Overview

• Breaking Bad writer-producer Peter Gould revealed AMC executives initially wanted to remove Saul Goodman from the show, fearing the character was too 'silly.'
• Saul Goodman, played by Bob Odenkirk, became a fan favorite and later starred in the acclaimed spin-off series Better Call Saul.
• Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan strongly advocated for the character, convincing executives to trust his vision and retain Saul in the series.
• The initial concept for Saul Goodman was developed as a supporting role to serve Walter White’s story, with no plans for a spin-off at the time.
• Better Call Saul, which premiered in 2015, explored the character’s origins and earned Odenkirk multiple award nominations before concluding in 2022.