Why all the hype about the Wire?

[Orang Utan]

I have, but there are plenty of people on here who might have watched S4 on cable or d/l. Before I started watching S3, I accidentally saw a spoiler (on here I think) about a certain shooting, and consequently spent the whole time watching out for it. It didn't ruin things, but it was a bit annoying and lessened the impact of the event somewhat.

I'm just a spoiler-hater

Well don't worry - that spoiler above refers to an incident in S3

 

[Dillinger4]

I am suffering Wire withdrawal. I watched the final episode of series 4 yesterday, and now I want to see more!



I might have to start from the beginning all over again.

 

[London_Calling]

I'm in the same boat. I've never seen the Soprano's so I might try six seasons of that. Or three of Deadwood. Bit lost as to where to go next . . .

 

[Orang Utan]

Where did you get your copies of S4? I need my fix and Amazon still doesn't even have a release date!

 

[Dillinger4]

I have seen enough Sopranos to not bother starting from the beginning, So I am going to go with Deadwood.

But for now, to fill that Wire shaped space, I am listening to Immortal Technique

 

[London_Calling]

Where did you get your copies of S4? I need my fix and Amazon still doesn't even have a release date!

I believe it's possible to download it as a torrent . . . .

 

[Orang Utan]

I believe it's possible to download it as a torrent . . . .

That's beyond me I'm afraid

 

[London_Calling]

As it was me. Technophobe, etc. Up to you, init.

 

[Orang Utan]

I will have to wait I guess.

 

[Dillinger4]

its simple!

just download this:

http://www.utorrent.com/

This is your bittorrent client.

then go here:

http://isohunt.com/torrents/?ihq=the+wire+

click on series 4 and download!

 

[Orang Utan]

Can't do that at work can I though?

 

[Idaho]

Just thought I would say that I am on episode 6 (series 1) of the Wire and am really enjoying it. I still think they have missed a trick with the dialogue - but I am prepared to forgive

 

[Reno]

The greatest show ever !!!!!

 

[Stigmata]

I'm less inclined to watch it after this tomfoolery.

 

[LDR]

I watched the first series and while I really enjoyed it, not enough to make an effort to watch any more.

I much preferred Deadwood to be honest.

 

[8den]

I watched the first series and while I really enjoyed it, not enough to make an effort to watch any more.

I much preferred Deadwood to be honest.

The thing about the Wire is that it requires effort it requires dedication, you cannot just flick on to an episode.

I spent friday getting very stoned with an old friend. We found out we'd discovered the wire seperately and spent about two hours talking about it. We wanted to put on an episode to watch, but shiiitttt you cannot watch an episode of the wire on it's own. You need to watch it all. You cannot dip in. That raises it above regular tv. Even deadwood.

 

[London_Calling]

Great band - got all their albums !

 

[ovaltina]

There is a tremendous amount of information being rammed at you in the first episodes. As it progresses you do get conversations where characters just shoot the breeze, and chat. Mc Nulty and Bunks whiskey fueled late night drinking sessions are fucking ace.

Christ think how long it takes the unit to get up on it, in series two.

Yup. And that scene in the first series where the dealers on the estate are discussing chicken mcnuggets is class. It shows them as intelligent, and very human. That's what's different about The Wire. I need to download series two!

 

[Rogue]

Yup. And that scene in the first series where the dealers on the estate are discussing chicken mcnuggets is class.

Yeah I thought that was genius.

Started watching it recently - hugely impressed.

 

[Katsoup]

I'm half way through S2 and am loving it. I'm in the midsts of a Stringer Bell obsession

Also, it has helped fill the void that was left after completing Bioshock on XBox360

 

[Vintage Paw]

Stringer is teh hot

 

[SpookyFrank]

Yup. And that scene in the first series where the dealers on the estate are discussing chicken mcnuggets is class. It shows them as intelligent, and very human. That's what's different about The Wire. I need to download series two!

I loved that scene, it really gives you a feel for D'angelo's character.

I watched the first half of series one, episode one the other day and hated it. Thankfully I got bored later in the day and finished watching it. Then I watched the next three episodes back to back before hurrying off to download the rest of the series. The way the episodes are made more to flow together than stand alone as individual pieces takes some getting used to; it's almost more like reading a novel than watching a TV show or a film.

I like the way they take the police bureaucracy thing that's in so many other cop shows and films and expand it so that absolutely everyone has some angle or influence on everyone else and nobody's free to act the way they think is best...

 

[Vintage Paw]

I like the way they take the police bureaucracy thing that's in so many other cop shows and films and expand it so that absolutely everyone has some angle or influence on everyone else and nobody's free to act the way they think is best...

Brilliant isn't it? It only gets worse (or you could say better ).

 

[kyser_soze]

I love the desk sarge's plea for McNulty's career about Ep 6, starting off with his descrption of sitting down, naked, flaccid member in one hand, cold domestic beer in the other...

 

[Dillinger4]

I love the desk sarge's plea for McNulty's career about Ep 6, starting off with his descrption of sitting down, naked, flaccid member in one hand, cold domestic beer in the other...

That is a brilliant scene.

WIRE FACT

That fat guy is Det. Jay Landsman.

The real life Jay Landsman plays Bunny Colvins sgt in season 3/4.

 

[Vintage Paw]

That is a brilliant scene.

WIRE FACT

That fat guy is Det. Jay Landsman.

The real life Jay Landsman plays Bunny Colvins sgt in season 3/4.

Dude, no wai?