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In the arena of accolades, dare we say it, snubs have sometimes become unpleasantly routine. However, when a highly acclaimed television series such asAMC’sBetter Call Saulcontinues to find itself at the bottom of the Emmy disfavor list, you are forced to question the value of the process. The only thing driving the fans crazy is the mystery surrounding this show’s Emmy rejection story.
After six seasons and 53 Emmy nominations,Better Call Saulstill has not taken home a single trophy. With seven Emmy nominations this year, the highly acclaimedBreaking Badspin-off never quite achieved the same level of award success as its predecessor. WhileBreaking Badwon 16 Emmys out of 58 nominations, its spin-off, despite critical acclaim, was unable to secure any.
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Better Call Saul’s Fans Once Again Vent After 0 Wins out of 53 Emmy Nominations
Another year has passed, another Emmy Award has been organized, andBetter Call Saulis still not acknowledged. The producers, actors, and crew ofBreaking Bad’sprequel/sequel were left empty-handed from Monday night’s glitzy 75th Emmy Awards, which had seven nominations.
For a series as compelling and expertly made asBetter Call Saul, one would believe that Emmy Awards would be handed out like candy. Alas, despite receiving a staggering 53 nominations over the years, the series is simply unable to catch a break.
From the brilliant work of creators Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould to the acting prowess ofBob Odenkirk,Better Call Saulis a true masterclass in TV artistry. However, with each snub, fans become increasingly dissatisfied, unable to understand why such an exceptional series is still overlooked. Many fans of the critically acclaimed television series think it is a“sick joke”.
Here are a few of the fans’ tweets expressing their willingness to exact revenge for this Emmy joke:
You think this is bad? This? This chicanery? Better Call Saul has been nominated for 46 Emmys. FORTY. SIX. And they never won. Not one. What other prequels are good, let alone a masterpiece that almost surpasses the original!? Greatest prequel of all time. What a sick joke!pic.twitter.com/bidpJduPFL
— Stephen Ford (@StephenSeanFord)July 10, 2025
I’m hoping the Academy is pulling a SCHITT’s CREEK and going to give it all the awards its last season. But also, if it’s up against THE CROWN and SUCCESSION next year…don’t hold your breath.
— Michael Marcelin (@mikethewriter1)August 09, 2025
Better Call Saul didn’t get a single Primetime Emmy award, ever!
It speaks volumes about the standards of the awards committee than about BCS team.A major let down.What a sick joke!@petergould@TomSchnauz@mrbobodenkirk@rheaseehorn@odenhead@BetterCallSaul@nocontextbcs
— JabarDasti (@jabardasti)July 10, 2025
Emmys, along with the Grammys and the Oscars, are meaningless.
— Sigrun, Warrior Princess (@althingprincess)June 27, 2025
You don’t need a shitty Emmy to be the greatest. The Wire never won an Emmy and it is an undisputed masterpiece.
— S.I.N (@LOVNADVICE)August 06, 2025
Yes! Prequel & sequel wrapped into one with the lead basically playing 3 characters! The writing & cinematography are taught in college classes! Emmy Awards a joke.
— Lindsay R (@Lindsay32317578)June 14, 2025
In the series, Odenkirk plays the ace lawyer Jimmy McGill, who later transforms into his alter ego Saul Goodman, whom we all know from Breaking Bad. He has delivered stellar performances in all of these seasons, and fans will never forget how he suffered a heart attack (perDeadline) on the set of the final season.
Also read:Bob Odenkirk Reported Breaking Bad Season 1 Salary Was Shockingly Low Compared to What He Earned in Better Call Saul
Better Call Saulis Unable to Repeat Breaking Bad’s Success?
Better Call Saul, which Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould co-created, is a spin-off of the hugely popular crime dramaBreaking Bad.
The show chronicled the exploits of Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk), who goes by Jimmy McGill, a con artist. He plays a sly attorney who becomes entangled in a criminal network several years before he meets Walter White (Bryan Cranston), a chemistry teacher-turned-drug lord. The series also features a number of well-known cast members from the original show, including Jonathan Banks and Giancarlo Esposito.
Breaking Baddid not face the same issue asBetter Call Saul,which was unable to win any Emmys during its tenure. Even though both programs won numerous accolades from critics,Breaking Badis regarded by many as the best television program of all time, and its Emmy wins appear to support that opinion. The show received 16 Primetime Emmy Awards.
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The American Film Institute rankedBreaking Badamong the top ten TV series for five years, from 2008 to 2013 (viaDeadline). Meanwhile, according toThe Guardian, many critics have hailedBetter Call Saulas a deserving successor toBreaking Bad; some have even gone so far as to claim that it surpasses the original.
Whatever the reason—be it a hidden bias, theBreaking Badassociation, or a question of taste—one thing is certain: real television excellence and Emmy recognition are not the same. It is time to let Emmy know thatBetter Call Saulis just one hug away from capturing the coveted gold.
The entire Emmy-nominated—but not Emmy-winning—series (Better Call Saul) is available to stream on Netflix.
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