Author Topic: The Wire for Newbies and Those Still Watching... No spoilers (Read 358898 times)

rowan_d · « **Reply #3360 on:** March 28, 2012, 04:35:47 pm »

Quote from: stmichael on March 28, 2012, 04:21:11 pm

good article here on the wire vs the sopranos:

http://www.vulture.com/2012/03/drama-derby-finals-the-wire-vs-the-sopranos.html

Are there any spoilers in it?

Zlen · « **Reply #3361 on:** March 28, 2012, 04:49:41 pm »

Quote from: rowan_d on March 28, 2012, 04:35:47 pm

Are there any spoilers in it?

Yep, but mostly good debate about the nature of both shows and style differences, influences, dynamic etc.

rowan_d · « **Reply #3362 on:** March 28, 2012, 05:04:21 pm »

Quote from: Zlenpasha on March 28, 2012, 04:49:41 pm

Yep, but mostly good debate about the nature of both shows and style differences, influences, dynamic etc.

Cheers. I'll bookmark it to read when I've finished The Wire

Henry Gale · « **Reply #3363 on:** March 31, 2012, 08:47:25 pm »

On the last episode of season 4, Gutted I only have 1 season left. Is there any possibility of season 6?

Daniel Cabbaggio · « **Reply #3364 on:** March 31, 2012, 09:19:07 pm »

very doubtful although it would be epic

eAyeAddio · « **Reply #3365 on:** April 1, 2012, 01:21:20 am »

Quote from: blah on March 26, 2012, 04:47:44 am

I had to pass through Baltimore this weekend on business, and I feel The Wire grossly mis-represents the city. It is actually far less-livable than it appears.

I have been to Baltimore quite a few times and I agree that it is a shit-hole, but I don't think that The Wire makes it appear very livable at all !

rowan_d · « **Reply #3366 on:** April 1, 2012, 01:58:12 am »

Just finished Season 2

Spoiler

Poor Frank

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This programme is amazing at making you dislike characters when you first meet them, then bringing you round to seeing things from their points of view, and sympathising with them

JoeCole · « **Reply #3367 on:** April 1, 2012, 03:08:03 am »

Saw Carver in the new episode of Person Of Interest the other night, mental seeing how old he is now.

DangerScouse · « **Reply #3368 on:** April 1, 2012, 05:00:10 pm »

He's put on a few pounds too.

Henry Gale · « **Reply #3369 on:** April 1, 2012, 08:52:41 pm »

Just finished season 4, Virtually lost for words. Wow, just wow.

Narwin Dunez · « **Reply #3370 on:** April 1, 2012, 11:44:49 pm »

Quote from: Henry Gale on April 1, 2012, 08:52:41 pm

Just finished season 4, Virtually lost for words. Wow, just wow.

Best season of anything ever?

Although the final two episodes of House season 4 were the best episodes of anything ever.

doikc · « **Reply #3371 on:** April 2, 2012, 01:21:49 pm »

Anyone interesting to follow on twitter? @WireFans

scared_person · « **Reply #3372 on:** April 2, 2012, 02:52:50 pm »

Finished the whole saga last night.

What are people's thoughts on the last series? The main plotline is a bit more overblown than the others but I really enjoyed it as it still had the believable characters and subplots.

I'm gutted that its finished now, might have to watch it all over again.

Henry Gale · « **Reply #3373 on:** April 2, 2012, 03:13:33 pm »

Quote from: scared_person on April 2, 2012, 02:52:50 pm

Finished the whole saga last night.

What are people's thoughts on the last series? The main plotline is a bit more overblown than the others but I really enjoyed it as it still had the believable characters and subplots.

I'm gutted that its finished now, might have to watch it all over again.

I will be starting season 5 tonight, I have read the description and it looks like it's foucus on a newspaper. Really enjoyed season 4 but some of the kids stories were heartbraking.

JoeCole · « **Reply #3374 on:** April 2, 2012, 03:23:27 pm »

Quote from: scared_person on April 2, 2012, 02:52:50 pm

Finished the whole saga last night.

What are people's thoughts on the last series? The main plotline is a bit more overblown than the others but I really enjoyed it as it still had the believable characters and subplots.

