The Wire 3/2

What made the first 4 seasons great is that they really conveyed a sense of reality. In other words, they were "keeping it real" in reflecting what often goes on in an inner city environment like B-More.

This season the show has devolved into more of a TV show with unrealistic story lines, spec. this serial killer nonsense that never would happen in real life.

They are smartly ending it at Season 5. They clearly don't have too much more to cover.

That said, I still have enjoyed this Season but it just isn't as good as others.
 
I thought it was a good episode. I'm anxious to see how it all wraps up. The thought of Marlo getting off on a technicality is already pissing me off -- not that I know that is going to happen, but it just seems that way.

What was going on at the end there when Dooky (however that's spelled) went into that house? Michael said "i know what they do in there." was he just referring to the drug usage? Because a freakin horse was being walked in....

Anybody have any ideas?
 
No idea on what's up with Dukie and the house. Props to Michael for sniffing out Snoop's intentions. Looks like the caca is fixing to hit the fan for McNulty, Lester, Sydnor and whoever else had knowledge of the wire -- possibly Bunk gets drawn into it for not reporting it.

Clay Davis' revelation to Lester of the snitch inside the court house is going to bring someone down. Hate to think Pearlman may have gotten involved. Maybe not.
 
will we get to see the series finale tonight on On Demand? or will we have to watch it with all of you other punks?
 
Other punks. No on demand.

As far as being realistic. I think the "serial killer" angle is as plausible as the "drug legalization" angle from season 3.

However, I will say season 3 and 5 will be considered the weaker seasons of this great show.

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Season 3 was weak? Season 3 was one of the best IMO. Are you thinking of Season 2 at the docks?

This season is not bad. They still have their moments. Watching the commentary helps pull it together. Simon wants to take a last jab at the newspaper business - his old bosses.

It would be hard to follow up with Season 4, but this does a good job of pointing out why we can serve a hamburger for 99 cents but we can't seem to build enough places for the homeless to sleep or keep otherwise good kids from falling into the drug game.
 
Other than one really bad episode early on Season 3 was excellent as were 1,2 & 4. Season 5 seems a little forced and convoluted, but of course I'm still glued to the set. What the heck is HBO gonna come up with now, no more Sopranos, Wire, Deadwood, Rome... it was quite a run they had.
 
I'm really enjoying this season more than I thought I would after hearing it was going to be based on the newspaper. The story lines with the kids are still there, and I don't mind all the action taking place to wrap up the drug dealer archs. Going to jail or dying is pretty much the end result for the majority of people that don't find a way out of that business.
 
With regard to the series finale, I wonder if Avon will make an appearance?

I agree this season has been subpar but only because of the high standard that has already been set. At least they have closure on Bubs, Dukie/Michael, Colvin and the youngsters. I guess they will concentrate on Marlow, McNulty and the newspaper in the hour and a half finale.

I hope I catch amnesia when I'm older so I can continue to rewatch the best show ever. I will obviously make a list reminding myself to rewatch it.
 
Simon's idea to incorporate the media into the storyline is the worst yet. I think he wanted to settle some scores about how he thinks newspapers have become. And no one cares to know.
 
I disagree with that. I think the media storyline is dead on in the sense major newspapers are presently interested in reporting sensationalistic crap, instead of focusing on real problems.

And, yes, David Simon is settling old scores with this angle. There was a real good article in 'The Atlantic Monthly' discussing this.

In all, Simon once said the entire show is about 'the decline of the American Empire.' The angle on the media fits into this. I think they went overboard with the serial killer story but I do think he has correctly shown the total collapse of the wall b/t news and entertainment.

As to the finale, I can't wait to hear what song they use. Admittedly, nothing will ever top Steve Earle's "I Feel Alright" at the end of Season 2.............
 
the last episode was one of the greatest, just lots of great scenes.

Lester freakin' owns Clay Davis, that is awesome.


I enjoy the newspaper stuff, except the eagerness of the "bosses" to believe the crap this one guy is pulling is kinda forced. but I love the editor.
 
I was very pissed at Kima, of all the times to find your conscious. I would hate for Marlo to skate because of this..I do hate the newspaper angle, would have much rather seen the inner workings of city hall and bpd!!
 
I appreciate the newspaper angle. It is possible that the overblown media coverage, which was just as made up as the actual crimes, will be what sets Marlo free.

If it had been low key as McNulty planned, he would've been able to keep it much simpler. Now, it's not wrong that the media covered it...but it's interesting that the coverage resulted from a dude who is, presumably, lying about it.

In the end, the media could be the reason Marlo is set free.
 
I hate the newspaper scenes.

David Simon has one shot at telling a story about the media and he chooses to go with a reporter whose third-rate fabrications wouldn't make it into the Albuquerque Journal. Once in a while, the show touches on something in the media that matters -- staffing issues, TV as the dominant news medium, the profit-first agenda of chains -- but they all take a back seat to EJ at the Orioles game.

Still, Sunday's Episode 9 was about as good as TV will ever get.
 
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