| Which is best? 08:40 - Jan 31 with 732 views | Benters |
Breaking Bad or Better Call Saul? |  |
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| Which is best? on 08:44 - Jan 31 with 716 views | iamatractorboy |
Both phenomenal, 10/10. I'd say at its best, BB had the better action/suspense, but BCS ain't far behind. BCS has better characterisation and arcs for Jimmy, Kim, Chuck, Howard, Nacho etc. |  | | |
| Which is best? on 08:48 - Jan 31 with 690 views | bobbyramsey |
Both amazing, couldn't stop watching either..... |  | | |
| Which is best? on 08:53 - Jan 31 with 671 views | Linners |
| Which is best? on 08:44 - Jan 31 by iamatractorboy |
Both phenomenal, 10/10. I'd say at its best, BB had the better action/suspense, but BCS ain't far behind. BCS has better characterisation and arcs for Jimmy, Kim, Chuck, Howard, Nacho etc. |
Ditto this. |  | | |
| Which is best? on 08:56 - Jan 31 with 663 views | wrightsrightglove |
I loved Breaking Bad, it’s definitely in my top 10 series, but, for me, Better Call Saul is better and sits in my top 3 | | | |
| Which is best? on 09:51 - Jan 31 with 538 views | bsw72 |
Ha ha ha. Don’t get me sta . . . too late.
As a massive fan of both, I honestly think asking “which is best, Breaking Bad or Better Call Saul?” is a bit like asking whether the foundation or the architecture of a cathedral matters more. They are doing different jobs, and they are both doing them brilliantly.
Breaking Bad was genuinely groundbreaking. The camerawork felt dangerous and inventive, using time lapses, brutal wide desert shots, and claustrophobic close ups that trapped you inside Walt’s head. The script was relentlessly propulsive, with every episode engineered to escalate tension, and the character evolution, especially Walt, reset expectations of what television protagonists could be. This was top drawer television produced with absolute confidence, and it fundamentally changed the landscape, the fact it started with minimal fanfare and grew its fan base through word of mouth was amazing.
Better Call Saul, though, is something else entirely. It takes that visual and narrative language and refines it. The camerawork becomes more patient and more precise, with shots that linger, silence that is weaponised, and visuals that tells the story before dialogue does. The writing is slower but deeper, far more interested in moral erosion than explosive transformation. Jimmy does not break in the way Walt does. He erodes, compromise by compromise, choice by choice. Kim’s journey alone stands as one of the most carefully written character studies television has ever produced, even more amazing considering she is not the lead, like Jessie in BB.
Crucially, while Better Call Saul absolutely stands on its own as a superb series, its depth is undeniably enhanced if you have watched Breaking Bad first. Knowing where Saul, Mike, Gus, and the wider world will end up adds a tragic inevitability to every decision. A lingering look, a quiet pause, or a seemingly minor line of dialogue carries extra weight because you understand the destination. The prequel format turns dramatic irony into an emotional engine.
So which is best? Honestly, it is entirely subjective. If you value shock, momentum, and cultural impact, Breaking Bad probably wins. If you value nuance, restraint, and slow burn character tragedy, Better Call Saul might edge it. Your answer depends on how you watch television, what you notice, and the order in which you experienced them.
For me, Breaking Bad was the earthquake. Better Call Saul was the aftershock that proved the ground had fundamentally shifted. I am not convinced one can truly be judged without the other.
I’ve watched BB 3 times and BCS twice. Simply amazing TV and the anticipation of rewatching is somehow better than watching for the first time. |  | | |
| Which is best? on 10:29 - Jan 31 with 457 views | Benters |
| Which is best? on 09:51 - Jan 31 by bsw72 |
Ha ha ha. Don’t get me sta . . . too late.
As a massive fan of both, I honestly think asking “which is best, Breaking Bad or Better Call Saul?” is a bit like asking whether the foundation or the architecture of a cathedral matters more. They are doing different jobs, and they are both doing them brilliantly.
Breaking Bad was genuinely groundbreaking. The camerawork felt dangerous and inventive, using time lapses, brutal wide desert shots, and claustrophobic close ups that trapped you inside Walt’s head. The script was relentlessly propulsive, with every episode engineered to escalate tension, and the character evolution, especially Walt, reset expectations of what television protagonists could be. This was top drawer television produced with absolute confidence, and it fundamentally changed the landscape, the fact it started with minimal fanfare and grew its fan base through word of mouth was amazing.
