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Fiddles
Footballguy
beadie (amy ryan) is up for a best supporting actress award in for that new movie ben affleck directed, gone baby goneanxious to see that58 was a great episodeI can't help but think, though, that many things that happened in Episode 58 could have, or maybe should have, happened earlier in the season.However, that being said, they have a lot to deliver on in the last 2 episodes. If they don't, this could be a bigger end-of-series thud than The Sopranos.BTW, Beadie is looking older, isn't she? She looked good in Season 2, but has gone downhill steadily since.
The Captain
Footballguy
I hate this show
Leeroy Jenkins
Footballguy
58 was a great episode
I dont know how they are going to wrap it all up in 2 episodes. Are they both only an hour long??
The Captain
Footballguy
HBO probably threw a token hour and 15 minutes to the show for the finale. There is some serious stuff coming down in the last two episodes. I'm really sad to see it end.Even though I hate this show now.58 was a great episodeI can't help but think, though, that many things that happened in Episode 58 could have, or maybe should have, happened earlier in the season.However, that being said, they have a lot to deliver on in the last 2 episodes. If they don't, this could be a bigger end-of-series thud than The Sopranos.BTW, Beadie is looking older, isn't she? She looked good in Season 2, but has gone downhill steadily since.
I dont know how they are going to wrap it all up in 2 episodes. Are they both only an hour long??
corpcow
Footballguy
Why? Episode 58? or 57?I still haven't gotten 58, going to try rebooting my cable box to see if it comes up on demand
Leeroy Jenkins
Footballguy
just watch themWhy? Episode 58? or 57?I still haven't gotten 58, going to try rebooting my cable box to see if it comes up on demand
TexanFan02
Footballguy
I wish everybody could/would watch 58, so we could talk about it. There's been some pretty good discussion going on in this thread lately.just watch themWhy? Episode 58? or 57?I still haven't gotten 58, going to try rebooting my cable box to see if it comes up on demand
corpcow
Footballguy
It STILL hasn't hit HBO On Demand yet. Going to try now, maybe after midnight or something.Update: Nope, not yet. Going to unplug and reboot my cable box to see if that helps.Nope, still nothing. And I noticed there's nothing in the "Just In" category at all anymore. I may have to call and ##### out TWC tomorrow.I wish everybody could/would watch 58, so we could talk about it. There's been some pretty good discussion going on in this thread lately.just watch themWhy? Episode 58? or 57?I still haven't gotten 58, going to try rebooting my cable box to see if it comes up on demand
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TexanFan02
Footballguy
I had a war with Comcast Houston and HBO back when everyone was saying they were showing season 4 in its entirety On Demand. Comcast didn't even have the Wire as an option On Demand, while HBO kept saying that of course it was available, they were advertising it. I never got anywhere with Comcast. My last conversation went like this: (Comcast Rep) Dude, I'm like a teenager working at a call center in Michigan, and I can't help you with anything. And no, you can't talk to a supervisor. Sorry. Then, when Season 5 came on, they put it into the On Demand service and it works fine.It STILL hasn't hit HBO On Demand yet. Going to try now, maybe after midnight or something.Update: Nope, not yet. Going to unplug and reboot my cable box to see if that helps.I wish everybody could/would watch 58, so we could talk about it. There's been some pretty good discussion going on in this thread lately.just watch themWhy? Episode 58? or 57?I still haven't gotten 58, going to try rebooting my cable box to see if it comes up on demand
corpcow
Footballguy
It's generally been fine for me up to this week, though it's been available at varying points, never after mid-morning on Mon.I had a war with Comcast Houston and HBO back when everyone was saying they were showing season 4 in its entirety On Demand. Comcast didn't even have the Wire as an option On Demand, while HBO kept saying that of course it was available, they were advertising it. I never got anywhere with Comcast. My last conversation went like this: (Comcast Rep) Dude, I'm like a teenager working at a call center in Michigan, and I can't help you with anything. And no, you can't talk to a supervisor. Sorry. Then, when Season 5 came on, they put it into the On Demand service and it works fine.It STILL hasn't hit HBO On Demand yet. Going to try now, maybe after midnight or something.Update: Nope, not yet. Going to unplug and reboot my cable box to see if that helps.I wish everybody could/would watch 58, so we could talk about it. There's been some pretty good discussion going on in this thread lately.just watch themWhy? Episode 58? or 57?I still haven't gotten 58, going to try rebooting my cable box to see if it comes up on demand
Your Mother
Footballguy
Can someone give me their take on what happened in the last scene of 58? I think I know, but I'm not 100% positive. Spoiler tags will probably be needed.
