HBO's The Wire: OFFICIAL THREAD - my fav new show check it

Alright, did a search, couldn't find an official thread..anyone else watching this show?

things I can say about it:

- one of the best written shows ever..dialogue is great
- drama wise..acting is superb..above average for sure..and the cast is so 'real' too. no 'big names' (cept for a few I won't spoil)
- the show is 'slooooow'. but rewards patience..builds up really well.
- you really 'feel' for the characters too.. great character development

well if you havne't tried it out.

GET ON IT! ..try it for a few eps..and post up what you think..

Summary: Based out of Baltimore, shows the grit of real life in the inner city gangs, cops, and politicians. Shows the drug game, how the cops play it, and the game the politicians play.



If you liked American Gangster, its like american gangster the 'tv' show almost.

I just finished going through seasons 1 to 3 on DVD...loved it! ...cant wait for season 4 to come out on DVD in december. The concept of having a whole season built around one case makes it great as the character and plot development never feels rushed. Though I must admit the show is probably not for everyone...as it tries to be as real as possible...Theres no flashy looking actors that solve forensics cases in one hour, in a crime lab that looks like a downtown nightclub.

i jumped on the bandwagon last year and i LOVED it!! If you watch 24, the shield, or any cop series, this is worth worthing. True, it's not like your typical shoot-em up action series, but the suspense building up to the cliffhangers are amazing.

Great series. The fifth and final season starts in January.

If you like action, look elsewhere - it's a slow burn.

Any re-run on over-the-air TVs?

Originally Posted by ptownplayer

I just finished going through seasons 1 to 3 on DVD...loved it! ...cant wait for season 4 to come out on DVD in december. The concept of having a whole season built around one case makes it great as the character and plot development never feels rushed. Though I must admit the show is probably not for everyone...as it tries to be as real as possible...Theres no flashy looking actors that solve forensics cases in one hour, in a crime lab that looks like a downtown nightclub.

for sure. not for everyone. lotsa patience goes into watching this show but it pays off. almost done season 4

last few eps of season 1 are great..

eh' does anyone know how to play dice?

I love this show. Season 3 I felt was the best, followed by 4, 1, and 2.

Down to earth, realistic, and it makes you root for the "villains". Really blurs the line between right and wrong.

Ya this is HBO's most underated, underappreciated and overlooked show. The parallels between this show and Oz are amazing and the Wire totally reminds me back in the day when I got hooked on Oz. I love how the secondary people who were on Oz are the main guys on the Wire. I can't wait till the next season and rekindle with Bubbles, Omar and the rest of the gang. Will we see Avon again? What will transpire with Prop Joe, Marlo and maybe the greeks? Can't wait.

Originally Posted by dell

Ya this is HBO's most underated, underappreciated and overlooked show. The parallels between this show and Oz are amazing and the Wire totally reminds me back in the day when I got hooked on Oz. I love how the secondary people who were on Oz are the main guys on the Wire. I can't wait till the next season and rekindle with Bubbles, Omar and the rest of the gang. Will we see Avon again? What will transpire with Prop Joe, Marlo and maybe the greeks? Can't wait.

Marlo is crazy. his presence and just how he carries himself is impressive..he's made for the part

yahh. i doubt everything will get 'wrapped ' up. or say 'resolved' in a way.the show is about real life .and i guess it really represents 'real life'

neways.. i bet avon will make a showing next season..

se5 is supposed to focus on the media..more on a newspaper +journalists.. what stories get published and why some dont' make it to the press


oh yah does anyone's know how 'bunny' carvin (he's a major i think in se 3/4) got his nickname?

oh and he's playing 'luchero' on prison break (se 3) lol....don't they know he used to be a COP !

LOL so that's who Lechero is! It's been boggling my mind for a while now.

As for Season 5, it will be the last season so it'll be awesome to see Avon back and have the Barkesdale and Stanfield crews fight it out one last time. Snoop scares the **** out of me.

****SPOILER****

I was really sad when Bodie died, the whole crew from the first season, besides Pooh, are basically dead or behind bars. The kids in Season 4 are very good additions to the cast though.

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change your font to 'white'! (to hide the spoiler)..

that got ruined to me as i was checkin' the forums on the official site at hbo.

grrrr.

somebody put the title to the forum

"HI IM NEW TO THE FORUMS"

and the first line was

***** dies. and it was sad

yah that was pretty rough.

i hope marlo gets it in s5.

Originally Posted by CHINAdeals

change your font to 'white'! (to hide the spoiler)..

that got ruined to me as i was checkin' the forums on the official site at hbo.

grrrr.

somebody put the title to the forum

"HI IM NEW TO THE FORUMS"

and the first line was

***** dies. and it was sad

yah that was pretty rough.

i hope marlo gets it in s5.

My dumbass Wikipedia'ed the show and the characters in Season 2. So I knew that a lot of things would happen...***** dying included.

anyone watching season 5? almsot done. last ep sunday!

for one of the best shows ever !

Originally Posted by CHINAdeals

anyone watching season 5? almsot done. last ep sunday!

for one of the best shows ever !

Available on bittorrent already. Only episode I have not watch...

Originally Posted by knapper

Available on bittorrent already. Only episode I have not watch...

rofl shoooot. but i have an essay to finish..

how long do you guys think you would last in baltimore