Better Call Saul, though, is something else entirely. It takes that visual and narrative language and refines it. The camerawork becomes more patient and more precise, with shots that linger, silence that is weaponised, and visuals that tells the story before dialogue does. The writing is slower but deeper, far more interested in moral erosion than explosive transformation. Jimmy does not break in the way Walt does. He erodes, compromise by compromise, choice by choice. Kim’s journey alone stands as one of the most carefully written character studies television has ever produced, even more amazing considering she is not the lead, like Jessie in BB.
Crucially, while Better Call Saul absolutely stands on its own as a superb series, its depth is undeniably enhanced if you have watched Breaking Bad first. Knowing where Saul, Mike, Gus, and the wider world will end up adds a tragic inevitability to every decision. A lingering look, a quiet pause, or a seemingly minor line of dialogue carries extra weight because you understand the destination. The prequel format turns dramatic irony into an emotional engine.
So which is best? Honestly, it is entirely subjective. If you value shock, momentum, and cultural impact, Breaking Bad probably wins. If you value nuance, restraint, and slow burn character tragedy, Better Call Saul might edge it. Your answer depends on how you watch television, what you notice, and the order in which you experienced them.
For me, Breaking Bad was the earthquake. Better Call Saul was the aftershock that proved the ground had fundamentally shifted. I am not convinced one can truly be judged without the other.
I’ve watched BB 3 times and BCS twice. Simply amazing TV and the anticipation of rewatching is somehow better than watching for the first time. |
You certainly know your onions 👍🤓 | |
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| Which is best? on 10:54 - Jan 31 with 416 views | bsw72 |
| Which is best? on 10:29 - Jan 31 by Benters |
You certainly know your onions 👍🤓 |
Can you tell it's not the first time I've been asked that question  | | | |
| Which is best? on 10:57 - Jan 31 with 394 views | GlasgowBlue |
Both. |  |
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| Which is best? on 11:02 - Jan 31 with 378 views | GlasgowBlue |
| Which is best? on 10:54 - Jan 31 by bsw72 |
Can you tell it's not the first time I've been asked that question |
I did a 3 1/2 week road trip around the states last summer. We had a one night stop over at Albuquerque so did a quick drive to Walter White's house, Los Pollos Hermanos and Hank's house whilst there. | |
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| Which is best? on 13:29 - Jan 31 with 216 views | baxterbasics |
| Which is best? on 09:51 - Jan 31 by bsw72 |
Ha ha ha. Don’t get me sta . . . too late.
As a massive fan of both, I honestly think asking “which is best, Breaking Bad or Better Call Saul?” is a bit like asking whether the foundation or the architecture of a cathedral matters more. They are doing different jobs, and they are both doing them brilliantly.
Breaking Bad was genuinely groundbreaking. The camerawork felt dangerous and inventive, using time lapses, brutal wide desert shots, and claustrophobic close ups that trapped you inside Walt’s head. The script was relentlessly propulsive, with every episode engineered to escalate tension, and the character evolution, especially Walt, reset expectations of what television protagonists could be. This was top drawer television produced with absolute confidence, and it fundamentally changed the landscape, the fact it started with minimal fanfare and grew its fan base through word of mouth was amazing.
Better Call Saul, though, is something else entirely. It takes that visual and narrative language and refines it. The camerawork becomes more patient and more precise, with shots that linger, silence that is weaponised, and visuals that tells the story before dialogue does. The writing is slower but deeper, far more interested in moral erosion than explosive transformation. Jimmy does not break in the way Walt does. He erodes, compromise by compromise, choice by choice. Kim’s journey alone stands as one of the most carefully written character studies television has ever produced, even more amazing considering she is not the lead, like Jessie in BB.
Crucially, while Better Call Saul absolutely stands on its own as a superb series, its depth is undeniably enhanced if you have watched Breaking Bad first. Knowing where Saul, Mike, Gus, and the wider world will end up adds a tragic inevitability to every decision. A lingering look, a quiet pause, or a seemingly minor line of dialogue carries extra weight because you understand the destination. The prequel format turns dramatic irony into an emotional engine.
