The Wire

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ZomBiE_HunTER
Wo have heard of this show I saw the first Ep. and I have to say I enjoy it.What do u guys think about it.

papabeard
I like this show, have only seen 3 episodes but i want to see more.

Thought they tried a bit to hard in the 1st ep with all the swearing, but that settled down, cant wait to see the rest. I like the way it follows a huge investigation throughout the series as opposed to a different story each week, allows for more depth and character development.

papabeard
Watched a few more, on episode 8 now, its really good.

The story develops slowly over the series , so its not full of action, theres alot of dialogue and its funny too. Its kind of underplayed , so is more gritty and realistic than your average cop show.

For me its better than all the previous american cop shows i have seen recently, like The Shield, the one with vincent donofrio and CSI etc...

papabeard
Watched them all and I have to say I enjoyed it, it doesnt follow the usual cliched storylines of other TV cop shows, this is the Daddy.

When is the 2nd season out on DVD?

papabeard
The show deserves more respect and more posts, anyone else like this show?

Its not very well known here in the UK, is it succesfull in America?

Inspectah Deck
I like the show too. Cunning plot

Tired Hiker
Originally posted by papabeard
Watched a few more, on episode 8 now, its really good.

The story develops slowly over the series , so its not full of action, theres alot of dialogue and its funny too. Its kind of underplayed , so is more gritty and realistic than your average cop show.

For me its better than all the previous american cop shows i have seen recently, like The Shield, the one with vincent donofrio and CSI etc...

You are absolutely right! I just fisnished the first season on DVD, oh my god, what a great show. I like how the structure spreads out over the season, they don't necessarily have climactic endings in each episode. For instance, I believe episode three begins with a huge climax that would normally occur at the end of say episode two, but it doesn't. This allows for a more realistic feel. I can't wait to get season two on netflix! Good job, HBO!

Tired Hiker
You gotta love Omar! What a great character!

papabeard
Cant wait, the 2nd series is released on October 10th, it's already on my rental list.


I think my Favourite chracters are the quiet old guy who does the armoire, Bubbs and D'angelo.

However if you listen to the commentary from the first series it gives away what happens to D'Angelo

Its also been recommissioned for a 4th series.

Tired Hiker
Originally posted by papabeard
Its also been recommissioned for a 4th series.

Yessssssssss! smile

Tired Hiker
Oh man, I just watched the episode where D'Angelo Barksdale is assassinated in prison! OMG, I almost cried.

Then, I watched that same episode with the 'commentay', it was classic! Dominic West (McNulty) and the guy who plays Omar are the narrators. Good times. Very insightful. I highly recommend it.

papabeard
Yeah I just finished watching the 2nd series, its was really good, but not as good as the first.

The killing you refer to, also kind of came out of the blue, no real build up or anything, very effective. Stringer is an evil man.

The show is brilliantly and realistically cast no overly attractive people, just people with character. Its not slick and glossy like CSI. Also the acting is very good. Also there are no real solutions in that the story could just carry on forever and I hope it does.

Nay sayer
Originally posted by papabeard
I like this show, have only seen 3 episodes but i want to see more.

Thought they tried a bit to hard in the 1st ep with all the swearing, but that settled down, cant wait to see the rest. I like the way it follows a huge investigation throughout the series as opposed to a different story each week, allows for more depth and character development.

That's true the first episode was ridiculous with the swearing but it eventually calmed down. I think that they're on the third season now

Tired Hiker
Originally posted by papabeard
Yeah I just finished watching the 2nd series, its was really good, but not as good as the first.

The killing you refer to, also kind of came out of the blue, no real build up or anything, very effective. Stringer is an evil man.

The show is brilliantly and realistically cast no overly attractive people, just people with character. Its not slick and glossy like CSI. Also the acting is very good. Also there are no real solutions in that the story could just carry on forever and I hope it does.

I agree, the first season was better.

papabeard
I love the fat black guy, I think his name is Bunkum or something, he is so funny.

Also some rumpino this series for Mcnulty which doesnt go amiss

papabeard
Anyone seen season 3, is it good?, Whats the situation this time?

Also does anyone have any info as to when season 3 will be released on DVD?

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