I'm gutted that its finished now, might have to watch it all over again.

Wasn't a fan of the newspaper plot at first but I like how well it ended up tying in with the main plot. McNulty was at his best aswell, near enough every scene is a laugh out loud moment.

Henry Gale · « **Reply #3375 on:** April 5, 2012, 05:05:13 pm »

Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeiiiiiit

Loving season 5, I really don't want it to end.

King_doggerel · « **Reply #3376 on:** April 6, 2012, 08:26:41 am »

Quote from: King Brian Blessed IX on March 1, 2012, 02:20:01 pm

Nonsense!

And it could be worse, it could be Ron Pearlman.

Quote from: hope_valley_parker on March 2, 2012, 04:18:13 pm

Ok I also forgot about Terri D'Agostino, Carcetti's campaign manager. She is smoking hot. On yer bike Rhonda!

Quote from: corkboy on March 2, 2012, 04:34:54 pm

City Council President Nerese Campbell.

As I am re-watching season 2 I will raise you with Beadie Russell, the port authority officer.

Such a sweet heart she is. I like her naivity. LOL @ 'who is Omar'. Bunk and Lester's look was priceless!

Lucho_LFC8 · « **Reply #3377 on:** April 6, 2012, 11:47:44 am »

Finisged season 2 last night, the second last episode I thought I had it figured out towards the end then BAM about 1 minute changed it all for me, love how its so unpredictable the show!!

Thought season 2 was great, favourite character in it had to be Frank Sobotka!

FlashingBlade · « **Reply #3378 on:** April 6, 2012, 11:56:32 am »

Bought the box set and rewatching after 3 years or so....Season 1 and the 'fuck' scene had us in stiches last night and I dont recall seeing it before, so looking forward to the series revealling more than appreicated first time round..and after just 6 episodes its already re-confirmed to me once again, the best TV drama of all time!

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #3379 on:** April 6, 2012, 01:12:43 pm »

You forgot the fuck scene? How is that even possible?

Daniel Cabbaggio · « **Reply #3380 on:** April 6, 2012, 04:25:40 pm »

http://i.imgur.com/yRDr8.png?1

image was a bit too big to post

Henry Gale · « **Reply #3381 on:** April 6, 2012, 04:32:38 pm »

Quote from: Daniel Cabbaggio on April 6, 2012, 04:25:40 pm

http://i.imgur.com/yRDr8.png?1

image was a bit too big to post

Ha Ha that's quality. Loved the Omar one and his shotgun. Couldn't quite work the Marlo one out. He has to be one of the most cold blooded people on TV.

Henry Gale · « **Reply #3382 on:** April 7, 2012, 12:14:40 pm »

Oh NO!!!!

Spoiler

Omar was killed by a ten year old!

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Brian Blessed · « **Reply #3383 on:** April 7, 2012, 02:28:10 pm »

Quote from: Henry Gale on April 7, 2012, 12:14:40 pm

Oh NO!!!!

Spoiler
Omar was killed by a ten year old!
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Spoiler

he wouldn't have minded. the game's the game

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courty61 · « **Reply #3384 on:** April 8, 2012, 05:09:35 pm »

Quote from: King Brian Blessed IX on April 7, 2012, 02:28:10 pm

Spoiler
he wouldn't have minded. the game's the game
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Spoiler

but was that part of the code?

"Man must have a code"

"oh indeed"

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Henry Gale · « **Reply #3385 on:** April 8, 2012, 05:21:42 pm »

Quote from: King Brian Blessed IX on April 7, 2012, 02:28:10 pm

Spoiler
he wouldn't have minded. the game's the game
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Haha yeah, I expected him to kill either Snoop or Chris first though.

Only got 2 episodes left

Stussy · « **Reply #3386 on:** April 12, 2012, 09:40:38 pm »

36 minute video essay on 'the Style of The Wire'

http://vimeo.com/39768998

Alphaville · « **Reply #3387 on:** April 12, 2012, 10:00:37 pm »

Quote from: Stussy on April 12, 2012, 09:40:38 pm

36 minute video essay on 'the Style of The Wire'

http://vimeo.com/39768998

Fantastic. Cheers for that Stussy.

red_Mark1980 · « **Reply #3388 on:** April 13, 2012, 08:28:48 am »

Started again (again, again, again) at the very beginning.

