"Better Call Saul" is a masterpiece of visual storytelling. It was (and often on 35mm film), making the 1080p Blu-ray picture "absolutely stunning". The show's deliberate pacing and meticulous attention to detail in cinematography, production design, and sound design mean that the "extra quality" experience is the only way to truly appreciate the artistry at work.
For cinephiles and aspiring filmmakers, the audio commentaries are a goldmine. All six seasons feature .
The first season is methodical. Extra quality reveals the texture of the nail salon and the sweat on Jimmy’s brow during his public defender rants.
The season premiere sees Jimmy and Kim trying to help a client who is being blackmailed.
With that settled, let’s break down every episode worth watching in premium quality.
A black-and-white look at Kim’s mundane new life in Florida, broken by a devastating phone call from Jimmy and her subsequent confession. The Essential Storyline Tier (High Quality)
Jimmy's past comes back to haunt him as he tries to make a difficult decision.
The series finale, highly praised for its emotional weight and thematic closure.
Jimmy wins back his law license with a fake display of grief over Chuck, officially adopting the name Saul Goodman.
| # | Episode Title | Director | Air Date | Runtime | |---|---------------|----------|----------|---------| | 1 | Smoke | Minkie Spiro | Aug 6, 2018 | 53 min | | 2 | Breathe | Michelle MacLaren | Aug 13, 2018 | 47 min | | 3 | Something Beautiful | Daniel Sackheim | Aug 20, 2018 | 47 min | | 4 | Talk | John Shiban | Aug 27, 2018 | 47 min | | 5 | Quite a Ride | Michael Slovis | Sep 3, 2018 | 47 min | | 6 | Piñata | Andrew Stanton | Sep 10, 2018 | 47 min | | 7 | Something Stupid | Deborah Chow | Sep 17, 2018 | 47 min | | 8 | Coushatta | Jim McKay | Sep 24, 2018 | 47 min | | 9 | Wiedersehen | Vince Gilligan | Oct 1, 2018 | 47 min | | 10 | Winner | Adam Bernstein | Oct 8, 2018 | 53 min |