The Wire (4 Viewers)

[Apple Jack]

Oh I know season 3 is about the schools.

Season 4, actually.3 and 4 are the best two seasons though.

The Sobotkas scoff in season three's and your general direction.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

Waaaaayyyyyyyyyy late to this party but I finally decided to d/l the first two seasons.

For some reason I didn't have HBO when this show started. Never got around to/put off trying to catch up.

Finished the first season last night (watched the first couple of S2 as well).

Great show

for when you make it to the season about public schools.

Looking forward to that. They make Omar a yard duty aide, no?

He isn't joking.

Oh I know season 3 is about the schools.

Unintentional Tanner shtick is my favorite Tanner shtick.

Thanks for your input, Sepinwal

Ah, you're right. I quickly skimmed wiki just to see what each season was about but didn't want to read any major plot-points.

 

[Raider Nation]

3 and 4 are the best two seasons though.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

3 and 4 are the best two seasons though.

fact

 

[Raider Nation]

I'm gonna vote tomorrow and then go for a jog while listening to

.

 

[The Noid]

I'm gonna vote tomorrow and then go for a jog while listening to

Re-watching the whole series with my wife (her first time), and we just got to this episode over the weekend.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

Did we ever get an official ruling on Deirdre Lovejoy?

 

[Apple Jack]

Did we ever get an official ruling on Deirdre Lovejoy?

Poster girl for the "any port in a storm" category.

 

[Raider Nation]

Did we ever get an official ruling on Deirdre Lovejoy?

mehStarts to look like an option 7-9 beers deep.

 

[RoxSolid]

I just finished the series this past Sunday and now I'm miserable. Just ordered the box set though...might watch it again...

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

Did we ever get an official ruling on Deirdre Lovejoy?

mehStarts to look like an option 7-9 beers deep.

So for McNutty that's like every night, right?

 

[Apple Jack]

Could be a little grim and leaky first thing in the morning, but much like an SR-71 at speed and altitude, her gaskets expand as the day progresses and she leans into the wind, realizing her full 6.4 potential.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

About 3 episodes into season 2. Just saw Nick's (Niko?) girlfriends boobs. Great day in the morning.

 

[Raider Nation]

About 3 episodes into season 2. Just saw Nick's (Niko?) girlfriends boobs. Great day in the morning.

Yes. Oh yes.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

About 3 episodes into season 2. Just saw Nick's (Niko?) girlfriends boobs. Great day in the morning.

Yes. Oh yes.

Least favorite thing? Seeing Ziggy's peener.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

Finished S2 and about 2/3 the way through S3 (Pres just killed another cop).

Poor Ziggy.

 

[Apple Jack]

Finished S2 and about 2/3 the way through S3 (Pres just killed another cop).Poor Ziggy.

Happiness is NOT being Ziggy.

 

[SacramentoBob]

Oh I know season 3 is about the schools.

Season 4, actually.3 and 4 are the best two seasons though.

Ah, you're right. I quickly skimmed wiki just to see what each season was about but didn't want to read any major plot-points.

Thought you were pulling some variation of the Tanner "wrong actor" shtick here.

 

[SacramentoBob]

About 3 episodes into season 2. Just saw Nick's (Niko?) girlfriends boobs. Great day in the morning.

That was a great scene.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

My only complaint about the show, and I realize they have to bend reality every now and then, is how many times an episode you've got the cops about a 1/2 block away from the dealers and nobody seems to notice.

"Here's a G-pack...say, there's a white dude in that Chevy Malibu across the street...meh, here's your drugs."

 

[Please See Mine]

My only complaint about the show, and I realize they have to bend reality every now and then, is how many times an episode you've got the cops about a 1/2 block away from the dealers and nobody seems to notice. "Here's a G-pack...say, there's a white dude in that Chevy Malibu across the street...meh, here's your drugs."

