Does The Wire hold up?

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since we’re doing a Sopranos thread

i’ve never seen a single episode of The Wire, but I’m fully aware of its legendary status
just returned from a few days in Baltimore, actually, and it made me want to start The Wire even more (i unknowingly partook in a mini street “takeover” on one of those lime scooters along with like 100 kids from down the hood lol)

some of the biggest Sopranos fans I know, even give the edge to The Wire

my friend has a tattoo of Omar on his leg, etc

does it hold up?

when does it “get good”?

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I couldn’t get past the first few episodes but one of these days I’ll make the effort and see what the hype is all about.

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I couldn’t really get into it recently. Tried probably a year ago. Almost got through the first season.

Which is funny because in the Soprano’s thread that’s what people were saying about it. But can sit down & watch it anytime & still love it.

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The Wire > The Sopranos

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Is it just me or does it start WAY slower than the Sopranos though?

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only bc so many have said The Wire > The Sopranos, I’m willing to be patient and give it at least 3 seasons to grab me

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Both are great shows… may need to watch The Wire again

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The Wire is great but dont expect the low level gangbang shit to continue. I was disappointed in this the first time I tried watching ages ago. The story takes some turns but is still solid all the way through. I binged the show recently and enjoyed it.

Sopranos is rough for me and I still havent gotten very far but once my Netflix sub is up I’ll continue with Sopranos. Definitely think the Wire is better than Sopranos. At least the first season is.

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Yes

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The Wire GIF
Bunch of ADHD motherfuckers on here. I guess long form storytelling isn’t for everyone🤷‍♂️ Does it hold up, yes, it’s a an absolute masterpiece. Every season is fantastic although season 5 is weaker than the others.

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I think the wire has the highest IMDB rating for a serie.

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The Wire is the absolute closest portrayal to law enforcement, office politics, city politics, inner city drug scene that I’ve ever seen in any movie/TV show.

It can be slow for some people because that’s how law enforcement is. Slight spoiler…I think out of the 5 seasons, there were less than 4 officer involved shootings. I literally played or worked with every law enforcement character in the show and pretty much dealt with every politician in my career.

After the 1st ep, I had to go look it up as I knew that the tech advisors had to be law enforcement or former.

Crazy thing is…I wouldn’t even classify it as a “cop” show. It is a show with a lot of cops filling the roles of main characters…most of the time.

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I’ve watched it end to end at least 8 times. Still holds up.

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@ActiveMeasures Only managed 3 start to finish watches. It’s brilliant but some of it is pretty heavy going, 8 times is lot you sicko. You must be dead inside😁

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It absolutely does. Season 2, while not well liked among die hards, happens to be my favorite season…Really puts into perspective the size and scope of the drug trade…

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@Billco On first viewing season 2 was so jarring with the change of setting for the majority of the season but on subsequent viewings i love season 2. Frank is a fucking classic character.

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Yes, he is. Could you imagine having Ziggy for a son, lol? I’d be a disaster, too…

Nicky was a great character…

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Ziggy, what a monumental fuck up, but another great tv character. Nicky is quality, a tough cookie and we would be remiss to not give his girlfriend with the big ass tits a shout out…
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The Wire Omar GIF

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The aesthetic is great.

With the flip phones.

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