Summary
AlthoughBetter Call Saulhas now come to an end, the show’s legacy is such that there remains the possibility of multiple spinoff series – with one popular idea potentially continuing an importantBreaking Badtrend. As a beloved spinoff of theBreaking Badfranchise, the show has featured many memorable characters, several of which potentially deserve their own series. Even thoughBetter Call Saulconcluded with a satisfying endingfor most characters after a tense final season, there have since been rumors that a spinoff for one specific character has been in the works.
Better Call Saulsawseveral characters return afterBreaking Badanda spinoff would likely feature many favorite characters again, especially characters with strong and established careers.Better Call Saulfocused on Jimmy McGill, a successful lawyer played by Bob Odenkirk, who becomes mixed up in the dangerous world of organized crime. This colorful lifestyle brings Jimmy into contact with a range of unsavory and interesting characters. However, while many would make for an interesting spinoff series, one character in particular is most deserving of their own show.
Gus Fring’s Spinoff Could Use A Better Call Saul Trick To Bring Back Giancarlo Esposito
A Gus Fring spinoff of Breaking Bad has long been rumored. With a trick inspired by Better Call Saul, one starring Giancarlo Esposito could happen.
His Mysterious Beginnings Hold Unanswered Questions
Gus Fring, played by Giancarlo Esposito, is one of the most notorious characters in theBreaking Baduniverse and is a natural choice to carry the franchise forward into the future.After he had a significant role in bothBreaking Badand its spinoff series,Better Call Saul,it makes the most sense for Gus to have his own spinoff. Esposito himself is especially open to the idea of aGus Fring prequel, having previously toldBritish GQ, “Yeah, I would love that”.
Given the mystery surrounding Gus, especially exactly what Don Eladio knows about his past in Chile, a prequel focused onGus' history might be the only way forward for the franchise. Small portions of Gus' backstory are revealed throughoutBetter Call Saul, but it would be interesting to learn more about how Gus has turned into one of the most iconicBreaking Badvillains. His character also sets up an opening to learn more about him through the fact that he is already an established criminal by the timeBetter Call Saulstarts.
A Gus Prequel Would Continue 1 Important Trend After Better Call Saul & Breaking Bad
The Prequel Would Emphasize Character Desperation
Although Gus received a satisfactory ending to his story inBreaking Bad, a prequel focused on his time beforeBetter Call Saulwould not be uncalled for. After all,Better Call Saulmainly follows the career of Jimmy McGill even after his fate of life in prison is revealed in theBreaking Badfinale. As a result,a prequel that follows the career of a young Gus would not be unprecedented. The show centered on Gus would also continue an established theme of focusing on a character that is so desperate that they fall into a world of crime.
“a Gus prequel would focus on how a character, so driven by desperation, discovers the thrill of crime and eventually becomes the worst version of himself.”
Just likeBreaking BadandBetter Call Saul, which focused on Walter White and Jimmy McGill respectively, a Gus prequel would focus on how a character, so driven by desperation, discovers the thrill of crime and eventually becomes the worst version of himself. This theme has appeared in the past two shows in theBreaking Baduniverse, and it would make sense to continue it for a third time. While theBetter Call Saulprequel may be unlikely, it doesn’t seem completely out of the question, given the rumors about it and Giancarlo Esposito’s own support for the show.
Better Call Saul
Cast
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.
