Three shows...

15 August 2022: Some not-great vibes today and find myself pausing to be grateful for some entertainment that helps sustain me even on not-great days. Three TV shows coming to mind right now:

1) The new A League of Their Own series, which I devoured this weekend. It's been on my mind all day today, too.

2) Reservation Dogs: just finishing up the latest episode. How is this show so beautiful and so funny? What a privilege it is to watch it, learn from it, and appreciate it.

3) Better Call Saul: the final episode starts in a few minutes. In my mind, there's no question that the prequel has surpassed Breaking Bad, which is an amazing feat. It's that good. And I want to name a cat Kim Wexler. 

Better Call Saul

6 August 2018: “Well, Howard, I guess that’s your cross to bear.” -Jimmy, on tonight's season premiere of Better Call Saul.

Just about gasped out loud when Jimmy uttered these words. I almost watch this show through through my fingers knowing what will happen to Jimmy and not really wanting to see him make that transition.

Better Call Saul is back...

10 April 2017: "For ten minutes, Chuck didn't hate me. I forgot what that felt like." --Jimmy to Kim, on tonight's premiere episode of the new season of Better Call Saul.

This show breaks your heart again and again, but this line, full of sadness and yearning, just kind of killed me.

"The best antihero now isn't a badass"

20 March 2016: Today's good thing is this great piece of TV criticism about Better Call Saul, a show that is so much better than I ever hoped it would be.