[pseto]

My favorite show started up again last night, its gonna be a pretty good (but last ) season. Kinda slow last night, but I guess they gotta set everything up for upcoming shows.

The opening scene was absolutely hilarious!!!

[pseto]

wow, cant believe there arent any Wire fans here. You all are missing the best show on TV.

[MTV]

I watch it every once in a while. It's pretty good, but slow at times...

[BMW2006]

"When you walk through the garden
you gotta watch your back
well I beg your pardon
walk the straight and narrow track
if you walk with Jesus
he's gonna save your soul
you gotta keep the devil
way down in the hole
he's got the fire and the fury
at his command
well you don't have to worry
if you hold on to Jesus hand
we'll all be safe from Satan
when the thunder rolls
just gotta help me keep the devil
way down in the hole
All the angels sing about Jesus' mighty sword
and they'll shield you with their wings
and keep you close to the lord
don't pay heed to temptation
for his hands are so cold
you gotta help me keep the devil
way down in the hole"

I'm a fan, just haven't visited this forum as much as I used to.

In my opinion The Wire has some of the best writing in the history of television.

For those who haven't seen it. I recommend giving it a shot. You won't be disappointed... I was hooked after watching the season 3 premiere.

It's amazing it doesn't get any accreditation... oh wait there's just...

Winner 2002 TIME Magazine's Best/Worst List Top Television Show[2]
Winner 2003 Peabody Award[228] N/A
Winner 2003 American Film Institute Award Television Program of the Year[229]
Nominee 2003 Edgar Award Best Television Episode
Nominee 2003 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Drama Series
Nominee 2003 Television Critics Association Program of the Year[208]
Nominee 2003 Television Critics Association Outstanding New Program[208]
Nominee 2003 Television Critics Association Outstanding Achievement in Drama[208]
Winner 2004 ASCAP Award Film & Music TV Award
Nominee 2004 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Drama Series
Nominee 2004 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series - Wendell Pierce
Nominee 2004 Television Critics Association Outstanding Achievement in Drama[230]
Voted 2005 Broadcasting & Cable Critics Poll Best Drama
Nominee 2005 Emmy Award Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series[231]
Nominee 2005 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Drama Series
Nominee 2005 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series - Idris Elba
Nominee 2005 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series - Sonja Sohn
Winner 2006 TIME Magazine's 10 Best TV Shows Top Television Show[3]
Winner 2006 American Film Institute Award Television Program of the Year[232]
Winner 2007 Edgar Award Best Television Feature/Mini-Series Teleplay[233]
Nominee 2007 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Drama Series[234]
Nominee 2007 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series - Michael K. Williams[234]
Nominee 2007 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Support Actor in a Drama Series - Wendell Pierce[234]
Nominee 2007 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Support Actor in a Drama Series - Glynn Turman[234]
Nominee 2007 NAACP Image Award Directing in a Dramatic Series - Seith Mann[234]
Nominee 2007 Television Critics Association Program of the Year
Nominee 2007 Television Critics Association Outstanding Achievement in Drama
Nominee 2007 Writers Guild of America Award Dramatic Series[235][236][237]
Nominee 2007 Writers Guild of America Award Episodic Drama - "Final Grades" teleplay by David Simon, story by David Simon and Ed Burns

It's a shame that it seems to fly under the radar in pop culture. I don't know why that is... I think people want to give it awards, but it's always overshadowed by shows like the Sopranos. Which I know I'm committing some sort of sin by saying this, but I was never really that impressed with it (the Sopranos)

-BMW 2006

[pseto]

its pretty obvious to me that the reason why mainstream America doesnt watch the show is b/c most consider it 'urban'. most 'non-urban' people wouldnt understand many of the little things that make this show so real. however IMO, this is exactly why mainstream America SHOULD BE WATCHING!!!

