I've heard the criticism about Jack being a weak replacement for Gus, and I think more importantly, those people completely miss the point that Walter/Heisenberg has become the villain of season 5. The Jack and his nazis are there to show how far Walter has gone down the bad choice road.

It was so bold of the writers to do a Better Call Saul crossover before they even conceived of the prequel, definitely one of the best crossovers in TV history. Bravo Vince!

How ironic that the one character (Jesse) who was initially destined to die in the first season, turns out to be the one character who escapes death and incarceration.

mikes “you are not the guy” rant will forever sound funny to me because of that one breaking bad music video

The Marie Kleptomaniac arc was actually less meaningless than I originally thought on my first watch. I still do believe that the season 1 stealing plot wasn't planned to go anywhere, but the season 4 reoccurrence was actually some genius writing to get Hank back on the trail of Walt. Right before Marie gets caught stealing in season 4, Hank has pretty much given up on the Heisenberg case as he is bedridden and very busy with his minerals, but after Marie gets caught, this causes detective Roberts to bring Hank Gale's notebook, since Hank owes Roberts a favor for getting Marie out of trouble. This notebook is what puts Hank back on the case and closer than ever to finding Heisenberg. Without Marie's kleptomaniac era, Hank never sees the notebook and most likely never catches Walt. The Breaking Bad writers took a failed plotline from season one and turned it into maybe the most pivotal part of the DEA's search for Heisenberg. Bravo, Vince.

Something about watching the great Heisenberg yell “get off the toilet” twice in a row in S1 is immensely satisfying.

18:18 "Introducing Hector is a stroke of absolute genius." Heh, a stroke.

I love that they kept making characters that were only supposed to last a season, but they were just _too fucking good_ to let go of

its interesting that Skylar's actress got the same treatment that Geoffrey's actor from game of thrones got, they did so well in their roles that everyone actually really hated them and thought they were actually like these charaters in real life, its also tragic because it made both actors back away from acting and hollywood altogether

As someone who grew up in Albuquerque I can confidently say the way jessie acts in the first couple seasons before he gets in too deep is the definition of an abq male😂😂😂😂😂

It's kind of insane to think about how, with the exception of the last two episodes, the series takes place over the course of a year. Edit: nvm a year and 6 months

About Season 5, you mentioned that Skyler is suddenly team Walt, and I never felt it myself. I'm pretty sure Walter TNTing a nursing home, anyone would be scared to go against him. Not to mention, she went through extreme amounts of stress that lead to her breaking down in the car wash and her attempt at walking into a body of water in Grand Theft Auto Vice City(sorry for censoring, I don't wanna get flagged). Combine this with having to deal with Beneke's aftermath, I don't think she sides with Walt as much as she's just given up. Ofc, the whole Hank thing exists, and, I don't know if it's implied, it reads like she saw Hank was more interested in getting Walter over helping her, which is probably not going to go well over a person who has been stressed and scared for like a few months. There's also the self-preservation angle of not wanting to mess with the law since she also had a hand in Walt's business. tl;dr homegirl is tired and probably wants a break.

Saul's wacky proposals in season 4 fit better after the writers said they wanted to reveal LazerTag's Danny as none other than Daniel Wormald (AKA Pryce). Saul was trying to save his buddy's business. And it would've been a legendary bit, that Jimmy as a bit connoisseur would love.

Its actually very common for people diagnosed with a death sentence to have huge problems and anger if the treatment is successful or they otherwise get to live. Obviously most of them IRL don't have a secret meth empire but its a very accurate touch in the show

Goofy or otherwise, that slam that Ted takes is easily once of the most wince inducing moments i''ve seen on TV, and when Skyler sees him in the hospital, that was really shocking the first time I saw it, somehow.

"Where's the season-arc villain?" He's right there. The bald guy with the goatee who calls himself Heisenberg.

