Better Call Saul (2015)
Kernel Score: 92% · 6,247 ratings
Genres: Crime, Drama
First aired: 2015-02-08
Seasons: 6 · 63 episodes
Is Better Call Saul worth watching?
Must-watch. The story of how small-time lawyer Jimmy McGill becomes Saul Goodman is patient, funny and tragic, and it's often better than the show it came from. The acting from Bob Odenkirk and Rhea Seehorn is exceptional.
Watch it if you
- liked Breaking Bad
- enjoy slow, character-driven crime drama
- want sharp writing and moral decline
Skip it if you
- want fast plotting every episode
- dislike slow-burn pacing early on
Best for: Binge weekend
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Better Call Saul
- Stream: Netflix
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Six years before Saul Goodman meets Walter White. We meet him when the man who will become Saul Goodman is known as Jimmy McGill, a small-time lawyer searching for his destiny, and, more immediately, hustling to make ends meet. Working alongside, and, often, against Jimmy, is “fixer” Mike Ehrmantraut. The series tracks Jimmy’s transformation into Saul Goodman, the man who puts “criminal” in “criminal lawyer".
Better Call Saul parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Better Call Saul is a crime drama about a lawyer's moral decline, featuring cartel-related violence and criminal activity.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Involves cartel conflict and criminal violence as the plot progresses.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Shows like Better Call Saul
If you liked Better Call Saul, these are the shows we'd watch next.
- Breaking Bad (2008) — 99%: The show this one leads into, with the same universe
- The Sopranos (1999) — 98%: Landmark crime drama about a flawed man's moral slide
- The Wire (2002) — 92%: Deep, realistic crime drama with rich characters
- Fargo (2014) — 92%: Dark humour and crime in a distinctive style
- Terriers (2010) — 87%: Funny, character-led crime show about two unlikely partners
- Mr Inbetween (2018) — 90%: Dry, grim humour in a criminal's everyday life
Cast
- Bob Odenkirk as Jimmy McGill
- Jonathan Banks as Mike Ehrmantraut
- Rhea Seehorn as Kim Wexler
- Tony Dalton as Lalo Salamanca
- Giancarlo Esposito as Gus Fring
Better Call Saul FAQ
Is Better Call Saul worth watching?
Must-watch. The story of how small-time lawyer Jimmy McGill becomes Saul Goodman is patient, funny and tragic, and it's often better than the show it came from. The acting from Bob Odenkirk and Rhea Seehorn is exceptional.
Where can I watch Better Call Saul?
In the US you can stream Better Call Saul on Netflix and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Better Call Saul OK for kids?
Better Call Saul is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Better Call Saul is a crime drama about a lawyer's moral decline, featuring cartel-related violence and criminal activity.
What shows are like Better Call Saul?
If you liked Better Call Saul, try Breaking Bad, The Sopranos, The Wire and Fargo.