Can you give an example? The times that I'm thinking of were when they basically just had bigger problems to deal with and/or were using enforcement "strategies", i.e. it's a waste of time to simply knock heads all the time, "the Western District Way!" /Herceta: Or you mean that the dealers don't notice the cops?

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

My only complaint about the show, and I realize they have to bend reality every now and then, is how many times an episode you've got the cops about a 1/2 block away from the dealers and nobody seems to notice. "Here's a G-pack...say, there's a white dude in that Chevy Malibu across the street...meh, here's your drugs."

Can you give an example? The times that I'm thinking of were when they basically just had bigger problems to deal with and/or were using enforcement "strategies", i.e. it's a waste of time to simply knock heads all the time, "the Western District Way!" /Herceta: Or you mean that the dealers don't notice the cops?

I mean that in reality cops sitting in unmarked cars that close to dealers/targets/criminals would probably be noticed (when they weren't supposed to be). It's not a huge thing and I realize they had to do it to set up certain shots. A lot of examples in S1 when they were keeping an eye on the tower payphones etc.

 

[Apple Jack]

My only complaint about the show, and I realize they have to bend reality every now and then, is how many times an episode you've got the cops about a 1/2 block away from the dealers and nobody seems to notice. "Here's a G-pack...say, there's a white dude in that Chevy Malibu across the street...meh, here's your drugs."

Can you give an example? The times that I'm thinking of were when they basically just had bigger problems to deal with and/or were using enforcement "strategies", i.e. it's a waste of time to simply knock heads all the time, "the Western District Way!" /Herceta: Or you mean that the dealers don't notice the cops?

I mean that in reality cops sitting in unmarked cars that close to dealers/targets/criminals would probably be noticed (when they weren't supposed to be). It's not a huge thing and I realize they had to do it to set up certain shots. A lot of examples in S1 when they were keeping an eye on the tower payphones etc.

Weren't they on the roof for the pay phone surveillance?

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

My only complaint about the show, and I realize they have to bend reality every now and then, is how many times an episode you've got the cops about a 1/2 block away from the dealers and nobody seems to notice. "Here's a G-pack...say, there's a white dude in that Chevy Malibu across the street...meh, here's your drugs."

Can you give an example? The times that I'm thinking of were when they basically just had bigger problems to deal with and/or were using enforcement "strategies", i.e. it's a waste of time to simply knock heads all the time, "the Western District Way!" /Herceta: Or you mean that the dealers don't notice the cops?

I mean that in reality cops sitting in unmarked cars that close to dealers/targets/criminals would probably be noticed (when they weren't supposed to be). It's not a huge thing and I realize they had to do it to set up certain shots. A lot of examples in S1 when they were keeping an eye on the tower payphones etc.

Weren't they on the roof for the pay phone surveillance?

Not always. Go back and watch. S1-3.You've got these rather paranoid drug crews using pay phones and pagers with special codes (later on with burner phones) and yet they don't notice the mid-sized sedan half a block away with a someone snapping away with a telephoto lens. Like I said it isn't a big deal and obviously it's easier to shoot certain scenes that way.

 

[comfortably numb]

My only complaint about the show, and I realize they have to bend reality every now and then, is how many times an episode you've got the cops about a 1/2 block away from the dealers and nobody seems to notice. "Here's a G-pack...say, there's a white dude in that Chevy Malibu across the street...meh, here's your drugs."

Can you give an example? The times that I'm thinking of were when they basically just had bigger problems to deal with and/or were using enforcement "strategies", i.e. it's a waste of time to simply knock heads all the time, "the Western District Way!" /Herceta: Or you mean that the dealers don't notice the cops?

I mean that in reality cops sitting in unmarked cars that close to dealers/targets/criminals would probably be noticed (when they weren't supposed to be). It's not a huge thing and I realize they had to do it to set up certain shots. A lot of examples in S1 when they were keeping an eye on the tower payphones etc.

