Better Call Saul "JMM" 5x7 - Commentary (Early Access)
Added 2024-08-25 22:53:58 +0000 UTC
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Yes! His power is a scary thing though. I don't think it comes from his money or his position. Comes from his mind and he just blows me away. I would love to see a show about his backstory, starting in Chile. You know, in BB I thought he might just be a sociopath (at first) but I think that was framing through use of the character Walt. Love Gus. Still wouldn't want to cross his path though. Have a good night!
Tanya TMS
2024-08-26 18:30:59 +0000 UTCI agree with you. I think Gus is very interesting as a character when it comes to examining whether he's 'good'. By conventional standards I think most people would say no, simply due to the criminality he does take part in, but I agree he's mostly motivated by revenge which means he will do ANYTHING to get it. That's where the crime comes from, but aside from that he is the best he can be and it manifests itself as him using his wealth and power for great good as well.
Tyler Alexander
2024-08-26 17:31:48 +0000 UTCMy opinion of Gus might be controversial. I don't see him as a "bad guy." I see him as dangerous for sure. However, when you hold him up beside Kevin in comparison - Gus is great. I also don't necessarily see him as a capitalist. To me, Gus seems to have more morals than Kevin. Is he doing bad things? Sure. But he is subverting the system and using his business as a front to build his own economy for impoverished people. That town that Mike stayed in - all those kids and families? Funded by Gus. We don't see Gus using his money to present some sense of prestige like Don Eladio. I don't even think Gus craves power. I think Gus is fueled by revenge and building an empire that he is charge of so he can help people. Yes, he can be very cold-blooded. But subversion of a centuries-old system to help people that are neglected by corrupted systems that wear a mask of "good" to let them suffer and die is kind of noble in my opinion.
Tanya TMS
2024-08-26 05:16:31 +0000 UTC
