Better Call Saul Spoilers

Akrasia · 11-05-2022 09:04PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119048350#Comment_119048350

Yep. The pedestrian crossing was like, right next to where she crossed. Never in a million years.

Akrasia · 11-05-2022 09:06PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119048127#Comment_119048127

He paced out 7 steps from the edge to the place he put the gun. Why does he need to know that distance so precisely?

Melodeon · 11-05-2022 09:13PM

He paced off the distance from a connector in an electrical cable to the hidden gun. I'd say he's planning to plunge the place into darkness and go for the gun.

Snake Plisken · 11-05-2022 09:15PM

Ok if you noticed he stepped over a plug that seemed to power the lights my thinking is that he will cut the lights for a short time he can pace his 7 steps in the dark put his hand on the gun and when the lights come back shoot Lalo or whoever

rubadub · 11-05-2022 11:33PM

" The reasoning for Better Call Saul's split is to nominate each half of the season for different Emmy ceremonies, as the first half would be eligible for the 2022 Emmy Awards, while eligibility for the next year's ceremony begins in June.[94] The first seven episodes began airing April 18, 2022, and the last six episodes will air beginning July 11, 2022"

rob316 · 12-05-2022 11:38AM

I'm a bit concerned given the pace, this can be wrapped up satisfactorily in 8 episodes. Cartel stuff is moving well, but feels like Saul Goodmans story is at a snails pace. This is supposed to feature the breaking bad timeline also.

gormdubhgorm · 12-05-2022 02:32PM

Toilet analysis and significant of toilets in BCS....

https://youtu.be/Dyet8p8cp8Q

optogirl · 12-05-2022 05:37PM

I find it so hard to work out Kim's motivations. She absolutely thrives on being a good, helpful, lawyer for the little guy, but still feels the need to do the Lady Macbeth act with Jimmy. Is it simply boredom? Albuquerque sure does look boring.

Also, for a couple I am fascinated by, there is zero chemistry between them. It's actually strange seeing them kiss. They give off big brother and sister energy to me and yet I think they are both absolutely brilliant.

Jakey Rolling · 12-05-2022 05:59PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119052448#Comment_119052448

Yeah, I keep thinking the same, very cool for a recently married couple.

I have a vague recollection that the marriage was pragmatic so that she couldn't be called to testify against him (and vice-versa)?

Snake Plisken · 12-05-2022 06:41PM

Breakdown of what we can expect in the next episode based on the two trailers and some promotional stills from the episode including meeting Mrs Howard Hamlin by the looks of things Usually the trailers throw you off what actually happens but it does throw up some interesting theories

https://youtu.be/69vIpnJMhsQ

eoghan104 · 13-05-2022 08:42AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119052711#Comment_119052711

Serious question..... Why would anyone watch that video instead of waiting for the episode? I find it unfathomable.

Snake Plisken · 13-05-2022 10:24AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119055344#Comment_119055344

Different strokes for different folks I suppose some fans watch promos for "on next week's episode" and try and work out what's going to happen I mean one of the trailers might make it look like Mike is facing off against Lalo but that isn't going to happen, it's just clever editing.

Penfailed · 13-05-2022 10:43AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119055344#Comment_119055344

Yeah. I don't even look at this thread from 8am on Tuesday until I've watched the latest episode 😁

seraphimvc · 13-05-2022 11:42AM

Watched this week episode late - i tend to avoid thread before i watched the latest episode lol.

Epi5: a standard build up episode that has so much going on - when the credit rolls i couldnt believe thats like 50mins gone lol.

Germany scene - wouldn't believe that was actually shot in US, beautifully done. And ye the wife is a bit less convincing as a german (open up to a stranger just like that, jaywalked etc), but ok just a short scene anyway. I like they captured her house from that angle so much (and ya ok maybe thats why she jaywalked to try to catch her train), the scene really brought me to germany for a moment - this show has some unreal quality on cinematography lol.

Gus: the tormented soul at this stage and it felt so strong at this stage this Gus is not the same Gus in BB. Gus in BCS has gone through hell to become the confident mofo in BB. And again, delightful scene in the WIP underground lab - the angle is just beautiful (and i felt weird keep saying 'angle' lmao). Apparently the lab set is "extremely complicated set to put together" lol - i just read that from wiki (from the director).

Kim/Jimmy - goddamn i thought they would let jimmy won the boxing scene (i thought they might take advantage of him trained hard for his Nobody movie ha), but ya the plot is getting intense on what will happen to Howard - to the point that Jimmy is willing take all that from Howard. The reveal (of the plot) better be great lol.

My fear after finished the episode is that oh god we will get 2 more episodes in May, and then we will need to wait til mid July for 'part 2'. I am willing to bet that they will give us some huge cliff hanger by the end of 'part 1'.🤣

also, does anyone know why the episode is called 'Black and Blue'?

SureYWouldntYa · 13-05-2022 03:20PM

I'm guessing the inevitable cliff hanger in a couple weeks will be something to do with Howard getting caught up with the cartel, PIs etc.

They can't put Jimmy/Mike/Gus in any peril for a cliffhanger, and Kim is surely due to stick around til the end so not as likely to happen

simple1 · 13-05-2022 03:42PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119056239#Comment_119056239

It was actually shot in Germany, only found this out from the Better Call Saul Insider podcast, which is an excellent listen after watching the episode, Vince Gilligan is a guest on it each week and they do an in depth analysis of the episode with no spoilers (unless you haven't watched the episode prior to listening to it!)

astrofool · 13-05-2022 05:00PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119056239#Comment_119056239

My guess was some reference in the boxing match to the black eye and Howards usual blue clothing (Hamlindigo Blue?), maybe there's a Gus reference for it as well.

seraphimvc · 13-05-2022 06:26PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119057508#Comment_119057508

ah i read that the house is filmed at Albuquerque.

The scenes at Margarethe's home were filmed at an Albuquerque house with exteriors and interiors the production crew felt looked reasonably European, while Werner's office was created on set to appear as if it fits into the home.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_and_Blue_(Better_Call_Saul)

Maybe the podcast meant some other scenes (the bar?)?

But ya I am actually keen to listen to that podcast at work ha, I'll look it up.

seraphimvc · 13-05-2022 06:29PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119057814#Comment_119057814

You had a good guess🤣 ye i looked it up:

...the phrase "beaten black and blue" can refer to bruising such as the one sustained by Jimmy.

...title of this episode could be a reference to the Breaking Bad season 2 episode "Negro y Azul", which precedes the debut of Saul Goodman in the following episode, "Better Call Saul".

https://breakingbad.fandom.com/wiki/Black_and_Blue