BTW, I got 58 off isohunt. Plenty of seeders.
BTW, I got 58 off isohunt. Plenty of seeders.
Your Mother
Footballguy
You're expecting everything to wrap up neatly? Some stuff is going to get resolved I'm sure, but some isn't.58 was a great episode
When was Homicide the movie?After the show was off the air right?See HBO was rumorred to be making the final Soprano's episode into a movie, at a theater type deal.Everything I've seen is that they're done, writing wise and everything. Don't feel there's more to add, did what they set out to etc. I'm wonderring what's up though.Just watched some show Jericho a week or so ago. Found it fascinating how bad it did, I mean awful, in ratings. Fans were furious it was cancelled, and the network brought it back; so I had to watch it once. Seems like that movie with Pony Boy and Patrick Swayze(can't think of the name, not the outsiders)...anyhow I wish we could ask for more here like that. The ratings have been (relatively) poor and with Sopranos gone I don't see a whole lot of wonderful shows on HBO's plate.You're expecting everything to wrap up neatly? Some stuff is going to get resolved I'm sure, but some isn't.58 was a great episode
TexanFan02
Footballguy
How could you forget the awesomeness that was Red Dawn!?Wolverines!!!When was Homicide the movie?After the show was off the air right?You're expecting everything to wrap up neatly? Some stuff is going to get resolved I'm sure, but some isn't.58 was a great episode
However, that being said, they have a lot to deliver on in the last 2 episodes. If they don't, this could be a bigger end-of-series thud than The Sopranos.
BTW, Beadie is looking older, isn't she? She looked good in Season 2, but has gone downhill steadily since.
See HBO was rumorred to be making the final Soprano's episode into a movie, at a theater type deal.
Everything I've seen is that they're done, writing wise and everything. Don't feel there's more to add, did what they set out to etc. I'm wonderring what's up though.
Just watched some show Jericho a week or so ago. Found it fascinating how bad it did, I mean awful, in ratings. Fans were furious it was cancelled, and the network brought it back; so I had to watch it once. Seems like that movie with Pony Boy and Patrick Swayze(can't think of the name, not the outsiders)...anyhow I wish we could ask for more here like that. The ratings have been (relatively) poor and with Sopranos gone I don't see a whole lot of wonderful shows on HBO's plate.
Bob Magaw
Footballguy
the momentum generated by the fake serial killer is starting to overwhelm mcnutty...
how did they think this was going to end... it was just going to fade away quietly after they got their desired increase in support? they stirred up a hornets nest with the media, police & government...
have they discussed an exit strategy, like a patsy (possibly a dead one)... maybe he can fake a phone call to the press that the serial killer is moving on?
maybe the plan was to let "killings" stop, & the ruckus will gradually die down...
how did they think this was going to end... it was just going to fade away quietly after they got their desired increase in support? they stirred up a hornets nest with the media, police & government...
have they discussed an exit strategy, like a patsy (possibly a dead one)... maybe he can fake a phone call to the press that the serial killer is moving on?
maybe the plan was to let "killings" stop, & the ruckus will gradually die down...
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Stoneys
MudCat
I believe this was there intent.Episode 58 was up on my Comcast On Demand last night. Very good episode.the momentum generated by the fake serial killer is starting to overwhelm mcnutty...
how did they think this was going to end... it was just going to fade away quietly after they got their desired increase in support? they stirred up a hornets nest with the media, police & government...
have they discussed an exit strategy, like a patsy (possibly a dead one)... maybe he can fake a phone call to the press that the serial killer is moving on?
maybe the plan was to let "killings" stop, & the ruckus will gradually die down...
RedmondLonghorn
Footballguy
That is correct. That is the real Jay Landesman, and his horrible Baltimore accent is 100% real.
Shrek
Having a great season
I didn't say that. I just said they have a lot to deliver on. If they never had another episode of this show ever air, it would still be better than 95% of the series I've ever seen.You're expecting everything to wrap up neatly? Some stuff is going to get resolved I'm sure, but some isn't.58 was a great episodeI can't help but think, though, that many things that happened in Episode 58 could have, or maybe should have, happened earlier in the season.
However, that being said, they have a lot to deliver on in the last 2 episodes. If they don't, this could be a bigger end-of-series thud than The Sopranos.
BTW, Beadie is looking older, isn't she? She looked good in Season 2, but has gone downhill steadily since.