What’s interesting is that Walter actually died when the doctor said he would die when he was first diagnosed. He was estimated to have 2 years left. He died at 2 years after the original diagnosis.

I’m constantly baffled by how underrated your channel is.

A moment of silence for the fact that we are unlikely to ever again experience the storytelling perfection of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul in television.

"The only person having less fun-" It's Jesse. Jesse is always having less fun. That boy needed a damn break, and he never, *ever* got one.

Anna gunn got a raw deal. Especially when I rewatched it recently pan closer attention to her character to try to figure out the hate, I found her to be even more sympathetic than in past viewing. Not without fault or some degree of complicity but yikes she was still such a s*** sandwich. She handled it better than I would have in a similar situation

Slip Maker is for TV what Mandalore Gaming is for video games, and I cannot stress enough how much I love these retrospectives.

Dude, your upload schedule is nuts. I feel like we just got the GOT rewind. Your output given the quality of your work is insane. I hope you get the following you deserve. Can't wait to watch.

giancarlo even played a character that was basically gus in the cyberpunk english dub, that man is trapped but he just does it so well

I tried to get a friend to watch the show, but she refused because, "Teachers shouldn't become drug dealers". I replied, "Of course they shouldn't! The series is a character study, not an endorsement of behavior". She rolled her eyes and changed the subject.

I'm just sitting here waiting for Better Spank Hank, a spinoff where Hank actually brings Heisenberg to justice, becomes director of the DEA working closely with Steve Gomez, and finally gets a tuggy from Shania Twain.

Honestly? That moment when Hank said "It's Hankin' time." Before beating Jesse to near death was such a powerful scene.

I might literally drive into work tomorrow instead of working from home JUST SO I CAN LISTEN TO THIS IN THE CAR.

23:51 And the fact that Bob Odenkirk never won an Emmy for this role is an absolute criminal.

Thanks for mentioning the humor of Breaking Bad I feel like no one talks about how it's funnier than most comedies.

You mentioned how the conversation around smoking weed has shifted since then. And i agree, but I was rewatching it with someone that hasn't seen it all yet. And somewhere in the first 3 episodes Marie asks Hank to show Walt Jr an autopsy. Hank says something like "an autopsy of a weed overdose, Jesus Christ Marie" which made us actually laugh out loud

To add, I love that you're not going through the plot episode by episode but by looking at individual story and character arcs one season at a time, that's what I like to see

21:41 thank you for mentioning this! Yes, I agree that skyler, before she knew, could be a very frustrating character. Because the audience wanted to go back to the exciting plotlines with Jesse and Walter, because the silent treatment is quite frustrating, because she is too smart to be blind to what's going on, because she acts in a somewhat antagonistic role, being that she's challenging the main characters, -- it resulted in many in audience beginning to dislike her. But then, by the time she knows, is in the scheme, has her own badass moments, acts in ways that all other characters would, I don't understand how people remained hating her. Especially since around this time, your sympathy for Walt is supposed to be dwindling a little. By seasons 4 and 5 (even 3, after Jane's death) the audience begins to take a step back and it slowly gets clearer and clearer, that *even if you still root for him, as a main character*, he is immensely flawed and those who oppose him, those who he hurts, are not antagonists, and should be sympathize with, even if just to a degree. Something that baffles me is the misunderstanding of skylers actions that culminate in Crawl Space. It is painted out to the audience, loud and clear, that she needs Ted to pay this money, *not because she is in love with him, not because she will continue to cheat with him*, but because *if he doesn't, the FBI will be on HER ass too, and they will look into her finances and notice these discrepancies, notice the laundering, and will catch onto Walt's business*. Yet I hear people in my classes and online discussing the show, who act as though she was a terrible bitch for this. Who act like she was completely selfish, when really it was an act for her family and husband, an act of self preservation, that is completely justified within the narrative. Baffles me.

Walter White couldn't have done it without Saul Goodman, but Better Call Saul couldn't have done it without Breaking Bad.

