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thejetsons
06-01-2009, 22:41
After never seeing The Wire but after hearing nothing but praise for it, I was happy to read in the Radio Times this morning that FX are repeating the complete series from the 23rd Feb.
Thought that might come in handy for a few of you. :thumbs:
I'm very much looking forward to watching it.
You can pick each series up for £9.99:
The Wire: Complete Season One (5 Disc Set) (http://www.thedvdforums.com/affiliatelink.php?localaffiliateid=30&url=http://www.bangcd.com/productDetail.aspx?prod_id=8962)
The Wire: Complete Season Two (5 Disc Set) (http://www.thedvdforums.com/affiliatelink.php?localaffiliateid=30&url=http://www.bangcd.com/productDetail.aspx?prod_id=8965)
The Wire: Complete Season Three (5 Disc Set) (http://www.thedvdforums.com/affiliatelink.php?localaffiliateid=30&url=http://www.bangcd.com/productDetail.aspx?prod_id=8966)
The Wire: Complete Season Four (5 Disc Set) (http://www.thedvdforums.com/affiliatelink.php?localaffiliateid=30&url=http://www.bangcd.com/productDetail.aspx?prod_id=8967)
Alastair
06-01-2009, 23:31
Best series on tv in a long time. If you havent watched it yet, get on it.
Will do! Thanks for the pointer!
charlie angel
07-01-2009, 12:00
I'm approaching the end of series 1 now & have to echo everything that's been said about the show - it's sublime; challenging, fantastically written & acted, complex & assumes that the audience are intelligent enough to keep up. Brilliant stuff.
Cheers for that, have never seen it but have heard only good things. Wonder if it will be on FX HD?
After never seeing The Wire but after hearing nothing but praise for it, I was happy to read in the Radio Times this morning that FX are repeating the complete series from the 23rd Feb.
Thought that might come in handy for a few of you. :thumbs:
I'm very much looking forward to watching it.
A BIG thank you for the heads up:thumbs:
Nothing on the FX website about it and they list til the 28th Feb
Dear Mr Echo
07-01-2009, 13:09
Thanks for the info. I'll keep an eye out. I've only heard good things about this series and have been wanting to check it out for a while. If it is as good as it is said to be then I might go the DVD route. Ta.
JimDriver2
07-01-2009, 13:57
Just go the dvd route now, The Wire is everything people say & more. I watched the last run on FX & by around mid S1 started to buy the boxsets. After it finished on FX i just started straight from the beginning again. Probably enjoyed it more second time around.
There's an excellent blog about it at: http://sepinwall.blogspot.com/
Just go the dvd route now, The Wire is everything people say & more. I watched the last run on FX & by around mid S1 started to buy the boxsets. After it finished on FX i just started straight from the beginning again. Probably enjoyed it more second time around.
There's an excellent blog about it at: http://sepinwall.blogspot.com/
Yeah but if I buy the boxsets they will just sit on my shelf unwatched for over a year:lol:
This way I will Sky+ then need to watch & delete to make space on the hard drive.
Dear Mr Echo
07-01-2009, 16:51
Yeah but if I buy the boxsets they will just sit on my shelf unwatched for over a year:lol:
This way I will Sky+ then need to watch & delete to make space on the hard drive.
This is exactly the same for me... :)
snowball
07-01-2009, 17:16
After never seeing The Wire but after hearing nothing but praise for it, I was happy to read in the Radio Times this morning that FX are repeating the complete series from the 23rd Feb.
Thought that might come in handy for a few of you. :thumbs:
I'm very much looking forward to watching it.
excellent. will get this ready for my Sky + :) Been meaning to catch up with this for a while....
LeftHandedGuitarist
07-01-2009, 17:41
Thanks for this. I've got the first season on DVD but didn't really think very much of it. I'd like to give the second season a go, so will watch.
Thanks for this. I've got the first season on DVD but didn't really think very much of it. I'd like to give the second season a go, so will watch.
Season two is the worst one IMO, but seasons three and four are amazing, so don't give up on it (though if you haven't enjoyed S1, which is up there with seasons 3 and 4, it may just not be your cup of tea).
LeftHandedGuitarist
07-01-2009, 19:14
I should rephrase, I wouldn't say I didn't enjoy season 1, it just never grabbed me. I found it far too slow up until around episode 8 when it finally started to become interesting. I was having real trouble understanding what character's were saying and many plot issues so had to watch with subtitles on.
dustjunkie
24-01-2009, 13:20
just watched the first 4 episodes of season 1 and i'm hooked, excellent and only gets better i am told.
SIMON ADEBISI
24-01-2009, 14:40
Season two is the worst one IMO, but seasons three and four are amazing, so don't give up on it (though if you haven't enjoyed S1, which is up there with seasons 3 and 4, it may just not be your cup of tea).
S2 was my favourite :D The Sobotkas. Fantastically drawn characters. Its so different to S1 though so i can see why people didnt like it.
