The Wire

[TwoCanucks]

Maybe the greatest show in TV history... The Wire (HBO)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wire

The Baltimore drug trade told over 5 seasons from 5 different perspectives. Law enforcement, the importers, the drug organizations, the education system, and the media... all the time weaving the politics throughout the duration.

One of the best scenes, McNulty and Bunk talk for three minutes using only the word "fuck".

Warning: strong language and some nudity and violence.



Few shows come close to the writing, acting, and realism of this show. The actors are by and large not stars and were cast for their "non-Hollywood" looks so to speak.

[treetop]

The Wire was the best thing I'd ever seen till I saw 'The Newsroom.'

Maybe there is hope for the USA after all....

[myoung321]

The Wire was the best thing I'd ever seen till I saw 'The Newsroom.'

Maybe there is hope for the USA after all....

I second that.....

[USbongLord]

Come here...that show doesnt even come close...bring armor and bullets

[KeyMonCha]

I miss Deadwood!

Never forgive HBO for canning it!

[TwoCanucks]

I miss Deadwood!

Never forgive HBO for canning it!

agreed, no ending sucks.

Come here...that show doesnt even come close...bring armor and bullets

My couch was a good viewing distance... lol

[redeyezman]

Come here...that show doesnt even come close...bring armor and bullets

As long as they profit what do they care the long term impact it has on an entire region? It entertained the uninformed masses, and they cashed out that's all that matters. Sounds like a lot like what Romney did for a living with bain capitol.

.......so theoretically some of you give people like Romney your money.....not me though, i bootlegged it I understand the importance of choosing carefully where my money goes though... choosing where your money goes is far more powerful than any vote you will cast...

[treetop]

Come here...that show doesnt even come close...bring armor and bullets

You know I went to Baltimore when I was a kid. Thought it was a really nice town. Didn't see much beyond the City Center development by the water. Harbor Bay or point I think it was called.

When I saw The Wire couldn't believe it was the same town!

[USbongLord]

Ten blocks around the inner harbor is safe.....then you fight

[ahiliya fernandes]

The Wire is an American television drama series set and produced in and around Baltimore, Maryland. Created and primarily written by author and former police reporter David Simon, the series was broadcast by the premium cable network HBO in the United States. The Wire premiered on June 2, 2002 and ended on March 9, 2008, comprising 60 episodes over five seasons.

[USbongLord]

OK..and?

[youngian]

Come here...that show doesnt even come close...bring armor and bullets

You know I went to Baltimore when I was a kid. Thought it was a really nice town. Didn't see much beyond the City Center development by the water. Harbor Bay or point I think it was called.

When I saw The Wire couldn't believe it was the same town!

I saw writer David Simon interviewed on UK TV and he made the exact same point and said he lived a few blocks away from where it is set and was a peaceful suburb.

The Wire struck a nerve with people living in large cities all over the Western world.

[angry pirate]

https://twitter.com/Sen_Clay_Davis

[Padge247]

Loved the first 3 series, have yet to watch 4 and 5.

Feel the need to put out the arbitrary Breaking Bad recommendation here as well =)