Honestly, the thing I didn't like about the last season was Jesse being the cook slave. That poor guy had been through so much trauma already, he just didn't need that much more.

“The terminal treacherous teacher vs the criminal chicken crisper” “Bad blood between baldies”

I feel like the reason Gus allowed Walt to interfere with his plans to kill Hank, is because he's confident he can keep things under wraps, and because he wanted to try and convince Jesse that Walt should die

Man, “appeasing the gods with an Aztec sacrifice” really got me. Well done, as always.

Hospital Worker: “Sir, there’s no smoking within 6’ of the building..” Jesse: “So push me further bitch!”

I didn't mind the "lapses" for Jesse, when he had less to do. Because it was in a shifting tide between himself and Mike. By the time they meant to part ways and leave town, they were buddies. That juncture brought something out of both characters we didn't see earlier.

The part where you said Jesse was gonna commit to being evil, wearing a fake felt gotee till he grows a real one...I GOT THAT COMMUNITY REFERENCE

I watched Malcolm In The middle when It first aired and loved Bryan Cranston as Hal. When I watched breaking Bad I thought the casting mad perfect sense, after the series finale on Breaking bad and went back and rewatched Malcom, there is an episode, I can’t remember the exact one but Bryan pulls that quick change of acting in one character to acting in another in a flash the way he seemlessly does between Walt and Heisenberg, It just makes perfect sense, Bryan was always the perfect cast for Walter White.

The irony of breaking bad is that Gus chose his revenge over his employees and that’s what got him destroyed. All he had to do was kill those drug dealers, but trying to kill Walt only made things worse.

A little thing I noticed is the clock in Walter and Skylar house is faintly heard in every scene and it sounds like a timer or countdown just ticking away. emphasizing that time is ticking on the relationship and on Walt in general.

It’s so rare to see creators make prequels and sequels and have them be consistently amazing if not better then the original

I see this show primarily as a comedy, the drama itself is hilariously dark *because* it's so grim but also because it's just normal people being so crazy

I will admit I liked watching Skyler's more criminal focused role in season 4 so much that I didn't realize how it was kinda unfortunate for Saul's role. Wish you didnt point it out frankly :(

The fact the bikers were actually mormon missionaries on bicycles is what sold the hallucination joke.

I've rewatched this show so many times I've lost count. Why can't more shows like this be made today??

I remember when BB & Mad Men started on AMC. I instantly thought they’re probably going to be stupid. Me & my mom sat down and watched BB together. Since she had recently recovered from cancer we gave it a chance. For the rest of the series every Sunday night at 10pm we were hooked! It was crazy back in the day when you had to wait a whole week in between eps!

I really enjoyed this recap. I'm always amazed at how you can lay out a series so well while being witty and insightful.

Just a few minutes in. First video I’ve been recommended from you. Your voice is soothing. Thanks for being my podcast while I swim

Imagine if Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould ended Dexter.

I am only 5 minutes into this and can already tell the level of care that goes into your work. Subscribed.

48:24 contrary to popular belief, the bulk of Ted's injuries were caused by the oranges falling onto his butt.

i just finished rewatching this masterpiece of a show yesterday and my main takeaway (apart from how unbelievably good it is) is that the Skyler hate is absolutely baffling. Like I know art is subjective and stuff but if you hate Skyler, you're watching this show wrong.

Knew you were making something like this when Better Call Saul ended. Keep up the good work. I'm excited to watch this!

I was planning on hitting the like button no matter what, but then you hit me with the *“appeasing the Gods with an Aztec sacrifice”* line and I damn near spat out my drink.

I believe the fact that a lot of us hated skylar as a character was just a testament to how good the writing was for both her and Walt. Walt was such a good liar he manipulated us the audience.

