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Which spinoff series defied low expectations to earn Emmy nominations and critical praise on par with its parent show, Breaking Bad?
Answer
Better Call Saul
Though many doubted a Breaking Bad spinoff could succeed, Better Call Saul earned multiple Emmy nominations and was frequently praised by critics as equal to or better than the original series.
💡 Did you know?
Better Call Saul was initially pitched as a Breaking Bad spinoff nobody wanted, yet critics ranked it equally or superior.
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- Fear the Walking Dead
- Star Trek: Enterprise
- Joey
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- critical-acclaim
- awards
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