re: The Shield and The Wire

I've never met anyone who dislikes the wire after seeing more than two episodes of it. It can be difficult to get started because it's so overwhelming, but if you give it three episodes you're certain to be hooked. I was and so was everyone else I've ever known that watched it. It's imperative that you give it more than one episode, though. The pilot can be underwhelming because of the hype that people give the show.