Any of you guys watched this?

As a big Breaking Bad fan (I know, I know, what a surprise), sceptical wouldn't even begin to cover my initial thoughts, after this was announced. At best, I feared it may be a show that had a few funny moments, whilst following a one-note character who I did not believe could carry their own show; at worst, I feared that it would ruin the legacy of what had preceded it.

Oh, how wrong was I.

I thought the first two episodes were brilliant. They managed to feel both similar to the greatness of BB (with some neat little callbacks and re-emergence of existing characters), without once feeling as if it was exisiting on in the shadows of it predecessor.

If you're a fan of BB, then I recommend this one wholeheartedly. Even if you are not, or are one of the four people alive who hasn't experienced Walter White's journey, I really believe that there is enough here for y'all to enjoy the show in equal amounts.

I, for one, cannot wait for next week's episode to air.

Watched the first two and thought they were brilliant. It shares a lot of similarities with Breaking Bad but it's definitely it's own show.

I was a huge fan of BB and this already has me hooked. Can't wait for next week's!

Also, the start of the first episode in cinabon and back in his house was absolutely beautiful and emotional as hell. Loving it!

Yeah, the Cinabun callback was tremendous. I knew that they were onto a winner as soon as they showed us just how accurate Saul's prediction from the BB finale was

I enjoyed the first two, but thought some of the scenes just dragged needlessly.

I'm all-in, but haven't seen anything brilliant yet.

I for one can't wait to see how his Omaha/Cinnabon storyline plays out... you know Saul or "Gene" just can't help himself.

Quoted from Bogey I enjoyed the first two, but thought some of the scenes just dragged needlessly. I'm all-in, but haven't seen anything brilliant yet.

I'm kind of right here as well. Interesting enough to keep watching - but there are parts that drag - e.g., close of episode 2 - about 25 minutes of basically identical courthouse scenes

I thought they were pretty average. But it's too early to tell. Let's see how the show develops.

Haven't seen anything brilliant yet? The scene where Jimmy negotiates with Tuco was nothing but brilliant.

Granted, I might be a little biased, but I can't wait for next Monday. I had high expectations going into this and I am more than satisfied.

Oh and if you're a diehard fan, call the number that Nacho left on Jimmy's book of matches.

Quoted from albinopenguin Haven't seen anything brilliant yet? The scene where Jimmy negotiates with Tuco was nothing but brilliant.

I honestly thought that was cringeworthy. That and the whole "Slipping" Jimmy bit.

I did like Breaking Bad, thought it was one of the better shows in recent years. I'm still giving this a shot. I wanna like it, it's just I didn't see anything special in the first two episodes. Hoping things will get better (for me).

I must be the only person that watched the first episode of Breaking Bad and thought... meh. I've never seen the second episode and tbh, my attention was wandering during the first. I mentioned it to a few film friends and they were like... how could you not watch the second episode? I'm like... because the first one was shite.

Quoted from DustinBowcot I must be the only person that watched the first episode of Breaking Bad and thought... meh. I've never seen the second episode and tbh, my attention was wandering during the first. I mentioned it to a few film friends and they were like... how could you not watch the second episode? I'm like... because the first one was shite.

You're not the only one to feel like this. If it were not for the male contingent in my household I probably wouldn't have got past ep 1 either. Ended up getting sucked into it however and became a big fan - even went to see Vince Gilligan speak when he visited Oz.

As for Saul - I'm on the fence with Demento at the moment - nothing's really grabbing me although I did notice my interest peaked more in the second half of the first ep. Yet to watch the second ep, so verdict's not in yet.

Quoted from DustinBowcot I must be the only person that watched the first episode of Breaking Bad and thought... meh. I've never seen the second episode and tbh, my attention was wandering during the first.

I try to give shows around four episodes to get something going. If I don't do that I feel like I haven't given the show a fair shake.

Quoted from DustinBowcot I must be the only person that watched the first episode of Breaking Bad and thought... meh. I've never seen the second episode and tbh, my attention was wandering during the first. I mentioned it to a few film friends and they were like... how could you not watch the second episode? I'm like... because the first one was shite.

I had this same opinion through about 4 or 5 episodes - and right around there I got hooked. I had the same reaction with The Sopranos and pretty much every serial I have watched. I do know if that television in general didn't suck so much, I would have abandoned ship for most of these after one viewing. Glad I didn't.

There has been one notable exception for me and that was House of Cards. I thought that started off strong but IMO went off the wheels by the end of the first season.

Just finished the season. Not too shabby, it had its moments. I really didn't know what to expect, but overall I feel it finished strong. What surprised me the most is the amount of depth Saul displayed even though we know who he'll become. Hopefully when I rewatch Breaking Bad after this series has its full run, I'll see Slippin' Jimmy in a new way.

Here's a thought... how much do you think this series will overlap the Breaking Bad timeline? I know the writers probably ain't gonna go there, but it would be a great way to show one thing I've wanted to see: Brock gets poisoned. I'd love to see how that happened!

I really like this show.  Like others, I was wondering how they were going to pull this off being set in the past.  So far, Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould show us how it's done.  I really thought the best episode was the one focused on Mike's background.  When he cried, he showed some pretty good acting chops!

I like how they're taking it slow on the setup to how he became who he was when we saw him in BB.  I was afraid they would rush it, but so far so good.  Now I just have to wait too many months to watch it again.  I really don't like any other shows on TV, but will go out of my way to watch this one.

I was in ABQ when they were filming BB.  Everyone was talking about it and I didn't know what they hell they were talking about.  My wife and I rented the first episode and have been hooked since.

Good writing on display, in my opinion.