Lost in Translation 326: Good Omens Scott Delahunt January 31, 2020 Lost in Translation The 2019 adaptation of Good Omens is perhaps the best use of a limited series to adapt a novel.
4.0 Better Call Saul 2.09 “Nailed” Jamil Scalese April 18, 2016 Reviews, TV "Nailed" is all about what happens after the hammer comes crashing down.
3.5 Better Call Saul 2.08 “Fifi” Jamil Scalese April 10, 2016 Reviews, TV Right now Better Call Saul is something like Frankenstein's monster; a bunch of intriguing parts smashed together in funky ways waiting for a jolt to bring it to life.
3.5 Better Call Saul 2.04 “Gloves Off” Jamil Scalese March 13, 2016 Reviews, TV As the title indicates, this episode of Better Call Saul is all about beat downs.
4.0 Better Call Saul 2.02 “Cobbler” Jamil Scalese February 28, 2016 Reviews, TV That sentiment is right at the heart of the latest episode of Better Call Saul and the drumming of this theme adds to the crawling identity of this show about...well, identity.
4.5 Better Call Saul 1.10 “Marco” Jamil Scalese April 11, 2015 Reviews, TV At its core, the first season of Better Call Saul is a great success.
4.5 Better Call Saul 1.09 “Pimento” Jamil Scalese April 5, 2015 Reviews, TV I can't imagine Better Call Saul taking a big step back after this hour. The finale should be a funhouse.
4.0 Better Call Saul 1.08 “RICO” Jamil Scalese March 29, 2015 Reviews, TV In my coverage of Better Call Saul I've been pretty critical of the show's lack of... pizzazz?
3.5 Better Call Saul 1.05 “Alpine Shepherd Boy” Jamil Scalese March 8, 2015 Reviews, TV Better Call Saul has soul, it has passion and finesse, but it's missing grit.
3.5 Better Call Saul 1.04 “Hero” Jamil Scalese March 1, 2015 Reviews, TV For the first time the show really popped for me. Better Call Saul is well executed, but it lacks an appetizing hook.
3.0 Better Call Saul 1.03 “Nacho” Jamil Scalese February 22, 2015 Reviews, TV Better Call Saul is still working out the kinks. A lot is expected of this show, and I'm not afraid to be a little harsh in my assessment.
4.0 Better Call Saul 1.01 “Uno” & 1.02 “Mijo” Jamil Scalese February 15, 2015 Reviews, TV Better Call Saul is of high quality, without doubt, but it rests on its originator's laurels a little too much.
