Breaking Bad Spin Off

Breaking Bad, one of the most successful TV shows to date, has decided to run a spin off based on the most prominent sub character of the show, Saul Goodman. The character of Saul Goodman, played by Robert John Odenkirk, was introduced into the world of Breaking Bad in season two when Walter and Jesse seek legal advice. From what stemmed from a few episode appearances was an inclusion the main story line, showing in the vast majority of later episodes. As many Breaking Bad fans are grovelling over the completion of the TV series, a slight smile was brought to their face when AMC confirmed that there would be a spin off about the immoral Goodman.

The show will be labeled ‘Better Call Saul’, which was the name of an episode of the Breaking Bad series. Unfortunately for many Breaking Bad fans though, is the fact that this will not be a sequel or an ending to Saul Goodman. In fact, this will be a prequel before Goodman met the likes of Walter White. It is said to depict the evolution of the shady Goodman. One of the characteristics that made Goodman the appealing character he is in the series is his empathy towards Walter White throughout any situation imaginable. While he advises Walt throughout the majority of the show on how to hold up his drug ring and in the wake of murders, he continually makes jokes and is very blasé about the whole situation even when he realizes how deep he is in himself.

            Many critics believe that ‘Better Call Saul’ will be flop due to the lack of entertainment surrounding his character and the main characters of the show were the ones that really spiced things up (literally, with meth). Although this is true, Goodman was surrounded by some very interesting characters in the show including popular actor Patrick Kuby that are sure to be included. His presence along with other characters will surely add life to the show. Also, as shady as Goodman is, he is bound to have worked with some pretty shady characters throughout his time and this again will add to the shows appeal.

There has been no release date on the spin off yet but it is rumoured to be in the near future. One thing is for sure, despite how attracted or un-attracted people are to the idea of ‘Better Call Saul’, AMC has made a smart move due to the fact that there were over 10.3 million viewers tuning into the final episode of the program. These kinds of numbers are near impossible to beat with a spin off, but AMC will definitely get a lot of lay overs from their current audience and if their show is a hit, then they already have an active viewer base to generate another breathtaking show that hopefully breaks down Breaking Bad’s record.