The Wire

[Archies Bat]

Bosch (on Prime as well) is the best cop show I have seen in years although I really, really liked the Shield. Justified is my guilty pleasure.

I'll second Bosch.  My wife and I were searching Amazon for something new, and just happened to pick it. Ended up watching all 4 seasons in a week.  It's not The Wire or Breaking Bad, but a solid second tier.

[Jockey]

I'll second Bosch.  My wife and I were searching Amazon for something new, and just happened to pick it. Ended up watching all 4 seasons in a week.  It's not The Wire or Breaking Bad, but a solid second tier.

Yup.. Also check out Goliath on Amazon with Billy Bob Thornton.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

I thought Sneaky Pete on Amazon was pretty good.  Just starting the 2nd season. 

[Jockey]

I thought Sneaky Pete on Amazon was pretty good.  Just starting the 2nd season.

Really liked that show too. Season 2 is even better than 1.

[LloydsLegs]

Really liked that show too. Season 2 is even better than 1.

Agreed.

[Archies Bat]

Yup.. Also check out Goliath on Amazon with Billy Bob Thornton.

Good call, already looking forward to Season 2.

[brewcity77]

I think Six Feet Under is underrated, but I'm probably influenced by the fact that it was the first HBO series I watched from start to finish - even before Sopranos. I loved the macabre humor, and the acting. My favorite in a talented cast was Lauren Ambrose, who was absolutely perfect as the ever-put-upon teenage daughter Claire. Without giving away too much, the series finale was as good as any since Mary Tyler Moore! But sure, as a pretty picky consumer of great TV, I can easily admit that Six Feet Under is no Wire or Breaking Bad.

I wanted to second this. The finale of Six Feet Under was the best I've ever seen. Just brilliantly done. My only real gripe with the show was Brenda. I loved all the other characters and dynamics, but I really got sick of her and her family.

Regardless, great show and well worth the investment. Powerful cast, well written, and one of the rare shows that sticks the landing perfectly.

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Started watching The Wire. McNulty has the best car ever made in the 90s, if you're in Dayton.

[MU82]

I wanted to second this. The finale of Six Feet Under was the best I've ever seen. Just brilliantly done. My only real gripe with the show was Brenda. I loved all the other characters and dynamics, but I really got sick of her and her family.

Regardless, great show and well worth the investment. Powerful cast, well written, and one of the rare shows that sticks the landing perfectly.

Funny you say that ... cuz I also hated Brenda!

[withoutbias]

herc is one of the best tv characters ever.

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Finished The Wire. Season 4 is top notch television. Season 5 was a dud.

I'm solidly putting it behind Sopranos and Breaking Bad.

[MUEng92]

Bosch (on Prime as well) is the best cop show I have seen in years although I really, really liked the Shield. Justified is my guilty pleasure.

The Bosch series of books by Micheal Connelly is the only series I've read nearly completely over the last 10+ years.  Unfortunately, I watch each season in about a week and have to wait another year to see the next season.  My definition of bitter sweet.

[MU82]

Finished The Wire. Season 4 is top notch television. Season 5 was a dud.

I'm solidly putting it behind Sopranos and Breaking Bad.

I can't argue against this.

It would have been nice if The Wire had wrapped up more strongly.

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I can't argue against this.

It would have been nice if The Wire had wrapped up more strongly.

Honestly, it left a bad taste in my mouth about the whole thing. I was actually looking forward to posting a more in-depth recap of the series once I finished, but that last season ruined it.

My two biggest issues. How does super jacked Daniels have a wife that looks more like his mom in season 1? How is Rhonda bedding McNulty and then Daniels?

I just found out Wallace was Michael B. Jordan, wow wow wow.

[MU82]

Honestly, it left a bad taste in my mouth about the whole thing. I was actually looking forward to posting a more in-depth recap of the series once I finished, but that last season ruined it.

My two biggest issues. How does super jacked Daniels have a wife that looks more like his mom in season 1? How is Rhonda bedding McNulty and then Daniels?

