Despite declining ratings, in March of 2016, AMC gave Better Call Saul an early third season renewal. While it has never been a huge ratings success, the Breaking Bad prequel is one of the network’s top-performing shows that doesn’t involve the zombie apocalypse. AMC continues to promote the series and even ran Breaking Bad marathons ahead of this season’s premiere. Can Better Call Saul build up its audience? Will it be cancelled or renewed for a fourth season? Stay tuned. **Status updates below.
A black comedy crime drama hybrid airing on the AMC cable channel, Better Call Saul kicks off six years before Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk) became Walter White’s lawyer. Jonathan Banks, Michael McKean, Patrick Fabian, Rhea Seehorn, Michael Mando, and Giancarlo Esposito also star. In the early 2000s, Saul is still down-on-his-luck Jimmy McGill. He’s trying to negotiate the ethical dilemmas of the legal world, emerge from his older brother’s shadow, and make a name for himself. Armed with optimism and a quick wit, Jimmy is a legitimate lawyer who often finds his ambition at odds with his moral compass.
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For comparisons: The second season of Better Call Saul averaged a 0.89 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 2.158 million total viewers.
What do you think? Are you still watching the Better Call Saul TV series? Did you think this AMC TV show would be cancelled or renewed for a fourth and fifth season?
**7/29/2018 Status Update: AMC has renewed Better Call Saul through season five, ahead of the season four premiere. Details here.
**6/27/2017 Status Update: AMC has renewed Better Call Saul for a fourth season. Details here.
Just finished watching S03 E07 …. This show just keep getting boring and slower & slower with each episode. I mean it took them almost 3 seasons to even bring up the term ‘Saul Goodman’. People still love it and keep watching just because they still miss Breaking Bad. But comparing 3 seasons of Better Call Saul with 3 seasons of Breaking Bad, this show is just a huge disrespect to Breaking Bad. I mean its a total frustration to wait and wait and wait for the whole year and then again wait every week for the story to move… Read more »
Maybe quit comparing it to Breaking Bad. Compare it to the rest of the trash that airs on TV. Open your eyes, ears, and mind and you’ll notice some seriously fantastic writing.
They Saul Goodman the viewer’s, this show sucks…well not completely but very slow and I may be done watching…
I love it. I keep guessing which way things will turn. Just like breaking bad. And very well written, as well
It moves a little slow, but it’s just now getting good! Please don’t cancel. I’m hoping for a Jessie or Walter run in some how. I miss them.
if they cancel this show I will lose my faith in humanity.
renew for season 4, asap!!!
I love this show. For those that are missing Breaking Bad, this one helps out. Please keep this one! It’s a keeper! Gets better every week!!!
Season 3 has been the best season yet – just incredibly good. I can’t wait for each new episode every week. Mr. Fring! This show NEEDS to keep going. It’s absolute gold.
Easily the best show on TV! I’m currently watching Sense8, Fargo and Silicon Valley… but Better Call Saul is the one I’m always looking forward to. The show has no flaws, the writing is incredible and the acting is absolutely amazing.
Thank you Vince Gilligan!
OMG PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL THIS SERIES! IT’S THE BEST EVER!!
It’s the most boring show still on TV, but I still watch it hoping it will get better. Hopefully it will be cancelled soon.
Best show on tv well written blends smoothly into breaking bad .. did any one say were jessie ? We have hector , tuco , the cousins, gus ,and of course mike !! Were going to see hank and i heard walter will make a cameo .. cant wait for season 4
Best show on Monday nights renew for fourth season
I look forward to mondays to see Better call saul great show stands on its own apart from breaking bad
I’m not that surprised the ratings have gone down so significantly this season. Bob Odenkirk has been outspoken in his distaste for President Trump and many viewers expressed their disappointment in his decision to be so political. On social media hundreds stated they were done with the show after reading his remarks. While some may still watch obviously others are sticking with their decision to tune out.
Who cares what he thinks of Trump. Most people probably agree. Should not take away from the show.
Don’t cancel love ❤️ ❤️ love the show. Love Mike he should live on and have his own series, love them all!
They need to get past Jimmy’s brother I find myself fast fowarding him he is boring,
The 18-49 demo watches by streaming or on-demand. They need to update the way shows viewership is tracked.
Excellent show,top notch acting.Bring on season 4!!!