"People call me racist... I can't even drive." -Bilbo Baggins

Breaking bad and better call Saul are possibly the only shows I can think of where every single season gets better than the last and it is amazing

I think season 2 is just about perfect. It starts off strong right out the gate and ends in such a fascinatingly tragic way. Seasons 3 and 4 are great, but My biggest problem with them is that I think that their set ups take way too long before the great stuff comes in in the last two thirds of both seasons.

Season 2 is my favorite to rewatch over and over. It’s my “comfort season.” “Four Days Out” is, for me, Breaking Bad’s “Pine Barrons.” Perfect, tense, funny episodes relying on the favorite odd couple surviving shenanigans.

Walt’s descent into villainy makes perfect sense into season 5. There’s no scene where his depravity surprises me, bc there’s literally nothing that could convince me after he assaulted his wife that he was ever a decent man to begin with.

0:16 Thank you so SO much for actually citing the songs and artists in this video, I can't tell you how much I appreciate it and hate it when others don't! Great video, great work, thank you!!!

Hey man just got this video recommended and already binged your Americans and GoT video after this one. I've literally been hoping to stumble upon a channel with exactly this kind of long form series retrospectives content for a long while now and I know for a fact that I'm not alone in this, so I am really glad I found you! Keep up the good work, the algorithm definitely noticed you already and it's only a matter of time until you explode :)

Ramping up my watch of BCS so I can catch your retrospective when it drops. Your ability to break down television shows by theme, structure and pacing is peerless, and your taste in kino television is 👌. Keep up the great work!

“Commit to being evil. Wearing his felt goatee while he waits for the real one to grow in.” VERYYY nice reference lol. Love community this joke works so well on both levels with Walt’s goatee being so iconic

Doing my exams online, perfect timing for me. Your content is appreciated Slip Maker

This was brilliant. Love that you were fair in pointing out some of the show’s flaws, yet it’s still such a masterpiece

I'm glad you won the fight for this bro! Love your retrospectives. As to your Season 3 criticism, Saul gave good advice (relative to the universe) about the car wash. Skyler got her pride hurt and refused to listen to him, manipulating Walt into going along with her. So I view it as a sign of Skyler being better than expected at this but also being as petty as the others. She never took him seriously.

Awesome work - Every time I watch one of your retrospectives I end up having to add another show rewatch to my queue. It's great.

"By appeasing the gods with an Aztek sacrifice" is a great line.

DUDE! I am so happy this video is back!! A few days ago I was trying to find it and was VERY sad to find out what had happened to it. It is GREAT to see this video again :') Also, very sorry about your dog. I hope that you're continuing to take care of yourself, as it can be hard to forget to do that at a time like this. Much love

I'm so very glad that your video is back up, I wouldn'd wanna live in a world without Slip Maker's Breaking Bad Retrospective

I'm sure there exist many viewers who listen to your words, but I just have to say, the way in which you speak and deliver your script and lines, you have the best way of words. You have excellent word choices and have so many quips, tones, and quick references, I have been on my toes listening to your explanation every second of this 1hr+ video. Thank you for heightening my listening abilities.

I was so excited to go into the BCS video before I realized how new this video was 😭 Can't wait tho!

You gotta be magic. I've seen BB countless time. Currently watching it with my girlfriend for her first viewing

Love every one of your videos, you’ve literally been covering all of my favorite shows.

Just discovered your channel tonight and have watched 4 hours straight. Videos are so well done. Great insight on shows I thought I already knew everything about and a FANTASTIC sense of humor. I'm officially a HUGE FAN. Bravo, my friend... Keep up the good work! 👏👏👏👏

Amazing video man. You pump this stuff out like a machine and it’s all fantastic

This was so fun to listen to, thank you so much for your hard work 💜 if you’d do a BCS retrospective it’d be amazing as well! Love your content.

