DC Tom Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 it was an awesome scene, but would that coke really have stayed on that truck, even in small traces, for 20KM? that was my initial thought It only has to stay on in amounts large enough to trigger the dog...which doesn't take much.
PromoTheRobot Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 while this is the most logical. It is also the laziest way out. It doesn't provide a story that falls in line with everything. There has to be drama in his death. I like slashes theory that Wendy is Kim wexler. Maybe Wendy came from wexler. But its also an easy out. Having either killed off is lazy. I am most curious about Kim's write off. But interested what does his brother in I'm betting the clue is what Jimmy said while attacking Chuck. "This is why (name I forgot) left you!!" It was never explained how Chuck went from being successful and married to whack job hermit. It's probably tied to losing his wife. That thread has been hanging loose for some time, just waiting for Vince Gilligan to tie it up.
K-9 Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 Gilligan and Co. once again proving why they are the masters of the cold open.
DC Tom Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 I did enjoy the irony in the fact that he was able to put a bullet through the shoe at 200+ yards, but took 3 tries to get the stuck on the wire. That's what makes Better Call Saul so good, attention to those little details. It's so easy to write "Mike throws shoes over the line," or as the director or editor just take the successful cut of Banks throwing the shoes over. But showing him miss twice is one of those nice details that makes "Mike throws shoes over the line" go from a minor plot point to character "enrichment" that adds to the reality of the series. Quite a few writers, directors, and producers don't get that. Joss Wheedon does, Guy Ritchie sort-of does, Spielberg of course. Vince Gilligan is a master at it.
/dev/null Posted April 26, 2017 Posted April 26, 2017 while this is the most logical. It is also the laziest way out. It doesn't provide a story that falls in line with everything. There has to be drama in his death. I like slashes theory that Wendy is Kim wexler. Maybe Wendy came from wexler. But its also an easy out. Having either killed off is lazy. I am most curious about Kim's write off. But interested what does his brother in My Wendy theory is the most entertaining but least plausible. I suspect Kim will either catch tragic blowback from the Jimmy/Mike/Gus/Hector/Cartel connections, or she will get caught in the wake of Jimmy's downfall leading to her exit from ABQ in disgrace My initial thought was would it have come streaming out of the shoe like sand through an hour glass? I also wondered how he knew which shoe to shoot. I did enjoy the irony in the fact that he was able to put a bullet through the shoe at 200+ yards, but took 3 tries to get the stuck on the wire. 7.62 NATO at 200 yards with a decent optic wouldn't be a difficult shot for an experienced marksman. Recall there have been background nuggets that Mike had military experience.
The Poojer Posted April 26, 2017 Author Posted April 26, 2017 7.62 NATO at 200 yards with a decent optic wouldn't be a difficult shot for an experienced marksman. Recall there have been background nuggets that Mike had military experience.
meazza Posted April 26, 2017 Posted April 26, 2017 My Wendy theory is the most entertaining but least plausible. I suspect Kim will either catch tragic blowback from the Jimmy/Mike/Gus/Hector/Cartel connections, or she will get caught in the wake of Jimmy's downfall leading to her exit from ABQ in disgrace 7.62 NATO at 200 yards with a decent optic wouldn't be a difficult shot for an experienced marksman. Recall there have been background nuggets that Mike had military experience. He also practiced last season
bdutton Posted April 26, 2017 Posted April 26, 2017 7.62 NATO at 200 yards with a decent optic wouldn't be a difficult shot for an experienced marksman. Recall there have been background nuggets that Mike had military experience. I am a trained marksman. In a prone position at 100 yards using a match rifle and matching match ammo with a .22LR would be a challenge to hit a shoe but definitely doable. Double that distance using a stock rifle and stock ammo you are nuts. Even with match grade ammo and rifle to hit an object that small taking into account wind and elevation changes is very difficult. Also, I thought his shooting the rifle into the air and not seeing any recoil was just awful to watch. Just the concussion of the round going off would kick up dust around him.
