"Better Call Saul" Emmys Reaction

Fans of “Better Call Saul” were tuned in to the 2024 Emmys with the hope, and the expectation, that the series would finally grab that elusive win. But alas, fans were once again left disappointed as the series walked away empty-handed.

The show couldn’t reel in a win after 53 nominations, a number that is a record for nominations received without a win. The next closest show is “Newhart” with 25.

Bob Odenkirk received six nominations alone for his role as the legendary lawyer Saul Goodman, one for each season of the show.

Other supporting actors also receiving nominations over the series’ run include Michael Kckean, Giancarlo Esposito and Jonathan Banks.

But what upset fans of the series the most was that Rhea Seehorn turned in one of the best performances of the decade for her portrayal of Kim Wexler and was once again not recognized by the academy.

Jennifer Coolidge of “The White Lotus” was given the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, leaving Rhea Seehorn empty-handed one last time for good measure.

Adding to the confusion is how successful “Breaking Bad’ was at the Emmys.

“Better Call Saul” is a spinoff to the original classic series, but “Breaking Bad” was given 16 wins in just a five-season stretch. Odenkirk appeared in both series, seeing his character Saul Goodman receive a promotion to lead actor in the spinoff.

Odenkirk and Seehorn both displayed career-defining performances in their roles in “Better Call Saul”. Odenkirk demonstrated the peak of his acting abilities in episodes like “Winner”, “Bad Choice Road” and of course the series finale “Saul Gone.”

Through a plethora of flawless performances exhibited by Rhea Seehorn, fans were hoping that she would win outstanding supporting actress for her work in “Waterworks” alone, the penultimate episode of the series.

Other crucial names of the series that will go unnoticed are that of Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould. Both of whom are credited as executive producers but were key components of direction and writing.

For the loyal “Better Call Saul” following, this one hurt more than usual.

Now it’s certain that "Better Call Saul" will retire from the Emmys without a win after accumulating 53 nominations in six seasons of work.

Sketch Morton is a fourth-year majoring in broadcast journalism. To contact him, email sam7539@psu.edu.