Shrek
Having a great season
I think most people actually want McNulty to get caught.
snitwitch
Footballguy
This is clearly what McNutty wants to do... But I have a feeling he's going to feel the repercussions of his actions somehow. Maybe not prison time or getting fired, but something will/should happen to him.
Big_Russel
Footballguy
I think HBO rejecting the 16 episode season hurt them a little bit. According to David Simon, the series was written as a 66 episode story. I've actually enjoyed the news room storyline this season (even though at times it does feel a bit rushed). Gus is a great character, I wish we would have had a full season to get to know him a little better.I didn't say that. I just said they have a lot to deliver on. If they never had another episode of this show ever air, it would still be better than 95% of the series I've ever seen.You're expecting everything to wrap up neatly? Some stuff is going to get resolved I'm sure, but some isn't.58 was a great episode
However, that being said, they have a lot to deliver on in the last 2 episodes. If they don't, this could be a bigger end-of-series thud than The Sopranos.
BTW, Beadie is looking older, isn't she? She looked good in Season 2, but has gone downhill steadily since.
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cosjobs
Footballguy
I loved the homage scene to the old "Homicide" series- the original great Baltimore cop drama. Cracked up with Richard Belzer at the bar- making the comment about "how he used to ahve a bar."
In the old Homicide series he and another cop (the guy who is now playng the newpaperman in THe Wire) owned a bar together.
Pretty neat how they tied it in and gave it a tip of the cap.
If any of you have not seen the Homicide series you should.
In the old Homicide series he and another cop (the guy who is now playng the newpaperman in THe Wire) owned a bar together.
Pretty neat how they tied it in and gave it a tip of the cap.
If any of you have not seen the Homicide series you should.
Your Mother
Footballguy
mytagid = Math.floor( Math.random() * 100 );document.write("I think the painkillers probably had a lot to do with him getting caught off-guard. But for the ambush in the apartment, Omar doesn't get killed IMO. It did make a lot of sense in terms of the show, and definitely passed the "smell test" for me. I did wonder today, why didn't Omar just leave Baltimore and move far, far away to rehabilitate his leg, then come back? He certainly had the financial means. How hard would it have been to catch a bus or get someone to give him a lift?Ok, I finally got Episode 58 on demand. Awesome.
Texas, Captain: what didn't you like?? (Please use spoiler tags out of respect for the others who aren't watching on demand
I loved the contrast of two little facts that don't seem to be connected: Dope boys coming in to take some of Omar's personal effects off him as souvenirs, showing how revered and infamous he was on the streets, and the story of his death getting cut without much thought from running in the Sun.*** SPOILER ALERT! Click this link to display the potential spoiler text in this box. ***
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Ok, I finally got Episode 58 on demand. Awesome.
Texas, Captain: what didn't you like?? (Please use spoiler tags out of respect for the others who aren't watching on demand
Your Mother
Footballguy
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Texas, Captain: what didn't you like?? (Please use spoiler tags out of respect for the others who aren't watching on demand
Dropping the gun is standard operating procedure. I doubt they have his fingerprints on file. It's a lot smarter than hanging on to it, actually. Not that he was thinking too clearly about it or imitating the famous restaurant scene in G1.
He popped him probably because he was a nemesis to all drug dealers, including his own crew, and to make a name for himself. It happens. My uncle, who was incarcerated for a year and change (a little of that time was at San Quentin) said that in prison, people will take a run at someone who's famous just on principle alone.
And Omar's always kept his place of residence a secret. He didn't get ####ed with on the street because of his reputation, and he made himself difficult to find otherwise
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Texas, Captain: what didn't you like?? (Please use spoiler tags out of respect for the others who aren't watching on demand
Dropping the gun is standard operating procedure. I doubt they have his fingerprints on file. It's a lot smarter than hanging on to it, actually. Not that he was thinking too clearly about it or imitating the famous restaurant scene in G1.
He popped him probably because he was a nemesis to all drug dealers, including his own crew, and to make a name for himself. It happens. My uncle, who was incarcerated for a year and change (a little of that time was at San Quentin) said that in prison, people will take a run at someone who's famous just on principle alone.
And Omar's always kept his place of residence a secret. He didn't get ####ed with on the street because of his reputation, and he made himself difficult to find otherwise
*** SPOILER ALERT! Click this link to display the potential spoiler text in this box. ***
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corpcow
Footballguy
mytagid = Math.floor( Math.random() * 100 );document.write("Where did he get the gun? Have you been watching the show?Ok, I finally got Episode 58 on demand. Awesome.
