WithBreaking Badcementing itself as one of the best TV shows of all time, it seemed near impossible to match its best season, but somehow,Better Call Saulsurpassed it. FollowingBreaking Bad’s near-flawless five seasons was always going to be a tough ask, as the legendary series had very few bad episodes and remains the standard-bearer for modern television. However,Better Call Saulstepped up to the challenge and delivered a show that matchedBreaking Bad’s qualities and even exceeded them in some areas, making it arguably thebest TV spinoffever made.
The project contained some unforgettable episodes that gaveBreaking Bad’s “Ozymandias” a run for its money, and it somehow produced a season even better thanBreaking Bad’s final outing. Just like its predecessor,Better Call Saulcreated plenty of intense storylines heading into its final season, and each of them was perfectly wrapped up, giving its fascinating cast of characters the ideal send-off. While there’s still debate around whetherBetter Call Saul is truly better thanBreaking Bad, the spinoff’s sixth and final season proves that, at its best, very few shows can compete with Vince Gilligan’s masterpiece.
Better Call Saul Season 6 Has Some Of The Franchise’s Greatest Episodes
Given how many incredible episodes theBreaking Baduniverse has, it’s hard to really define which ones are undisputedly the best, butBetter Call Saulseason 6 certainly contains a few contenders. “Rock and Hard Place” wonderfully rounds off Nacho’s journey in the franchise, going from a throwaway line in the original show to one of the spinoff’s most important characters. Watching him desperately trying to avoid The Cousins was easily one of the tensest encounters in the series, culminating in him finally accepting and taking control of his fate in an emotional conclusion.
Better Call Saulseason 6 has a 99% Tomatometer score and a 94% Popcommeter score.
“Plan and Execution” is another outlier and arguably the show’s best episode alongside “Chicanery”. Seeing the contrast between Jimmy and Kim’s scheme and Lalo’s criminal moves was a true reflection of how flawedBetter Call Saul’s central characters really were, as despite their differing intents, all three willingly destroyed other people’s lives for their own gain. The heartbreaking ending is easily one of the most shocking moments in the entireBreaking Baduniverse, and the perfect way to end a timeless episode.
Better Call Saulseason 6’s endingalso rounded off Jimmy’s story in a way that was both fitting, bittersweet, and justified. Seeing the protagonist finally come to terms with the harm he’s caused and take full responsibility helped confirm Jimmy McGill as one of the best TV characters ever written, and it’s yet another example of how good the show’s final season is. Several other stand-out episodes combined to make season 6 a true work of art, andtheBreaking Baduniverse’s final chapter certainly lived up to the hype.
Better Call Saul Season 6 Didn’t Have A Single Weak Episode (No, Not Even “Nippy”)
Season 6 Was An Extremely Consistent Way To End The Show
WhileBetter Call Saulseason 6 may have a few lower-rated episodes thanBreaking Badseason 5, none of the spinoff’s final episodes can be considered weak. Each of them serves a purpose to the wider narrative, and while some fans may point to “Nippy” as a slightly less interesting story, it is crucial to the show’s conclusion. It shifts the narrative into the future timeline introduced in the very first episode while proving that despite everything Jimmy has been through, he’s still the same conman and opportunist that he’s always been, regardless of how much he tries to change.
Breaking Bad’s Underrated Sequel Did What Neither The Walter White Show Nor Better Call Saul Could
Breaking Bad’s sequel movie, El Camino, did something that nothing else in the franchise — not even Better Call Saul — was able to pull off.
Saul Goodman has always beenBreaking Bad’s criminal mastermind- something even season 6’s less memorable episodes pointed out - and “Nippy” proved that even in low-stakes circumstances, Jimmy can’t help but deceive those around him. The entire season also perfectly blends action, drama, and tragedy while finishing off each character’s story in the best possible manner. Some episodes may not feel quite as eventful as the higher-rated outings, buteach of season 6’s entries proved worthwhile and captured the essence of what madeBetter Call Saulso good, cementing it as the franchise’s best season.
Better Call Saul’s Final Season Elevated The Show In A Way I Didn’t Think Was Possible
The Final 13 Episodes Tied The Story Together Nicely & Made The Series An All-Time Great
After five seasons, I thought I’d seen it all when it came toBetter Call Saul, but season 6 elevated it even further. BetweenBreaking Bad,El Camino, andBetter Call Saul’s first five installments, it felt hard to do anything that would truly shock audiences, yet it was season 6 that convinced me the spinoff was arguably better thanBreaking Badand an all-time great.The shocking twists, full-circle moments, and stellar performances helped take the show and the franchise to new heights, proving just how influential season 6 was to the universe’s overarching story.
Better Call Saulalways seemed destined to go down as a legendary piece of television, but after season 6, there’s no denying it’s among the very best shows ever created.
Additionally, the bold decision to move the story beyondBreaking Bad’s endingand make the final few episodes feel so different was genius, and it had a huge impact on making them stand out. While I had full faith inBetter Call Saulnailing its ending and living up toBreaking Bad’s conclusion, the quality and writing still surpassed my high expectations, especially with the callbacks to the main show.Better Call Saulalways seemed destined to go down as a legendary piece of television, but after season 6, there’s no denying it’s among the very best shows ever created.
ToppingBreaking Bad’s final season was no easy task, given how incredible its final batch of episodes was. Still,Better Call Saultook this challenge in its stride and managed to overcome it.Breaking Badrounded off its story perfectly, giving Walt the fate he spent so long trying to avoid while giving Jesse a chance at redemption, somethingEl Caminocashed in on. However, it wasn’t just the finale that succeeded, as each episode provided gripping drama that seemed to only get better as the season came to a close, with “Ozymandias” earning a rare 10 IMDb score.
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Despite all this,Better Call Saulmanaged to create its own perfect season by tying everything up together nicely while paying homage toBreaking Badin the process.Given fans already knew the fate of Mike and Gus, it felt impossible forBetter Call Saulto replicate the high stakes of its predecessor, yet the spinoff was filled with tension and emotion throughout its entire sixth season.
While fans will always have their preference between the shows,Better Call Saul’s sixth season managed to leave no stone unturned and provided Jimmy with an even more poetic conclusion than Walt, making the final installment a little bit better thanBreaking Badseason 5 in the eyes of many.
Breaking Bad
Cast
Breaking Bad, created by Vince Gilligan, follows a chemistry teacher turned drug kingpin named Walter White (Bryan Cranston) as he attempts to provide for his family following a fatal diagnosis. With nothing left to fear, White ascends to power in the world of drugs and crime, transforming the simple family man into someone known only as Heisenberg.
Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul follows small-time lawyer Jimmy McGill as he navigates the legal world to make ends meet. The series, set six years before his encounter with Walter White, chronicles Jimmy’s evolution into Saul Goodman, with notable interactions alongside fixer Mike Ehrmantraut.
