
‘Better Call Saul’: “Bingo” (TV REVIEW)
“Bingo” is a pleasant surprise — returning to its dominantly dry-comedy format, the show manages to harness some actual plot development.
“Bingo” is a pleasant surprise — returning to its dominantly dry-comedy format, the show manages to harness some actual plot development.
Last week’s episode: a collection of everything I don’t like about this television show. This week’s episode: an exact representation of everything I love.
The fourth episode of ‘Better Call Saul’ ruins some classic Saul-as-master-manipulator moments with awkward side characters and a particularly weird bit involving the Space Blanket.
‘Better Call Saul’ hits a narrative wall in its third episode, relying on cheap crime show devices and cheaper ‘Breaking Bad’ callbacks. But it’s not all bad.
‘Better Call Saul’’s opening episodes rise above ‘Breaking Bad’ callbacks, solidifying Saul Goodman as a fascinating lead character.
No one ever accused Saul Goodman of being a great lawyer, but it’s an accusation I’m making now. From the moment Bob Odenkirk’s sleazy attorney first bumbles onto the screen
“And featuring Lavell Crawford as Huell!”