I just found out Wallace was Michael B. Jordan, wow wow wow.

Well, now I think you're going a little overboard. Season 5 came nowhere near living up to the rest of the series, especially Season 4, which was one of the best single seasons any television show has ever had. But compared to most other stuff on TV, Season 5 wasn't dreadful. It just wasn't good enough. All IMHO.

Jordan was one of the many kid actors who shined those last 2 seasons (especially Season 4). He was really, really good. And he's grown up to be a pretty darn good actor, too.

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Well, now I think you're going a little overboard. Season 5 came nowhere near living up to the rest of the series, especially Season 4, which was one of the best single seasons any television show has ever had. But compared to most other stuff on TV, Season 5 wasn't dreadful. It just wasn't good enough. All IMHO.

Jordan was one of the many kid actors who shined those last 2 seasons (especially Season 4). He was really, really good. And he's grown up to be a pretty darn good actor, too.

Maybe, but I think season 5 was a rush job to tie up all the loose ends, all the arcs and leave no questions. The questions is something that still surrounds the Sopranos and it seems like The Wire went opposite.

You going to tell me the Omar death was satisfying and worthy of the character? Yeah, no. Bodie? Same thing.

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Well, now I think you're going a little overboard. Season 5 came nowhere near living up to the rest of the series, especially Season 4, which was one of the best single seasons any television show has ever had. But compared to most other stuff on TV, Season 5 wasn't dreadful. It just wasn't good enough. All IMHO.

Jordan was one of the many kid actors who shined those last 2 seasons (especially Season 4). He was really, really good. And he's grown up to be a pretty darn good actor, too.

Jordan was only in season 1.

[MU82]

Jordan was only in season 1.

Shyte. You're right. Got the character he played confused with the one played by Tristan Wilds (Michael) in Seasons 4 and 5.

Me so stoopid sometimes. Thanks for the correction.

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

I'll second Bosch.  My wife and I were searching Amazon for something new, and just happened to pick it. Ended up watching all 4 seasons in a week.  It's not The Wire or Breaking Bad, but a solid second tier.

Actor Titus Welliver is a local guy.  Local Magazine ran a short interview with him recently if you're interested.


http://www.connecticutmag.com/arts/titus-welliver-plays-l-a-detective-bosch-but-his-heart/article_663542c6-27c7-11e8-b30e-3fb79ee5bcac.html

[Skitch]

Actor Titus Welliver is a local guy.  Local Magazine ran a short interview with him recently if your interested.


http://www.connecticutmag.com/arts/titus-welliver-plays-l-a-detective-bosch-but-his-heart/article_663542c6-27c7-11e8-b30e-3fb79ee5bcac.html

He was really good and easy to hate on Sons of Anarchy

[MU82]

He was really good and easy to hate on Sons of Anarchy

Yep, real d-b on SoA.

[Benny B]

I think this is the third Scoop thread re: The Wire over the past 8 years.  Evidently it's good.  I still haven't gotten around to it, but it's good.

[mu-rara]

The Wire is amazing.  The "F*ck only" dialogue scene between Jimmy McNulty and Bunk is one of my all-time favorites.  So many great characters.

Agree with MU82, though I have not (yet) watched 6 Feet Under or Homeland, and I am 3 episodes into season 2 of Deadwood.

Cannot wait for the finale of The Americans.  Lots to resolve...so little time.   

I think one of the reasons I enjoy The Americans so much is "nostalgia" for the era.  I took Professor Farmer for Soviet politics and imagine him to have been an agent for one or both sides and spent the Spring of '84 semester at American U studying international relations, which mostly meant the cold war.

I was taking Ken Farmer's class when Brezhnev died.  He spent the rest of the semester talking about him.

[Archies Bat]

I may have been in that class with you...

[TallTitan34]

The Wire is a must watch. The first few episodes can be tough to figure out who everyone one is but stay with it. Amazing.

I watched the first episode last weekend and it definitely took a bit of work to keep straight who everyone is.