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'Our new favorite show': Fans hail Bob Odenkirk's return to TV with AMC's 'Lucky Hank'

Fans are already in awe of 'Lucky Hank' and they can't wait to see what lies ahead

‘Mr. Bob Odenkirk’ is BACK and he is set to take viewers on a journey that’s filled with awkward situations and a masterclass on how to handle a mid-life crisis (sort of). ‘Lucky Hank’ chronicles the journey of a professor named William Henry Devereaux, Jr., aka Hank. He is the chair of the English department at Railton College and is there to make everyone clear that he is not the one to mess with. The series just aired its premiere episode and without any guesses, it has opened to a bumper response.

Odenkirk, who floored everyone with an impeccable performance in ‘Better Call Saul’, is a middle-aged man going through a lot of complicated situations. He was teaching a class of students at Railton University, talking about the progress they have made in their writing. He is not interested in giving his opinions and tells everyone to read their own work because he knows that their writing is completely mediocre. However, the entire conversation gets heated up when Hank says that this college is mediocre. One thing leads to another and we find Hank trying to save his chair.

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Fans already calling 'Lucky Hank' their favorite 'new' show

The season premiere gives us an amazing look at how people behave in certain situations and how they express themselves when they feel happy or going through a mid-life crisis. People could relate to Hank’s character and their reactions to the season premiere said it all. Social media praised the series for starting on such an extraordinary note and some have already called it their “next favorite show.”

One of the fans said, “First episode of Lucky Hank was great. Excited to see more from our man, Bob Odenkirk!” Another social media user wrote, “10 minutes in and I'm loving #LuckyHank. Bob Odenkirk with the best opening scene monologue since Jeff Daniels in The Newsroom.” Another social media user tweeted, “Watched my new favorite show tonight. Lucky Hank!” Another fan tweeted, “Lucky Hank is great, fun, and full of unexpected laughs! And really miss Better Things.”

“ABSOLUTELY adored the pilot of #LuckyHank fun and interesting story; humor, dry dialogue and great deep commentary on dreams, hopes, and the choices we make in our personal and professional lives. Can’t wait for more!” wrote another fan. “#LuckyHank. Absolutely loving the pilot! Another great show for Bob Odenkirk,” wrote another fan.

‘Lucky Hank’ is Odenkirk’s first TV project since the conclusion of ‘Better Call Saul’ and is one of the most highly-anticipated shows of 2023. The series also stars Mireille Enos, Olivia Scott Welch, Sara Amini, Suzanne Cryer, Cedric Yarbrough, Diedrich Bader, and others in pivotal roles.

‘Lucky Hank’ currently holds a rating of 96% on Rotten Tomatoes.