The_Original_Pirate
24-01-2009, 14:50
Season 2 was my favourite until i saw season 4. I really loved the Dockyard setting and missed it when watching season 3 which is my least favourite season.
Had trouble understanding the characters as well, so watched it all the way with subtitles on even when i got use to.
S2 was good but took a time for me to get into... and that kid needed to be castrated... he was annoying :)
Generation Kill starts tomorrow night on FX... looking forward to that :D
Will have to look out for this as I've heard so much about it
Cheers for heads up :thumbs:
After never seeing The Wire but after hearing nothing but praise for it, I was happy to read in the Radio Times this morning that FX are repeating the complete series from the 23rd Feb.
Thanks for the heads up. Do you know what time it's on ? I was just having a look at the FX schedule (http://www.fxuk.com/schedule/), at the moment it doesn't seem to be listed for 23rd Feb.
Heard lots about it and looking forward to watch it. Like others I should get the DVD boxsets but I know that makes it even less likely I'll get around to watching it (no I'm not looking at you Heroes S1 and 24 S4 :lol:).
I hope somebody remembers to bump this thread nearer the air date.
thejetsons
26-01-2009, 00:17
Thanks for the heads up. Do you know what time it's on ? I was just having a look at the FX schedule (http://www.fxuk.com/schedule/), at the moment it doesn't seem to be listed for 23rd Feb.
Heard lots about it and looking forward to watch it. Like others I should get the DVD boxsets but I know that makes it even less likely I'll get around to watching it (no I'm not looking at you Heroes S1 and 24 S4 :lol:).
I hope somebody remembers to bump this thread nearer the air date.
It didn't say what time but it was in the Radio Times best of USA feature and it definately said complete series repeat starting 23rd Feb....strange that it's not on the website.
Sandeep C.
26-01-2009, 09:03
I caught Season 1 on VOD, absolutely loved it and then bought the next 2 from Amazon. Finished Season 2 over the weekend, just superb stuff. I love the way it builds and builds and rewards you for watching from the start. Also, I found that reading the Wikipedia entry for each episode helps to fill any holes; there's so much going on at times it's easy to miss subtle things they do here and there (especially if you're not down wid da hood).
Cannot wait to start Season 3 tonight as I hear it goes back to the Season 1 storyline.
Also loved Season 2. I actually thought that Season 1 was the weakest of the first three. S3 was just brilliant TV from start to finish. Haven't seen past that yet, still waiting for BangCD to send me out S4.
JimDriver2
26-01-2009, 14:30
I think S1 & S2 are on the whole the "weakest", which is to say, IMO, they're just not as brilliant as S3-5. I think Simon & Burns had really become confident by S3, and HBO had stopped making suggestions/requirements (not that there are many in 1 & 2). Probably I think more importantly by S3 they'd really worked out the scope and full arc of what they were trying to do.
S5 is underrated I think, as most people seem to say they think S4 is better, but i'd put them on the same level.
If you don't think you'll like this and wonder whether it's going to be worth 50+ hours of time, I can recommend David Simon's book "Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets" - if you like that, then you'll love The Wire and those 50+ hours will be the best time you've ever spent on a TV show.
I envy anyone who hasn't watched this series who loves really good telly - you're in for some great stuff. I'm going to watch them all again.
Also worth a watch is Brooker's 'Tapping the Wire' which is up on Youtube and as far as I can remember doesn't actually spoil anything, gawd bless 'im! Again, worth a quick half hour if you don't know whether you can commit to watching the lot or not.
Jo
charlie angel
27-01-2009, 12:01
Finished Season 2 over the weekend, just superb stuff. I love the way it builds and builds and rewards you for watching from the start.
I finished season 2 over the weekend as well - brilliant stuff, beautifully paced. I'm taking a break now to watch The Shield final season, but my Wire box sets are calling out to me...
Thanks for the heads up. Do you know what time it's on ? I was just having a look at the FX schedule (http://www.fxuk.com/schedule/), at the moment it doesn't seem to be listed for 23rd Feb.
Heard lots about it and looking forward to watch it. Like others I should get the DVD boxsets but I know that makes it even less likely I'll get around to watching it (no I'm not looking at you Heroes S1 and 24 S4 :lol:).
I hope somebody remembers to bump this thread nearer the air date.
Bump!
From the Radio Times: (http://www.radiotimes.com/ListingsServlet?event=10&channelId=1461&programmeId=92958895&jspLocation=/jsp/prog_details_fullpage.jsp)
The Wire
Monday 23 February
11:00pm - 12:15am
FX
The Target
Hard-hitting american crime series, which follows the attempts of the Baltimore Police Department to shut down a major drugs operation and bring down an elusive drugs baron. The police bow to political pressure for their failures in fighting the drug war. An investigation is launched comprising of a group of misfit police officers.
VIDEO Plus+: 2075507
cliff homewood
13-02-2009, 12:23
Not for me, I don't pay the extra for FX!