Texas, Captain: what didn't you like?? (Please use spoiler tags out of respect for the others who aren't watching on demand
Dropping the gun is standard operating procedure. I doubt they have his fingerprints on file. It's a lot smarter than hanging on to it, actually. Not that he was thinking too clearly about it or imitating the famous restaurant scene in G1.
He popped him probably because he was a nemesis to all drug dealers, including his own crew, and to make a name for himself. It happens. My uncle, who was incarcerated for a year and change (a little of that time was at San Quentin) said that in prison, people will take a run at someone who's famous just on principle alone.
And Omar's always kept his place of residence a secret. He didn't get ####ed with on the street because of his reputation, and he made himself difficult to find otherwise
*** SPOILER ALERT! Click this link to display the potential spoiler text in this box. ***
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Dexter Manley
Footballguy
mytagid = Math.floor( Math.random() * 100 );document.write("Where did he get the gun? Have you been watching the show?Ok, I finally got Episode 58 on demand. Awesome.
Texas, Captain: what didn't you like?? (Please use spoiler tags out of respect for the others who aren't watching on demand)
Dropping the gun is standard operating procedure. I doubt they have his fingerprints on file. It's a lot smarter than hanging on to it, actually. Not that he was thinking too clearly about it or imitating the famous restaurant scene in G1.
He popped him probably because he was a nemesis to all drug dealers, including his own crew, and to make a name for himself. It happens. My uncle, who was incarcerated for a year and change (a little of that time was at San Quentin) said that in prison, people will take a run at someone who's famous just on principle alone.
And Omar's always kept his place of residence a secret. He didn't get ####ed with on the street because of his reputation, and he made himself difficult to find otherwise
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mytagid = Math.floor( Math.random() * 100 );document.write("Yep. He's a twisted little guy.mytagid = Math.floor( Math.random() * 100 );document.write("Where did he get the gun? Have you been watching the show?Ok, I finally got Episode 58 on demand. Awesome.
Texas, Captain: what didn't you like?? (Please use spoiler tags out of respect for the others who aren't watching on demand
Dropping the gun is standard operating procedure. I doubt they have his fingerprints on file. It's a lot smarter than hanging on to it, actually. Not that he was thinking too clearly about it or imitating the famous restaurant scene in G1.
He popped him probably because he was a nemesis to all drug dealers, including his own crew, and to make a name for himself. It happens. My uncle, who was incarcerated for a year and change (a little of that time was at San Quentin) said that in prison, people will take a run at someone who's famous just on principle alone.
And Omar's always kept his place of residence a secret. He didn't get ####ed with on the street because of his reputation, and he made himself difficult to find otherwise
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In response to the above inquiries into why I was mad about Omar getting killed: I guess it's as simple as that I liked the Omar character and wanted to see him take down some more of Marlo's crew before he got offed. *** SPOILER ALERT! Click this link to display the potential spoiler text in this box. ***
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Big_Russel
Footballguy
Sounds like many of you who are posting the spoilers about episode #58, don’t really seem to grasp how/why the scene unfolded the way it did. Maybe we can revisit it once everyone is caught up. It runs back all the way to season 3, but you have to be a "true blue" (obsessed) Wire fan to piece it all together.
snitwitch
Footballguy
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Big_Russel
Footballguy
I'll PM you on it, becuase the spoilers can be seen when someone quotes them.
Senor Schmutzig
Footballguy
Hit me with a PM also. I would be interested in hearing your take.
Dexter Manley
Footballguy
Me too please.Also, I don't see any spoilers when they're quoted. Not sure what you're talking about.
Shrek
Having a great season
Dexter Manley
Footballguy
Yea, I have no idea what everyone is talking about wrtt. I just changed the spoiler above to reveal the major events in episode 58. Are there actually people who can see it w/out clicking on it?And me as well please.BTW, when I quote spoilers, it doesn't reveal them.
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Big_Russel
Footballguy
Bro, I tried to send it to you but your inbox is full. Hit me with a PM if you make some room and still want to hear my take on it.
Big_Russel
Footballguy
I didn't think so either. But "Bri" asked me not to post the spoilers, because people could still see them if they accidentally quoted a post with the spoiler in it. So I just figured it best not to post them anymore to be on the safe side. Honestly, I don’t know how it woks.
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Fiddles
Footballguy
I loved this too. Melrick and Munch together again except Melrick is now Gus.
Hellfire Snail
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Big_Russel
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