Any fans of HBO's "The Wire" ?

SaltyMcGee · 05-09-2010, 09:30 PM

Quite possibly the best tv series of all time. Anyone else a fan?

icehog3 · 05-09-2010, 09:50 PM

I was when it was on.

SaltyMcGee · 05-09-2010, 09:54 PM

Get the Dvd's and watch it a second time. I picked up tons of nuances in the writing and acting when I saw it again in sequence. Truly incredible!

icehog3 · 05-09-2010, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SaltyMcGee

Get the Dvd's and watch it a second time. I picked up tons of nuances in the writing and acting when I saw it again in sequence. Truly incredible!

Definitely one of my favorite series of all time, Jared, I was sorry when they didn't renew it.

SaltyMcGee · 05-09-2010, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Definitely one of my favorite series of all time, Jared, I was sorry when they didn't renew it.

Actually there were no plans to renew it. David Simon meant to end it after the fifth season. Mined all the material he could.

icehog3 · 05-09-2010, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SaltyMcGee

Actually there were no plans to renew it. David Simon meant to end it after the fifth season. Mined all the material he could.

Bad choice of words on my part, I knew that...and was still disappointed.

MortonMilo · 05-09-2010, 10:28 PM

Just started for the 2nd time through...it's amazing that despite knowing whats going to happen next, I'm just as excited for each new episode.

SaltyMcGee · 05-09-2010, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MortonMilo

Just started for the 2nd time through...it's amazing that despite knowing whats going to happen next, I'm just as excited for each new episode.

Exactly!

Fav. Cop: The Bunk
Fav. Crook: Prop Joe
Best Character: Omar

yourchoice · 05-09-2010, 10:42 PM

I love The Wire. Fantastic show.

I never bought the DVDs, but fortunately HBO OnDemand recently started from the beginning and I am watching the series straight through again. The beginning of the third season starts tomorrow or the next day.

BigCat · 05-10-2010, 06:13 AM

My wife and I just finished it a few months ago. We rented all the dvds through netflix. It was a great show. It was intense too - if we watched it before bed, I'd frequently dream about it.

MortonMilo · 05-10-2010, 07:44 AM

Fave police: I know I'm bandwagon, but McNulty
Dealer: Bodie
Overall Character: Hard to argue Omar...a man gotta have a code
Fave season: 3rd takes the cake

05-10-2010, 08:12 AM

Best show I have ever watched, hands down.
Best crook: Stringer/ Bodie
Best Cop: Freemon
Overall: Omar
Least Favorite: McNulty

kelmac07 · 05-10-2010, 08:14 AM

Love it...own all the box sets.

SaltyMcGee · 05-10-2010, 02:17 PM

Third season is definitely my favorite. Most of my friends outside of here are 4th season fans, but it seems like folks here know what's up!

maninblack · 05-11-2010, 01:22 PM

One of the best shows and the most underrated and underwatched show on TV. Bought the complete series and couldn't believe how good it was. Top notch acting,writing, and directing. Am loving Simon's Treme right now!

SaltyMcGee · 05-11-2010, 02:46 PM

Check this video out. Compilation of the 100 best quotes from all 5 seasons. I think they missed a few, but this is really well done: The Wire: 100 Greatest Quotes

icehog3 · 05-11-2010, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SaltyMcGee

Check this video out. Compilation of the 100 best quotes from all 5 seasons. I think they missed a few, but this is really well done: The Wire: 100 Greatest Quotes

Very cool! Some more here: (NFSW)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFh2f...eature=related

Don Fernando · 05-12-2010, 02:22 AM

I just downloaded all 5 seasons (except for one episode, that kept giving crc errors).

maninblack · 05-12-2010, 08:50 AM

You won't regret it Fernando!

goalie204 · 05-12-2010, 08:51 AM

I loved it. Some seasons a lot more than others tho

05-09-2010, 09:30 PM	#1
SaltyMcGee Gone munting... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jared Location: C-Bus, OH Posts: 334 Trading: (3)	Any fans of HBO's "The Wire" ? Quite possibly the best tv series of all time. Anyone else a fan?

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: Any fans of HBO's "The Wire" ? I was when it was on. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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SaltyMcGee Gone munting... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jared Location: C-Bus, OH Posts: 334 Trading: (3)	Re: Any fans of HBO's "The Wire" ? Get the Dvd's and watch it a second time. I picked up tons of nuances in the writing and acting when I saw it again in sequence. Truly incredible!

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MortonMilo Blowing smoke Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: R Posts: 215 Trading: (10)	Re: Any fans of HBO's "The Wire" ? Just started for the 2nd time through...it's amazing that despite knowing whats going to happen next, I'm just as excited for each new episode.

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yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,091 Trading: (36)	Re: Any fans of HBO's "The Wire" ? I love The Wire. Fantastic show. I never bought the DVDs, but fortunately HBO OnDemand recently started from the beginning and I am watching the series straight through again. The beginning of the third season starts tomorrow or the next day.

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BigCat My back is now unwatched. Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Colin Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 723 Trading: (5)	Re: Any fans of HBO's "The Wire" ? My wife and I just finished it a few months ago. We rented all the dvds through netflix. It was a great show. It was intense too - if we watched it before bed, I'd frequently dream about it. __________________ "Now, I don't approve of dissipation, and I don't indulge in it either; but I haven't a particle of confidence in a man who has no redeeming petty vices." Mark Twain

05-10-2010, 07:44 AM	#11
MortonMilo Blowing smoke Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: R Posts: 215 Trading: (10)	Re: Any fans of HBO's "The Wire" ? Fave police: I know I'm bandwagon, but McNulty Dealer: Bodie Overall Character: Hard to argue Omar...a man gotta have a code Fave season: 3rd takes the cake

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p@rick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Any fans of HBO's "The Wire" ? Best show I have ever watched, hands down. Best crook: Stringer/ Bodie Best Cop: Freemon Overall: Omar Least Favorite: McNulty

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kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Any fans of HBO's "The Wire" ? Love it...own all the box sets. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

05-10-2010, 02:17 PM	#14
SaltyMcGee Gone munting... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jared Location: C-Bus, OH Posts: 334 Trading: (3)	Re: Any fans of HBO's "The Wire" ? Third season is definitely my favorite. Most of my friends outside of here are 4th season fans, but it seems like folks here know what's up! __________________ "It's a simple question doctor, would you eat the moon if it were made of ribs!?"

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maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Any fans of HBO's "The Wire" ? One of the best shows and the most underrated and underwatched show on TV. Bought the complete series and couldn't believe how good it was. Top notch acting,writing, and directing. Am loving Simon's Treme right now! __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

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SaltyMcGee Gone munting... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jared Location: C-Bus, OH Posts: 334 Trading: (3)	Re: Any fans of HBO's "The Wire" ? Check this video out. Compilation of the 100 best quotes from all 5 seasons. I think they missed a few, but this is really well done: The Wire: 100 Greatest Quotes __________________ "It's a simple question doctor, would you eat the moon if it were made of ribs!?"

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Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: Any fans of HBO's "The Wire" ? I just downloaded all 5 seasons (except for one episode, that kept giving crc errors). __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

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goalie204 Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Myles Location: Winnipeg Posts: 1,659 Trading: (12)	Re: Any fans of HBO's "The Wire" ? I loved it. Some seasons a lot more than others tho