History of Better Call Saul in Timeline
Better Call Saul, a spin-off and prequel to Breaking Bad, chronicles the transformation of Jimmy McGill, a small-time lawyer, into the morally flexible Saul Goodman. Over six seasons, the series explores Jimmy's struggles with his identity, his complicated relationship with his brother Chuck, and his descent into the criminal underworld. Key plotlines involve his legal battles, his romance with Kim Wexler, and his eventual involvement with the Salamanca drug cartel. The show also features flash-forward sequences showing Saul's life after Breaking Bad as Gene Takavic, managing a Cinnabon in Omaha while evading the authorities.
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2002: Better Call Saul Takes Place
Beginning approximately in 2002, most of the Better Call Saul show takes place over a two-year period before the events of Breaking Bad.
2002: Jimmy's Schemes and Encounters
In 2002, Jimmy schemes to represent Craig Kettleman, leading to encounters with drug lord Tuco Salamanca and his lieutenant Nacho.
2002: Jimmy's Actions and Conflicts
In 2002, Jimmy works as an associate at D&M, but quits. Kim is demoted, secures Mesa Verde as a client, quits HHM and opens a private practice with Jimmy.
2002: Primary Timeline Begins
In 2002, the primary timeline of Better Call Saul begins, six years before the first episode of Breaking Bad.
2003: Jimmy Manages Cell Phone Store
In 2003, Jimmy regained his outgoing demeanor and started managing a cell phone store, earning more by reselling prepaid phones to criminals after Howard took the blame for Chuck's death.
2003: Jimmy's Law License Suspended
In 2003, Jimmy's law license is suspended, and Chuck's hypersensitivity is revealed to be psychosomatic. Chuck is bought out of the firm, leading Chuck to commit suicide.
2004: Better Call Saul Takes Place
Ending approximately in 2004, most of the Better Call Saul show takes place over a two-year period before the events of Breaking Bad.
2004: Saul Goodman's Law Practice
In 2004, Jimmy's law practice as Saul Goodman drew him into Albuquerque's drug trade, and he was conflicted when Howard offered him a position at HHM. Lalo's presence in Albuquerque forced Gus to suspend construction of his meth lab.
2004: Howard's Death
In 2004, Nacho sacrificed himself, and Howard confronted Jimmy and Kim before being murdered by Lalo. Mike made Howard's death appear as a suicide and buried him beneath the lab.
2008: Breaking Bad Ran
From 2008, Breaking Bad, the original crime drama television series, began airing.
2008: Scenes within Breaking Bad Timeline
In 2008, Better Call Saul includes selected scenes that take place within the Breaking Bad timeline.
2008: Saul Recruits Walter and Jesse
In 2008, Saul deduced that Walter White was Heisenberg. Despite Mike's warnings, Saul decided to recruit Walter and Jesse as his full-time clients.
2009: Spinoff Considered
As early as 2009, Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould considered a Saul Goodman spinoff because there were several "what ifs” their team considered over the course of Breaking Bad.
2009: Saul Goodman Spin-Off Considered
In 2009, Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould started considering a Saul Goodman spin-off, recognizing the potential for further exploration of the character.
2010: Flashforwards Following Breaking Bad
In 2010, Better Call Saul includes flashforwards, to events following Breaking Bad, showing Jimmy living as a fugitive under the identity of Gene Takavic, the manager of a Cinnabon store in Omaha, Nebraska.
2010: Gene Locked in Dumpster Room
In 2010, Gene accidentally locks himself in the dumpster room when closing out the Cinnabon for the night and spends the night waiting for the janitor to open the door, avoiding alerting the police.
2010: Gene Reminisces
In 2010, Gene manages a Cinnabon by day, but in the evening reminisces about his life as Saul by watching a VHS tape of his old television advertisements.
2010: Gene's Scheme and Confession
In 2010, Gene offered Jeff and Buddy a robbery scheme, devised plans to obtain financial identification of rich men, and was eventually caught and extradited. He confessed to his crimes and was sentenced to 86 years in prison.
