Bob Odenkirk was diplomatic in his response in which he compared Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul
As is normal in many franchises, fans always discuss which productions are the best: whether it’s the original story, spin-off, sequels, among others. With breaking badan iconic series created by Vince Gilligan, it would be no different. The actor Bob Odenkirkstar of Better Call Saulcommented which is the best series in this universe.
During an interview with The New York Times, odenkirk commented on the debate on Better Call Saul be better than breaking bad. The answer, of course, was diplomatic but sincere. Ultimately, the spin-off could not exist without the original series starring Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul.
“breaking bad it’s a more universal kind of story. It’s a midlife crisis and the dangers are more impressive – there are more guns flying and the main character is interacting with drug dealers almost immediately.” better call Saul. Our show is more internal. It’s a stranger journey.”
“It includes a lot of pros and cons of being a lawyer. It’s only going to be less relatable because of the subject matter,” he continued. “But in a beautiful stroke of hard work and genius, the writers have found ways to make people understand some of the tensions and pressures these characters face, as well as relate that to their own personal journeys.”
The importance of breaking bad in Better Call Saul
The beautiful thing is: Vince Gilligan and the writing team of breaking bad showed the audience the value of watching something up close.
“And so they took that audience, made that investment, and said, ‘Now, let’s make a show that you need to watch closely.’ You couldn’t do it if you hadn’t breaking bad first. A show like ours couldn’t exist,” he concluded Bob Odenkirk.
A round of applause for our incredible behind-the-camera crew. #BetterCallSaulpic.twitter.com/u6JLtSpuj7
—Better Call Saul (@BetterCallSaul) July 13, 2022
Source: Rollingstone
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