So far, though, Saul has mastered that chemistry, holding up the legacy of its sire while carving out its own distinct footprint as the writers dole out story in tightly measured doses.
The writing is great, the characters are complex and three-dimensional -- you know, like people. And the story twists and turns are always impossible to predict.
It's honestly weird how Better Call Saul, a show based on the premise of a halfway decent lawyer becoming a completely corrupt crook, is one of the most ethically engaged shows on television.
It feels like another impressive landscape designed by writer-executive producer Vince Gilligan -- an expansive place where great actors are allowed to dazzle us with great performances.
