In the top 2 alongside Sopranos for me. 100% worth sticking with it. Different level to easy watch current stuff like Ozark.
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In the top 2 alongside Sopranos for me. 100% worth sticking with it. Different level to easy watch current stuff like Ozark.
GX Blue
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First episode of The Wire. I take it that it gets a bit better ?
In lockdown I finally got around to watching The Wire.
I can see why it’s so highly praised as time passes. It’s getting quite dated now though.
You usually watch TV to be easily entertained most of the time. I’m not saying The Wire is not entertaining but it’s not very giving in that respect. It’s not got many big ‘oh my god moments’ like some people pleasing shows have. It doesn’t have end of episode exciting cliffhangers and characters you’ll route for. (Except maybe Omar).
It does though have a great set of actors who make the show feel very real and the way each season shows a different aspect to Baltimore life and how it all ties in together is simply brilliant writing.
It all depends what you’re looking for when you start the show....
TFC
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I'd have a hard time not throwing S4 in there Bigga, trinity killer season was the pinnacle of the show for me, wish I hadn't bothered after that :(
Dead to me. Short episodes, a combination of slightly dark comedy, drama with a little suspense. A little bit of everything, doesnt excel in anything as such, but easy enough to watch and reasonably enjoyable. Better tv out there, of course, but it is quite accessible.
For something a little deeper, After Life is good, so far anyway.
edit: homecoming on prime is also very good. a bit more serious and intense, but well written well acted drama. only one season as well so it isnt a huge commitment.
Not seen a single one of those. I consider myself someone who watches a fair bit, so shows how much TV there really is out there!
First episode of The Wire. I take it that it gets a bit better ?
Took probably 7 odd episodes for me if im honest. But worth it.
I agree with all that, however 'dated' does have sides to it. Sure, the storytelling, character depth play, suspense etc has all come a long long way since the wire, and we are quite spoilt today, so by comparison, it is dated in that sense. Eventhough it was really the ground breaking thing at the time that kinda started that direction (along with the shield, which people forget pre-dates it ever so slightly). I can see the dated arguement for the wire. It does also have more repetative formulaic development than people care to admit. Still though, the slow build/reveal later/seemingly random loose ends come together in an apparently pre planned type of series really did take so much from there.
What i feel isn't dated, is the easy relatability of it. It is a obviously a seemingly niche topic, cops/drug gangs in a particulat area of baltimore. Yet, sooo many can relate to the themes in it, heirarchy, work place upmanship, the political tugs, creative resourcing, relationships etc etc. For me, that is the real success of the wire, what makes it great, and the part that will never feel dated as it is simply, timeless.
Stoned Rose
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Very disappointing imo mate.
Watched the first 2 episodes but it just didn't "feel" right and most of the casting was well wide of the mark.