row_33 Posted April 26, 2017 Posted April 26, 2017 I am a trained marksman. In a prone position at 100 yards using a match rifle and matching match ammo with a .22LR would be a challenge to hit a shoe but definitely doable. Double that distance using a stock rifle and stock ammo you are nuts. Even with match grade ammo and rifle to hit an object that small taking into account wind and elevation changes is very difficult. Also, I thought his shooting the rifle into the air and not seeing any recoil was just awful to watch. Just the concussion of the round going off would kick up dust around him. Poetic license for a TV show...
eball Posted April 26, 2017 Posted April 26, 2017 I suspect Kim will either catch tragic blowback from the Jimmy/Mike/Gus/Hector/Cartel connections, or she will get caught in the wake of Jimmy's downfall leading to her exit from ABQ in disgrace Kim's gonna die. Just don't know how yet. If we look at Saul's progression throughout BB, there was never a hint of a mention of a woman (that I can recall). Gilligan is the one writing the Saul backstory...I can't imagine he'd leave a central figure in Saul's life alive if he knew there was never a tie in BB.
row_33 Posted April 26, 2017 Posted April 26, 2017 Kim's gonna die. Just don't know how yet. If we look at Saul's progression throughout BB, there was never a hint of a mention of a woman (that I can recall). Gilligan is the one writing the Saul backstory...I can't imagine he'd leave a central figure in Saul's life alive if he knew there was never a tie in BB. When Saul on BB is first confronted by gunpoint in the desert he says "is this about _______?" can't recall the name and don't have access.
shrader Posted April 27, 2017 Posted April 27, 2017 Kim's gonna die. Just don't know how yet. If we look at Saul's progression throughout BB, there was never a hint of a mention of a woman (that I can recall). Gilligan is the one writing the Saul backstory...I can't imagine he'd leave a central figure in Saul's life alive if he knew there was never a tie in BB. Maybe she did something stupid and wound up being relocated to a Cinabun in Saskatoon.
stevewin Posted April 27, 2017 Posted April 27, 2017 I don't think it's a given that Chuck dies, although would certainly add some tragedy/drama to Jimmy's life. Still think the Kim/Jimmy split is really going to be most heartbreaking - definitely don't want to see her die. I thought it was a nice touch when Jimmy tells the receptionist it's not always this crazy here - and we know that she stays with him into BB and things definitely will get even crazier. One really minor/stupid thing that I noticed and thought was weird was that Kim had a flat panel computer display. The show is taking place 2002 - those monitors were just coming on the scene and would have been way less ubiquitous and way way more expensive than CRT at that time.
row_33 Posted April 27, 2017 Posted April 27, 2017 Hopefully some more on Gus's background comes out, like how he is able to release the most horrible stress by standing still and tapping his middle finger lightly against his thumb.
/dev/null Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 When Saul on BB is first confronted by gunpoint in the desert he says "is this about _______?" can't recall the name and don't have access. Ignacio Which isn't a big stretch to be the real name of "Nacho" I don't think it's a given that Chuck dies, although would certainly add some tragedy/drama to Jimmy's life. I don't think Chuck dies. He ends up going battschitt crazier or has a stroke and Jimmy turns his back so Chuck ends up committed to the same nursing home that Walt eventually blows up
boyst Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 Ignacio Which isn't a big stretch to be the real name of "Nacho" I don't think Chuck dies. He ends up going battschitt crazier or has a stroke and Jimmy turns his back so Chuck ends up committed to the same nursing home that Walt eventually blows up man, imagine if they wove that in to the bb series. in the background, we missed it. chuck was there just in a wheel chair looking out the window with perry mason on.
/dev/null Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 man, imagine if they wove that in to the bb series. in the background, we missed it. chuck was there just in a wheel chair looking out the window with perry mason matlock on.
row_33 Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 You mean Chuck turns into the old lady with pink glasses saying hi to Walt as he stands outside Hector's room?
Doc Brown Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 Finally caught up after friends recommended this show. Usually spin off shows suck so I was pleasantly surprised by how good this show is. I like the subtle references to Breaking Bad like when Kim made Jimmy/Saul pay her a dollar to ensure client confidentiality two episodes ago.
Azalin Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 Ignacio Which isn't a big stretch to be the real name of "Nacho" Nacho is actually a nickname for people named Ignacio, in fact the guy that invented nachos was named Ignacio, and the appetizer was named after him.
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