Better Call Saul [S2 EP 4] | Full Length Reaction
Added 2024-03-23 04:16:27 +0000 UTCUMMM SO THIS WAS A WILD EPISODE
Mike... has DEFINITELY earned my respect EVEN MORE just from this episode alone. This shows how fearless, intelligent and absolutely capable he is and has definitely earned his reputation for a reason. #WeLoveMike (oﾟvﾟ)ノ
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That is some CGI if done digitally. This show doesn't have the budget of a Disney or HBO show, so to make something like that swelling, look as good as it does, is very impressive. They came a long way from the early episodes of Breaking Bad, when we see the fire in the desert, and it looking like it was done on Windows 95.
Saltire
2024-12-20 01:29:58 +0000 UTCThis is a pattern I see amongst many reactors, that they look over what Jimmy has shadily done as they like him, then tear into Chuck because he knows him. However thats the way the show is written, that we all love Jimmy and hate Chuck; but that the trick isn't it. Chuck is abrasive but tries to keep to a morally high standard, whilst Jimmy pulls the wool over all our eyes as he charms his way to get what he wants. Yeah Tuco is an animal, and he's kind of awesome. Its a shame the actor wouldn't do more Tuco episodes, but what we got was a lot of fun and chaos!
Saltire
2024-12-20 01:27:06 +0000 UTCthe gun guy also sold a pistol to (You-know-who) on Breaking Bad.
Steve H
2024-03-25 17:16:21 +0000 UTCthe fella sitting across from Tuco and Nacho while tuco was counting the money was Domingo from S1 of BB, the easter eggs and references from BB just keep getting better and better they really do a good job of seamlessly tying everything together in this show to make the series not only better call saul but BB even better to watch😁
Aubree Cummins
2024-03-24 21:45:54 +0000 UTCInteresting that you sided with jimmy on the first watch, and Chuck on a rewatch, cause I’m the opposite. I sympathized with Chuck’s position more on the first watch and, seeing it again has made me feel that as wrong as Jimmy could be, being loyal to family is more important. Honestly such a testament to how good this show is that there’s so much nuance that can be interpreted in different ways.
Zack
2024-03-24 15:02:42 +0000 UTCMike was right. Killing Tuco would bring too much scrutiny from the Cartel. Wouldn't be long before they discovered Nacho's side hustles.
Joe Blankenship
2024-03-24 02:13:42 +0000 UTCI can see how I missed that part. I was going to town on some pizza during the watch, HAHA.
WarriorPoet1980
2024-03-24 02:05:23 +0000 UTCSome pointers on this epi: - Jonathan Banks (Mike) did have some prosthetics for his injuries, including over the eye and the make-up dept ofc did a fantastic job. But I believe the swelling of the eye ended up being done digitally. - In this episode Nacho talks about Dog, who Hank briefly mentions in S2E2 of BB saying that Tuco was "the lead suspect in the murder of a Mexican national: one, Dog Paulson." Nice little bit of context given to what was just a throw-away line in BB :) - We also see Domingo (AKA Krazy-8) whom Walter later kills in Jesse's basement. Still working at his Father's furniture store it seems. Looking forward to the next episode already! :)
Max Hassam
2024-03-24 00:22:56 +0000 UTCChuck certainly is stubborn, abrasive and judgemental of Jimmy. He's given 2 analogies for him so far: A chimp with a machine gun & an alcoholic in denial and seems set in those opinions of Jimmy. He did say he's his brother and he loves him, and I do tend to believe him. I don't think he was trying to gaslight Jimmy at all in their conversation. He threw some unnecessary insults at him such "her first mistake was believing in you" and him being late to work when the reason he was late is because he stayed to look after Chuck, but the portion in the middle was very strong by Chuck. Jimmy is willing to do whatever he wants to put things right, legal or not. Chuck is very different. You can tell by his reaction when Jimmy says it that he does want Jimmy to stop being a lawyer, but he would never ever use methods outside of what is legal to stop him practising and concedes that it's "between him and the NM State Bar." The "you want me to commit a felony?! Because that's what you'd do..." is a perfect encapsulation of how the two characters differ, I think. Because Chuck's absolutely right. Jimmy would do that. and Chuck would never. Jimmy certainly is a very caring brother, and person in general, and Chuck certainly doesn't give him enough credit for that, partly because he's blinded by concern for Jimmy's unethicalness. Chuck deeply respects the rule of law and he is repulsed by how Jimmy treats it to get what he wants, and especially how - by being so charming and charismatic, he always seems to get away with it (ie. not being fired by D&M). Jimmy's right: Chuck is an asshole. Chuck's right: Jimmy has a problem with following rules. It's a unique position to be in as a viewer where the more unlikeable character tends to be correct about the highly likeable protagonist. He's certainly not an outright villain. Sorry for the essay :3
Max Hassam
2024-03-24 00:16:39 +0000 UTCShe definitely recognized the gun dealer though.
