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Official Better Call Saul - Episode 8 "RICO"

Posted on 3/23/15 at 12:35 pm
Posted by WG_Dawg
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Posted on 3/23/15 at 12:35 pm
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Jimmy demonstrates to Chuck that he's willing to do almost anything to win a case, even if it means getting his hands dirty.
Posted by GeauxLSUGeaux
1 room down from Erin Andrews
Member since May 2004
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Posted on 3/23/15 at 12:38 pm to
Saul good man
Posted by BigDawg0420
Hamsterdam
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Posted on 3/23/15 at 12:40 pm to
Whenever I hear the word RICO I automatically think of Sons of Anarchy
Posted by SnoopALoop
Nashville
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Posted on 3/23/15 at 12:40 pm to
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even if it means getting his hands dirty.




Saul is near.
Posted by TigerCub
Team Boxtard
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Posted on 3/23/15 at 12:40 pm to
Posted by LasVegasTiger
Idaho
Member since Apr 2008
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Posted on 3/23/15 at 12:41 pm to
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Whenever I hear the word RICO I automatically think of Sons of Anarchy


Jesus Christ.


Posted by SnoopALoop
Nashville
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Posted on 3/23/15 at 12:47 pm to
Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act

quote:

The RICO Act focuses specifically on racketeering, and it allows the leaders of a syndicate to be tried for the crimes which they ordered others to do or assisted them, closing a perceived loophole that allowed someone who told a man to, for example, murder, to be exempt from the trial because he did not actually commit the crime personally.



Posted by CocomoLSU
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Posted on 3/23/15 at 12:54 pm to
So what is the general consensus on this show? I have all of the episodes recorded on my DVR, but haven't watched them yet (and was hesitant to). I almost pulled the trigger yesterday and rifled through them, but figured I'd see what people thought about it first.

I've heard very little about the series (in terms of being good or bad).

FWIW, I watched BB about 15 months ago and loved it. When I heard about BCS, I was hesitant because as awesome as Saul was on BB, it was because he wasn't a main character, and I wasn't sure how good a show focused on him would be. But I know it has most (all?) of the same writers as BB did, so I was willing to give it a chance.
Posted by TigerInBamaLand
Birmingham, AL
Member since Oct 2007
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Posted on 3/23/15 at 12:57 pm to
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CocomoLSU
Consensus is that it's great.

You should watch the show, especially if you liked Breaking Bad.
Posted by BigDawg0420
Hamsterdam
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Posted on 3/23/15 at 12:58 pm to
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I watched BB about 15 months ago and loved it.


Then you will love BCS
Posted by WG_Dawg
Member since Jun 2004
89390 posts
Posted on 3/23/15 at 12:58 pm to
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When I heard about BCS, I was hesitant because as awesome as Saul was on BB, it was because he wasn't a main character, and I wasn't sure how good a show focused on him would be


I was the exact same way cokes. I went in hoping to be entertained and that's about it. I can unequivocally say (and I believe I can speak for just about every else as well) that it has absolutely blown away those expectations. I'm convinced Gilligan can do no wrong.

I'm not saying BCS will be as good as BB or anythign like that, but this show is damn sure able to stand on its own...it doesn't feel like a spinoff anymore, it just feels like a really frickin solid TV show. If you have some time tonight you need to start running through it. Similar to BB, it may take an ep or 2 for you to really buy in, but it already started hitting its stride several episodes ago and is going full speed ahead.
Posted by LasVegasTiger
Idaho
Member since Apr 2008
8507 posts
Posted on 3/23/15 at 12:58 pm to
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So what is the general consensus on this show?


It is pretty awesome. I have enjoyed every episode and now look forward to Monday nights.
Posted by Croacka
Denham Springs
Member since Dec 2008
61451 posts
Posted on 3/23/15 at 12:59 pm to
I found this show to get off to a slow start, similar to BB, but I'm interested now. It's gotten better in the past few weeks.



Eta: I still think people are overrating it to a point. It's good but it's still too early to tell imo
This post was edited on 3/23/15 at 1:01 pm
Posted by MasCervezas
Ocean Springs
Member since Jul 2013
7958 posts
Posted on 3/23/15 at 1:01 pm to
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I'm convinced Gilligan can do no wrong


has anybody ITT checked out Battle Creek, another Gilligan show? Just wondering if it's worth checking out
Posted by busbeepbeep
When will then be now?
Member since Jan 2004
19438 posts
Posted on 3/23/15 at 1:03 pm to
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So what is the general consensus on this show?
I had very low expectations for this. Figured it was a gimmick that just trying to capitalize on BB's success. But it has been awesome so far. Definitely watch it if you liked BB.
Posted by SnoopALoop
Nashville
Member since Apr 2014
4535 posts
Posted on 3/23/15 at 1:03 pm to
Everything that was just said above this post is 100% accurate. I actually look forward to Monday nights because of this show which is crazy.

Vince Gilligan will knock it out the park with this one just as well as he did with BB.
Posted by tidalmouse
Whatsamotta U.
Member since Jan 2009
30706 posts
Posted on 3/23/15 at 1:05 pm to
My body is ready.It'll be the 1st Episode I've watched on it's 1st broadcast.

I love that Mike is a big part of the show.
Posted by tylercsbn9
Cypress, TX
Member since Feb 2004
66508 posts
Posted on 3/23/15 at 1:46 pm to
quote:

When I heard about BCS, I was hesitant because as awesome as Saul was on BB, it was because he wasn't a main character, and I wasn't sure how good a show focused on him would be


Had the same thoughts. This show has blown my expectations out of the water more than any show I can recall.
Posted by dr smartass phd
RIP 8/19
Member since Sep 2004
20387 posts
Posted on 3/23/15 at 2:35 pm to
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So what is the general consensus on this show?


In Vince we trust
Posted by CocomoLSU
Inside your dome.
Member since Feb 2004
155287 posts
Posted on 3/23/15 at 2:43 pm to
Good to hear, and preciate the replies. I'll definitely watch it then. Also, much love to whoever downvoted my post asking a legitimate question.

quote:

I'm not saying BCS will be as good as BB or anythign like that, but this show is damn sure able to stand on its own...

I'd definitely go into it expecting nothing near BB-level quality. I'm usually pretty good at tempering my expectations for movies or shows. So I'll go into it with an open mind.

I just wanted to ask about the quality because I've noticed that the episode threads aren't usually too long, so I didn't know if people were digging it or not really.

I'll definitely catch up as soon as I can.
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