Topic: Oz

[wacko]

How far through are you mate? I don't know Omar so you're obviously further than me.

Final season now. I might just finish it tonight.

[ianfb25]

Final season now. I might just finish it tonight.

What did you reckon mate? Most thought the later seasons were weake than the first which I would agree with, still top quality though.

[Phil M]

What did you reckon mate? Most thought the later seasons were weake than the first which I would agree with, still top quality though.

I'm just through season 3, worried at the speed I'm getting through them as I know I'll have that 'no-more The Wire' like void
in my life when I get to the end.

It's engrossing as I've said before, the consistency of the acting and the ever twisting storyline just keeps you hooked.

[wacko]

What did you reckon mate? Most thought the later seasons were weake than the first which I would agree with, still top quality though.

It was good, like. You're right: the earlier seasons were better, but it was still great. Adebisi, man.

[Phil M]

It was good, like.

Just good? I think it's top notch, fantastic series but I am only halfway through.

[wacko]

Just good? I think it's top notch, fantastic series but I am only halfway through.

Oh it is. Just the last seasons were still good compared to the earlier ones, which were fucking brilliant.

[Phil M]

Oh it is. Just the last seasons were still good compared to the earlier ones, which were fucking brilliant.

Good to hear, cheers mate.

Who was your favourite character, without giving away any potential spoilers?

[wacko]

Good to hear, cheers mate.

Who was your favourite character, without giving away any potential spoilers?

As I said earlier, Adebisi and Omar White. Especially Omar, the fucking loon. Keller is another brilliant character, but he appears later.

[Phil M]

As I said earlier, Adebisi and Omar White. Especially Omar, the fucking loon. Keller is another brilliant character, but he appears later.

Am at the end of series 3 so Keller is very prominent, I haven't encountered Omar yet though, sounds interesting.

[wacko]

Am at the end of series 3 so Keller is very prominent, I haven't encountered Omar yet though, sounds interesting.

Omar's just a great character, wonderfully acted.

[Phil M]

Omar's just a great character, wonderfully acted.

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Haha just put in series 4 episode one and The Wire cast has shown up in Oz. We had Avon, then Bodie and Carver, now Cedric Daniels and Herc aswell.

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[wacko]

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Haha just put in series 4 episode one and The Wire cast has shown up in Oz. We had Avon, then Bodie and Carver, now Cedric Daniels and Herc aswell.

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Lol. I'm just watching season 2 of The Wire now, so it's the other way round for me.

[killer-heels]

JK Simmons is amazing.

[Phil M]

JK Simmons is amazing.

Definitely.

[killer-heels]

Definitely.

I was...

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..sad when he died, even though he was quite the evil one

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[Phil M]

I was...

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..sad when he died, even though he was quite the evil one

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I shouldn't have looked at that. 

[wacko]

I shouldn't have looked at that. 

Lol.

Simmons is fucking brilliant. Loved him in Spider Man, too.

[killer-heels]

I wonder if you could get a scarf for each of the respective gangs?

I found the Homeboys the most lovable. It was probably because they were the softest of the main gangs.

[Crazyhorse7778]

I always had a soft spot for the O' Reily Brothers as well, especially Ryan. He always seemed to be able to manipulate people to get what he wanted, the sneaky bastard.

[ianfb25]

I always had a soft spot for the O' Reily Brothers as well, especially Ryan. He always seemed to be able to manipulate people to get what he wanted, the sneaky bastard.

An amazing character, loved him. Adebisi too, in fact the majority of them. A show way ahead of its time, sums up HBO, I could watch this again tomorrow from start to finish. Immense stuff, really is. Im trying to get a couple of mates from work to watch it, their gonna try it after the World Cup when Im gonna give it a second spin myself.

Utter genius, really is. Could not recommend highly enough.

[tinner777]

An amazing character, loved him. Adebisi too, in fact the majority of them. A show way ahead of its time, sums up HBO, I could watch this again tomorrow from start to finish. Immense stuff, really is. Im trying to get a couple of mates from work to watch it, their gonna try it after the World Cup when Im gonna give it a second spin myself.

