The Wire

DannyBoy

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Should I bother continuing? I've been told it's one of those programs that takes a while to get into, is that the general consensus?
 

z0mb13

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yeah the first season was good, but starting from 2nd season it was just AMAZING
 

silverpig

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It's fantastic. It does take about 4 episodes or so to get into, but you will be glad you did.
 

Slick5150

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The first few episodes are tough because you're not sure who's who and whatnot. But its an amazing show once it gets rolling.
 

ric1287

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I think the general reccomendation is at least 3 episodes and also that almost every person that likes this show said the same exact thing at first (also why it wasn't as popular as it should have been since most people are idiots who only have the attention span for a vh1 reality show).
 

Viper GTS

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Definitely keep going. It took me a few episodes to be able to follow the slang and know WTF they were talking about but it pays off well.

Viper GTS
 

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I liked the wire from the first episode. There were a couple of episodes that weren't as good like any series. I watched the entire series again a few months ago - it's very watchable a second time - like the west wing. I also immediately liked deadwood, rome, six feet under, weeds and entourage. The sopranos took a while to 'appreciate'.

I sometimes can't get into a series when it's first broadcast - don't know why. For example, in five years, I might like the office. Taxi, from years ago, was that way.
 

Kev

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Once you get into it, you can't get out of it. I think season 3 I watched 6 episodes in a row (1 hr each)
 

coldmeat

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I kinda liked the first season, but I got about 6 or 7 episodes into the second and couldn't watch the rest.
 

LS21

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first 2 episodes are really, really tough. 3rd episode you kinda get into it. 4th episode and you're in.

second season, first 2 episodes are annoying

by the 3rd 4th and 5th season i probably finished them each in 1 day i was so fucking hooked
 

LS21

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Originally posted by: coldmeat
I kinda liked the first season, but I got about 6 or 7 episodes into the second and couldn't watch the rest.

season 2 annoyed me. season 3 (or was it 4) about schools/kids = win
 

seemingly random

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Originally posted by: LS21
first 2 episodes are really, really tough. 3rd episode you kinda get into it. 4th episode and you're in.

second season, first 2 episodes are annoying

by the 3rd 4th and 5th season i probably finished them each in 1 day i was so fucking hooked
Nice double entendre.
 

oogabooga

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I watched the first 4 episodes and didn't really like it. I couldn't really get into it and gave up.

I ended up giving it another shot earlier this year - and yes it is definitely worth it. The most apt description I have heard for it is the show is like a rubber band. And they just slowly tighten that rubber band and before you know it you're invested and committed.

I think around episode 7 or 8 is when things really started to fall into place, and around episode 10 is when I was just going out of my mind. I ended up watching every episode.
 

zinfamous

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Originally posted by: MBony
Definitely worth it, give it 4 episodes.

Yes, this. I was a wee bit 'meh' on episode 1, save for the awesome, legendary scene :D; but it really, really picks up. If you can survive season 2 (the black sheep of the series), then you're in for some of the best writing and overall production that has ever come from TV with seasons 3 & 4.

Awesome, awesome stuff.

:thumbsup:

 

Cabages

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I saw the first episode and stopped. I keep meaning to give it another try, but that first episode was so dull.
 

ric1287

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Originally posted by: zinfamous
Originally posted by: MBony
Definitely worth it, give it 4 episodes.

Yes, this. I was a wee bit 'meh' on episode 1, save for the awesome, legendary scene :D; but it really, really picks up. If you can skip season 5 (the black sheep of the series), then you're in for some of the best writing and overall production that has ever come from TV with seasons 3 & 4.

Awesome, awesome stuff.

:thumbsup:

fixed
 

Codewiz

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I am 11 episodes into the first season. I wouldn't say I am hooked but it is getting more interesting. I have been told that it really didn't hit its stride until the second half of the second season. After that it was just awesome.
 

MBony

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Originally posted by: DannyBoy
Should I bother continuing? I've been told it's one of those programs that takes a while to get into, is that the general consensus?

Can you give an update on how far (if at all) you have gotten and if you like it?