Thanks so much for watching! I haven't stopped thinking about Better Call Saul since I finished watching it-so, of course, I had to compare it to my other favourite prequel! Besides maybe The Godfather Part II, I'm not sure it gets much better than these. But prove me wrong-what are your favourite prequels?

I cant believe the moment Rockstar had Arthur say "I'm going to seek Red Dead Redemption"

*Fun fact* : Eagle Flies voice actor is Jeremiah Bitsui who portrays Victor in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Interesting connection right there.

"ONE MORE CON AND WE'RE GONE, TRUST ME"-Saul Goodman

It’s crazy how Dutch was barely in RDR1 and yet he was so goddamn memorable. In the lead up to RDR2’s release I was most excited for getting way more of him in particular.

I got into BCS and RDR2 at around the same time and they both became my major brainrot for a while, neat to see someone compare the two

It’s simple, I see a Better Call Saul video, I click. I see a Red Dead 2 video, I click. If I see a Better Call Saul video AND a Red Dead 2 video in one, I change the underwear I jizzed in upon seeing the video, then click

BCS and RDR2 analysis in one video? They are my favourite game and TV show in a long time. Cheers!

I’m still crying over the fact she Dutch said “it’s dutchin time!” And jumps off a cliff

What I love about the two cliff scenes in RDR 1 and 2 is how people can interpret them in so many ways. You could see it as Dutch saying the same dialogue in both scenes because this is his last wirds that he’s rehearsed for years. Informing his performative and two-faced nature. In this interpretation, Dutch is never genuine with anyone, even his gang members, because he’s trying to feed his own ego and pride. He wants to die a ‘hero’s death’ and just says what he thinks is the best words for that moment, not because he’s genuinely introspective. You could also see it in the way that you interpretted in the video. He’s calling back to that moment because he’s up against a wall and is maybe regretting the decisions that led to Arthur’s death, the gangs disollution, and the carnage that followed afterwards. I interpret it as an eternal truth that Dutch learned long before either of the games. Dutch probably had ambitions when he was younger (possibly when he first met Hosea) of being a Robin Hood type hero, stealin from the rich and giving to the poor. But because of him facing failure time and time again with his gang, the constant losses of friends along the way, and the further entrapment that he feels within America with its bureacracy and greed and grip on his personhood; he has become nihilistic. I see the story of RDR2 of his final descent into total detachment from the cause he claims to fight for and his regard for the people around him. By the end of RDR2 he doesnt actually believe that he can rally the gang together in one final job to escape America, he just wants to cause noise. He just wants to rage against the society that made him a monster. Nothing else matters. He might tell himself that he’s doing justifiable things but he’s just lying to himself. And I think his character is the epitomy of “if you can lie to yourself, you can lie to anyone.” The thing I love is that any interpretation is valid because he’s such a complicated and well-written character and I love how you explore that in this video. Your work is just top notch man. You make me filled with passion for story telling and art in every video. Cant wait to see more and hope youre doin well. 👊🏻

Dutch's whole character fascinates me. You can analyse so much even the tiniest details on what makes a Dutch a unique character. Even his "I got a plan" line has so much meaning behind it. Saying Dutch is a "bad guy gone crazy" is an insult because yes although Dutch did end up being the antagonist near the end of RDR 2 and one of the antagonists in RDR 1 but how he got to that path and his justifications on why he choose that path is just genius writing. Specially the insane symbolisms in both games where some major ones are portrayed through Dutch directly and indirectly.

Dutch’s personality reminds me of Walter White a bit, they’re both ambitious and reckless, yet always convinced that they have everything under control.

I love it when john marston said “its time for my red dead redemtion” and arthur replied with “i want some red dead redemption too”

This is one of the best videos I've seen in a while. Thank you for putting so much effort into making one single video. You have my sub my friend! :)

The thing with both of these is that when you start them you wait to see Walt or play as John but by the end when you do get to do so, it’s so bittersweet and the journey getting to that point is so heartbreaking.

Never thought I would see breaking bad with red dead in one video

I think for the two scenes from BB/BCS and Rdr1 and Rdr2 you showed in the beginning, the scenes that take place further in the future show that Gus and Dutch have truly accepted their roles as villains, or perhaps, antagonists in some form, even if Gus isn't really trying to kill Walter during that first scene you showed.

Kinda unrelated but I grew up in the middle of a desert in Colorado. Somehow both of these franchises captures the atmosphere and the vibes perfectly somehow. The American desert ironically being a flat empty place has more soul than most places on earth in my opinion and it's hard to explain why.

I loved when Walt said “Jesse im Breaking Bad Better Call Saul and kill Gus by seeking Red Dead Redemption.”

I'm surprised that people forgot Dan Houser has been writing prequels for his works as far back as VIce City...

Oh my god I’ve literally made so many tweets about how these two are perfect prequels over the past year, seeing a KZfaqr break it down and agree with me is so crazy!!

