The Wire

[1nutkruk]

Favorite intros

1. Omar on the stand

2. Snoop buying a nail gun

3. The "lie detector test" that is actually a copier

As I mentioned before my intro was McNutty (as Bubbs calls him) hammered and then banging a waitress.

[OregonLAA]

As I mentioned before my intro was McNutty (as Bubbs calls him) hammered and then banging a waitress.

My favorite part about that intro was crashing his car. But when he gets out he thinks he can make that turn so he backs up and tries it again and crashes again

[red321]

Getting defensive was the first thing I thought you all would do.

 

Yeah, take it easy on Calscuf...my wife doesn't like it either

[Blarg]

I'm curious how many episodes in I need to get before something happens that makes this show something more than some dull show about corrupt cops and ghetto blacks, of whom I care little about.

I've gotten 4 episodes in on Season 1 and I'm scratching my head why you all are jerking each other over this show.

The lesbo scenes, they can't get enough.

[NrM]

Corrent asked me to sign in with my Google ID. Not sure I want to do that.

 

Eh. Well it's worth it imo. Such a great selection.

The interview and Gone girl are on there in glorious HD right now.

Edited December 29, 2014 by Poozy

[Amazing Larry]

Eh. Well it's worth it imo. Such a great selection.

The interview and Gone girl are on there in glorious HD right now.

 

I guess I could quit being lazy and setup another Google account. I've been wanting to see Gone Girl.

[Brandon]

A lot of people were pissed about Magic City and Boss. Both shows had a cult following and were growing in popularity. I loved how Magic City finished up but it needed to go on. Boss left many story lines open. Power ended the first season very strong and it is definitely coming back for at least a second season. Supposedly 50 Cent is going to have a bigger role in it. The two big shows coming up are the 2nd season of Black Sails and the 2nd part of the first season of Outlander. I thought Black Sails finished up strong.

Our current CEO is the same guy responsible for the Sopranos and the Wire. He is the former CEO of HBO. He is pushing originals hard right now.

Sweet. With how Power ended that makes sense.

I tried but gave up on Boss. Magic City should have gone at least another season, especially how it ended in season 2.

Looking forward to what you guys come up with. I'm really digging the premium original series stuff over recent years.

Doubtful, but any remote chance at someone having a change of heart and finishing up Magic City?

[Brandon]

Favorite intros

1. Omar on the stand

2. Snoop buying a nail gun

3. The "lie detector test" that is actually a copier

I'd have to do some real rehashing, but:

****SPOILERS****

Bunk giving Omar the speech.

I forget the dudes name, but the Barksdale guy that claps Method Man. That was an "oh shit" moment.. .same as Omar getting murked, obviously.

Michael turning into some heartless killer.

It didn't hit me then, but years later the main Barksdale drug dealer that got killed on the corner.

Outside of the Bunk speech, the Avon/Stringer encounter to end season 3.

Season 3 was the pinnacle for me, the Barksdale arc with the hamsterdam shit....the Bunny Colvin stuff was pretty real. I wasn't that into season 4 and season 5 wasn't much to talk about.

[Brandon]

I do watchseries on a mac and am fine, but probably wouldn't on a pc.

[1nutkruk]

Sweet. With how Power ended that makes sense.

I tried but gave up on Boss. Magic City should have gone at least another season, especially how it ended in season 2.

Looking forward to what you guys come up with. I'm really digging the premium original series stuff over recent years.

Doubtful, but any remote chance at someone having a change of heart and finishing up Magic City?

It doesn't sound like it.  It is completely dead.  They have moved onto new projects and the money is being thrown elsewhere.  

[Don]

And Brandon works in a Slim Charles reference. One of my favorite character names ever.

[DB24]

I watched it all on HBOGO 

[Brandon]

And Brandon works in a Slim Charles reference. One of my favorite character names ever.

Nice, that's it.

Indeed, solid name. He was a good character and up there in The Wire character rankings.

going against the grain since everyone says omar, I think my favorite was marlo. Dude was just ruthless, but handled shit.

[Keener]

Wallace, though.  Man.

 

"Where's Wallace, String?"

 

"Where's Wallace?"

 

 

Loved every season on first run, been enjoying it these last few days when I get a chance to watch.

[OregonLAA]

Wallace, though.  Man.

 

"Where's Wallace, String?"

 

"Where's Wallace?"

 

 

Loved every season on first run, been enjoying it these last few days when I get a chance to watch.

"Where's Wallace, String" is one of the best moments from that show. I wouldn't even know where to start in talking about favorite scenes.

Can't believe you would say Marlo. He was a son of a bitch! Omar is obvious, but for the "bad guys" I liked Bodie, loved Slim Charles and liked Avon too

[Taylor]

Crazy how the actor who played a teenage Wallace is the main character in Fruitvale Station.

[Brandon]

Crazy how the actor who played a teenage Wallace is the main character in Fruitvale Station.

Yeah, they say that dude is the next thing.

[Brandon]

Marlo made it real. Something that sticks with me in shows like Breaking Bad is how constant and miraculous dudes are in danger and some how get out....it gets to an unbelievable point. But Marlo always shut shit down. It wasn't like the protagonist found another way to get out of an instant death.

[ten ocho recon scout]

Ton of great characters, tough to pick one. Not my favorite, but i always liked prop joe. Seemed like a great casting pick.

[DB24]

Hands down Clay Davis is my favorite character.

 

[IEAngelsfan]

Well I'm ticked off.

 

Just finished the 2nd season and I looked at season 3 episodes.  Lo and behold, HBO only has episodes 3 and 7 from season 3 listed.  What's with that? I looked and they have full season episodes for season 4, but I'm afraid that if I just skip season 3, I'll be missing some important storylines.

 

Was season 3 any good?  Did something happen in season 3 that I need to know so I won't be lost in season 4?  Thanks in advance.

[1nutkruk]

Well I'm ticked off.

 

Just finished the 2nd season and I looked at season 3 episodes.  Lo and behold, HBO only has episodes 3 and 7 from season 3 listed.  What's with that? I looked and they have full season episodes for season 4, but I'm afraid that if I just skip season 3, I'll be missing some important storylines.

 

Was season 3 any good?  Did something happen in season 3 that I need to know so I won't be lost in season 4?  Thanks in advance.

OnDemand?  I just watched the entire season 3 from OnDemand.  You will miss a lot if you skip a season.

[1nutkruk]

For some sick reason I like Chris and Snoop.  They are ruthless.  I just saw the episode with the intro of Snoop buying the nail gun.  The hardware store worker was just shocked about what he heard.  

[Brandon]

Season 3 is the best, don't skip it

[ten ocho recon scout]

Snoop was a very good character. Good casting choice, she has a personal history to match her on screen junk...