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The Wire
Posted on 2/3/11 at 9:32 pm
Posted on 2/3/11 at 9:32 pm
somebody in another thread said Dexter approached being as good as the Wire.
I have seen a LOT of tv series and think Dexter is as good as any, but I have not seen the wire.
What is The Wire and do most others agree it's as good as Dexter?
I have seen a LOT of tv series and think Dexter is as good as any, but I have not seen the wire.
What is The Wire and do most others agree it's as good as Dexter?
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Posted on 2/3/11 at 9:36 pm to OhioStateofMind
The last couple of weeks, I went through my entire Box set for all five seasons. Reminded me of just how incredible The Wire is.
Great writing, great performances, terrific characters.
Great writing, great performances, terrific characters.
Posted on 2/3/11 at 9:47 pm to OhioStateofMind
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What is The Wire and do most others agree it's as good as Dexter?
You have no idea. The only flaw I can find in The Wire is that it is so good it makes other good shows look like shite in comparisonThis post was edited on 2/3/11 at 9:50 pm
Posted on 2/3/11 at 9:48 pm to OhioStateofMind
As good as Dexter is, the Wire is better. That's pretty much the consensus view.
Posted on 2/3/11 at 10:18 pm to OhioStateofMind
I'm mid-way through the third season and it's the best series I've seen, and I've seen all the HBO series, etc. The worst part about the show so far is Tom Waits singing the opening theme in season two, but you can fast forward through that.
Posted on 2/3/11 at 10:29 pm to coolpapaboze
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The worst part about the show so far is Tom Waits singing the opening theme in season two
Posted on 2/3/11 at 10:33 pm to Superior Pariah
blind boys of alabama did the best version, the version in season 4 was really good too. i liked waits' more than steve earles
Posted on 2/3/11 at 11:15 pm to DBG
Season 5's version was my favorite. 
Walon sings it. 
Walon sings it. Posted on 2/3/11 at 11:21 pm to UnluckyTiger
Is the actor that plays Walon that fidgety in real life? He's always moving around.
Andre Royo does the best junkie portrayal ever as Bubbles. And the breakdown scene when Walon tries to console him in detox is powerful.
Andre Royo does the best junkie portrayal ever as Bubbles. And the breakdown scene when Walon tries to console him in detox is powerful.
Posted on 2/4/11 at 12:12 am to Superior Pariah
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You have no idea. The only flaw I can find in The Wire is that it is so good it makes other good shows look like shite in comparison
It kinda sucks knowing I've probably already seen the best TV show ever. Although rewatching it is great too.
Posted on 2/4/11 at 12:16 am to UnclassyStudent
Wow if you think Dexter is great then you'll redefine the word "great" once you watch The Wire.
The Wire >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Dexter
The Wire >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Dexter
Posted on 2/4/11 at 12:17 am to OhioStateofMind
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somebody in another thread said Dexter approached being as good as the Wire.
Dexter is a good show but there are maybe 3-5 shows that you can say approach being as good as the Wire and Dexter isn't even all that close to them.
Posted on 2/4/11 at 12:18 am to coolpapaboze
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The worst part about the show so far is Tom Waits singing the opening theme in season two
LOL, it is his song, and stop your blaspheming, Tom Waits is a god.
Posted on 2/4/11 at 12:23 am to RabidTiger
the wire is amazing, probably better overall than Dexter and I LOVE Dexter
do yourself a favor and check out the wire, you will not be dissapointed
do yourself a favor and check out the wire, you will not be dissapointed
Posted on 2/4/11 at 12:54 am to UnclassyStudent
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It kinda sucks knowing I've probably already seen the best TV show ever. Although rewatching it is great too.
This.
I still can't believe that I waited till last year to watch it. Dexter is really good, but The Wire is basically as close to perfection as you can get.
Posted on 2/4/11 at 8:08 am to RabidTiger
quote:I know he wrote the song, it's a good song. But I can't get past his affected, fake "singing". He has a nice voice and I don't know why he never seems to use it.
LOL, it is his song, and stop your blaspheming, Tom Waits is a god.
Posted on 2/4/11 at 8:58 am to coolpapaboze
any show would be hard pressed to approach the wire's greatness. it's as addicting as the drugs it's centered on. i've never seen dexter. for some reason i have a feeling it will be "fake." the wire seemed pretty realistic and showed all angles.
Posted on 2/4/11 at 9:19 am to OhioStateofMind
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somebody in another thread said Dexter approached being as good as the Wire
Dexter admires The Wire from afar wishing it could be as good.
Posted on 2/4/11 at 9:28 am to coolpapaboze
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But I can't get past his affected, fake "singing".
just stop
Posted on 2/4/11 at 9:29 am to wilceaux
Yeah, no, it's totally affected.
This post was edited on 2/4/11 at 9:31 am
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