>BCS hits the ground running and never stops, whereas S1 of BB
>was a comparatively much slower, and less interesting build,
>than what we get from BCS.
>
>After that, I see the two shows doing the same relative
>crescendo. It just builds, builds, builds, until it peaks, and
>then it ends.
>
>Part of what makes that so appealing in BCS, I think, is
>because we're seeing the evolution of these characters Into
>the ones we knew from BB.
>
>To that end, they built everyone in a way that, while we know
>exactly who they will be, still provides a sense of urgency.
>
>
>Watching these final pieces of Jimmy flicker out, while Saul
>takes over, is gut wrenching. Because I love Jimmy. And I love
>Kim. And Kim loves Jimmy. And while I know full well what Saul
>is all about, watching this character shift is such a
>compelling journey, and Jimmy is a very empathetic character,
>while Saul is.... less so.
>
>Watching the Gus and Hector feud develop still has an edge to
>it, despite know how this ends.
>
>Mike Saving Saul in S5 was fucking bananas. And that's a touch
>of magic, I think, to be able provide those kinds of moments
>despite the fact that much of the audience already knows, more
>or less, the end result.

I find this aspect of the show to be absolutely amazing. They’ve gotten me a few times, where I’m telling myself “you KNOW how this ends, how did they have you on the edge of your seat for that?” These guys are so incredibly good.