HBO’sThe Idolnow has more Emmy Award wins thanBetter Call Saul. WhileBetter Call Saulwas critically acclaimed,The Idolwas cancelled after its five-episode season 1 and was critically panned, as it received a 19% critical score and 41% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Nevertheless, theBreaking BadprequelBetter Call Saulnever won any Emmy Awards despite 53 nominations, andThe Idolnow has an Emmy for Outstanding Choreography for Scripted Programming.
AfterThe Idol’s win,viewers have taken to X/Twitter to share their shock and frustrationthat the maligned HBO series now has more Emmys thanBetter Call Saul. Check out their responses below:
@4eyedRavenposted a GIF of Saul repeatedly banging a phone against the receiver in a phone booth, expressing the frustration of theBreaking Badprequel never being properly recognized by the Emmys.
@Otaviopropstated thatThe Idolis"arguably the worst show I’ve had the displeasure of watching,“making its Emmy win even more difficult to accept in contrast with the belovedBetter Call Saul.
@terpsichorxasks ifThe Idolwon"for worst show ever?“given the series' overwhelmingly negative reception during and after it was released on HBO.
@Klaine8468shares that they are having a difficult time with this development, stating that “I don’t want to live in a world where THE IDOL is an Emmy-winning show but Better Call Saul isn’t.”
@SayWhatSugarshared a GIF ofAbbott Elementary’s Tyler James Williams looking at the camera to convey their disbelief atThe Idolnow having more Emmys thanBetter Call Saul.
@starwarsitcomasks “was no one else in the category?” as they cannot believe thatThe Idolcould win over any other series released in the past year.
Better Call Saul Should Have Won Multiple Emmys
It Was Snubbed An Absurd Number Of Times
Better Call Saulnever winning an Emmywould be more understandable if the show had only been exceptional in a single category. What makes the series' many Emmy snubs more confounding is thatit was exceptional in nearly every category, including acting, writing, directing, editing, and music.Better Call Saulis not only considered to be a qualityBreaking Badprequel, but is widely considered to be one of the all-time greatest television series.
The final product and its enduring impact on viewers matter more than awards, asBetter Call Saulwill undoubtedly stand the test of time far better thanThe Idol.
It aired for six seasons and a total of 63 episodes and consistently received consistent critical acclaim, with a near-perfect overall Rotten Tomatoes score of 98% and an audience score of 96%. Bob Odenkirk, Rhea Seehorn, Jonathan Banks, Giancarlo Esposito, and the rest of theBetter Call Saulcastwere frequently recognized and celebrated for their stunning performances. Given all these successful elements,it is astonishing thatBetter Call Sauldid not win any Emmys, especially when it should have won multiple times.
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This demonstrates the limitations of the Emmys and that they cannot change the perception or legacy of a series.The Idol’s Emmy win does not suddenly change the negative view of the show andBetter Call Saulremains incredibly well-regarded despite its surprising lack of Emmys Awards. The final product and its enduring impact on viewers matter more than awards, asBetter Call Saulwill undoubtedly stand the test of time far better thanThe Idol.
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Better Call Saul
Cast
Better Call Saul follows small-time lawyer Jimmy McGill as he navigates the legal world to make ends meet. The series, set six years before his encounter with Walter White, chronicles Jimmy’s evolution into Saul Goodman, with notable interactions alongside fixer Mike Ehrmantraut.
The Idol
The Idol is a drama series created by Sam Levinson, Abel Tesfaye, and Reza Fahim. The show stars Lily-Rose Depp and Abel Tesfaye, following the turbulent relationship between an aspiring pop idol and a self-help guru and cult leader. With its exploration of fame and the music industry, the series delves into themes of power and manipulation.
