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.
3.0 Better Call Saul 2.06 “Bali Ha’i” Jamil Scalese March 27, 2016 Reviews, TV For much of Season Two, and the last few episodes in particular, the main character of Better Call Saul has seen his role marginalized to bit player status.
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.
3.5 Better Call Saul 2.01 “Switch” Jamil Scalese February 19, 2016 Reviews, TV It fights conventionalism and deftly avoids definition. What the hell is Better Call Saul?
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.
2.5 Better Call Saul 1.07 “Bingo” Jamil Scalese March 22, 2015 Reviews, TV While it's a smart show without heavy flaws I couldn't imagine suggesting Better Call Saul to someone with no knowledge of Breaking Bad.
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.