Its so great re-watching it and seeing how Bubbles starts off, seeing how very alike Carver and Herc are at the beginning.

The very slow and almost underplayed introduction of Omar....and poor D'Angelo.

Hands down the Greatest T.V. show ever made.
Gutted I'm going to bed so early tonight.

courty61 · « **Reply #3389 on:** April 15, 2012, 11:25:25 pm »

Quote from: red_mark1980 on April 13, 2012, 08:28:48 am

Started again (again, again, again) at the very beginning.

Its so great re-watching it and seeing how Bubbles starts off, seeing how very alike Carver and Herc are at the beginning.

The very slow and almost underplayed introduction of Omar....and poor D'Angelo.

Hands down the Greatest T.V. show ever made.
Gutted I'm going to bed so early tonight.

Wasnt Omar meant to be killed off after about 5 episodes originally?

Kashinoda · « **Reply #3390 on:** April 16, 2012, 01:27:18 am »

Anyone know where the 'Forget The Wire' button is?

red_Mark1980 · « **Reply #3391 on:** April 16, 2012, 01:27:47 pm »

Quote from: courty61 on April 15, 2012, 11:25:25 pm

Wasnt Omar meant to be killed off after about 5 episodes originally?

Hmm interesting, never heard that.. i

Quote from: Kashinoda on April 16, 2012, 01:27:18 am

Anyone know where the 'Forget The Wire' button is?

Take the blue pill

Hank Scorpio · « **Reply #3392 on:** April 16, 2012, 01:34:18 pm »

I've watched the first 5 or so episodes of the 1st series. Couldn't get into it enough to keep watching although looked interesting.

Slow burner?

JoeCole · « **Reply #3393 on:** April 16, 2012, 07:15:28 pm »

Quote from: Hank Scorpio on April 16, 2012, 01:34:18 pm

I've watched the first 5 or so episodes of the 1st series. Couldn't get into it enough to keep watching although looked interesting.

Slow burner?

Yes mate, definitely a slow burner, but at the mid-point of season 1 I think if the show was for you you'd already be hooked on it, I know I was anyway.

Should still stick with it til the end of the first season like, but the pace doesn't change too much.

Henry Gale · « **Reply #3394 on:** April 16, 2012, 09:08:20 pm »

Yeah stick with it if you can. I only started watching a couple weeks ago and finished the last season the other day. Best thing I have ever watched on a TV.

Some new material would be nice, Either a new season or maybe a spin off, A prequel showing Avon and Stringer growing up or when Bunk first met Mcnulty would be quality.

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #3395 on:** April 16, 2012, 09:29:39 pm »

Quote from: Henry Gale on April 16, 2012, 09:08:20 pm

Yeah stick with it if you can. I only started watching a couple weeks ago and finished the last season the other day. Best thing I have ever watched on a TV.

Some new material would be nice, Either a new season or maybe a spin off, A prequel showing Avon and Stringer growing up or when Bunk first met Mcnulty would be quality.

Have you watched The Corner? Probably the closest there will be.

E2K · « **Reply #3396 on:** April 16, 2012, 09:41:21 pm »

Quote from: Henry Gale on April 16, 2012, 09:08:20 pm

Some new material would be nice, Either a new season or maybe a spin off, A prequel showing Avon and Stringer growing up or when Bunk first met Mcnulty would be quality.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uzbmCWGHF8

sinnermichael · « **Reply #3397 on:** April 16, 2012, 10:44:06 pm »

Quote from: E2K on April 16, 2012, 09:41:21 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uzbmCWGHF8

haha mint. first time i've seen that.

Des Equilibrante · « **Reply #3398 on:** April 28, 2012, 11:11:47 pm »

Quote from: E2K on April 16, 2012, 09:41:21 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uzbmCWGHF8

Quality!

courty61 · « **Reply #3399 on:** April 29, 2012, 02:40:45 pm »

Another spot of a actor from The Wire:

Just watched The Test Dream epiosde of The Sopranos series 5 - when Tony has that mad dream. The bit where he goes to shoot his old coach, the coach is played by none other by the actor who played Horseface in season 2