'Better Call Saul' Outscored 'Breaking Bad' in Final Critics' Ratings

Better Call Saul, the prequel to Breaking Bad created by Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould, ultimately surpassed its predecessor in critics' final scores. While the show never matched Breaking Bad's iconic cultural status, its critical rating placed it ahead of the original. This is a rare feat given that Breaking Bad is widely considered one of the greatest TV series ever made.