Banger video. Excellent breakdown of the show. Can't wait for the Better Call Saul Retrospective

Been rewatching the show for the first time since seeing it air live. I was in middle school when the show started, 26 now. Have been surprised at the level of acting in this shoe, especially from Cranston. Mayhap the best acting I've ever seen in a western TV show. They should be proud of themselves. Same goes for Saul, was blown away by the level of acting in that as well.

I'm starting to realise walt is his own season 5 arc villain.

Appreciate the Ratchet and Clank soundtrack in the background! Excellent video

you deserve WAYYY more than 21k subs, your content is actually so based man

Awesome video as always! Im amazed at how you can put out these high quality long form retrospectives so quickly. Love these videos, you're so underrated. I was actually writing a long ass comment but my battery ran out so RIP... quite annoying, but oh well, I will right my thoughts again a bit quicker. I'm honestly more excited for your BCS retrospective which on rewatch I now think is better than BrBa, which was honestly slightly weaker on rewatch for me. It's still a masterpiece and one of the best but it went from my Top 1 at one point all the way to my Top 11 after watching many more shows and rewatching it again recently. I just don't quite think its the creme of the creme anymore, but it does have something almost no other show has with that amazing build up, and every season getting better and better arguably culminating at its peak. Meaning S1 is easily the weakest season. It's a great start, but tonally inconsistent, a bit uneven in areas, too over the top (like walt blowing up a car at a gas station with 0 consequences, and the "this is not meth" scene not making sense), and like you mentioned the side characters like Hank were quite one note and underdeveloped. I was surprised on rewatch when some of the most memorable episodes like the one where they killed Crazy 8 weren't that amazing as a whole because of a weaker side plot. Still though the main drama with Walt and Jesse, the overall intrigue with the plot and the acting is just excellent, but it is further weakened by it being a shortened season. Which is why it shocks me how some people consider S2 to be the weakest when that season to me seems like such a massive improvement from S1. The side characters just get more fleshed out, the writing is overall better/tigther, and it expands the story a lot more. I actually think that despite the slower episodic style in the middle, those episodes were a lot more consistent and well written than S1 and parts of S3. I would call this season amazing if it wasn't for the stupidly over the top ending. I don't think the issue was that people expected more, I think it's just such a forced and absurdly over the top ending that is totally pointless in the grand scheme of things, and the worst part is the message it sent was said already earlier in the season in a more subtle and effective way. Walt ambitious pushes Jesse to get Combo to expand on his territory, which gets combo killed, which gets Jesse to do drugs again, which gets Jane to do drugs again as well, then leading to her overdose where Walt let's jane died. Brilliant! But nah airplane goes boom! S3 and S2 are probably the closest in quality for me but because S3 is much more uneven with the most amount t of weaker eps, but it also has way more highs than Season 3, and the best ending from all the seasons... yes even S4-5, shoot me... but don't get jesse to do it. On rewatch the first 5 or so episodes of S3 were kind of a drag, and I felt like It was obvious what the writers were trying to do from scene to scene and how this show was being written on the go rather than planned out. It honestly just felt like stalling, and I never felt this way with the middle of S2, or any of BCS (except parts of S6) which is a much slower paced show. BCS is slow with purpose, and so its always engaging, everything is important in some way, and it's just the better made show overall. Ironically I actually thought Fly was one of the highlights of the season, but yeah when this season gets going, it gets going. Although it still has some dumb over the top moments like with the twins, but yep, it was awesome. Season 4 is the best for a lot of people, but I'm going to have to agree with your criticims of it. The beginning is just a bit too slow paced for me but I do think the overall writing has improved and matured. I also have to bring up one of my biggest disappointment with the show on rewatch... the cartel storyline is painfully thin. There's like a mini boss introduced every season. Bolsa is introduced a few episodes before he's killed off, Don Eladio has a single flashback before he's killed off 2 eps later. I absolutely love that episode but the fact his plan goes off that perfectly and with no consequcnes is BS. Not to mention the questionable stuff you said with Gus' plan, and stuff like in S3 where he brings the street dealers to meet with him... bro how are you exposing yourself like that?! But yeah, the last few episodes are probably the peak of the show and one of the best run of episodes ever. I absolutely love how we're put in a tough place with Jesse honestly being better off with Gus and how we root for Gus against Don Eladio. Imaging if these things were more set up, it could've been godly. The best thing BCS did for BB was actually fleshing out the cartel. Face off is awesome, but I'm sorry, Tyrus is an idiot and so is Walt, I know he checked before, but holy shit the bomb is so obvious, it's barely hidden! And Gus walking out💀come on that was goofy af. But yeah this is the first season I'd consider BB was top tier. Again with S5A I'm shocked some people call it the weakest, It's the most consistent part of the show for me, every episode was above average and it had some bangers like the train ep and say my name. I do agree Walt's evil was a bit over the top, but I also love how his ego is just let out and his elaborate scheming, it's just so fun, plus we got to see so much more of how Gus controlled things, and I like how killing Gus was almost a mistake. But yeah obviously the highlight of the season is the second part which is just consistently amazing. This is easily one of the best TV seasons and final seasons ever. Ozymandias is maybe the greatest episode of TV ever, with Granite state it's my 2 fav eps back to back, Confessions make the top 3 of the show for me. But I do have some slight issues, I think the Nazi's were well executed, I love Todd! But I don't think the issue people had with them were that they were a "replacement" to Gus or not proper seasonal villains, more so that they were a more cartoonishly evil force that makes Walt seem less bad and it's like the show glorifies Walt in the end. I think the finale is extremely satisfying and amazing, but yeah I was one of those people who thought it was TOO satisfying, although its still a 9/10 ending, just not quite a 10/10 (The Shield, Mr. Robot, The Americans, The Sopranos), which is still extreme high praise from me. So yeah Idk if anyone cares to read this. I just love talking about my favorite TV shows. Love your content man, cant wait for the BCS video.

