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  • pjsteelerfan
    pjsteelerfan Maryland Posts: 9,905
    rgambs said:
    The Juggler said:
    rgambs said:
    We couldn't make it through the first season.
    It was not nearly so well written, directed, and acted as it's reputation on here proclaims.
    I can easily imagine it getting better, but it was all cliché and little substance in the first few episodes.
    And thus, my opinion of you has lessened.
    Maybe it gets better, but the first half of the first season is basically on par with CSI, aside from Omar.
    The infamous and highly touted Stringer Bell is barely in it and the cop clichés are far too thick. 
    Some is payed up for TV, but I guarantee David Simon and Ed Burns know far more about that world and what it is like that you give them credit for.  And a lot of it is based on their time actually working in the shit. 
    ...got a mind full of questions and a teacher in my soul...
  • MissPennyLane
    MissPennyLane Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 687
    pjsteelerfan said:
    MissPennyLane said:
    I did forget to mention first few episodes of season 1 dragged,  and maybe I had super high expectations. That's why I try to avoid all the hype with certain shows. But you continue and start to see the big picture here. Maybe it is just a simple show but the way all the characters cross paths and  mingle is awesome.
    Best advice I gave people was to get past the first 5 episodes then it starts to click. And the show was anything but simple. 
    Yes! I was trying to think of the right word...it starts to click. Ahhhh it just makes me so happy Lol
  • tbergs
    tbergs Posts: 10,479
    edited August 2019
    I kind of feel bad for people who still haven't watched The Wire. Can't make people get it no matter what you say though. Yes, it would be slow at times, but I think the writing was outstanding. I think the opening Snot Boogie scene with McNulty is perfect. Sets the tone and the "fuck" episode is one of the most brilliant scenes I've ever watched. So perfect for those two characters. I got in to the show early after reading rave reviews before season 3. Rented seasons 1 and 2 on disc from Blockbuster and loved them. Took a long time before I was able to watch the whole series because I didn't get cable, but I have now watched the entire series 4 times. Most of any show. Only other show that has even made me want to commit to a full rewatch is Breaking Bad. Not often an entire series is that well done where you don't skip episodes, or in this case, really can't.
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    It's a hopeless situation...
  • tbergs
    tbergs Posts: 10,479
    It is also a depressing as fuck show though, especially season 4.
    It's a hopeless situation...
  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,936
    Agree that it can be a bummer. 
    Such great acting and characters.
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • MissPennyLane
    MissPennyLane Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 687
    edited August 2019
    The show just feels real as fuck at all times even during slowness. Daniels character is incredible! Couldn't really figure out what his deal was at the beginning but he is so good
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  • tbergs
    tbergs Posts: 10,479
    MissPennyLane said:
    The show just feels real as fuck at all times even during slowness. Daniels character is incredible! Couldn't really figure out what his deal was at the beginning but he is so good
    I agree on Daniels. I really disliked him in the beginning, but by Season 3 he is amazing. I would recommend Bosch if you haven't seen that show. Not as heavy or well written as The Wire, but you get to see Lance Reddick in another role he is good at and a flip side to Marlo as a detective. Plus, Titus Welliver is great.
    It's a hopeless situation...
  • MissPennyLane
    MissPennyLane Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 687
    tbergs said:
    MissPennyLane said:
    The show just feels real as fuck at all times even during slowness. Daniels character is incredible! Couldn't really figure out what his deal was at the beginning but he is so good
    I agree on Daniels. I really disliked him in the beginning, but by Season 3 he is amazing. I would recommend Bosch if you haven't seen that show. Not as heavy or well written as The Wire, but you get to see Lance Reddick in another role he is good at and a flip side to Marlo as a detective. Plus, Titus Welliver is great.
    Thanks for the heads up on Bosch. My cop friend highly recommends Snowfall on Fx which I'm going to start after wire.
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,599
    edited August 2019
    tbergs said:
    It is also a depressing as fuck show though, especially season 4.
    Season 4 just tugs at the ol' heartstrings from start to finish. It's one long, never ending, gut punch. 
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  • MissPennyLane
    MissPennyLane Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 687
    Alright I just have to say one last thing. The scene with Bunk in a Hawaiian shirt chilling on the boat was probably the greatest moment & funniest thing I have ever seen.
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,599
    I'M GOING IN....

    Wife and I decided to do a Corona Re-watch. 

    Anyone care to join us?
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  • tbergs
    tbergs Posts: 10,479
    The Juggler said:
    I'M GOING IN....

    Wife and I decided to do a Corona Re-watch. 

    Anyone care to join us?
    I contemplated this last month. Just finished Hunters, but I also have the new season of Ozark to watch. I can probably do both though. I'm in!
    It's a hopeless situation...
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,599
    tbergs said:
    The Juggler said:
    I'M GOING IN....

    Wife and I decided to do a Corona Re-watch. 

    Anyone care to join us?
    I contemplated this last month. Just finished Hunters, but I also have the new season of Ozark to watch. I can probably do both though. I'm in!
    Yeah I did Ozark first. Amazing season.

    Pilot episode down! A lot to go!

    Wish it would be in 4k though. 
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  • 23scidoo
    23scidoo Thessaloniki,Greece Posts: 20,152
    tbergs said:
    The Juggler said:
    I'M GOING IN....

    Wife and I decided to do a Corona Re-watch. 

    Anyone care to join us?
    I contemplated this last month. Just finished Hunters, but I also have the new season of Ozark to watch. I can probably do both though. I'm in!
    Is Hunters good??..its on my list..
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  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,599
    23scidoo said:
    tbergs said:
    The Juggler said:
    I'M GOING IN....

    Wife and I decided to do a Corona Re-watch. 

    Anyone care to join us?
    I contemplated this last month. Just finished Hunters, but I also have the new season of Ozark to watch. I can probably do both though. I'm in!
    Is Hunters good??..its on my list..
    I have heard a lot of mixed reviews on that one
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  • tbergs
    tbergs Posts: 10,479
    The Juggler said:
    23scidoo said:
    tbergs said:
    The Juggler said:
    I'M GOING IN....

    Wife and I decided to do a Corona Re-watch. 

    Anyone care to join us?
    I contemplated this last month. Just finished Hunters, but I also have the new season of Ozark to watch. I can probably do both though. I'm in!
    Is Hunters good??..its on my list..
    I have heard a lot of mixed reviews on that one
    I really enjoyed it. I'd recommend watching it. Nothing top tier, but good acting and action.
    It's a hopeless situation...
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,063
    I watched the first episode of this again the other night after the wife went to sleep.  So good.  The snot boogie opening is such a great intro to the show.
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,599
    Cliffy6745 said:
    I watched the first episode of this again the other night after the wife went to sleep.  So good.  The snot boogie opening is such a great intro to the show.
    It's America bro, we have to
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  • Malroth
    Malroth broken down chevrolet Posts: 2,563
    Best ending to a series I have seen.
    The worst of times..they don't phase me,
    even if I look and act really crazy.
  • Bentleyspop
    Bentleyspop Craft Beer Brewery, Colorado Posts: 11,614
    23scidoo said:
    tbergs said:
    The Juggler said:
    I'M GOING IN....

    Wife and I decided to do a Corona Re-watch. 

    Anyone care to join us?
    I contemplated this last month. Just finished Hunters, but I also have the new season of Ozark to watch. I can probably do both though. I'm in!
    Is Hunters good??..its on my list..
    It's a good watch especially if you like the idea of nazis  being hunted down and killed.

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