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The Wire

Discussion in 'TC Media' started by jpr21, Dec 22, 2015.

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  1. jpr21

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    Off work for two weeks so obviously gunna smash a series or two ( escapism from Christmas ) Just blasted through season one of The Wire over the last couple of days and * loved it . Started season two and i'm beginning to lose interest . Is season 2 a notable dip in form or will it pick up ?

    This is the last " great " series that i haven't watched yet , have been saving it for this time off. Will i enjoy it as much as Soprano's , BB , Mad Men?
     
  2. MarcyBhoy

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    Season 2 is a dip yeah, but its back on form in the 3rd season, prob my favorite season. I would say its easily up there with Soprano's and BB.
     
  3. CookieMonster Geez yer cookies Gold Member

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    I watched the Wire for the first time last month, * brilliant and I actually quite like the 2nd season. Season 3 picks up again more like the first one.
    Currently working my way through Sopranos, excellent so far just starting season 4.
     
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    The first time I watched it season 2 dragged on a bit, the other seasons are better but overall it's an amazing show one of the best there is. I've watched it 4 times now season 2 is easier to watch next time you try
     
  5. jpr21

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    The Soprano's gets progressively better . The final season (6B) every episode feels like an Oscar nominated Scorcese movie . Never known anything like it , remarkable TV show. Funny as * aswell.
     
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    I loved season 2. Frank Sobotka is introduced in it and he is one of my favourite Wire characters. But you're right about it being slow to start. The one black mark against The Wire is that every season introduces a bunch of new cast members and the first couple episodes of each will inevitably feel slower because of that.
     
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    Just started watching this too. 2 episodes in.
     
  8. jpr21

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    I am hearing season 4 is outstanding .
     
  9. CookieMonster Geez yer cookies Gold Member

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    Good to know :50:
    Aye some episodes so far go a bit off and get boring then other ones are brilliant and just daft in a funny way.
     
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    The Soprano's is my all time favourite show, don't think anything will ever top it.
     
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    Think 1-4 are pretty much around the same level, season 5 was noticeably weaker imo.
     
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    Season two was class
     
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    The first time around I seem to remember finding series 2 a bit of a letdown, think it was shifting focus more from the street dealers we knew at that point and setting up new characters on the docks was a bit jarring maybe?

    On repeat viewings I think 2 is probably my favourite, Frank and especially Ziggy have great arcs.
     
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    Ok so on episode 8 of season 2 and i have to say i am enjoying it every bit as much as season 1 . Has really picked up . Frank Sabotka is a great character but i think Niko or Nicky his nephew is stealing the show. Great storyline, and the prison storylines involving D and Avon are pretty compelling too.
     
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    Seen season 1&2 both brilliant.
     
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    Got as far as 20 mins into episode 4 of the first season and deleted the lot. Couldn't put up with it any longer.
     
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    best tv series ever imo. amazing television
     
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    It has nothing on The Bill Paul, true dat.
     
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    Man like McNulty.

     
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    Season 1,3, and 4 were immense. I didn't rate season 2 and 5 that much but still a great series.