2010: Gene Hospitalized and Recognized
In 2010, Gene was hospitalized after collapsing and later discharged. He became uneasy when a taxi driver with an Albuquerque Isotopes air freshener seemed to recognize him.
2010: Gene Confronted by Jeff
In 2010, during a lunch break, Gene was approached by a taxi driver, Jeff, and his friend Buddy. Jeff revealed he recognized Gene as Saul Goodman from when he previously lived in Albuquerque, and Gene admitted he was living with a secret identity.
2010: Secondary Timeline Begins
In 2010, the secondary timeline of Better Call Saul begins, following events of Breaking Bad's finale, where Saul has fled Albuquerque and hides in Omaha, Nebraska under the alias Gene Takavic.
July 2012: Gilligan hints at the idea of a spin-off
In July 2012, Vince Gilligan publicly hinted at the idea of a spin-off featuring Saul, mentioning a lawyer show where the main character would do anything to stay out of court.
April 2013: Better Call Saul Confirmed
In April 2013, Gilligan and Gould officially confirmed that Better Call Saul was in development.
July 2013: Ideas for Spin-Off Being Worked Out
In July 2013, Gilligan mentioned that he and Gould were still working out ideas for the spin-off, but a deal had not been made yet. Netflix was one of many interested distributors.
December 16, 2013: Acquired by Netflix in the UK and Ireland
On December 16, 2013, Netflix acquired the rights to Better Call Saul in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
2013: Breaking Bad Ran
In 2013, Breaking Bad, the original crime drama television series, finished airing.
2013: Better Call Saul's Development Begins
In 2013, development for Better Call Saul began during the production of Breaking Bad's final season with Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould serving as co-showrunners.
January 2014: Banks to Reprise Role as Mike Ehrmantraut
In January 2014, it was announced that Jonathan Banks would reprise his Breaking Bad role as Mike Ehrmantraut and be a series regular.
April 2014: Rhea Seehorn Cast as Kim Wexler
In April 2014, Rhea Seehorn secured the role of Kimberly "Kim" Wexler, described as a prestigious attorney entangled romantically within the firm.
May 2014: Patrick Fabian and Michael Mando Join Cast
In May 2014, Patrick Fabian was cast as Howard Hamlin and Michael Mando as Ignacio "Nacho" Varga.
June 2, 2014: Principal Photography Begins
On June 2, 2014, principal photography for Better Call Saul's six seasons began.
June 19, 2014: Season 2 Renewal
On June 19, 2014, AMC renewed Better Call Saul for a second season.
August 10, 2014: Teaser Trailer Debuts
On August 10, 2014, the first teaser trailer for Better Call Saul debuted on AMC, confirming its premiere date of February 2015.
November 20, 2014: Two-Night Premiere Announced
On November 20, 2014, AMC announced that Better Call Saul would have a two-night premiere.
February 8, 2015: Better Call Saul Premieres
On February 8, 2015, Better Call Saul, a spin-off and prequel to Breaking Bad, premiered on AMC.
February 9, 2015: Premiere on Stan
On February 9, 2015, Better Call Saul premiered on the streaming service Stan in Australia, acting as the service's flagship program.
February 2015: Premiere Confirmed
In February 2015, the premiere date of Better Call Saul was confirmed.
April 6, 2015: Season Concludes
On April 6, 2015, the season of Better Call Saul concluded.
February 1, 2016: First Season Release on Netflix
On February 1, 2016, the first season of Better Call Saul became available for streaming on Netflix in the U.S.
February 15, 2016: Season 2 Premieres
On February 15, 2016, the second season of Better Call Saul premiered.
March 15, 2016: Season 3 Renewal
On March 15, 2016, Better Call Saul was renewed for a 10-episode third season.
April 18, 2016: Season 2 Concludes
On April 18, 2016, the second season of Better Call Saul concluded.
April 19, 2016: TV Series Finale Article
On April 19, 2016, a "TV Series Finale" article on "Better Call Saul: Season Two Ratings" was published.
