will be announced May 9, with a ceremony to take place June 11 at the Beverly Wilshire, the Peabodys’ first in Los Angeles.
See the full list of this year’s noms below.
Also today, the Peabodys said Shari Frilot, the Sundance Film Festival’s...
- 4/13/2023
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
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