Better Call Saul 2015
“Putting the "criminal" in "criminal lawyer."”
What is Better Call Saul?
Better Call Saul is an American neo-noir legal crime drama television series created by Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould for AMC. The show serves as a prequel to the series Breaking Bad and is part of that franchise.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2015
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 63
- First aired
- Feb 8, 2015
- Last aired
- Aug 15, 2022
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- AMC
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Better Call Saul is an American neo-noir legal crime drama television series created by Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould for AMC. The show serves as a prequel to the series Breaking Bad and is part of that franchise. The narrative follows the life of Jimmy McGill, a small-time lawyer in Albuquerque who is searching for his destiny while struggling to make ends meet. As he scrapes for clients and respect, he encounters various dangerous players and becomes involved in increasingly shady deals. The series chronicles his transformation into the alter ego Saul Goodman, a man who describes himself as a criminal lawyer. Throughout this journey, Jimmy works alongside and often against a fixer named Mike Ehrmantraut. The show depicts the events occurring six years before the protagonist meets Walter White, detailing the steps that lead Jimmy toward his eventual identity. The series ran from 2015 to 2022 and features performances by actors including Bob Odenkirk, Rhea Seehorn, Jonathan Banks, and Patrick Fabian.
Should you watch it?
“Follow the transformation of small-time lawyer Jimmy McGill into the morally challenged attorney Saul Goodman.”
- compelling character development
- critically acclaimed writing
- slow-paced narrative
- requires familiarity with franchise
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven legal dramas that explore the origins of complex personalities.
The series features themes of crime and moral ambiguity suitable for mature audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Uno Feb 8, 2015
- E2 Mijo Feb 9, 2015
- E3 Nacho Feb 16, 2015
- E4 Hero Feb 23, 2015
- E5 Alpine Shepherd Boy Mar 2, 2015
- E6 Five-O Mar 9, 2015
- E7 Bingo Mar 16, 2015
- E8 RICO Mar 23, 2015
- E9 Pimento Mar 30, 2015
- E10 Marco Apr 6, 2015
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Switch Feb 15, 2016
- E2 Cobbler Feb 22, 2016
- E3 Amarillo Feb 29, 2016
- E4 Gloves Off Mar 7, 2016
- E5 Rebecca Mar 14, 2016
- E6 Bali Ha'i Mar 21, 2016
- E7 Inflatable Mar 28, 2016
- E8 Fifi Apr 4, 2016
- E9 Nailed Apr 11, 2016
- E10 Klick Apr 18, 2016
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 Mabel Apr 10, 2017
- E2 Witness Apr 17, 2017
- E3 Sunk Costs Apr 24, 2017
- E4 Sabrosito May 1, 2017
- E5 Chicanery May 8, 2017
- E6 Off Brand May 15, 2017
- E7 Expenses May 22, 2017
- E8 Slip Jun 5, 2017
- E9 Fall Jun 12, 2017
- E10 Lantern Jun 19, 2017
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 Smoke Aug 6, 2018
- E2 Breathe Aug 13, 2018
- E3 Something Beautiful Aug 20, 2018
- E4 Talk Aug 27, 2018
- E5 Quite a Ride Sep 3, 2018
- E6 Piñata Sep 10, 2018
- E7 Something Stupid Sep 17, 2018
- E8 Coushatta Sep 24, 2018
- E9 Wiedersehen Oct 1, 2018
- E10 Winner Oct 8, 2018
Season 5 · 10 episodes
- E1 Magic Man Feb 23, 2020
- E2 50% Off Feb 24, 2020
- E3 The Guy for This Mar 2, 2020
- E4 Namaste Mar 9, 2020
- E5 Dedicado a Max Mar 16, 2020
- E6 Wexler v. Goodman Mar 23, 2020
- E7 JMM Mar 30, 2020
- E8 Bagman Apr 6, 2020
- E9 Bad Choice Road Apr 13, 2020
- E10 Something Unforgivable Apr 20, 2020
Frequently asked questions
Is this a prequel?
Yes, the series is a prequel to Breaking Bad.
Who created the show?
The series was created by Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould.
Who is the main character?
The story follows Jimmy McGill, a small-time lawyer.
What is the premise?
It tracks the transformation of Jimmy McGill into the lawyer Saul Goodman.
Who is Mike Ehrmantraut?
He is a fixer who works alongside and often against Jimmy McGill.