Walt let Jane die for Jesse, not because she knew his identity. That was the whole point of the conversation with Jane's dad and how you shouldn't "give up" on family. It was also said in an interview that Walt blamed Jane for Jesse overdosing and just thought it would be better if she was gone. So not to cover his tracks, but purely because she was a horrible influence on Jesse

Wow, Breaking Bad is one of the most well written shows I have ever watched. It has compelled me so much that I would like to share the history and summary of it with you all: Breaking Bad is a critically acclaimed television show that aired on AMC from 2008 to 2013. It tells the story of Walter White, a high school chemistry teacher who turns to a life of crime after being diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. White teams up with his former student, Jesse Pinkman, to produce and sell methamphetamine in order to secure his family's financial future before he dies. One of the primary reasons that Breaking Bad is considered one of the most beautiful things that you will ever watch is due to its exceptional writing and storytelling. Each episode is carefully crafted, with complex plot twists and character development that keep the viewer engaged and invested in the story. The writing is also able to balance moments of intense action and drama with quieter, more contemplative moments, allowing for a rich and varied viewing experience. The show's creator, Vince Gilligan, has a talent for creating compelling and complex characters, and the writing does an excellent job of exploring their motivations and inner conflicts. Another reason for the show's beauty is its stunning cinematography and visual style. The show is set in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and the desert landscape serves as a stunning backdrop for many of the show's scenes. The use of color and lighting is also masterful, with each shot carefully composed to enhance the mood and atmosphere of the scene. The show's cinematographer, Michael Slovis, has a talent for creating visually striking images, and the camera work is an integral part of the show's overall aesthetic. The acting in Breaking Bad is also a standout feature of the show. Bryan Cranston, who plays Walter White, delivers a tour de force performance that earned him multiple Emmy Awards. Cranston is able to portray White as a complex and multi-dimensional character, capable of great kindness and cruelty, and his performance is a major factor in the show's success. Aaron Paul, who plays White's former student turned partner in crime Jesse Pinkman, is equally impressive, bringing depth and nuance to his character. The supporting cast is also strong, with each character fully fleshed out and given the opportunity to shine. One of the most beautiful aspects of Breaking Bad is the way it deals with complex moral issues. The show doesn't shy away from exploring the consequences of White's actions and the difficult choices he faces as he delves deeper into the world of methamphetamine production. It raises thought-provoking questions about loyalty, family, and the true cost of one's actions. The show is able to explore these themes in a nuanced and intelligent way, without resorting to easy answers or simplistic moralizing. Breaking Bad also boasts a strong sense of atmosphere and mood. The show is able to create a tense, oppressive feeling that keeps the viewer on the edge of their seat. This is achieved through the use of music, camera work, and other technical elements, all of which come together to create a fully immersive experience. The show's composer, Dave Porter, has a talent for creating music that enhances the mood of the show, and the music is an integral part of the show's overall atmosphere. Vince Gilligan has said that he wanted Breaking Bad to be a "modern western," and this is evident in the show's themes of survival, loyalty, and redemption. These themes give the show a timeless quality and add to its beauty and appeal. The show is able to explore these themes in a way that feels fresh and relevant, and they add depth and meaning to the story. In conclusion, Breaking Bad is a truly beautiful and masterfully crafted television show that offers something for everyone. Its superb writing, stunning visuals, top-notch acting, and complex moral themes make it a must-see for any fan of quality television. Better Call Saul is a spin-off of the popular television show Breaking Bad and follows the story of Jimmy McGill, a small-time lawyer who eventually becomes the criminal lawyer Saul Goodman. The show premiered on AMC in 2015 and has since garnered critical acclaim for its writing, acting, and overall storytelling. One of the reasons that Better Call Saul is an amazing show is due to its strong writing and character development. The show's creator, Vince Gilligan, has a talent for creating complex and multi-dimensional characters, and this is evident in the way that Jimmy McGill is portrayed. Jimmy is a likable and sympathetic character, but he is also flawed and struggling