Don't see either the Wire or Target on the FX Schedule? Family Man is on Mon 23rd in that time slot. And the Radio Times link is frakked.
Don't see either the Wire or Target on the FX Schedule? Family Man is on Mon 23rd in that time slot. And the Radio Times link is frakked.
Was working when I posted it, bur not now:shrug:
But this one works:
http://www.radiotimes.com/ListingsServlet?event=10&channelId=1461&programmeId=93004781&jspLocation=/jsp/prog_details_fullpage.jsp
& its also on the FXUK schedule as well:
http://fxuk.com/schedule/
just scroll along to Monday 23rd Feb
:thumbs:
just to echo others - this is simply brilliant.
Borrowed S1 off a mate, and went straight out and bought S2 and S3 - waiting for S4 to arrive - absolutely hooked.
LeftHandedGuitarist
15-02-2009, 10:49
It looks like the episodes are being shown once weeky, I was hoping for daily episodes. From watching season 1, I felt this is the kind of show that you need to watch in large blocks close together.
Season pass booked on Tivo. :thumbs:
JimDriver2
15-02-2009, 13:08
It looks like the episodes are being shown once weeky, I was hoping for daily episodes. From watching season 1, I felt this is the kind of show that you need to watch in large blocks close together.
My first time round was the last time FX did a full series run through, and that was one a week as well. Immediately after that finished I started from S1E1 again and watched maybe 3 or 4 a week.
I'd say both approaches have their strengths. The great thing about each ep of the wire is that it's more than enough as well as leaving you wanting more.
Mr Silly
16-02-2009, 18:33
Just finished S2 myself. Got the first season in January and now an addict.
Apparently you can get bumper stickers that say "What would Omar do?" :notworthy:lol:
thejetsons
16-02-2009, 19:03
I'm glad I read it correctly in the Radio Times, would have felt like an idiot if they weren't showing it so thanks for the link!
Looking forward to starting it.
Up for the start of this tonight:
From the Radio Times: (http://www.radiotimes.com/ListingsServlet?event=10&channelId=1461&programmeId=92958895&jspLocation=/jsp/prog_details_fullpage.jsp)
The Wire
Monday 23 February
11:00pm - 12:15am
FX
The Target
Hard-hitting american crime series, which follows the attempts of the Baltimore Police Department to shut down a major drugs operation and bring down an elusive drugs baron. The police bow to political pressure for their failures in fighting the drug war. An investigation is launched comprising of a group of misfit police officers.
VIDEO Plus+: 2075507
TiVo has picked this up on season pass. Will stick with it.
Watched this last night.
I expected it to be good, but not that good:notworthy
For those with Sky Anytime ep1 has now been picked up there if you missed it.
Grandmaster
25-02-2009, 12:08
Have you only seen the first episode? My god, I envy you. It's like you've taken just the tiniest crumb from an entire cake of expertly prepared awesomeness.
Have you only seen the first episode? My god, I envy you. It's like you've taken just the tiniest crumb from an entire cake of expertly prepared awesomeness.
Yes just the first, and really looking forward to the journey.
Could this replace Hill Street Blues as my all time favorite US cop show?
Have to wait and see I guess, but its got off to a good start.
snowball
25-02-2009, 22:37
Have you only seen the first episode? My god, I envy you. It's like you've taken just the tiniest crumb from an entire cake of expertly prepared awesomeness.
I havent even seen the first ep :(
But I sky +ed it :thumbs:
Series 5 (UK) can now be picked up for £17.99, details here.
Well episode 2 was just as good as one.
Its not often that people recommend or hype something to me that I should and it lives up to it.:notworthy
Top TV, and I hope they plan to show all 5 seasons of it.
charlie angel
05-03-2009, 13:26
I've just finished season 3. Utterly brilliant. That is all.
Dear Mr Echo
05-03-2009, 17:31
I watched the first episode last week and it was quite good... but, although I got the gist of it, I had a hard time understanding what most of the characters were saying to each other. :doh: I will stick with it though.
LouBarlow
05-03-2009, 17:36
If you liked the first episode, then prepare to be blown away, as I thought the first half of season 1 took a while to get going, but it's probably my favourite ever television show now, which shows just how good it gets.
I've just finished season 3. Utterly brilliant. That is all.
I've finally got round to watching 4, this show really does get better with every passing season. Season 4 is some of the most heartbreaking television you'll ever watch.
Sandeep C.
05-03-2009, 22:21
Just started Season 4 today! 1 episode down...I know what I'm doing this weekend.
Mr Silly
25-03-2009, 20:30
Just watched the penultimate episode of season 3
Omar and The Brother teaming up to take out Stringer Bell :notworthy Superb TV
Just watched the penultimate episode of season 3
Omar and The Brother teaming up to take out Stringer Bell :notworthy Superb TV
genuinely shocking!
carlito8
29-03-2009, 00:01
Ignore - Found the BBC thread. Better suited in there.....
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