April 10, 2017: Season 3 Premieres
On April 10, 2017, the third season of Better Call Saul premiered.
June 19, 2017: Season 3 Concludes
On June 19, 2017, the third season of Better Call Saul concluded.
July 28, 2018: Series Renewed for Season 5
On July 28, 2018, just prior to the airing of the fourth season, Better Call Saul was renewed for a fifth season.
July 29, 2018: TV Series Finale Article
On July 29, 2018, a "TV Series Finale" article on "Better Call Saul: Season Three Ratings" was published.
August 6, 2018: Season 4 Premiere
On August 6, 2018, the fourth season of Better Call Saul, consisting of 10 episodes, premiered on AMC.
October 9, 2018: TV Series Finale Article
On October 9, 2018, a "TV Series Finale" article on "Better Call Saul: Season Four Ratings" was published.
September 2019: Ranked in The Guardian's Top 100 TV Shows
In September 2019, The Guardian ranked Better Call Saul at No. 48 on its list of the 100 best TV shows of the 21st century.
January 16, 2020: Season 6 Renewal and Final Season Announcement
On January 16, 2020, AMC renewed Better Call Saul for a sixth and final season, consisting of 13 episodes.
February 23, 2020: Season 5 Premiere
On February 23, 2020, the 10-episode fifth season of Better Call Saul started airing with a special Sunday broadcast, with following episodes airing on Mondays.
February 25, 2020: TV Series Finale Article
On February 25, 2020, a "TV Series Finale" article on "Better Call Saul: Season Five Ratings" was published.
April 20, 2020: Season 5 Conclusion
On April 20, 2020, the fifth season of Better Call Saul, which started airing on February 23, concluded.
June 2020: Launch of AMC+
In June 2020, AMC's streaming service, AMC+, was first launched.
2020: Move to Neon
In 2020, Better Call Saul moved to Neon in New Zealand when Lightbox and Neon were merged.
2020: Donachie served as a cinematographer
In 2020, Paul Donachie served as a cinematographer on the Better Call Saul episode "Namaste".
2021: Scheduled Premiere of Season 6
In 2021, the scheduled premiere for the sixth season of Better Call Saul faced long delays due to COVID-19 and Bob Odenkirk's health issues.
February 9, 2022: Principal Photography Ends
On February 9, 2022, principal photography for Better Call Saul's six seasons ended.
March 2022: Additional Filming
In March 2022, additional filming was done for the opening teaser of the season six episode "Point and Shoot" at Leo Carrillo State Beach, California.
April 18, 2022: Season 6 Premiere
On April 18, 2022, the first half of the sixth and final season of Better Call Saul premiered with back-to-back episodes.
April 19, 2022: TV Series Finale Article
On April 19, 2022, a "TV Series Finale" article on "Better Call Saul: Season Six Ratings" was published.
May 23, 2022: First Half of Season 6 Concludes
On May 23, 2022, the first half of the sixth and final season of Better Call Saul concluded.
July 11, 2022: Second Half of Season 6 Premieres
On July 11, 2022, the last half of the sixth and final season of Better Call Saul premiered.
August 15, 2022: Better Call Saul Series Finale
On August 15, 2022, Better Call Saul concluded its six-season run on AMC, after airing 63 episodes in total.
September 2022: Listed in Rolling Stone's Greatest TV Shows of All Time
In September 2022, Rolling Stone listed Better Call Saul as the 32nd greatest TV show of all time in its updated list from 2016.
October 18, 2022: Airing on TG4 in Ireland
On October 18, 2022, Better Call Saul began airing on Irish TV network TG4 in Ireland.
December 6, 2022: Complete Series Release on Blu-ray and DVD
On December 6, 2022, the complete series of Better Call Saul was issued on Blu-ray and DVD in region 1.
2022: Donachie served as a cinematographer
In 2022, Paul Donachie served as a cinematographer on the Better Call Saul episodes "Carrot and Stick" and "Hit and Run".
2022: Streaming on AMC+
In 2022, during the final season's run, each episode of Better Call Saul was available to stream the day they premiered on AMC+.
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