with his own demons. The writing does an excellent job of exploring his motivations and inner conflicts, and the show's plot is full of twists and turns that keep the viewer engaged. Another reason for the show's success is its excellent acting. Bob Odenkirk, who plays Jimmy McGill/Saul Goodman, delivers a standout performance that earned him multiple Emmy nominations. Odenkirk is able to portray Jimmy as a complex and nuanced character, and his performance is a major factor in the show's overall appeal. The supporting cast is also strong, with each character fully fleshed out and given the opportunity to shine. Better Call Saul is also notable for its attention to detail and its ability to create a fully immersive viewing experience. The show takes place in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and the setting is an integral part of the show's overall atmosphere. The use of music, lighting, and camera work is also top-notch, and all of these elements come together to create a fully realized world that the viewer can lose themselves in. One of the most impressive aspects of Better Call Saul is the way that it ties into its parent show, Breaking Bad. The show is able to incorporate elements of Breaking Bad's plot and characters in a way that feels natural and organic, and this adds an extra layer of depth and richness to the story. The show is also able to stand on its own as a compelling and engaging story, even for those who have not seen Breaking Bad. Now, onto my favorite and most notable characters: Gustavo Fring is a powerful drug lord who runs a methamphetamine operation in Breaking Bad. Fring is a calm and calculated individual who is able to maintain a public persona as the owner of a chain of fast food restaurants, while secretly running his criminal enterprise. Fring becomes a major antagonist for Walter White and Jesse Pinkman, and his actions have major consequences for both characters. Hector Salamanca is a former drug kingpin who becomes a rival to Gustavo Fring in Breaking Bad. Salamanca is a disabled man who is unable to speak or walk, but he is still a formidable force in the criminal world. He is ruthless and will stop at nothing to achieve his goals, and he becomes a major antagonist for White and Pinkman. Todd Alquist is a young meth cook who works for Gustavo Fring in Breaking Bad. Alquist is initially presented as a loyal and obedient employee, but he becomes increasingly ruthless and sadistic over the course of the show. He is responsible for several heinous acts, including the murder of a young boy, and he becomes a major antagonist for White and Pinkman. Lalo Salamanca is a member of the Salamanca crime family who becomes a rival to Jimmy McGill in Better Call Saul. Lalo is a charismatic and cunning individual who is not afraid to get his hands dirty in order to achieve his goals. He becomes involved in a scheme to take down Hector Salamanca and becomes a major antagonist for McGill. Nacho Varga is a member of the Salamanca organization who becomes involved in a scheme to take down Hector Salamanca in Better Call Saul. Varga is a complex and multi-dimensional character who is torn between his loyalty to the Salamanca family and his desire to escape the criminal world. He becomes a major antagonist for McGill as he tries to navigate the dangerous world of organized crime. Gus Fring appears in Better Call Saul as a younger version of the character from Breaking Bad. Fring is a calm and calculating individual who is able to maintain a public persona as the owner of a chain of fast food restaurants, while secretly running his criminal enterprise. Fring becomes a major antagonist for Jimmy McGill as he tries to navigate the dangerous world of organized crime. Mike Ehrmantraut is a former cop who becomes involved in the criminal world in Better Call Saul. Ehrmantraut is a tough and resourceful individual who is not afraid to get his hands dirty in order to achieve his goals. He becomes a major antagonist for McGill as he tries to navigate the dangerous world of organized crime. Howard Hamlin is a rival lawyer who is often at odds with Jimmy McGill in Better Call Saul. Hamlin is a cutthroat and ambitious individual who will stop at nothing to get ahead in the legal profession. He becomes a major antagonist for McGill as he tries to establish himself as a successful lawyer. Thank you, Vince Gilligan, for creating the incredible shows Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Your talent as a writer and showrunner is evident in every aspect of these shows, from the complex and multi-dimensional characters to the meticulously crafted plot twists and story arcs. Your ability to balance intense action and drama with quieter, more contemplative moments is truly impressive, and it has resulted in two of the most beloved and critically acclaimed television shows of all time. Your contributions to the world of television will not be forgotten, and we can't wait to see what you come up with next. Thank you for all of your hard work and for bringing these amazing stories to life.

