So, what was the holdup? Or I just started watching The Wire.

[hockeybeat]

The answer to the posed question is: I have no idea what the holdup was, other than I was (and perhaps am) full of unsuccess.

Just started watching the first three episodes on HBO OnDemand. This is outstanding. God, do I love David Simon episodic television.

 

[RossLT]

It only gets better from there.

 

[Beaker]

I was somewhat late to the Wire as I didn't have HBO most of the time, but Ross is right--it only gets better.

 

[schiezainc]

Omar's comin.....

 

[RossLT]

I was somewhat late to the Wire as I didn't have HBO most of the time, but Ross is right--it only gets better.

I thought the first three episodes were kind of slow the first time I saw them, but they do a very good job of setting up the story.

 

[schiezainc]

I was somewhat late to the Wire as I didn't have HBO most of the time, but Ross is right--it only gets better.

I thought the first three episodes were kind of slow the first time I saw them, but they do a very good job of setting up the story.

I tried watching The Wire a couple of years ago and sat through the first episode and said to myself "That's it? Really? F** this show."

But the more and more I read about how everyone loved it, the more I had to at least try to give it a legit shot. Boy am I glad I did.

Apart from a disappointing fifth season, I loved it. It was TV at its best.

 

[Dyno]

I'm almost finished watching the 3rd season. I almost gave up after the first 3 episodes of season 1 and I almost posted here that I couldn't believe I didn't feel the same love about the show that seemingly every other person in the country did.

After about the 4th or 5th episode, I was totally hooked.

I love Omar. Indeed.

 

[schiezainc]

The thing is, you go into it expecting something similar to every other cop show. You expect a lot of action and a lot of story but the Wire develops slowly over the course of five years and never gives you more than you need to know to follow along with the characters. That's why the first few episodes are a tough sell and why the show never took off. People can't just watch the "Previously on..." segment prior to an episode and see the next two scenes and be right in the flow of things.

 

[MrWrite]

Just started myself ... unfortunately my local blockbuster is currently missing disc 4 of season 1 because it was defective and they're waiting for the new one. so i'm stalled there until blockbuster gets it **** together.

But i'm hooked.

 

[The Big Ragu]

This kid, whose mama went to the trouble to christen him Omar Isaah Betts. You know, he forgets his jacket, his nose starts running and some asshole, instead of giving him a Kleenex, he calls him "Snot". So he's Snot forever. Doesn't seem fair.

.... Life just be that way, I guess.

 

[hockeybeat]

The Wire is what Homicide used to be. A show that slowly and smartly builds to a conclusion. Too bad that TV execs are too bloody dull to realize that.

 

[imjustagirl]

You started watching three hours ago and you already know it slowly and smartly builds to a conclusion?

Man. You're good, HB!

 

[RossLT]

I know no one probably would click on the vids in my sig, but if you just started watching The Wire, don't click on the second one, it contains a slight spoiler.

 

[imjustagirl]

I click on the first one pretty regularly. I love that song.

 

[RossLT]

I click on the first one pretty regularly. I love that song.

I would hope so, you did recommend it for me

 

[schiezainc]

Need I say more? (NSFW of course).

 

[RossLT]

Need I say more? (NSFW of course).

Brilliant scene.

 

[The Big Ragu]

Just because. I can watch this scene 1,000 times and never get bored of it.

 

[ArnoldBabar]

My wife bought me the series box set for Christmas and we've been watching it together (she'd never seen it). Tonight was the Season 4 opening scene where Snoop goes in to buy the nail gun. Hilarious scene.



First time Snoop showed up on screen last season, I mentioned that she's the scariest character in the entire show. I don't think my wife gets that yet.

 

[RossLT]

My wife bought me the series box set for Christmas and we've been watching it together (she'd never seen it). Tonight was the Season 4 opening scene where Snoop goes in to buy the nail gun. Hilarious scene.



First time Snoop showed up on screen last season, I mentioned that she's the scariest character in the entire show. I don't think my wife gets that yet.

The look on the salesman's face is priceless.