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re: 21 years ago today, The Wire premiered on HBO
Posted on 6/3/23 at 12:59 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
Posted on 6/3/23 at 12:59 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
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The wire is both exceptional and exceptionally overrated
You’re exceptionally retarded
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Posted on 6/3/23 at 3:34 pm to VermilionTiger
I'm on season 4 right now, and I gotta say, even though almost all season rankings articles I've read say 4 is the best, it's not holding a candle to season 2 so far.
The shite that was uncovered simply because of a couple of Polacks who were arguing over a church window mosaic.
The shite that was uncovered simply because of a couple of Polacks who were arguing over a church window mosaic.
This post was edited on 6/3/23 at 3:38 pm
Posted on 6/4/23 at 6:13 am to VermilionTiger
"I ain't goin' to no Hamsterdam."
Posted on 6/4/23 at 7:13 am to emanresu
Season 4 is the 4th best season. It’s way better than 5, though
Posted on 6/13/23 at 9:49 pm to VermilionTiger
Bump- I just started this series. I tried a year or so ago to get into it, and damn the first few episodes are SLOW!!! Trying to power through, though, since it was so well reviewed.
Posted on 6/13/23 at 9:53 pm to LSUGUMBO
The chess scene in S1, E3 (The Buys) is where it really starts to click IMO.
Posted on 6/13/23 at 10:05 pm to LSUGUMBO
You gotta get to the point to where you love the characters. Then they bring in all these new characters in s2 in a whole new setting on the docks. It isn't the easiest show to get into but once you do it's really good.
This post was edited on 6/13/23 at 10:06 pm
Posted on 6/13/23 at 10:42 pm to BluegrassBelle
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The chess scene in S1, E3 (
Nice- I pushed through the first 2 tonight. I figured it couldn’t be too long, or it wouldn’t have been so popular.
Posted on 6/14/23 at 8:35 am to LSUGUMBO
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Bump- I just started this series. I tried a year or so ago to get into it, and damn the first few episodes are SLOW!!! Trying to power through, though, since it was so well reviewed.
I really, really think you need to give the first season a watch. It’s a piece of art.
If you are a fan of good smart television and cinema, you will like it
Posted on 6/14/23 at 12:19 pm to LSUGUMBO
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Nice- I pushed through the first 2 tonight. I figured it couldn’t be too long, or it wouldn’t have been so popular.
TV was not as instant gratification back then, or atleast it was allowed not to be in cases like this show.
It’s not popular because it’s the most hearting pounding exciting show (at times it is), it’s popular because it’s an insanely detailed and well written story outling the real issues within that city.
If you want to GOTs “shock” moment every week, this isn’t the show you are looking for. Buckle in and enjoy the ride. It’s well worth it.
Posted on 6/14/23 at 12:34 pm to LSUGUMBO
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Nice- I pushed through the first 2 tonight. I figured it couldn’t be too long, or it wouldn’t have been so popular.
I always try to give new shows I’m watching a full first season. Because there’s almost always early season bumps or it takes time to really flesh some things out.
IMO if you don’t like this show by the end of the 1st season, it may not be your thing (and that’s ok).
Posted on 6/14/23 at 12:47 pm to BluegrassBelle
I cant think of a show i liked other than maybe frasier (which of course was a spin-off almost straight after cheers ended) that had a killer first season. And even season 1 of frasier wasn’t as good as S2 or S3. A lot of it is just establishing the characters and their respective roles and plots, then the story can start to launch.
Posted on 6/14/23 at 12:49 pm to S
Mad Men was that “watch to the end of the season” show for me. Started our really slow but was really good by the end of the season (The Carousel is fantastic).
GoT had an excellent 1st season and was compelling from the start. But we don’t want to talk about that.
GoT had an excellent 1st season and was compelling from the start. But we don’t want to talk about that.
Posted on 6/14/23 at 1:24 pm to wildtigercat93
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TV was not as instant gratification back then, or atleast it was allowed not to be in cases like this show. It’s not popular because it’s the most hearting pounding exciting show (at times it is), it’s popular because it’s an insanely detailed and well written story outling the real issues within that city.
Good summary.
I’m on my third watch and before now I kinda thought The Wire was overrated but now I’m loving it. I guess before I wasn’t watching as closely or something.
Posted on 6/19/23 at 9:00 am to Havoc
Where's Wallace at? Where's the boy, String?
Posted on 6/19/23 at 9:33 am to S
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I cant think of a show i liked other than maybe frasier (which of course was a spin-off almost straight after cheers ended) that had a killer first season
s1 of homeland was far and away better than the rest of the series.
s1 of the wire may not be the best season, but it's amazing.
Posted on 6/19/23 at 9:34 am to VermilionTiger
Recently found all the episodes of The Corner on youtube. Definitely recommend for all of those that love The Wire.
Posted on 6/19/23 at 9:43 am to S
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I cant think of a show i liked other than maybe frasier (which of course was a spin-off almost straight after cheers ended) that had a killer first season.
For shows I like, Lost, Dexter, Bloodline, and Arrested development instantly come ot mind as having great first seasons.
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A lot of it is just establishing the characters and their respective roles and plots, then the story can start to launch.
true. Most shows even ones I love have some shaky first seasons.
Posted on 6/19/23 at 4:37 pm to WG_Dawg
Yea Lost and Dexter were pretty good
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