Incredible research, commentary, and editing, I love it! Thank you for the video!

dude your channel is seriusly underrated, you produce GREAT content, keep up the nice work!

These retrospectives are some of the best content on youtube imo great job

Oh my god this just brought me back to all the Rollercoaster of emotions that this show brought. You broke this down so well. Felt like I got to live thru each season....minus the million hours of watching the I don't have time to do again 😂

Slip Maker, been binge watching your channel for a few days, top work, really enjoying it. You've mentioned Chuck a number of times, I'd love to see a retrospective of that :) Keep up the good work

I’m really hoping your channel takes off soon and you get the numbers you deserve! I love your reviews - thorough, insightful, funny, just perfection! I haven’t even watched this series and I was still excited to hear your opinions on it.

Always brings a smile to my face seeing a new Slip Maker video in my inbox

New to your channel but this was great and you got a sub 😁 cant wait for BCS! The only thing I would just critique is that the fued with gus wanting to take out walt wasnt too out of left field for me. Gus, like walt, has an insane amount of pride. No one talks down to him and walt is too unpredictable to trust. He built a relationship with gal, but walt is constantly questioning gus and doesnt fall in line. So walt killing gus's drug dealers without permission was another hit on why he needed to be eliminated. Walt doesnt think about what could be the ripple effect of his actions. Its understandable from gus's perspective on why walt is a fly that needs to be squashed. But still this was amazing work. You are a very talented youtuber ❤

Thanks for your hard work on this, it was an enjoyable watch. 👍🏼

You make my favorite long form videos on KZfaq. Keep it up man