The TV Show, "The Wire" (HBO)

[arnie_uk]

So i just watched the very first episode of this and it looked good. Just wondering should i keep watching on? it will take up a lot of time and dont want to start watching it for it to turn out bad.

Any one here seen it?

[Adam Jones]

I have also considered starting the series; I've heard nothing but good things about the show. I can't tell you how good this show is, but I have seen other HBO series such as The Sopranos and Boardwalk Empire and can vouch for how good they are.

[arnie_uk]

im onto the second episode here now, watching it online. Im abit hooked lol. Yea ive heard them other two are good also, just dont have the time for them all..

[BmoreRav]

I've seen it all. Keep watching, trust me! You won't be disappointed. It's rated as the best tv show ever on IMDB for a reason. Great show!!

[arnie_uk]

how many series is there? on the site i watch them it has 5 series, then has one episode but it says series 8 beside that one episode

[BmoreRav]

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how many series is there? on the site i watch them it has 5 series, then has one episode but it says series 8 beside that one episode
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There's 5 seasons. 60 episodes in total!

[JonM229]

And what's the deal with seasons being called series in the UK? Who are these people?

[arnie_uk]

referee? official?.... game? match? theres a lot more im sure

[Jamal]

I haven't started watching it yet (still trying to finish the Sopranos), but I haven't heard from a person yet who didn't absolutely love the Wire, so I say finish the 1st season before deciding if you want to keep watching.

[robbcs3]

Good show. Obviously most of us here could be biased. I didn't watch the originaL airing. Bit went back later and watched them all.

[Purple Punishment]

i have seen every season of the wire. its totally worth the time watching it.

[BmoreRav]

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And what's the deal with seasons being called series in the UK? Who are these people?
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Are there any other Countries that called it a "season"? Because I know It's not just the UK that's calls it a series. Just saying!

[ravens__]

Keep watching - you'll get hooked in the end!! I was so devastated when it ended but all good things come to an end I guess... Greatest TV show ever and I'm not even biased! Ok maybe just a bit....

[Adam Jones]

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I haven't started watching it yet (still trying to finish the Sopranos), but I haven't heard from a person yet who didn't absolutely love the Wire, so I say finish the 1st season before deciding if you want to keep watching.
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Just out of curiosity, how far are you into the Sopranos?

[Jamal]

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Just out of curiosity, how far are you into the Sopranos?
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Middle of 2nd season.

[True]

I've watched The Wire and The Sopranos a couple times over and they are both excellent series. They are both tied as the best TV dramas I've seen personally.

The Wire shows you both sides of the coin with the cops and the streets. Really gets down and gritty and gives you a different feeling than typical cop dramas because you see prespective through the eyes of the good and bad guys. It is slow moving so it can feel like it drags on at times with a lot of talking, but still has intense moments every episode and "$&#* just got REAL" moments.

The Wire:
Season 1: Great
Season 2: Pretty good
Season 3: Amazing
Season 4: Intense
Season 5: Alright