
Vince Gilligan’s shows are known for taking their time, but it’s not simply about being slow. It’s a deliberate approach that builds tension and emphasizes the hard work and dedication of the characters. Think of the elaborate planning – like using a powerful magnet to steal evidence in Breaking Bad, the detailed practice of a robbery in Better Call Saul, or the painstaking gathering of evidence for a lawsuit against a retirement home chain in the same show. This careful, methodical approach is what allows an ordinary high school chemistry teacher to become a master meth cook, and a struggling law firm employee to earn a degree from a remote university.