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Can someone please help me get into The Wire?
Posted on 1/26/24 at 2:42 pm
Posted on 1/26/24 at 2:42 pm
For years I have heard how amazing this show was from everybody
I have tried to watch it from the start at least 10 times now and I can’t get through the first season
Does it get better after the 1st season?
I have tried to watch it from the start at least 10 times now and I can’t get through the first season
Does it get better after the 1st season?
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Posted on 1/26/24 at 2:43 pm to FLTech
quote:
Does it get better after the 1st season?
Yes and each season is slightly different than the last.
Posted on 1/26/24 at 2:44 pm to FLTech
I mean if you said you tried once or twice, I'd try and talk you into keep going, but at least 10 times? Yea, the show just isn't for you.
Posted on 1/26/24 at 2:46 pm to iwyLSUiwy
Well I’ve been thinking of jumping into the next season but afraid I won’t understand shite going on
Yea I have probably tried it at least one time for the past 10 years lol
Yea I have probably tried it at least one time for the past 10 years lol
Posted on 1/26/24 at 2:47 pm to FLTech
Sounds like this kind of thing just isn’t your bag.
Posted on 1/26/24 at 3:00 pm to FLTech
I have always taken the recommendations here petty serious. I have watched some great shows and movies from what I have learned here that I may have just passed over. I do agree with a lot of the popular thoughts too.
But I do agree with you on The Wire. I liked the show. I did.. But in all, it was just a good Cop/Druggy show. Some good characters. But to me, it was no where near a top 5 show or probably even a top 10 for me.
I just think I didnt get it like most did here. I have tried to go back and do a rewatch but I always stop after a few episodes
But I do agree with you on The Wire. I liked the show. I did.. But in all, it was just a good Cop/Druggy show. Some good characters. But to me, it was no where near a top 5 show or probably even a top 10 for me.
I just think I didnt get it like most did here. I have tried to go back and do a rewatch but I always stop after a few episodes
This post was edited on 1/26/24 at 3:09 pm
Posted on 1/26/24 at 3:02 pm to FLTech
How far did you get? If you don't start enjoying it by at least the 7th or 8th episode of Season 1, it just may not be for you.
Posted on 1/26/24 at 3:14 pm to Death Before Disco
quote:This. It wasn't for us, and we had high hopes.
If you don't start enjoying it by at least the 7th or 8th episode of Season 1, it just may not be for you.
Posted on 1/26/24 at 3:23 pm to FLTech
You're not alone. I've watched the first two seasons quite a few times. I always stop cause it's lame.
Most overrated series on this forum by a mile.
Fight me!
Most overrated series on this forum by a mile.
Fight me!
Posted on 1/26/24 at 3:57 pm to iwyLSUiwy
quote:
Yea, the show just isn't for you.
Posted on 1/26/24 at 4:22 pm to FLTech
Same. The most recent time, I made it about halfway through season two. I stopped again.
Posted on 1/26/24 at 4:49 pm to FnTigers
quote:
Most overrated series on this forum by a mile.
Fight me!
No need to fight i pity you.
Posted on 1/26/24 at 4:49 pm to Death Before Disco
quote:
How far did you get? If you don't start enjoying it by at least the 7th or 8th episode of Season 1, it just may not be for you.
100%
Not every show is for everyone even ones with universal acclaim.
I would also say skipping to the 2nd season could be dicey. S2 is almost universally considered the nadir unless someone is arguing one particular storyline in S5. I admit S2 is probably my least favorite but I appreciate it more with each rewatch but even when I appreciated it least I still thought it was great TV.
OP is a bit of a contrarian (not meant as a pejorative) so I am not 100% sure his post is sincere but The Wire is simply not for everyone just most people consider it very high-level TV.
Posted on 1/26/24 at 4:54 pm to FLTech
quote:
Does it get better after the 1st season?
No. It's more of the same. If season 1 didn't do it for you, skip the rest. It took me 3 tries to get through it. It's not as good as these clowns are making it out to be.
This post was edited on 1/26/24 at 4:55 pm
Posted on 1/26/24 at 4:56 pm to FnTigers
Most overrated series on this forum by a mile.
Facts!! Don't get me wrong, some of it entertaining, but definitely not worth a re-watch. Once was enough.
Facts!! Don't get me wrong, some of it entertaining, but definitely not worth a re-watch. Once was enough.
Posted on 1/26/24 at 5:01 pm to saintsfan1977
Honestly it shouldn’t take 7/8 episodes to get into it. I’d say if you aren’t into it after the first 2/3 then it isn’t for you. Definitely by the chess scene early on.
I think it’s the best show of all time, but obviously every single person isn’t gonna love it. And that’s okay.
Also, I rank S1 either first or second in terms of quality. So if you make it through S1 and aren’t feeling it, then it’s definitely not for you. Especially since S2 dips in quality for a lot of people.
I think it’s the best show of all time, but obviously every single person isn’t gonna love it. And that’s okay.
Also, I rank S1 either first or second in terms of quality. So if you make it through S1 and aren’t feeling it, then it’s definitely not for you. Especially since S2 dips in quality for a lot of people.
Posted on 1/26/24 at 5:02 pm to FLTech
Not everybody likes everything. You don't like it, it's OK.
Posted on 1/26/24 at 5:26 pm to FLTech
quote:
I have tried to watch it from the start at least 10 times now
Indicator that it might not be for you
Posted on 1/26/24 at 5:36 pm to FLTech
It’s past its prime.
When the Godfather first came out, it was great.
However, after all the hundreds of other mafia movies came out duplicating the same themes, it doesn’t really provide any impact to a new viewer.
It’s like sizzler was the bomb in the 70s and outback crushed it in the 80s and 90s.
But now, both those spots are seen as subpar to terrible places to eat.
They are really the same, and people used to love the Texas toast & Bloomin Onion…but now “omg it’s soo greasy”
When the Godfather first came out, it was great.
However, after all the hundreds of other mafia movies came out duplicating the same themes, it doesn’t really provide any impact to a new viewer.
It’s like sizzler was the bomb in the 70s and outback crushed it in the 80s and 90s.
But now, both those spots are seen as subpar to terrible places to eat.
They are really the same, and people used to love the Texas toast & Bloomin Onion…but now “omg it’s soo greasy”
Posted on 1/26/24 at 5:42 pm to FLTech
I can already tell this dude is gonna ask a lot of questions
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