I agree that no one was 'very likeable' but I don't really see how that is a criticism. The audience having to wrestle with whether they liked or disliked Walter White was one of the things that made BB great.

I feel like this season was on par with the first season of BB. We have seen the necessary character and plot development in order to make it a great series. Hopefully we get deeper in the Nacho plotline, Gus will show up and things can really take off.

There was a dynamic shift with WW. You felt for him, pitied him, even suffered with him as he went through all this shit to do right by his family. Eventually, WW became more focused on what he had created and it became about him, not his family. It didn't start that way though, that's why you could identify and feel with the character and that's what started the struggle of still trying to defend this man who had obviously drifted into territory he couldn't come back from. Saul has been unethical since the start, you get to see a little more into why he said fuck it now but I just don't care. The guy is scum and the only even somewhat interesting person in the show has been mike.

It's entertaining and I'll keep watching it, it's just not a great show, it's got none of the power behind it that BB did, not even close.

The characters are predictable, the plot has been predictable (especially the Chuck thing) and the season finale was very lack luster. I understand that it's building and I'm sure it'll get more exciting, it's just hard to get into a show when the only somewhat likable character is already dead in the future and you know exactly how it unfolds. I feel like people are just latching onto this because it's helping fill that void that BB left when it finished. It's not BB though, it so far hasn't even showed a glimmer of how great BB was and I doubt this show on its own merit with how it's been this season, would even make it to three seasons.

This post was edited by jadeoshbogosh on Apr 9 2015 12:14pm

this is as good as BB, i know it maybe slow but acting and dialogue is amazing

This post was edited by -=vasya=- on Apr 9 2015 12:35pm

I sorta agree with your bolded statements. Your first paragraph is largely unfair as it mentions the journey of the whole BB series. If I just compare the first seasons of each show, then it looks to me like BCS has what it takes to get to greatness later on.

Besides Mike, the other powerful storyline and interesting character in my opinion is Nacho. I've stated throughout this thread that I feel like there hasn't been enough focus on Nacho's story this season. But the making of it going to great places are still there.

I am intrigued by him, not going to lie about that. I think he's going to have a big part in the next season and it should be interesting. I'm just not sold on the show and I find myself losing interest mid episode constantly, which is something that never happened with BB and with many other shows that I love.

Like I said, I'll keep watching. I just think it's getting a little bit too much acclaim for how mediocre it's been so far. Obviously this is just one man's opinion and I'm in the minority here, I just want this show to be great and it's so far not getting close for me.

That right there could be your problem, too much expectancy.

This show isn't breaking bad, I personally doubt it will it be as good as breaking bad. But considering it is a prequel to one of the most acclaimed TV shows out there, and considering we ultimately know how certain stories unfold, considering these, I still find myself watching with intrigue each week. It's a good TV show, I am enjoying Jimmys evolution, season ended with a 'fuck it, nice guys finish last' vibe.

And there's certainly many places the show can go, I like it.

This post was edited by WelSh on Apr 10 2015 02:58am

I agree with this except that I like Saul as a character, he was my favorite character in Breaking Bad. But perhaps Saul as a main character isn't for everyone. In Breaking Bad it was a different dynamic: Saul's character didn't have/need much depth because he wasn't a major character, but now he is.

It's not that I'm expecting it to be as good as Breaking Bad, it's just not that great in general so far.

However I will obviously keep watching because the potential is high.

This post was edited by LuLer on Apr 10 2015 04:45am

First season went exactly how it was suppose to.

give it to me chandler, i want it all ghwahaa