I know what you're saying.Between Dexter, Breaking Bad, Homeland and The Wire it always made me wonder how no one ever noticed someone just sitting in a car for an extended period of time.

 

[Apple Jack]

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

My only complaint about the show, and I realize they have to bend reality every now and then, is how many times an episode you've got the cops about a 1/2 block away from the dealers and nobody seems to notice. "Here's a G-pack...say, there's a white dude in that Chevy Malibu across the street...meh, here's your drugs."

Can you give an example? The times that I'm thinking of were when they basically just had bigger problems to deal with and/or were using enforcement "strategies", i.e. it's a waste of time to simply knock heads all the time, "the Western District Way!" /Herceta: Or you mean that the dealers don't notice the cops?

I mean that in reality cops sitting in unmarked cars that close to dealers/targets/criminals would probably be noticed (when they weren't supposed to be). It's not a huge thing and I realize they had to do it to set up certain shots. A lot of examples in S1 when they were keeping an eye on the tower payphones etc.

I know what you're saying.Between Dexter, Breaking Bad, Homeland and The Wire it always made me wonder how no one ever noticed someone just sitting in a car for an extended period of time.

Yeah. And then when they're supposed to be trailing a suspect (in a car) they aren't all that subtle about whipping in behind the target as they pass by.

 

[Mister CIA]

I'm gonna vote tomorrow and then go for a jog while listening to

I've listened to this song at least ten times today.

 

[Raider Nation]

I'm gonna vote tomorrow and then go for a jog while listening to

Hard not to dig that groove.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

Best line of the whole series:

Michael, Bug, and Dukie coming home from Six Flags. Corner boy gripes at Mike about not working. Parting shot as he notices Dukie's stuffed animal "Nice dolphin, [fellow dusky brother]".

 

[Raider Nation]

Best line of the whole series:Michael, Bug, and Dukie coming home from Six Flags. Corner boy gripes at Mike about not working. Parting shot as he notices Dukie's stuffed animal "Nice dolphin, [fellow dusky brother]".

Wasn't he dressed like Batman? It's been awhile, but I believe he said "Nice costume, ninja."

 

[Raider Nation]

On second thought, I trust your hearing. Like I said, it's been awhile.

 

[Raider Nation]

P.S. What are your thoughts on Mr. Prezbo's teaching techniques? Grabbing any pointers?

 

[PlasmaDogPlasma]

Oh I know season 3 is about the schools.

Season 4, actually.3 and 4 are the best two seasons though.

The Sobotkas scoff in season three's and your general direction.

I just got done watching all 5 seasons and I 'd agree that season 2 was the best. Also agree with other comments about the girlfriend's breasts. Spectacular.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Season 2 is underrated. Not my favorite, but not as bad as people say it is.

I think 5 was the "worst." A bit heavy-handed, IMO.

 

[Raider Nation]

Season 2 is underrated. Not my favorite, but not as bad as people say it is.

Who says this? S2 is universally loved.

The final scene of "Bad Dreams" when Frank goes down to the pier with the Greek music playing... phenomenal.

YouTube popped the scene due to the copyright, but this is the song:

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Season 2 is underrated. Not my favorite, but not as bad as people say it is.I think 5 was the "worst." A bit heavy-handed, IMO.

5 was, but the last few episodes made up for some of the ridiculous stuff and boring newsroom banter.

 

[Please See Mine]

Season 2 is underrated. Not my favorite, but not as bad as people say it is.

Who says this? S2 is universally loved.

The final scene of "Bad Dreams" when Frank goes down to the pier with the Greek music playing... phenomenal.

YouTube popped the scene due to the copyright, but this is the song:

Lots of people think season 2 was their least favorite. Primary reason for that, I would think, is that it is totally different from the the first season (and 3 and 4). I don't think that people who dislike it are thinking of it critically, more how the "feel" about it.

 

[Apple Jack]

Interesting that the only annoying character in the life of the show and his character's boss are played by two most accomplished people outside of the show.

