Therefore, understanding theBreaking Baduniverse is heavily dependent on the order in which both series are watched.

Additionally, whileBreaking Badis intense and extremely fast-paced,Better Call Sauloffers a steadier, more character-driven narrative.

He is replaced by the money-driven mercenary Saul old fans know fromBreaking Bad.

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It was another rather large risk, albeit with exceptional results.

Of course, the transformation into Saul is not the purpose ofBetter Call Saul.

Returning to season 6 finalizes the missing link in theBreaking Baduniverse.

Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, and Bob Odenkirk as Walter White, Jesse Pinkman, and Saul Goodman in Better Call Saul

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BothEl CaminoandBetter Call Saulserve as extensions of theBreaking Baduniverse, although they do so in very distinct ways.

Considering its rapid pacing and high-pressure situations,Breaking Badcan be a taxing series to watch.

This means alternating between the show andBetter Call Saulcan provide some respite from the somewhat anxiety-inducing narrative.

Jimmy McGill pointing both fingers and smiling, with a person walking behind him in Better Call Saul.

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More importantly, taking this approach mitigates viewer fatigue.

Combining both shows keeps the viewing experience fresh and helps it keep up its dynamic nature.

The interplay between the past and present creates curiosity and invites audiences to weave the timelines together.

Collage of Walt in Breaking Bad and Jimmy in Better Call Saul

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