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[smokeymicpot]

These cameos, they're gonna have everyone from BB except Walt and Jesse at some point

No need for Walt. Jesse is the only one I can see happening.

Mike is so fucking smart. That plan was amazing besides getting beaten up.

 

[IronRinn]

That could have gone better.

 

[Baroquemantic]

How many years is this before BB?

 

[Dai101]

So this is how Tuco went to the joint and met Skinny Badger

 

[SneakySneaks]

How many years is this before BB?

Six or seven.

 

[Kuroyume]

So fucking awesome

Get the BB feels

 

[Baroquemantic]

Amazing episode. Mike is so awesome.

Six or seven.

Cool, thanks!

 

[Frank the Great]

Great episode.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Oh shit that promo. These episodes have been amazing.

 

[Niraj]

Really great episode. Mike is such an awesome character.

 

[Frank the Great]

That promo . . .

Spoiler

Gus??

 

[IronRinn]

Fucking awesome episode. Loved the pre Breaking Bad cameos.

Edit: Don't you fuck with me, promo!

 

[Patapwn]

Anyone know why he didn't shoot Tuco instead?

 

[AoM]

Great episode. Very entertaining ending.

 

[bone_and_sinew]

This felt like a proper Breaking Bad episode but without the Whites and Jesse.

 

[LordAmused]

That promo . . .

Spoiler

Gus??

That's what I thought too.

 

[Kuroyume]

wrong thread

 

[Niraj]

-Onion A.V. Club review

 

[triplestation]

"sorry, do i know you?"

whos mike talking to?

 

[IronRinn]

Anyone know why he didn't shoot Tuco instead?

I think because right now, that's a bridge too far. I think he is, unsuccessfully, attempting to resist becoming one of the "bad guys" and both he and Jimmy are trying to play both sides of the law.

I really like how this show has become the tale of both Jimmy and Mike, and their journey to where they are when we first met them in Breaking Bad.

 

[whitemex88]

Anyone know why he didn't shoot Tuco instead?

 

[PhoenixDawn]

"sorry, do i know you?"

whos mike talking to?

Spoiler

at first I thought it was Gus, but watching it again it looks like the person is wearing a white hat and I don't think Gus has ever been seen wearing a hat like that. Although maybe he did in the past, idk. It's likely someone else I'd say.

 

[PantherLotus]

If you didn't watch the episode, I imagine you'd have a good reason to ask why he didn't shoot Tuco. If you did watch the episode, you'd know:

1. everything Mike explained to Nacho. If Tuco goes down, that means Salamancas. That means Nacho gets the screws put to him. That means he squeals and gives up Mike and then Mike dies a horrible death.

2. It's hinted at and isn't as explicit, but we learned this episode that Mike is a Vietnam Vet and was probably a sniper. "Why didn't you pull that trigger?" If you know any vets, you can imagine why he didn't answer.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

I love that we're seeing Mike's journey at the same time we see Jimmy's. Mike still hasn't crossed that line yet but we know he will eventually. He took a half measure in this episode....

 

[Dunk#7]

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/87jYdq0mJ6c/maxresdefault.jpg

haha perfect response

 

[triplestation]

Spoiler

at first I thought it was Gus, but watching it again it looks like the person is wearing a white hat and I don't think Gus has ever been seen wearing a hat like that. Although maybe he did in the past, idk. It's likely someone else I'd say.

 

[Baldwin_the_First]

Spoiler

at first I thought it was Gus, but watching it again it looks like the person is wearing a white hat and I don't think Gus has ever been seen wearing a hat like that. Although maybe he did in the past, idk. It's likely someone else I'd say.

Spoiler

Pre-wheelchair italian(mexican?)

guy possibly?

Beaten.

 

[PhoenixDawn]

Yep I think you two are right about who it is. Seems to match up too, should be an interesting episode!

 

[Dai101]

Tio Salamanca, of course!

 

[triplestation]

i dont see any white hat though..

 

[PhoenixDawn]

i dont see any white hat though..

Spoiler

When he fidgets I feel like you can see a glimpse of it, although it might be something else. Speaking of the fidgeting, that's probably another thing that heavily supports it being Hector.

 

[Cornballer]

- NY Mag interview: Better Call Saul’s Michael Mando on Nacho’s Dilemma, His Bond With Mike, and the Mystery of Ignacio
- THR: 'Better Call Saul' Co-Star Michael Mando: Nacho is a "Peasant Who Wants To Be King"

 

[jerry113]

It's going to be even more difficult watching what happens to Mike when I do my inevitable Breaking Bad rewatch...

 

[NYR]

It's going to be even more difficult watching what happens to Mike when I do my inevitable Breaking Bad rewatch...

I hope he does something reprehensible to make me feel better.

 

[rekameohs]

Better Call Your Enthusiasm

 

[GavinGT]

I'm honestly looking forward to Jimmy having his own practice again. Being cockblocked every step of the way by his coworkers is no fun at all.

 

[TheOddOne]

- IGN: Better Call Saul: Michael Mando on Easter Eggs, Nacho's Morality And That Final Scene.
- THR: 'Better Call Saul' Co-Star Michael Mando: Nacho is a "Peasant Who Wants To Be King".
- People: Breaking Bad Star on Surprise Better Call Saul Cameo: 'Shooting It Was Vicious'.
- Sepinwall: Review: Mike takes the 'Better Call Saul' spotlight in 'Gloves Off'.
- Vulture: Better Call Saul Recap: Down Goes Tuco!

 

[Carl]

Really great episode this week. Mike and Nacho are great. Can't believe next week is episode 5 already

 

[NotLiquid]

Next Ep Promo Spoiler:

Spoiler

Who is Chuck toasting in the dark room?

 

[BunnyBear]

This thread is super dead for what is a brilliant show. Tonight's episode: sublime.

This seriously could not have turned out any better. Vincent and his writing time are nailing it.

 

[GavinGT]

Next Ep Promo Spoiler:

Spoiler

Who is Chuck toasting in the dark room?

Pretty sure it's just Howard.

 

[Ash735]

Loving series 2 so far, most recent episode was great, liking the duality between Jimmy and Mike, helps keep the show on its feet. Also recently heard the full version of the main theme, it's a good song actually with a catchy chorus, think there could be some clues in the song though?: https://youtu.be/xlKUJCEsgvQ

 

[Daria Morgendorffer]

I wasn't the biggest fan of Nacho in season 1, actually I thought he was one of the weakest links, but I really liked him in this episode.

 

[Svafnir]

Anyone know why he didn't shoot Tuco instead?

Spoiler

Because he exists in breaking bad. Also Mike isn't fully what he becomes I'm breaking bad yet.

 

[GavinGT]

Anyone know why he didn't shoot Tuco instead?

Because they're showing what he was like before he decided "no more half-measures". Heck, it was so clear they were referencing this that he even got paid half the money for this half-measure.

 

[HardRojo]

Just finished watching this week's episode. This show is great, for some reason the slow pace is working a lot better than it did in BB.

 

[deltatheta]

Better Call Your Enthusiasm

This has much better execution than usual for this joke.

 

[Relique]

Fantastic episode last night. Couldn't be happier with the way the show is coming along. Mike is a badass.

 

[Hella Lugosi]

If the show lasts long enough I kinda hope they throw in some curveball surprise deaths that create a timeline split.

 

[inm8num2]

Was hoping Tuco would drop a "Biznatch" on someone. Great episode. It's going to be hard seeing Jimmy essentially get cut off by the people for whom he cares, but it'll be even harder to say he didn't bring it upon himself.