BWW Recap: It's Showtime on BETTER CALL SAUL

Consider yourself warned: spoilers abound in this little preview! Probably best not to read this until you've seen Part One.

If you watched last night's premiere BETTER CALL SAUL episode, then you, too, are probably experiencing a ridiculous level of excitement about tonight's Part Two. Part one was choc-full-of twists and turns: Cinnabon Saul (that's my new nickname for our friend's post-BREAKING BAD self)! Mike Ehrmantraut! A conniving rival lawyer! High-speed freeway chases! Mistaken identities! And TUCO!

Vince Gilligan, I truly have missed thee. Your new show's premiere lived up to my every expectation and did something I was hesitant to believe was even possible: you've made a show that will quite possibly be just as good as BREAKING BAD. And don't think I forgot about you, Bob Odenkirk. We knew you were good at the whole comedy thing, but, scene by scene, you're proving that you can do a lot more than just simply make us laugh. Keep up the good work.

I realize those are some bold statements to make after one episode. Oh well. I stand by them. I have complete faith in this show and can't wait to see how it progresses. Let's hope it doesn't let me down.

Join me here and on Twitter @CourtHenley tonight at 10:00 PM as I live recap the second part of BETTER CALL SAUL's West Coast premiere!

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10:01 : I'm sure there's probably a reason why I shouldn't feel bad for Tuco's grandma, but...I do! She's adorable!

10:03 : Now you've done it. You've mentioned cops around Tuco. And you called his grandma a biznatch. You get a cane to the face!

10:07 : Sure, Tuco. "Salsa." Is that what the kids are callin' it these days?

Also, let's just admit that we'd all probably act like Saul in this situation. "I'm not sure if this is a situation where I should or should not look you in the eye."

10:13 : Guessing that plan doesn't work out, the whole "I'll never lay eyes on you again" thing. But that's for another show.

Well would ya look at that! Jimmy McGill's talked his way out of his first pickle! Or at least he almost did. Way to go, stupid kid.

10:18 : Throwing Betsy Kettleman right under that bus, huh, Jimmy?

In other news, we're back in the desert. Nothing good ever happens in the desert.

Uh oh, a tool box. Nothing good ever happens with a tool box. Especially when it's in the desert.

I guess finger breaking isn't that bad considering I really thought that teeth were going to get yanked right out of Jimmy's mouth. Because seriously, they keep waving those pliers around in front of his mouth. It's making me nervous.

10:25 : I feel like Tuco is like an angry kid at Christmas who didn't get the presents he wanted. Almost like if Dudley Dursley were involved with the Albuquerque drug trade.

Looking back at it now, Tuco seemed like such a horrible, terrifying person when we first met him in BREAKING BAD, but compared to the likes of Gus Fring or Hector Salamanca, he's just a big, meth addicted kid. Which is exactly what makes this exchange between Jimmy and Tuco so hilarious. "One leg?!"

10:30 : There it is: Saul's conscience. We saw glimpses of it during BREAKING BAD, and it was clear he was never a bad person (even though he represented the shadiest of shady people), but now it's on full display for the world to see. He feels terrible that he got these kids into this situation, and he won't leave without them. He may have been entirely responsible for their broken legs (he literally suggested it to Tuco), but hey, he saved their lives. Some broken bones is a small price to pay when you get to walk - er...crawl - away with your life.

10:36 : With every broken breadstick, poor Jimmy's reminded of those legs, snapping before his very eyes. Better get used to it, buddy. It only gets worse from here.

...Do we know yet why exactly their house is lit by kerosene lamp?

10:40 : Chuck's a character, in his little aluminum blanket thing...funny how it's really nothing out of the ordinary.

Evidently that whole Slippin' Jimmy story wasn't that fictional. At least he's pretty determined not to fall back into old habits. So determined, in fact, that he bites the bullet, grabs a Beanie Baby, and goes back to public defense.

10:50 : "It's showtime, folks." Yes it is, Saul, yes it is. Also, I appreciate the reference.

Who knew Fritos could be so convincing!

"You're like a troll under a bridge! 'You must have the stickers or you won't pass!'" Totally using that the next time some parking garage attendant gives me an attitude about validation.

10:54 : His tiny office looks a lot like my tiny bedroom.

Also am I the only one who thought that his whole "*gasp* 'A customer!'" face was a little bit Mrs. Lovett-esque? Right. Okay. I am.

Anyways back to the show. This guy comes in peace...and offers a bargain?!

"I'm a lawyer, not a criminal." Famous last words.

You know what I thought of the premiere. What about you? Did you love it? Were you blown away, or was it just meh? Let us know in the comments below or on Twitter @CourtHenley!

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