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Homeland>The Wire>Breaking Bad

Posted on 1/29/13 at 10:35 am
Posted by HerbEaverstinks
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Posted on 1/29/13 at 10:35 am
Although Homeland and Breaking Bad are still works in progress, I’m probably going against the grain to say I think Homeland is number one, at least through two seasons in comparison.

A lot of people say The Wire stands alone and there are no comparisons to this show, but I actually think Homeland and The Wire are a lot alike. At times, it seems like Homeland is The Wire on steroids. They both have a parallel between the “good guys” and the “bad guys” where you find in both shows corruption on both sides.

Obviously, the wire-tapping and video surveillance are also key in both series.
And, in comparison to Breaking Bad, I will say both shows (Homeland and Breaking Bad) are very hard to predict. It seems as though the writers are unique in their stream of consciousnesses.

I may amend this when Breaking Bad finishes up, but it’s so hard to end a series in classic fashion. But then again if a show can do it, Breaking Bad may just fascinate us all. Don’t get me wrong, The Wire is currently my second all-time favorite series, I’m just leaning toward Homeland now as number one in comparison to the first two series of both shows. And Breaking Bad is right in there. Actually they are all real close, but that's how I'd rank them. The only things I didn’t like about Homeland was it was a little sappy at times and Carrie sure does whine a lot.

I understand that goes with her character, though.
As far as the sects scenes goes, Homeland is tops. I didn’t realize Brody’s wife is Morena Baccarin from Firefly. WOW! I’d have to say Firefly is still in my top 5, too. I do need to watch Game of Thrones. That’s probably next for me.

What say you about ranking Homeland against the Wire and Breaking Bad and why. And where do you put the series Homeland in your all-time top rankings.

Posted by Patrick O Rly
y u do dis?
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Posted on 1/29/13 at 10:38 am to
Posted by boom roasted
Member since Sep 2010
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Posted on 1/29/13 at 10:38 am to
I can't put it into words, but The Wire is still tops for me. Once I got finished with The Wire, I watched the entire series again. It had that impact for me. Homeland Season1 was really good but it didn't stick with me. I haven't seen Season2 yet.

EDIT: For me, The Wire > Hoemland Season1 > Breaking Bad.
This post was edited on 1/29/13 at 10:42 am
Posted by Salmon
On the trails
Member since Feb 2008
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Posted on 1/29/13 at 10:39 am to
is Homeland on Netflix streaming?
Posted by Fearthehat0307
Dallas, TX
Member since Dec 2007
65256 posts
Posted on 1/29/13 at 10:39 am to
quote:

Homeland>The Wire>Breaking Bad
:kige:
Posted by Fearthehat0307
Dallas, TX
Member since Dec 2007
65256 posts
Posted on 1/29/13 at 10:41 am to
quote:

I didn’t realize Brody’s wife is Morena Baccarin from Firefly
quote:

I’d have to say Firefly is still in my top 5,
does not compute
Posted by taylork37
Member since Mar 2010
15329 posts
Posted on 1/29/13 at 11:11 am to
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Homeland>The Wire>Breaking Bad


No way.

Homeland is a great show, but this is a slap in the face to The Wire.

Homeland is way too unrealistic IMO to be up there with the wire.
Posted by Marciano1
Marksville, LA
Member since Jun 2009
18470 posts
Posted on 1/29/13 at 11:12 am to
Hahahahaha no



The Wire laughs at Homeland
Posted by coolpapaboze
Parts Unknown
Member since Dec 2006
15861 posts
Posted on 1/29/13 at 11:21 am to
The second season of Homeland was weak and full of plot holes.
Posted by Gnar Cat21
Piña Coladaburg
Member since Sep 2009
16846 posts
Posted on 1/29/13 at 11:38 am to
I guess if you like cheesy plot lines and ridiculously unrealistic situations then yea, homeland is better

And I really like homeland
Posted by Tiger1242
Member since Jul 2011
31979 posts
Posted on 1/29/13 at 11:41 am to
I like Homeland but I think it's going to start getting into 24 territory of unrealistic plots and stuff
Posted by Decatur
Member since Mar 2007
28719 posts
Posted on 1/29/13 at 12:20 pm to
Damn, I didn't realize Morena Baccarin is only 33. I thought she was older.
Posted by beaver
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Member since Sep 2009
46861 posts
Posted on 1/29/13 at 12:31 pm to
Homeland season 1 was good, season 2 sucked dick
Posted by busbeepbeep
When will then be now?
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18367 posts
Posted on 1/29/13 at 12:35 pm to
I'm a big fan of Homeland, but my rankings would be Wire > BB > Homeland
Posted by rondo
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Posted on 1/29/13 at 1:32 pm to
Tits >>> AIDS >>>>>>>herbeaverstinks
Posted by vuvuzela
Oregon
Member since Jun 2010
14663 posts
Posted on 1/29/13 at 1:52 pm to
quote:

Homeland>The Wire


stopped reading. you deserve to have your posting priveleges revoked.
Posted by Rittdog
Yesterday, all my troubles seemed
Member since Oct 2009
9955 posts
Posted on 1/29/13 at 2:01 pm to
quote:

Although Homeland and Breaking Bad are still works in progress, I’m probably going against the grain to say I think Homeland is number one, at least through two seasons in comparison.

A lot of people say The Wire stands alone and there are no comparisons to this show, but I actually think Homeland and The Wire are a lot alike. At times, it seems like Homeland is The Wire on steroids. They both have a parallel between the “good guys” and the “bad guys” where you find in both shows corruption on both sides.

Obviously, the wire-tapping and video surveillance are also key in both series.
And, in comparison to Breaking Bad, I will say both shows (Homeland and Breaking Bad) are very hard to predict. It seems as though the writers are unique in their stream of consciousnesses.

I may amend this when Breaking Bad finishes up, but it’s so hard to end a series in classic fashion. But then again if a show can do it, Breaking Bad may just fascinate us all. Don’t get me wrong, The Wire is currently my second all-time favorite series, I’m just leaning toward Homeland now as number one in comparison to the first two series of both shows. And Breaking Bad is right in there. Actually they are all real close, but that's how I'd rank them. The only things I didn’t like about Homeland was it was a little sappy at times and Carrie sure does whine a lot.

I understand that goes with her character, though.
As far as the sects scenes goes, Homeland is tops. I didn’t realize Brody’s wife is Morena Baccarin from Firefly. WOW! I’d have to say Firefly is still in my top 5, too. I do need to watch Game of Thrones. That’s probably next for me.

What say you about ranking Homeland against the Wire and Breaking Bad and why. And where do you put the series Homeland in your all-time top rankings


I disagree. But you better get outta here before its too late.
Posted by St Augustine
The Pauper of the Surf
Member since Mar 2006
64385 posts
Posted on 1/29/13 at 2:51 pm to
I agree. I've tried to get through the wire 3 tines so far. I've stopped in season 1, 2,and 3.
Posted by 20MuleTeam
West Hartford
Member since Sep 2012
3862 posts
Posted on 1/29/13 at 5:06 pm to
You got that all wrong homeland is must see tv but it can't hold a bottle of piss compared to The Wire or Breaking Bad
Posted by LewDawg
Member since May 2009
75242 posts
Posted on 1/29/13 at 5:12 pm to
I'm one of the few that didn't care for The Wire apparently. I watched the first season and didn't continue.
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