This has got to be my favourite video essay ever. You combined two of my favourite things into one well crafted video

Bruh, I can't believe I didn't realize that Dutch's speech on the cliff with Arthur was the same as his last speech on the cliff standoff with John!

Wow, great stuff man. Love all 4 of these but never made the comparison. Thanks for the insight.

My favorite line from Red Dead 2 was when Dutch said “Damn, I’m breaking bad, I better call Saul!”

This guy explains things so beautifully

On a character to character level, there is so much to consider for the subtly but masterfully implied character development for those lucky characters who get to appear in both games. I am always amazed to consider the following, that only Jack Marston and Edgar Ross appear in all 4 points of time: 1899, 1907, 1911, and 1914, that, together, interstingly, goes from a Frontier Western (Red Dead II) into a Spaghetti Western (Red Dead I,) bizarrely out of order. If you listen to Reverend Swanson's opening monologue in the cabin in chapter 1, where he reads Ezekiel, and interpret Reverend Swanson as our ears into Rockstar's intentions, it becomes easy to understand the verse as Rockstar's explanation as to why the timelines are as they are. Feel free to look up that camp dialogue, the cabin in Colter is so rich with it but most players miss it just hustling the missions.

I'm really glad someone finally did an overlapping video about these 2 amazing universes. I've always wanted to see a cross-examination between Arthur and Walter, and how in away their character arcs are inverted versions of each other, with a lot of similar tragic themes.

My favorite videogame and my favorite series in one video. I did notice a lot of similarities between them. Thank you for making this

"One more money laundering scheme, and we can go to Tahiti. Have faith in me, Walt." -Saul Goodman

Genuinely sad this video is over for me now. Could’ve watched a whole hour of this, at least. Gotta be my two favorite stories ever told

Conversation between Walt & Arthur be like: Walt: (coughs) Arthur: (coughs)

i'm three minutes and twenty five seconds into this video right now, and as a rdr/bcs/bb fan all in equal measure, i can say confidently this is already the best video i've ever seen in my entire life

Micuh... Put ya gun away Micuh... I'm not robbing a stage with ya right now Micuh...

I love the epilogue in rdr2 since I never played the original and I got a feel for john building a life with his son and wife in a way I look back on fondly and enjoy.

Better Call Saul being my favorite TV prequel (and on of my favorite shows in general) and RDR2 being my favorite game, this is such a great and unexpected crossover. You basically put words to the thoughts I've had about both of these :) Great video!

I also think these examples are mind blowing. Its like the creators had a vision into the future or a well crafted story that is already existing in the very first series/game

I've been put in a serendipitous spot when it came to these IPs. I am years late for the first installments then started with the ones that came later only to find out they're prequels and when I am starting on the mainline installments all the previous references mean more

I never in my life thought I'd see a crossover analysis video of two of my favorite stories in modern media. Really well researched and I can tell you really love storytelling and have a lot of love for these characters!

I’m glad I’m not the only one seeing the BCS - RDR2 parallels

"I have got a goddamn plan Kim! We'll make it to Belize!"

The parallels between these two works have been in my mind for quite some time. And I agree that in their own right they are as close to perfect as they can get. What bums me out is the disconnection that I feel between the original and the prequel in both cases, although I have to say that in the case of BB and BCS they were able to resolve it intelligently through narrative devices such as ellipsis, despite some retcons being damn near unfixable. In the case of RDR1 and RDR2, however, the more I think of them as independent works instead of a continuous narrative, the better. It's not just that John doesn't mention Arthur 12 years later, it's that the whole premise of the first game, John ditching the gang after they left him for dead, it's not fleshed out as carefully as Jimmy's Transition into Saul. I think that RDR2 should have put more of a spotlight in John's disillussion with the gang, while also taking its time to make Arthur find it in him to forgive his friend. That hat transfer at the end would have been so much more powerful if John had been able to say sorry for leaving. Also, Javier in RDR2 is way too likeable (I can't hate on anyone who gets me to love "Cielito Lindo" more than I do), even in the end when he turns, but refuses to point his gun at Arthur and John; he is certainly not the trash human being that John finds in Mexico all those years later. Anyway, in comparison to everything they do right, these are just nit picks, and they don't hinder my enjoyment of these two beautifully crafted universes.

I thought it was till Andor's debut. Andor, Red Dead Redemption 2 and Better Call Saul are the holy trinity of how to write a prequel.

Yo was LITTERALLY just talking to my old roommate about this on the phone. Directly compared Red Dead 2 to Better Call Saul since I finished both at the same exact time

Absolutely amazing, keep up the great work!

Ain't no way you just compared my two favorite pieces of fiction in one video, this is the greatest video of all time

This is such a good video, my favorite game series and my favorite tv series combined! Thanks for making this video, it is absolutely perfect.

