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To the The Wire and True Detective lovers
Posted on 10/10/14 at 2:16 am
Posted on 10/10/14 at 2:16 am
Just out of curiosity, how many have you have ever seen Oz, The Sopranos, or Generarion Kill? I understand that these are not unknown HBO shows but really want to know how many people claiming the two mentioned series are the "greatest."
The first season of Oz debuted in 1997, which I feel eclipses a majority of the new posters here.
Generation Kill was more of a mini series but had writing and subtle humor that rivals Simon. The background comments and conversations are what make the show IMO.
I still consider The Wire as one of the best composed shows of all time but just want to know how many people on this board have seen earlier HBO series. FYI, if you loved the wire, read Simon's two books that he based the show on, fricking incredible.
Purposely excluded Sopranos to keep that crowd out of the discussion.
The first season of Oz debuted in 1997, which I feel eclipses a majority of the new posters here.
Generation Kill was more of a mini series but had writing and subtle humor that rivals Simon. The background comments and conversations are what make the show IMO.
I still consider The Wire as one of the best composed shows of all time but just want to know how many people on this board have seen earlier HBO series. FYI, if you loved the wire, read Simon's two books that he based the show on, fricking incredible.
Purposely excluded Sopranos to keep that crowd out of the discussion.
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Posted on 10/10/14 at 5:53 am to Ed Osteen
I'm a True Detective fan and I've been wanting to watch The Wire for a while now.
Posted on 10/10/14 at 6:24 am to Ed Osteen
The only one I haven't seen is Generation Kill but it's on my list to watch. Oz was HBO's first serious drama and deserves mention but isn't in the same category as The Wire.
As far as the writing that rivals Simon he and Ed Burns, who is credited as a writer on the majority of The Wire episodes, are credited as writers on all seven Generation Kill episodes.
Also you didn't exclude The Sopranos. But maybe should add The Corner to the list.
As far as the writing that rivals Simon he and Ed Burns, who is credited as a writer on the majority of The Wire episodes, are credited as writers on all seven Generation Kill episodes.
Also you didn't exclude The Sopranos. But maybe should add The Corner to the list.
This post was edited on 10/10/14 at 6:37 am
Posted on 10/10/14 at 6:32 am to Ed Osteen
Posted on 10/10/14 at 7:49 am to Ed Osteen
quote:
Just out of curiosity, how many have you have ever seen Oz, The Sopranos, or Generarion Kill?
Seen the Sopranos. I have that show ranked 2nd behind the Wire.
Posted on 10/10/14 at 7:53 am to Ed Osteen
Apples and Oranges, IMO.
Posted on 10/10/14 at 8:18 am to Ed Osteen
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Generation Kill was more of a mini series but had writing and subtle humor that rivals Simon. The background comments
This made me
You seriously don't know who created Generation Kill?
ETA: The Wire is the best 60 minutes in TV history. Of course, this is all opinion. I have True Detecfive in my top 5.
This post was edited on 10/10/14 at 8:22 am
Posted on 10/10/14 at 8:26 am to Ed Osteen
Posted on 10/10/14 at 9:08 am to HappyTownTiger
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HappyTownTiger
I never saw that clip before...
Posted on 10/10/14 at 9:09 am to HappyTownTiger
You must never stop talking about Breaking Bad or The Wire.
This post was edited on 10/10/14 at 9:11 am
Posted on 10/10/14 at 9:23 am to Ed Osteen
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Generation Kill was more of a mini series but had writing and subtle humor that rivals Simon.
Swing and a miss.
I just finished reading Homicide and I'll agree, it's awesome. The Corner is on my read list, but I've got a few other books ahead of it right now.
As for you comments about Oz, I'm on the second season, and while it is good, I'm not sucked into it like I was with The Wire.
This post was edited on 10/10/14 at 9:29 am
Posted on 10/10/14 at 9:39 am to thatguy1892
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The Corner is on my read list, but I've got a few other books ahead of it right now.
Ordering both books from Amazon right now. What else is on your read list if you don't mind me asking?
To keep on topic of the thread, I've only seen The Wire (I now own the complete box set), The Spopranos, and True Detective. I enjoyed all three immensely.
1. The Wire
2. Sopranos
3. TD
Posted on 10/10/14 at 9:40 am to thatguy1892
Oz takes a sudden nosedive in quality, but it definitely gets points for being the first serious HBO series (even predates the Sopranos). Also, the Corner was a pretty cool miniseries, which is how I'd classify Generation Kill, as it was never designed to be a long running series.
Homicide, of course, is the best network TV drama of its era and is the spiritual father to the Golden Era of TV we now live in. Great book, too.
Homicide, of course, is the best network TV drama of its era and is the spiritual father to the Golden Era of TV we now live in. Great book, too.
Posted on 10/10/14 at 9:42 am to Ed Osteen
Watching Generation Kill right now. How Simon came up with shitty Treme befuddles me. New Orleans must be a writer's hell or something
Posted on 10/10/14 at 9:59 am to Teddy Ruxpin
Ive seen them all and liked them all. The Wire is my favorite show, and though I really liked TD.. I didn't love it.
Oz was more entertainment in an "unbelievable" sense to me...
It's been about 20 years since I read Homicide the first time... and it's still the best book Ive ever read in that category...
**For the record, I liked Treme too
Oz was more entertainment in an "unbelievable" sense to me...
It's been about 20 years since I read Homicide the first time... and it's still the best book Ive ever read in that category...
**For the record, I liked Treme too
Posted on 10/10/14 at 10:02 am to Ed Osteen
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Generation Kill
This show was autrocious imo
Posted on 10/10/14 at 10:05 am to PurpleGoldTiger
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Ordering both books from Amazon right now. What else is on your read list if you don't mind me asking?
Well as of right now I have 57 books on my to read list.
But I'll give you some off the too of my head. Also currently reading The Strain Trilogy, on the third book now. The Blood Gospel
Any of the George Smiley books.
Bad Monkey
Pillars of the Earth
The Last Templar
The Strangled Queen (Accursed Kings 2)
Deadhouse Gates (Malazan 2)
Galveston
Eye of the World (Wheel of Time 1)
Then a bunch of classics and reference books. Plus some historical fiction on The War of the Roses and some Elmore Leonard.
Posted on 10/10/14 at 10:09 am to Baloo
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miniseries, which is how I'd classify Generation Kill, as it was never designed to be a long running series.
Yep, it was based on a Rolling Stone (I think) article, by the journalist tagging along... to add anymore to it would have been silly..
This post was edited on 10/10/14 at 10:11 am
Posted on 10/10/14 at 11:01 am to Ed Osteen
What, no Deadwood love around here?
Posted on 10/10/14 at 11:27 am to catfish 62
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This show was autrocious imo
I wouldn't go that far, I'm just glad it was a short series or I would never have finished it
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