Utter genius, really is. Could not recommend highly enough.

as i've already said

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the end, like wtf, fucked it right up for me, up to then defo up there with the wire, shield and sopranos

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[ianfb25]

as i've already said

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the end, like wtf, fucked it right up for me, up to then defo up there with the wire, shield and sopranos

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Agreed it wasnt the best, but I have also seen a lot worse. Thought there were also a few very nice toucher in the finale, Tom Fontana being the last guy in Oz for example, just small things like that. Parts of it did seem rushed, but then I think its hard to criticise a show thats been that solidly immense prior. Know where your coming from though.

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[wacko]

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Agreed it wasnt the best, but I have also seen a lot worse. Thought there were also a few very nice toucher in the finale, Tom Fontana being the last guy in Oz for example, just small things like that. Parts of it did seem rushed, but then I think its hard to criticise a show thats been that solidly immense prior. Know where your coming from though.

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The only problem with the finale is the extraordinarily high standard they set themselves beforehand.

[Phil M]

I always had a soft spot for the O' Reily Brothers as well, especially Ryan. He always seemed to be able to manipulate people to get what he wanted, the sneaky bastard.

Kareem Said and Adebisi are fascinating characters.

[wacko]

Kareem Said and Adebisi are fascinating characters.

Wait for Omar White. Brilliant character.

[Phil M]

Wait for Omar White. Brilliant character.

"Omar coming.." 

[Ginamos]

After reading this thread just downloaded Season One, must be about 10 years ago since I last saw it, so I doubt I'll remember much.

[6BigCups]

Kareem Said and Adebisi are fascinating characters.

Agree with this, I bought season 1 and 2 a week or so ago and am half way through season 2 atm, trying to pace it so that its not watched too quickly. Definitely going to buy the rest of the seasons. I was dubious at first due to the way the video is letter boxed on your screen, and it's quite clearly dated, though this all becomes irrelevent.

I download a lot of things but for quality entertainment like The Wire and OZ I really don't mind paying, and like having the full set of each on DVD as part of my collection

[Phil M]

I download a lot of things but for quality entertainment like The Wire and OZ I really don't mind paying, and like having the full set of each on DVD as part of my collection

Yeah same here mate.

[Buck Pete]

My fav character for his pure nastiness was Robson the Aryian.

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Was disappointed when he turned into Wolfgang Cutlers Bitch. Then cheered when he promptly killed Cutler.  Robsons story in the last season of Oz was quite a sad one really.  But one bad fucker during the first 5 seasons!

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[Ginamos]

My fav character for his pure nastiness was Robson the Aryian.

Adebisi for me was the nastiest badass, absolutely no redeeming characteristics, outstanding performance from Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje.

Schillinger was pretty evil, but at least he loved his kids, in a fucked up way.

[kalle-anka]

Adebisi for me was the nastiest badass, absolutely no redeeming characteristics, outstanding performance from Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje.

Schillinger was pretty evil, but at least he loved his kids, in a fucked up way.

yeah Adebisi is a nice guy 

[6BigCups]

Adebisi for me was the nastiest badass, absolutely no redeeming characteristics, outstanding performance from Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje.

Schillinger was pretty evil, but at least he loved his kids, in a fucked up way.

I was shocked to find that he's actually English, given the way he acted in this and Lost. Boss actor

[Buck Pete]

Timmy Kirk was another fucked up character. He really got into he head of Jaz Hoyt (just gotta love his Tatts!)

As someone else has pointed out - Adebesi deserves maximum respect just for the way he balances that tiny hat on his bald head. 

Not watched Oz for years but its all coming back to me now!!

[wacko]

I was shocked to find that he's actually English, given the way he acted in this and Lost. Boss actor

And a lawyer...

Brilliant actor.

[Canada Loves Anfield]

Been watching it again with the lady. Fucking boss show.

[dave 5516]

I've watched all 6 seasons - love em.

The Aryan Brotherhood fellas, Vern Schilllinger and his Evil sidekick Robson are the baddest bastards i've seen in a TV series.

Nah.Simon Adebisi,hand's down,evil bad mofo.Every time i see  J.K. Simmons in the Spiderman film's all I see is the Nazi ,burning a swastika into Beecher's arse.Brutal TV.

[Phil M]

Been watching it again with the lady. Fucking boss show.

It is amazing and up there with the best series ever made imo.

[Brian Blessed]

I watched this last year. It's very entertaining.

[Frank.]

Just started watching, half way through S1. Enjoying it so far.