The Wire - does it ever get going?
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Mentioned it earlier in the thread but the moment that gripped me was one early doors in season 1 with Lester Freamon. There he was, a detective who'd presumably upset someone, been sidelined looking after property store for ages, occupied himself with his hobby.
Now posted to this new unit where he realised the intention was that his role would be that of just another useless pair of boots that wouldn't get anything done, only for him to come alive and return to being a real police.
Now posted to this new unit where he realised the intention was that his role would be that of just another useless pair of boots that wouldn't get anything done, only for him to come alive and return to being a real police.
Fishlegs said:
The Wire fans might enjoy Snowfall on iPlayer.
Edit: Also, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDF97Ebilps&ab... (very NSFW)
Started watching this last night and enjoying it so far so thanks for the recommendation, if it's even half as good as The Wire it will be worth it. Edit: Also, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDF97Ebilps&ab... (very NSFW)
Edited by Fishlegs on Thursday 3rd June 11:11
Edited by Fishlegs on Thursday 3rd June 11:12
Got it, the scene where Cutty goes to Avon to ask for money for the gym.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wT3J7-ZSaXw
Avon maybe thinking on about where he could've been, instead of where he is. A "rep" but for the right reasons.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wT3J7-ZSaXw
Avon maybe thinking on about where he could've been, instead of where he is. A "rep" but for the right reasons.
Ructions said:
ON THIS DAY
On the 2nd June 2002, 'The Wire' premiered on HBO.
THE greatest TV show of all time.
What's the best moment in the show?
Mine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3i36ybA8Ms
Thanks for resurrecting this thread.On the 2nd June 2002, 'The Wire' premiered on HBO.
THE greatest TV show of all time.
What's the best moment in the show?
Mine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3i36ybA8Ms
I have now dug out my box sets and started what is probably my eighth run through.
For me, it is TV perfection and it still grabs me within a few episodes.
Just reading the Sopranos thread reminded me that 'the other best TV show ever made' is getting a sort or, maybe, kinda follow up.
David Simon the creator of The Wire and The Corner is making a 6 part mini series based on the book and true story 'We own this City' which was written by another Baltimore Sun reporter, if that's not a recipe for as close to another series of The Wire, then I don't know what is.
https://www.hbo.com/we-own-this-city
A few familiar faces.
Marlo
Dookie
Donut (the 12 year old Joy Rider)
B-more looking a bit fresher than it did in The Wire
Plus, Domenick Lombardozzi (Herc) Delaney Williams (Jay Landsman)
David Simon the creator of The Wire and The Corner is making a 6 part mini series based on the book and true story 'We own this City' which was written by another Baltimore Sun reporter, if that's not a recipe for as close to another series of The Wire, then I don't know what is.
https://www.hbo.com/we-own-this-city
A few familiar faces.
Marlo
Dookie
Donut (the 12 year old Joy Rider)
B-more looking a bit fresher than it did in The Wire
Plus, Domenick Lombardozzi (Herc) Delaney Williams (Jay Landsman)
Just discovered a new BBC podcast about the Gun Trace Task Force
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/w13xtvk9
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/w13xtvk9
entropy said:
Just discovered a new BBC podcast about the Gun Trace Task Force
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/w13xtvk9
Have been listening to this and have just started the book today. One highlight is that in 2005 in a city of just over 600,000 people 100,000 arrests were made https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/w13xtvk9
I don't think I would put Baltimore on my 'places I want to visit' list.
Terrible news. RIP Michael K Williams.
A complex, conflicted and self-destructive character both on & off screen, who literally ‘became’ Omar (minus the “rip & run” with a shotgun) for a troubled time in real-life, but created one of television’s most memorable characters with a stellar acting performance.
One of the reasons The Wire is so good is the heavy dose of authenticity in many aspects. Some actors - like MKW - blurred the line between themselves & the role they played, but also played versions, or composites at least, of real-life persons, including Donnie Andrews, a stick-up artist & murderer with a ‘code’, who not only inspired the part of Omar but consulted on The Wire and appeared on screen too.
MKW was also very watchable in ‘Boardwalk Empire’ too. He brought a lot of soul, emotion & charisma to the roles he played.
Seems quite fitting that last night, binge-watching the series yet again, the last episode I viewed before (belatedly) going to bed was the penultimate episode of Season 3, a high point for both the show & Omar (I’m trying not to disclose spoilers).
A big talent, and a big loss.
A complex, conflicted and self-destructive character both on & off screen, who literally ‘became’ Omar (minus the “rip & run” with a shotgun) for a troubled time in real-life, but created one of television’s most memorable characters with a stellar acting performance.
One of the reasons The Wire is so good is the heavy dose of authenticity in many aspects. Some actors - like MKW - blurred the line between themselves & the role they played, but also played versions, or composites at least, of real-life persons, including Donnie Andrews, a stick-up artist & murderer with a ‘code’, who not only inspired the part of Omar but consulted on The Wire and appeared on screen too.
MKW was also very watchable in ‘Boardwalk Empire’ too. He brought a lot of soul, emotion & charisma to the roles he played.
Seems quite fitting that last night, binge-watching the series yet again, the last episode I viewed before (belatedly) going to bed was the penultimate episode of Season 3, a high point for both the show & Omar (I’m trying not to disclose spoilers).
A big talent, and a big loss.
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