hm. i’m gonna have to check it out. i’ve always loved HBO’s programming. Deadwood being my favorite i’d say.
The Wire may just be the best show of all time. I have caught the first three series on DVD and await the fourth (released in March) and hopefully the fifth will come out soon enough. I am continually blown away by every element of the production. I don’t think it’s true worth will fully be appreciated for a while yet.
On a side note, has anyone been watching Dexter - again I’m late to the table but that has been a real discovery too.
^Good to hear that The Wire is making it across the pond! I am sure that it is not easy to understand some of the dialect, as I have problems and I actually live here.
Dexter has also developed into something special. I have been real impressed with Showtime’s ability to convert themselves from a bottom-sucking soft-core outlet into a producer of quality adult programing. Weeds, Brotherhood, and Dexter have all become essential viewing for the television addict.
I don’t have too much trouble with the accents, what I meant about McNulty’s was that the actor is English so it sounds odd hearing his slightly off American accent. I’m pretty sure it’s shown on tv here, I’ve just never made time to watch it.
Anyhow, just got watching episode 8 so getting through them fairly well. I much prefer to watch a series within a week or so, watching one a week makes a show half as good as it is watched straight through. The best show for that is the Sopranos which I must have watched each season 3 times all the way through at least, the earlier seasons a little more. It’s so easy to watch over and over and pick up bits with hindsight that you never realise through the first viewing… anyway the Sopranos is another story for me, untouchable.
I’ve watched all of Weeds so far, no date for the next shows though. I wish they’d make the episodes a bit longer.
it’s 1.22am here, time to hit the sack. sleep well everyone!
Yeah, I have got used to the accents and harder to understand, the lingo, especially from the dealers. Just another thing I admire about the show, they haven’t tried to soften it up to make it easier to get into.
I was surprised when i found out that McNulty was played by an Englishman. But not half as surprised as learning that Stringer Bell was played by a guy from East London.
The Wire is shown on cable/satellite over here which i don’t have. I guess it’s too much for the terrestrial channels to show it in between Big Brother and the soap operas. Besides, it would make all of our homegrown output look bad I guess.
^ Are you havin a laugh?
McNulty was much more obvious in the very first episode than the rest I thought, I had no idea Stringer was from London though lol.
It’s a new day, so another episode or two to watch I think. Going to have to start getting Season 2 soon. 
I guess to these English ears McNulty’s accent sounds spot on. But by the same token Dick Van Dyke’s english accent is unbearable!
As for Stringer Bell. For me, it’s not just the accent but the whole performance, it just seems so authentic. I guess that’s why they call it acting. Pick up 28 Weeks Later - the same guy plays an american general in that but on the DVD extras he’s speaking in his native cockney.
I was referring less to McNulty’s english/American accent, and more to the dialect of the dealers. These guys seem to have a strange mix of slang, proper english, and weird regional slang that has been very difficult to decipher. See Snoop in the last couple of seasons for a clear idea of what I mean.
Anyway, just finished season 5 ep 2 last night and this show is really cooking. The setup is almost over and we should start seeing some major shit go down. Has anyone watched this yet? There is a huge surprise from McNulty that I never could have called.
God do I love this show!
What an excellent show! HBO always has the highest quality programs, I am still in mourning for the Sopranos. Curb Your Enthusiasm is also top notch. This station just seems to crank out the good shows.
well I just got done watching Season 1. Wont’ talk too much about it in case others haven’t seen it but I’ve already got Season 2 ready to go.
Just about to head out for the night after watching episode 2. I thought I’d post to recommend a film before I leave though. I noticed the guy that dies at the end of the episode has stars on his knees which is the sign for the Russian Mafia, Vory V Zakone (thief in law) and means that they will kneel for no one. If you are into that kind of thing then I recommend Eastern Promises, a film about the Russian Mafia in London, it’s a great watch.
Have a good evening everyone!
I thought Eastern Promises was too dark and depressing and too much Aragorn cock flying all around the screen.
Really? I thought it was really good, I quite like that kind ofdark and depressing when it’s acted well.
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Man if McNulty is up to what i think he is up too. Then this show is more brilliant than i ever dreamed. Serial Killer? LOL brilliant
RIP Joe.
^so so sad. Fuckin Marlo is a heartless bastard. I hope the Greeks take his face and hands.
^ All their gonna do is take his money!
So Kenard got the man! I did not see that one comin. McNulty is about to enter a storm of shit but no doubt we should get a classic ’ what the Fuck did i do’
RIP OMAR! Possibly the best TV character of the decade.