Saul Goodman (James McGill) finds a God of his Understanding: A Theological Reflection on Better Call Saul

By David K. Goodin The narrative world of the Breaking Bad has reached its conclusion.  The original series (2008-2013) centered on the pyrrhic ascendency and tragic final days of drug kingpin Walter White.  The follow-up movie El Camino (2019) added a postscript for the one seemingly redeemable character, Jesse Pinkman.  Whereas the final episode of…

EXTENDED Call for Papers: Theology and Breaking Bad

***The original call for papers has been extended until October 01, 2020! Call for Papers: Theology and Breaking Bad Editors: David K. Goodin, McGill University, School of Religious Studies david.goodin@mcgill.ca; George Tsakiridis, South Dakota State University george.tsakiridis@sdstate.edu Abstract and CV Due: October 01, 2020 “Say my name!” The moral universe of the era-defining AMC neo-Western crime…

Call for Papers: Theology and Breaking Bad

Call for Papers: Theology and Breaking Bad Editors: David K. Goodin, McGill University, School of Religious Studies david.goodin@mcgill.ca; George Tsakiridis, South Dakota State University george.tsakiridis@sdstate.edu Abstract and CV Due: July 1, 2020 Final Manuscripts Due: December 31, 2020 “Say my name!” The moral universe of the era-defining AMC neo-Western crime drama Breaking Bad (2008-2013) is uncompromisingly…