So which is best? Honestly, it is entirely subjective. If you value shock, momentum, and cultural impact, Breaking Bad probably wins. If you value nuance, restraint, and slow burn character tragedy, Better Call Saul might edge it. Your answer depends on how you watch television, what you notice, and the order in which you experienced them.
For me, Breaking Bad was the earthquake. Better Call Saul was the aftershock that proved the ground had fundamentally shifted. I am not convinced one can truly be judged without the other.
I’ve watched BB 3 times and BCS twice. Simply amazing TV and the anticipation of rewatching is somehow better than watching for the first time. |
What are your thoughts on Pluribus? |  |
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| Which is best? on 13:31 - Jan 31 with 212 views | coote |
The Wire!!!!
Best TV show ever made. |  | | |
| Which is best? on 14:23 - Jan 31 with 154 views | Swansea_Blue |
| Which is best? on 09:51 - Jan 31 by bsw72 |
Ha ha ha. Don’t get me sta . . . too late.
As a massive fan of both, I honestly think asking “which is best, Breaking Bad or Better Call Saul?” is a bit like asking whether the foundation or the architecture of a cathedral matters more. They are doing different jobs, and they are both doing them brilliantly.
Breaking Bad was genuinely groundbreaking. The camerawork felt dangerous and inventive, using time lapses, brutal wide desert shots, and claustrophobic close ups that trapped you inside Walt’s head. The script was relentlessly propulsive, with every episode engineered to escalate tension, and the character evolution, especially Walt, reset expectations of what television protagonists could be. This was top drawer television produced with absolute confidence, and it fundamentally changed the landscape, the fact it started with minimal fanfare and grew its fan base through word of mouth was amazing.
Better Call Saul, though, is something else entirely. It takes that visual and narrative language and refines it. The camerawork becomes more patient and more precise, with shots that linger, silence that is weaponised, and visuals that tells the story before dialogue does. The writing is slower but deeper, far more interested in moral erosion than explosive transformation. Jimmy does not break in the way Walt does. He erodes, compromise by compromise, choice by choice. Kim’s journey alone stands as one of the most carefully written character studies television has ever produced, even more amazing considering she is not the lead, like Jessie in BB.
Crucially, while Better Call Saul absolutely stands on its own as a superb series, its depth is undeniably enhanced if you have watched Breaking Bad first. Knowing where Saul, Mike, Gus, and the wider world will end up adds a tragic inevitability to every decision. A lingering look, a quiet pause, or a seemingly minor line of dialogue carries extra weight because you understand the destination. The prequel format turns dramatic irony into an emotional engine.
So which is best? Honestly, it is entirely subjective. If you value shock, momentum, and cultural impact, Breaking Bad probably wins. If you value nuance, restraint, and slow burn character tragedy, Better Call Saul might edge it. Your answer depends on how you watch television, what you notice, and the order in which you experienced them.
For me, Breaking Bad was the earthquake. Better Call Saul was the aftershock that proved the ground had fundamentally shifted. I am not convinced one can truly be judged without the other.
I’ve watched BB 3 times and BCS twice. Simply amazing TV and the anticipation of rewatching is somehow better than watching for the first time. |
Fascinating post, and I’ve not watched either! |  |
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| Which is best? on 14:29 - Jan 31 with 136 views | greyhound |
| Which is best? on 13:31 - Jan 31 by coote |
The Wire!!!!
Best TV show ever made. |
The wire is an absolute masterpiece | | | |
| Which is best? on 15:23 - Jan 31 with 73 views | MVBlue |
| Which is best? on 14:23 - Jan 31 by Swansea_Blue |
Fascinating post, and I’ve not watched either! |
Theres some good analysis of the camera and direction on both series. But remember, Breaking Bad had 3 excellent characters in Pinkman, Walter White and Saul Goodman. The surrounding characters of Gus Fring and Walters brother wife and son added an extra later. Breaking bad has stunning moments and character play, that BCS misses a bit.
However Saul Goodman was my favourite character I was so pleased they expanded his character in a stand alone series. I should add here that Mike was in both series and held the BCS series together too. For me the last series of Better Call Saul dragged a bit, but a good end. Breaking Bad is the legend. [Post edited 31 Jan 15:25]
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