Omid_M Review of Better Call Saul

Better Call Saul (2015–2022)

Unpopular opinion: The last season ruined the whole show

[3/10 · 4 March 2023]

I get ppl loving this show and I agree with all the praises except the ending which practically ruined it for me. Simply said it wasn't for me and in general went against everything I liked about this show from humorous witty moments as opposed to more serious narration of Breaking bad, to forcing a demise for characters viewers cared about, like how Kim Wexler, pullin off a sudden break up or rushed ending of Lalo and whatever they wanted to do with Nacho. From my perspectiv the previous seasons showed the good nature of Jimmy despite being hated by almost everyone but in the end he was depicted as a vile criminal who must face his inevitable punishment (prolly writers wanted to break him bad?). Another point of attraction of first few seasons was Mike being an interesting character who we cared about but now in the final season he became trivial and almost forgotten in the final ride. They also did dirty to Kim. Especially this character was interesting because unlike Skyler, she actually supported and helped the protagonist/anithero, but I guess the writers at some point decided to punish her for that and for me that build up didn't make any sense whatsoever. The awkward sex scene of Kim with that random dude felt like so forced and out of place I think writers wanted to defile her one way or another. Either way it was obvious the writers had some urge to force their moral compass throughout the season (again). All in all I find it weird how the light hearted spin off of Breaking Bad had more of a tragic ending than it's more serious predecessor.