Better Call Saul

Season 1

Better Call Saul follows the story of small-time lawyer James Morgan "Jimmy" McGill (Bob Odenkirk), six years before his appearance on Breaking Bad as Saul Goodman; events after the original series are briefly explored. You've to watch breaking bad to know the character and his importance, even otherwise it's a good show.

Main Characters

• James "Jimmy" McGill (Bob Odenkirk) aka Saul Goodman, a small-time scam artist who becomes a lawyer, then becomes involved with the criminal world.

• Michael "Mike" Ehrmantraut(Jonathan Banks), a former police officer working independently as a private investigator and "cleaner".

• Kimberley "Kim" Wexler(Rhea Seehorn), a lawyer working at the Hamlin, Hamlin & McGill law firm who is Jimmy's close friend and love interest.

• Howard Hamlin(Patrick Fabian), the co-founder of Hamlin, Hamlin & McGill and Jimmy's nemesis.

• Charles "Chuck" McGill(Michael McKean), Jimmy's brother, who is forced to leave his job at his law firm, Hamlin, Hamlin & McGill due to the sudden onset of electromagnetic hypersensitivity.

Review

Better Call Saul is the origin story of Saul Goodman as a lawyer when he was known by the name James "Jimmy" McGill. It shows James McGill's days of struggle when he had barely any clients, money or recognition and how he turns from a small time scam artist to a lawyer. His main inspiration for becoming a lawyer is his brother Chuck McGill(Michael McKean) who worked at the law firm Hamlin, Hamlin and McGill. The relationship between James McGill and his brother is important as it is one of the reasons how James McGill goes solo and starts his own firm. We also get a background story on Mike(Jonathan Banks) and how James McGill and Mike got to know each other. Those who have watched Breaking Bad would know this character and his importance, others can still enjoy the show. There are quite a few Breaking Bad references and Easter eggs. We also get to see the story behind James McGill's ring and watch which the character always wears. This is the reason I suggest watching breaking bad first before watching this series as in to understand every detail. It is good to see Saul Goodman aka James McGill in action. He's got his charm and few good jokes which the character is known for. Each episode is consistently interesting, doesn't get boring anywhere and has a steady progression. Everybody's performance was good and I would definitely suggest this series to anyone.

Rating - 4/5