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re: Potentially Unpopular Opinion Re: The Wire
Posted on 5/7/20 at 9:47 pm to Ace Midnight
Posted on 5/7/20 at 9:47 pm to Ace Midnight
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or poorly acted (also unlikely, considering the overall strength of the rest of the cast).
I don't know. That actor was great in Generation Kill.
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Posted on 5/7/20 at 9:55 pm to MidnightVibe
True Wire aficionados consider season 2 a masterpiece.
It’s the season that is most overlooked by fans and takes a couple rewatches to truly appreciate.
It’s the season that is most overlooked by fans and takes a couple rewatches to truly appreciate.
This post was edited on 5/7/20 at 9:56 pm
Posted on 5/8/20 at 6:48 am to Samso
First watch of the series, season 2 was my favorite, as well. And that’s coming from somebody who doesn’t think too deep about what I’m watching, but just likes to be entertained.
Posted on 5/8/20 at 6:59 am to wadewilson
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I don't know. That actor was great in Generation Kill.
That's what I'm saying - between the directors they used and the casting folks' performance, I would almost rule out the kid couldn't deliver. That's why I think, if the final product is flawed it is because they packed a little too much into the character. Pablo's Nick was just right - just the right balance. Ziggy just seemed like too much at times.
My best guess is that the otherwise stellar writing team just whiffed a little bit on Ziggy - not a lot, but in a show that good any minor flaw sort of stands out (ironic in a way).
Posted on 5/8/20 at 1:36 pm to MidnightVibe
Season 2 is my least favorite by far.
Posted on 5/8/20 at 1:38 pm to TheHardyBadger
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Season 2 is my least favorite by far.
If you don't like Season 2 at least as much or better than Season 5, then I don't know what to tell you.
Posted on 5/8/20 at 3:39 pm to Ace Midnight
the entire series is fricking perfect. It's the best series ever on tv - it's a masterpiece.
Posted on 5/8/20 at 7:34 pm to MF Doom
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Brother Mouzone is a horrible character and so out of place for the show
Not a hot take, easily the worst, most absurd, ridiculous character in the whole show. Ziggy's freaking duck was better written than Mouzone.
Ziggy sucks, sure, but you get why he sucks.
eta: the biggest gripe about S2 is Nick's atrocious acting
This post was edited on 5/8/20 at 7:36 pm
Posted on 5/8/20 at 7:57 pm to MidnightVibe
Ziggy brought comedic value until he killed the Armenians and fricked Frank everyone up
But no ne was not likeable at all
But no ne was not likeable at all
Posted on 5/8/20 at 8:04 pm to Matisyeezy
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eta: the biggest gripe about S2 is Nick's atrocious acting
I thought Pablo did a great job with Nick.
(ETA: If anyone in the S2 cast seemed not quite up to snuff with the excellent regulars from S1 it was the ginger gal playing the shore cop, but even she grew in the role.)
This post was edited on 5/8/20 at 8:06 pm
Posted on 5/8/20 at 8:18 pm to Ace Midnight
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it was the ginger gal playing the shore cop, but even she grew in the role.)
Put some respect on Holly Flax’ name
Posted on 5/8/20 at 8:19 pm to Ace Midnight
Me too seeing him now in den of Thieves which is on Netflix streaming fyi good heist flick lol pretty crazy transition also has shown a lot of versatility
Also as the guard in orange is the new black he was so good. I didn't know it was the same dude
Also as the guard in orange is the new black he was so good. I didn't know it was the same dude
This post was edited on 5/8/20 at 8:20 pm
Posted on 5/8/20 at 8:39 pm to Peter167
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has shown a lot of versatility
He was good in the Tim Robbins/Jack Black cold war comedy, The Brink (almost Dr. Stranglove meets Archer meets The West Wing), and was essentially the third lead as the drug dealing naval aviator.
He's also good as the Leprechaun (Mad Sweeney) in American Gods.
And speaking of the Sobotkas, remember their Prius Super Bowl commercial?
LOL
Posted on 5/8/20 at 10:06 pm to Peter167
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Me too seeing him now in den of Thieves which is on Netflix streaming fyi good heist flick lol pretty crazy transition also has shown a lot of versatility
Also as the guard in orange is the new black he was so good. I didn't know it was the same dude
He is also the brother of the actor who portrays Ray Donovan.
Posted on 5/14/20 at 10:46 pm to rmc
I legit wonder if people that say that Season 2 is their favorite actually believe the words that are coming out of their mouths, or are just trying to be hipster/contrarian.
Even if you were just comparing seasons 1 and 2, how in the world can you watch season 1 and then watch season 2, and tell me season 2 is better. It isn't. And it isn't close.
Even if you were just comparing seasons 1 and 2, how in the world can you watch season 1 and then watch season 2, and tell me season 2 is better. It isn't. And it isn't close.
Posted on 5/14/20 at 10:49 pm to Samso
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True Wire aficionados consider season 2 a masterpiece.
It’s the season that is most overlooked by fans and takes a couple rewatches to truly appreciate.
Who the hell has time to give the wire "a couple rewatches"?
Posted on 5/14/20 at 10:52 pm to Ace Midnight
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If you don't like Season 2 at least as much or better than Season 5, then I don't know what to tell you.
That's fair. But I respectfully submit that there is a gaping chasm in the quality of seasons 1, 3, 4 and seasons 2 and 5.
Posted on 5/15/20 at 12:42 am to MidnightVibe
Season 2 sucked
Posted on 5/15/20 at 7:56 am to 504Voodoo
You suck
Posted on 5/15/20 at 12:27 pm to MidnightVibe
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But I respectfully submit that there is a gaping chasm in the quality of seasons 1, 3, 4 and seasons 2 and 5.
I don't agree with Season 2 - it's just jarring. You have Bunk and Freamon working together to find the killer. You have the aborted hit on Omar. You have Vondas, The Greek and Boris - three of the best characters in the whole series with the bulk of their impactful work in Season 2. You have the Sobotkas, particularly Frank - one of the best tragedies in the entire series (maybe the best in dramatic television).
The dock story was just a jarring shift from the task force versus the Barksdale drug organization that was the focus of Season 1. Quality wise, better than 4 and 5, certainly and on par with 1 and 3 (I think superior even to 3, when it comes down to it).
As with all things like this - opinions vary.
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