The Wire - The Complete First Season
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Movie Reviews of The Wire - The Complete First Season
Movie Review: I'll say it too: the best show on television
Summary: 5 Stars
Last night, I watched the last episode of the last season of The Wire. I was truly sad that the show had ended. No more McNulty, Bunk, Prop Joe, Bubbles and, yes, even Marlo. After five seasons I feel like I know these people.
Other reviewers have commented eloquently on how good this show is. I guess I'll just add that if you're into multi-character shows with long plot arcs, like Lost or Battlestar: Galactica, take a step up and try Season 1 of The Wire. I love those shows, but The Wire is in a different league. You have to be willing to pay attention and invest the time as the multiple, intertwined plots and realistic characterizations unfold, and you won't be spoon-fed a shocking plot twist and/or cliffhanger each week. But you will not see a better television show.
Movie Review: Can't believe they cancelled this masterpiece
Summary: 5 Stars
I just finished the first season of the WIRE last week and all i have to say is WOW!!!!!. This is most realistic drama i have ever seen. The characters are deep, compelling and all flawed in some way. Wheather it is McNulty's manipulation of the system, Bunk's drinking, Daniel's ambition. Every character in this series has a depth to them that is rarely seen in a Television show. Gone is the unfallable courageous protagonist and or the evil super villain, In thier place lie good guys who aren't always so good and bad guys who aren't always that bad. This show is a masterpiece and should be treasured. granted this show is not for everone. the crime violence can be very graphic and if you just want to sit and watch a show without any thought or attention to detail than this is certainly not for you. This show is as rich in content and realism as any I've seen and is a must see for all Crime drama fans or any fan of a great story. I already purchased season 2 and 3 from AMAZON and cannnot wait to continue the journey. Movie Review: Either you'll love it or hate it...
Summary: 5 Stars
My girlfriend hates this show because it is truthful and portrays a very sad reality of inner city drugs, crime, and politics. For the same reasons, and others, I think it's one of the best shows ever put on television. I agree with most of the other positive reviews, so I won't be repetitive here.Movie Review: Astounding
Summary: 5 Stars
Wow. This show once you get watching you cannot stop. It is truly like a great book on screen. You cannot stop watching. David Simon has true gift for writing and developing not only the stories themselves but also highlighting the underlying politics and corruption in the underworlds he depicts. Movie Review: My dog ate Season One!
Summary: 5 Stars
Wow! What a great series! Years ago I had watched a couple of episodes in the middle, but lost interest because I didn't fully understand everything that was going on. What a difference it makes to see the series from the beginning!
We got hooked after the first episode. In the past 2 months, we've gone thru all 4 seasons of The Wire, borrowing my daughter's DVD collection. Now we're catching up with Season 5 on-demand. The Wire is one of those rare shows that starts out great and continues to build and develop.
Oh yeah. My dog ate the disks from Season One.
Bad dog! Bad!
But I got a good deal on replacing them by buying with a new Amazon credit card.