djchapsticks Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 2 hours ago, Sixtyten said: Part of me can hardly wait for this final episode, but I'm also slightly bereft knowing it's the end. I mean, what else out there is as good? Nothing. As an overall body of work, there's nothing in TV history thst I've ever seen that touches the Breaking Bad story and now we're at the end, it's time for people to stop comparing which of BB/BCS is better and to start treating it as one complete, fleshed out story in my opinion. I also think it's sadly time to put this entire creation, universe, whatever we call it, to bed now. I'm not sure I'd like a prequel centred on Gustavo as has been rumoured but then I didn't particularly want one on Saul either but the issue with that is to do so, you'd have to step away from Giancarlo Esposito as Gus and that for me is a no no. Unfortunately, we're now at the end of this as a story I feel. All ends are going to be tied off. Guys like Esposito and Jonathan Banks are getting older now that they can't feasibly play young versions of their characters from decades past (BCS was becoming a stretch) and obviously can't revisit the characters beyond events of Breaking Bad. What's left then really? The new adventures of Skyler and Walter Junior? Following Marie about wondering who she's going to be pain in the arse to now that Hank is gone? Folk have mentioned a Kim Wexler spinoff and although I love her character (Rhea Seehorn has been the star turn of BCS, hands down) you need to ask to what end really would it even work? If Jimmy dies or goes to jail forever, what does she have left as a purpose in a narrative sense that's worth a series of it's own? Chuck and Howard are dead, she has no family or really other people to tie her back to a story, so what is there? Her own redemption? Working to get Jimmy out of jail if he does go that way? I can't see how they flesh this out more or even need to, sadly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Holy fuck, American TV adverts are really shite. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Well that's it over and I'll say nothing about it until you've all had a chance to watch it... Other than...we are so lucky in the UK to be able to watch it ad-free on Netflix. There were EIGHT advert breaks in the 90 minute slot and if I had to face that in every episode I'd have given up pretty quickly. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford prefect Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 The end of a tremendous show. Definitely one of the best shows ever made. I liked the ending, but I'll say no more. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radford Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Beautiful final episode. Spoiler A love story all along. End of an era. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Getting the treats in before hitting play... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clown Job Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 On 15/08/2022 at 10:04, Clown Job said: Just a wild suggestion Reveal hidden contents What if the final scene is Jimmy getting out of prison after a decade and the year is 2022 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSU Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 AMC showed the finale twice back to back last night and I ended up watching both. I think it took me to the second viewing, once I'd got a little bit beyond the sense of "well, what am I supposed to do now on Monday nights?" to appreciate how in keeping with the rest of the show that final episode really was. Spoiler Loved it that Jimmy got his Sandpiper break by dumpster surfing and then ends up getting caught in a dumpster. That's Saul, folks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Spoiler Probably the deserved ending for Saul. My point about the lesser sentencing was proven right to a certain extent, the DA were willing to accept 7 years on account that he didn't cook meth, sell meth or kill anyone and just laundered money in fear of being murdered. But him taking the higher ground and admitting he knew all about it and was a part of it was the right thing to do morally. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger29 Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Can't believe its over.I do kinda want a Gus Fring prequel now but if it doesn't happen then I'll be happy with how the BCS/BB universe ended.I don't like the idea of a Kim prequel. How many storylines could there be about Kim before she met Jimmy? She only properly "broke bad" during BCS.Gus has obviously been a massive nutjob for yonks. There's many storylines that could come from his side.Might be time to do a full runthrough of BCS --> BB --> El Camino --> Last few episodes of BCS. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Nah leave as it is. We don't need any more prequels. As someone said, Banks is mid 70s and Esposito mid 60s, it would look daft going back 15-20 years for a prequel now. Would look as iffy as Aaron Paul reprising Jesse in 2022 to play him in 2008-2009. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 (edited) Brilliant. Still digesting it so will probably write more later but immediate snippet thoughts Marie's eulogy of Hank was funny, painting him as a great guy when we know he was very flawed. How can you sum the guy up and not mention the rocks! Jimmy/Saul in black & white without the Gene mask/moustache was weird! Thought we were going to get Skyler and Walt Jr cameo after Marie popped up, less is more though here and this show has never layed the nostalgia on too thick so was happy with capping it at Marie. Odenkirk was sublime wasn't he, what a performance Just generally so happy that they didn't f**k the ending up as so many shows do, just a terrific job wrapping things up for me The last line was perfect, it was like the perfect closing sentence in a great novel. Was really hoping there wasn't going to be anymore fluff dialogue from the guard or anything on the flowing scene as he accompanied Kim out which would have ruined it. Good job The post-credit indent on AMC suggests he gets his move to a cushier jail in the end. Though he seems to be doing ok as Saul in the "Alcatraz of the North" when we leave him. Edited August 16, 2022 by Christophe 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Oh and not agreeing with the no need for anymore shows. Marvel the shit out if this universe for me! I want a Lydia show and a Blanca Gomez spin-off next 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixtyten Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Spoiler A satisfying and credible conclusion to a brilliant show. Agreed that this should be the absolute end. As Mike exclaimed when he lost the rag with Kayleigh: "You are DONE!" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger29 Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Nah leave as it is. We don't need any more prequels. As someone said, Banks is mid 70s and Esposito mid 60s, it would look daft going back 15-20 years for a prequel now. Would look as iffy as Aaron Paul reprising Jesse in 2022 to play him in 2008-2009.Espositio and Gilligan said something about the possibility of a mini series but they weren't talking in terms of absolute certainties. They don't seem put off by mentions of keeping it going though. Perhaps partly due to the $$$.Gus is probably the only one who could pull it off and not have the time/age gap be a significant factor imo. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Gomie's wife is a strong wid btw. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 2 hours ago, MSU said: AMC showed the finale twice back to back last night and I ended up watching both... Me too but I dozed off during the 2nd showing to be awakened by the telly blasting out "BETTER CALL SAUL! BETTER CALL SAUL!". 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 (edited) On 16/08/2022 at 13:38, Christophe said: Hide contents The post-credit indent on AMC suggests he gets his move to a cushier jail in the end. Though he seems to be doing ok as Saul in the "Alcatraz of the North" when we leave him. I was obviously too tired at 345am to notice this but just watched it again there. Spoiler BCDC...Bernalillo County Detention Centre By the way, that's not on the UK Netflix version, neither is the goodbye messages from the cast and writers. Edited August 17, 2022 by Arch Stanton 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Lanley Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Spoiler One of the greatest shows of all-time. Breaking Bad re-watch is a must after this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKMAN Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 In BCS and BB we have without doubt, one of the greatest shows in television history. A masterpiece. I'm not sure how I expected it to go, but seeing Saul shipped off to prison for the rest of his days is a truly fitting end. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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