People are way too ignorant to want to understand what happens in inner cities since it probably doesnt affect them. however, they are wrong b/c it does, which is why each season focuses on a different segment of society (unions, politicians, media, schools, etc).

i agree that it is the best writing and acting that I have ever watched and I too am a huge Sopranos fan. David Simon and HBO got this one right by limiting it to only 5 seasons.

hopefully some people wake up rant over...

[dlwhite]

Pesto... I have been a die hard fan since Season 1 Episode 1.

Have work in law enforcement and stevedoring, I was really hooked during season 2.

This season so far has been incredible.

Sundays upcoming episode should be renamed to 'The World of Bunk's Facial Expressions!"

But I don't want to spoil anything for ya!!1 :-)

[pseto]

Originally Posted by dlwhite

Pesto... I have been a die hard fan since Season 1 Episode 1.

Have work in law enforcement and stevedoring, I was really hooked during season 2.

This season so far has been incredible.

Sundays upcoming episode should be renamed to 'The World of Bunk's Facial Expressions!"

But I don't want to spoil anything for ya!!1 :-)

i already saw episode 53 too, and it was crazy!!!! Bunk's one of my favorite characters.

so, having been in law enforcement, can you vouch for the realness?

[renegade]

whoa..pump your brakes - The Wire is my fav. show on television and has been for quite sometime... miss the days of Avon and Stringer but Marlo is defintely one of the most intelligent and intriguing gangsters ever written...plus can't forget about Mcnulty

[pseto]

Originally Posted by renegade

whoa..pump your brakes - The Wire is my fav. show on television and has been for quite sometime... miss the days of Avon and Stringer but Marlo is defintely one of the most intelligent and intriguing gangsters ever written...plus can't forget about Mcnulty

Marlo's going down very soon IMO and McNulty just went off the deep end...to be continued

[pseto]

Omar is coming back!!!! Sh*t is getting good, can't wait to see ep. 54 tomorrow on HBO on Demand.

[BMW2006]

You knew that if this is the last season they weren't going to just let Omar go. 8)

I can see how people would think the show can be slow, but you can feel the plot of this season starting to simmer a little bit. I'm looking forward to next week. Hopefully I can resist watching it on demand until Sunday. I kind of like watching it Sunday night, takes my mind off the fact that I need to work in the morning 8).

-BMW 2006

[pseto]

well there goes the co-op with Prop Joe outta there. Marlo has took over B-More and Omar is coming to get him.

From the trailer, it seems like maybe Snoop/Chris may get caught in the gunfire and Michael/Dukie take over (don't think that will work out too well).

[Design1314]

They are Doing autographs downstairs of my work building at the HBO building today.

[pseto]

i saw something in an email about that. they actually filmed the last 2 seasons a few minutes from my house, but I could never figure out where it was. I remember a few years ago I ran into Bunk, Freamon, and Herc at an Orioles game

[shragon]

yea, awesome show! even better that it's on on-demand!

[cmega412]

This is one of the best shows out. It is the most realistic police show out there. I have seen up to episode number 7 due to the screener being released online.

[pseto]

a lot of folks have seen the first 7 eps this season via the web. on the HBO blog, there's a 'Spoiler' section in case anyone is interested.

kinda funny though how people say they've seen the last 3 episodes and 'pretend' to know what happens in the end.

[dlwhite]

Pseto...to answer your earlier question.
The portrayal of the police and stevedoring are accurate.

Marlo may last the whole season, especially with the 'Greek' showing him a few tricks!

[pseto]

Originally Posted by dlwhite

Pseto...to answer your earlier question.
The portrayal of the police and stevedoring are accurate.

i figured it would be since Simon used to work the police beat for the Sun.

[luckyD]

yes its good show to bad i dont have dope connection like they do ,would make a lots of money heh

[jeveryday]

GREAT SHOW!

[pseto]

anyone figure out how Omar lives after jumping out of a 3+ story building?

gonna watch On Demand tonight to see if Omar at least has a limp

also, the look on McNulty's face when Templeton says he got a call from the serial killer was priceless!!!