 

[Apple Jack]

Season 2 is underrated. Not my favorite, but not as bad as people say it is.

Who says this? S2 is universally loved.

The final scene of "Bad Dreams" when Frank goes down to the pier with the Greek music playing... phenomenal.

YouTube popped the scene due to the copyright, but this is the song:

This is the only place I've ever encountered anybody who didn't love season 2. Sure, there were some who had trouble with the first couple episodes because they wanted it to be like it was, but anybody with any sense of good writing and storytelling got over that pretty quickly.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

P.S. What are your thoughts on Mr. Prezbo's teaching techniques? Grabbing any pointers?

He was pretty terrible at first. No classroom management, turning his back on the kids, not laying down the law right off the bat.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

Season 2 is underrated. Not my favorite, but not as bad as people say it is.I think 5 was the "worst." A bit heavy-handed, IMO.

I'm about 3 or 4 episodes into S5 (McNutty just told Freamon about his serial killer scam) and I agree that it seems that the quality has dropped some.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

Interesting that the only annoying character in the life of the show and his character's boss are played by two most accomplished people outside of the show.

Which two characters are you talking about?

 

[Apple Jack]

Interesting that the only annoying character in the life of the show and his character's boss are played by two most accomplished people outside of the show.

Which two characters are you talking about?

Templeton and Gus.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

Interesting that the only annoying character in the life of the show and his character's boss are played by two most accomplished people outside of the show.

Which two characters are you talking about?

Templeton and Gus.

Ah.

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

I think season two is pretty much universally ranked #4 out of five seasons (with season five coming in behind it). That's not because season two was bad. It was great. It's just that seasons one, three, and four were phenomenal.

 

[Apple Jack]

I think season two is pretty much universally ranked #4 out of five seasons (with season five coming in behind it). That's not because season two was bad. It was great. It's just that seasons one, three, and four were phenomenal.

Four and two are the most common pairing I've seen at the top. Then again this is just my friends and a handful of music boards I'm basing it on. No idea how it's been received on a wider level.

 

[The Noid]

Season 2 and season 5 get the same universal reaction from everyone, upon immediate viewing of the series. But, in retrospect and upon re-watching the series, 2 usually finds more love.

It was a big pull-the-rug-out kind of season, magnified for people that blow through Season 1 in two days and then pop in the first episode of Season 2. It's jarring. Where's all the cops versus drug dealer cat and mouse I loved so much? Who are all these blue-collar Polish guys?

Speaking of Pollacks, Recently start the Rescue Me series on Netflix and already have seen Valchek and Weebay in small parts and Jimmy's ex-wife has a major part.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Season 2 is underrated. Not my favorite, but not as bad as people say it is.I think 5 was the "worst." A bit heavy-handed, IMO.

I'm about 3 or 4 episodes into S5 (McNutty just told Freamon about his serial killer scam) and I agree that it seems that the quality has dropped some.

They had to cut down the number of episodes, so I think a lot of things got rushed as they crammed 13 episodes into 10.

 

[Apple Jack]

Season 2 and season 5 get the same universal reaction from everyone, upon immediate viewing of the series. But, in retrospect and upon re-watching the series, 2 usually finds more love. It was a big pull-the-rug-out kind of season, magnified for people that blow through Season 1 in two days and then pop in the first episode of Season 2. It's jarring. Where's all the cops versus drug dealer cat and mouse I loved so much? Who are all these blue-collar Polish guys?Speaking of Pollacks, Recently start the Rescue Me series on Netflix and already have seen Valchek and Weebay in small parts and Jimmy's ex-wife has a major part.

That's a consequence of tearing through it quickly. My friends and I used to do Sunday dinner parties and would watch the HBO Sunday shows. I saw that season with a lot of people and everybody loved it. Yes, the first episode was a curveball, but it didn't take long to figure out what was going on. Especially, once you read an interview with Simon where he explained how they were approaching the series.