Christophe
2024-03-23 18:11:54 +0000 UTCMight be an unpopular opinion, but in that argument between Chuck and Jimmy, I am completely on Chuck's side. I don't think I was on my first viewing but hindsight does a lot on this show... At the beginning of the argument when Jimmy revealed that Kim didn't know the whole story about the commercial, Chuck definitely got defensive, probably because he realized that he and Howard had probably been to harsh with Kim and I think he was annoyed with Jimmy for putting him in that position. So he threw some blows around that were definitely below the belt. Afterwards though, when he told Jimmy he was like an alcoholic that refuses to admit he's got a problem, I think that perspective was pretty spot-on. And he was also right that Jimmy kept making this punishment about himself when it honestly kind of wasn't. You can still argue that her punishment was petty and over-the-top but it really wasn't at all about Jimmy, more about Howard's ego. Chuck also, to his credit, stands his moral ground here when Jimmy offers him this deal about quitting the law (which was probably insincere anyway) even though that actually is what Chuck personally wants. Chuck does have principles even if his judgment is often clouded by his resentfulness towards Jimmy. Jimmy, more and more as he morphs into Saul, doesn't have any principles. He's not evil-hearted or malicious but that's about all that keeps him from being even more ruthless. It's his conscience, not his moral principles. The show does a good job of keeping us rooting for Jimmy even when we probably shouldn't just by making Chuck such a detestable asshole ^^'
Christophe
2024-03-23 17:51:20 +0000 UTCI like how it is clear that Mike has experience with killing but it is still something he doesn't like to do. Even In Breaking Bad there were moments where he hesitated to do it or showed remorse afterwards. This is another case of him finding out the best outcome for everybody even though it cost him dearly. I think if not for "the law", Chuck would have taken Jimmy up on his offer. They are brothers after all and more alike than Chuck would ever admit. As much as a prick he comes off to be, he usually still has some good points.
JeremyOnDeck
2024-03-23 08:06:13 +0000 UTCThere are a few interesting things in this episode you may or may not have noticed. That Domingo guy who's cash Tuco was counting? You'll see him again. He'll even later on get a nickname. See where I'm going with this? If not, you will, eventually. Also, that guy that Mike was speaking to about the rifles; that's the same guy who, in Breaking Bad, sold Walt the revolver, and later on, the M60 light machine gun for the Breaking Bad finale. Always cool to see easter eggs like that; I don't wanna spoil Domingo for you as that will be revealed later on in Better Call Saul as to what his nickname is, and how he got it.
WarriorPoet1980
2024-03-23 05:26:24 +0000 UTCWas looking forward to this episode! :D Glad we finally got to see Tuco vs Mike. Amazing episode and reaction
Jay F
2024-03-23 05:03:15 +0000 UTCMike's moral compass is full of grey though. He's already killed. And it's clear he has some form of training with weapons, so he's got blood on his hands, beyond his son's killers. You cant forget what Mike ends up doing in Breaking Bad. He becomes Gus' hitman/fixer. So his morals are hella loose. Also one thing you missed when Tuco was counting money was that mystery guy. You've seen him before. His name was Domingo. Aka, Krazy-8. You know, the first guy Walt killed in Breaking Bad after much deliberation? The gangster with Emilio, who was Jesse's partner? Yeah, that Domingo. He was actually wearing the Tampico furniture shirt and driving the van, which was his family's shop he used to work at before fully committing to being a criminal. The callbacks and keeping the story consistent before these events happen is insane. Try to keep an eye out cause these types of details are all over Better Call Saul.
Lorenzo Baxter
2024-03-23 04:42:56 +0000 UTC