Honestly one of the first upload notifications I've been genuinely exited about in so long. And the video, it has Great writing and great editing. Another 10/10 For Real Pixels.

So glad I wasn’t alone in thinking these two masterful prequels should be compared

phenomenal video, always thought about comparing and contrasting these two pieces of media. amazing work

Every single one of your videos exude quality and attention to detail in all aspects. It's really inspiring to see how much effort you put into these.

these are 2 completely different pieces of media that I would’ve never thought to compare until I realised they were both prequels. Amazing how they’re so similar yet different once your put them together. Great video.

I’ve watch every video you’ve ever made and man talk about attention to detail and history, great outstanding work man, hope you and your family are all doing well. Happy holidays to everyone

This was a phenomenal video, great job!

it's always a treat to see you, Pixels, and the other aussie youtube titan Eyezayer post videos within a day or so of each otherr.

I have nothing more to say than wonderful 👏, I always like to see people who know how to read between the lines of characters and their dialogues. Thank you for this wonderful work.

Great video, very well articulated points and beautiful footage.

Better Fuck Chuck would also be a perfect prequel

Jesse! We need to stick to the plan! We gotta have some god damn faith Jesse!

Am I dumb for thinking this was about a hypothetical prequel starring Dutch lol? Turns out it's just a vid about 2 of my favourite things ever.

Oh wow this is such an exciting combination of media. I'm so excited to watch this - my favourite game and one of my favourite tv shows

Really interesting comparison and you absolutely nailed it, great video!

another great video from Real Pixels, one of my personal favorite youtubers

Dutch: i watched Arthur die, i could've saved him but i didn't

Never expected to see a video about my favorite show and favorite game together! Thank you :)

Beautiful video essay man. You nailed it. Now I’m jonesing to go replay red dead 1& especially 2. I rewatched BCS & BB twice this year so I’ll let that feeling simmer for a bit. We’re lucky to have experienced both of these works of art as it was released. With all the shit hurdled at us in modern times, we at the very least have art like this to make it all worthwhile.

I’m not in danger, Arthur! I am the danger! A guy opens his door and gets robbed, and you think that of me? No, I am the one with the plan!

One of the best videos I've seen in a while!

The GOAT of each medium, great vid

Always seen some dope parallels between these 2 series tbh

What an interesting parallel to draw, and I love it

I really love the work and effort of this creator, his ability to talk to me what my personal fealings are about these products are by far one of the best things I ever consumed in any tipe of media. Thanks for the genius work

You earned my sub, your videos are handcrafted and made brilliantly

I hate that uploads are so few and far between. They're so good and your narration is elite. I look forward to the next video!

my two favorite pieces of media in one video, amazing

this video is so awesome man! very inspiring and creative and it turned out super well.

5:30 that hit hard. i never thought of that before, it was eye opening.

Only after finishing BB, BCS and both RDRs I came back to my "Watch later" playlist and finally watched the video - and it didn't disappoint one bit. Thank you for this wonderful analysis and I fully agree with everything mentioned in it

Gosh man, what a perfect comparison. Great Video

my two biggest obsessions from the past few months and you made a video comparing them, I tip my cap to you!

Very interesting topic and beautiful analysis as ever

As someone who's watched both series, played both games and is into story telling and cinematography, this was enjoyable to watch from start to finish.

This video made me feel things!!👏🏾 Amazing

no way both tv and game franchise i love in the same video? u made my day

My favourite game and one of my favourite shows! Such a great video thank you so much for making this :))

THANK YOU for making this analysis! Now I want to replay both games and series!

I loved when Dutch say "I'ts Dutching time" and he Dutched all over the place

Awesome video man two great series

Absolutely FANTASTIC video.

Both better call Saul and rdr2 have changed my views on life in some way. Rdr2 made me realize how fragile life is and to try to be a better person. Both of them are masterpieces and I love them so much

RDR 2 and BCS are two of my favourite pieces of media of all time, glad to see someone praising these products not only individually, but in relation to their earlier products.

I like that scene at the end of Red Dead Redemption before John goes back to his ranch where he gets on a train and someone says "Holy shit you are red dead redemption, right?" And everyone starts chanting and clapping "Red Dead Redemption " Truly one of gaming's best moments

Okay I’ve always thought that Red Dead 2 and BCS were both the perfect examples of prequels done right so I’m glad to see someone else share that sentiment!

Playing both rdr games chronologically was a great choice. It really is a special pair of games.

i had the pleasure of playing rdr2 for the first time this year with my friend lsd and a few months later got to finish up BCS. Both were incredible and arguably the best in their medium

Wow, I'm glad I'm not the only one that saw the parallels between BCS and RDR2 in how they're both perfect examples of how to do a prequel right

Reminds me of my literature teacher, looking for patterns in the white noise.

amazing video! hope you get more traction

Thank you so much for doing what you do. Always a good day when you upload.

great video combining my two favorite things :)