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re: Watching the Wire for the first time - just finished Season 2
Posted on 6/11/21 at 9:36 pm to floyd of pink
Posted on 6/11/21 at 9:36 pm to floyd of pink
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but I absolutely HATE Bubbles.
I can't stand Rawls.
at least with Bubbles he's got his issues but he shows signs he wants to get better
Spoiler:
Rawls is just a yes man who navigates up the chAIN of command. A squeaky wheel.
This post was edited on 6/11/21 at 9:38 pm
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Posted on 6/12/21 at 4:53 am to LooseCannon22282
I just finished watching it myself....late dog to the game. Enjoyed the hell out of it, but folks are correct, here....Season 5 is weak. Still very watchable, but the weakest link in a fine series.
If you haven't done so already, take in Bosch after The Wire. Very similar and very entertaining as well.
If you haven't done so already, take in Bosch after The Wire. Very similar and very entertaining as well.
Posted on 6/12/21 at 9:38 am to floyd of pink
One of my favorite shows
Don’t hate on Bubbles, he is more of a “regular guy”(struggles with serious problems but is kindhearted) than anyone else in the show.
I love S2, and I would think most people on this board would love a more Baw-like group of characters.
I appreciated S5 because I was studying Journalism and that is heavily influenced in that season. My professor told me to focus on that aspect of the season so I had appreciation for that.
Also, you have to set up where the future was going with the youngsters. Put some respect on Michael’s name.
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Oz gets a bad rep for the “prison sex” stuff but that show is high quality too with good storylines.....still waiting for this series to get a reboot.
Don’t hate on Bubbles, he is more of a “regular guy”(struggles with serious problems but is kindhearted) than anyone else in the show.
I love S2, and I would think most people on this board would love a more Baw-like group of characters.
I appreciated S5 because I was studying Journalism and that is heavily influenced in that season. My professor told me to focus on that aspect of the season so I had appreciation for that.
Also, you have to set up where the future was going with the youngsters. Put some respect on Michael’s name.
Oz gets a bad rep for the “prison sex” stuff but that show is high quality too with good storylines.....still waiting for this series to get a reboot.
Posted on 6/12/21 at 9:49 pm to floyd of pink
What a hog on Ziggy
Posted on 6/12/21 at 10:17 pm to saintsfan1977
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Don't bother after 4.
This is the dumbest prevalent take in all of TV.
Sure the new storyline in S5 is lacking, but the rest of the overall show arc is as strong as ever and it fricking concludes.
The final episode still rocks.
Posted on 6/13/21 at 12:50 am to floyd of pink
I couldnt get into it.
But I was drinking whiskey during every attempt
But I was drinking whiskey during every attempt
Posted on 6/13/21 at 2:44 pm to SEClint
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I couldnt get into it.
But I was drinking whiskey during every attempt
My advice, keep drinking whiskey.
Posted on 6/13/21 at 3:11 pm to saintsfan1977
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My advice, keep drinking whiskey.
..Anything you say, Lloyd. Anything you say.
Posted on 6/13/21 at 5:03 pm to 50407Tiger
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Don’t hate on Bubbles, he is more of a “regular guy”(struggles with serious problems but is kindhearted)
Ageed.
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I was studying Journalism and that is heavily influenced in that season. My professor told me to focus on that
Journalism professors need to be lynched.
Posted on 6/13/21 at 7:53 pm to floyd of pink
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but I absolutely HATE Bubbles
Wtf. Downvote.
Posted on 6/14/21 at 9:54 am to DaleGribble
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Gave up during season 3. I'll never understand why this show gets so much hype
I'm sure many have heard so much hype it turns them off of the show, that's natural but this...
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It's a standard cop show, imo.
is objectively false in fact the exact opposite.
Posted on 6/14/21 at 10:09 am to CocomoLSU
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While I agree that S5 is by far the weakest of the series, it’s still good television. Just a couple of the plot points get a little ridiculous. But it still manages to carry forward plots for a ton of the characters and like someone said it absolutely nails the finale. The finale along makes S5 worth it IMO. But besides the finale, it’s still enjoyable to watch for most of the characters.
the biggest problem with S5 is the broader criticism Simon was trying to make isn't executed well. Each season was a critique of an institution : Law Enforcement/The Economy/Politics/Education/The Media and the effect those institutions have on people and that its difficult to change institutions because people don't really change. In S5 the subtle point is the paper misses all the major stories but it just wasn't executed as well as the others.
This post was edited on 6/14/21 at 11:38 am
Posted on 6/14/21 at 11:05 am to saintsfan1977
quote:The baddest mofo ever!!!
Put it this way. Once OMAR died the show was done.
Posted on 6/14/21 at 11:11 am to H-Town Tiger
I can buy that.
Spoilers..
My biggest gripe with S5 was the ridiculous bullshite McNulty and Lester pull with the "serial killer." But then I tried to just view it as them literally doing whatever it takes to keep the wire going, and was okay with it.
Spoilers..
My biggest gripe with S5 was the ridiculous bullshite McNulty and Lester pull with the "serial killer." But then I tried to just view it as them literally doing whatever it takes to keep the wire going, and was okay with it.
Posted on 6/14/21 at 11:42 am to CocomoLSU
of course, one of the great things about the Wire is it's realistic portrayal of things and that sub plot and the reporter covering it stretch credibility.
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