[discostu]

Saul is a tragic comedy, so it’s not supposed to be funny funny, it’s supposed to be shake your head with sadness funny. I like the show, but it’s definitely an odd tone not fit for everybody.

[IronJack]

It lacks the subtle humor of "Breaking Bad," and the "lovable schmuck" appeal of Saul Goodman from that series.

I can see where the creators might be developing it in the same direction as "Breaking Bad" -- an essentially good man driven to evil by what he sees as the inescapable forces around him, where the evil seems to be so much easier and profitable, while doing the "right thing" (itself a hazy concept) only seems to earn penury and disdain.

But in doing so, Jimmy McGill becomes a pathetic character, rather than a seemingly soulless clown.

In short, if this is a roadmap of how Jimmy McGill -- honest (if shady) working man becomes Saul Goodman, then I get it. But if not, it's going to suck royal.

[SoothingDave]

You have to have spent time with Saul Goodman in order to want to see the story of how Jimmy became Saul.

I like it.

The episode where he confronted his brother over his sabotaging his career at the firm should have been nominated for an Emmy.