Fans of the hit show You better call Saul were unhappy to see the series not winning any awards at the Emmys on Monday night. As it looks now, Breaking Bad prequel has racked up 46 nominations over its six seasons, though it hasn’t taken a single win yet. This year, the show’s nominations included acting nods for Bob Odenkirk and Rhea Seehorn, as well as Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Writing for Thomas Schnauz.
After the event, it wasn’t just the fans who had something to say about the show’s shortcomings. Several cast members joined them to share their thoughts on the situation. Odenkirk didn’t mind losing his nomination to squid game star Lee Jung-jae, who is very grateful for what he and Seehorn have achieved with the series. He posted a picture of himself from the Emmy floor along with a friendly message for his old opponent.
“For the past eight years I’ve had the honor of working with the very best on stage and off,” said Odenkirk. ‘Much more than I deserved. Rhea, thank you for keeping my head off the concrete floor.”
Betsy Brandt, who played Marie Schraeder in Breaking Bad alongside Odenkirk before taking the role in the You better call Saul finale, shared the image, adding: “The best! Winners, both…”
Michael McKean’s character died in Season 3, although he also appeared in a flashback sequence as Chuck McGill before the finale. Prior to the ceremony, McKean was optimistic about the show’s chances. He subtly posted on Twitter: “I don’t make Emmy predictions, but you know what I’m thinking.” After the show’s losses, McKean added, “Well, damn that sound.”
Daniel Moncada is an actor who played one of the Salamanca twins, Leonel, in both Breaking Bad and You better call Saul. He made his feelings clear about the situation by posting on Twitter: “That’s some bullsh*t!!”
The cast of Better Call Saul was happy to reunite, even without any wins
Giancarlo Esposito, who plays Gustavo Fring in both shows, was another person who got involved in the situation. He posted a few photos of himself with others from the series and shared how honored it was to attend the ceremony and reunite with his friends. He also gave a positive message of support to everyone nominated for the night, regardless of the outcome.
“It was an honor to attend the Emmys last night with my You better call Saul family!” wrote Esposito. “So grateful for our show and the wonderful people I met along the way. Congratulations to all nominees and winners!”
You better call Saul gets one last shot at Emmy gold as the second half of the sixth and final season qualifies for next year’s Emmys. Maybe they will finally take the win with their very last chance. It would certainly be well deserved, albeit much too late.