The Wire Thread

[Elite]

Literally every character in the show is brilliant.

[Section_31]

Still think it's boss that the real Jay Landsman applied for the role of Jay Landsman but didn't get it but was cast as Bunny's no.2 instead.

 

 

[Section_31]

Ed Norris was also the former commissioner of Baltimore, real name Ed Norris.

 

"Show me someone who could fix this fucking department and I'd give back half my overtime."

 

And the real former Mayor Kurt Schmoke - once labelled the most dangerous man in America for floating the idea of legalising drugs and having nation of Islam blokes patrolling the projects,  brother mousone style, was one of the people around Royce's table when he's considering what to do about Hamsterdam, and says "if you do this they'll call you the most dangerous man in America."

 

 

[Elite]

Not Idris Elba's biggest fan since The Wire but he's cool as fuck as Stringer-Bell. Definitely peaked early.

[Reckoner]

21 minutes ago, Elite said:

Not Idris Elba's biggest fan since The Wire but he's cool as fuck as Stringer-Bell. Definitely peaked early.

Na he peaked in Desmond’s mate.

[Reckoner]

Wow. The schools winning the vote. I find that surprising. It’s brilliant but I prefer the docks.

[Elite]

I remember disliking the docks when I first watched it years ago as I wanted/expected more of the same from S1. I think I may enjoy it more this time around, looking forward to it.

[Elite]

McNulty fucking over Rawls at every opportunity is hilarious. Rawls reactions are hilarious as well, he hates the fucker but begrudgingly respects his antics. Great dynamic.

[KMD7]

19 minutes ago, Elite said:

McNulty fucking over Rawls at every opportunity is hilarious. Rawls reactions are hilarious as well, he hates the fucker but begrudgingly respects his antics. Great dynamic.

 

Rawls is such a great character. Imagine working for him. 

[Elite]

Just noticed that Jay looks like an obese John Cena.

[Arniepie]

On 11/08/2024 at 17:51, Elite said:

I remember disliking the docks when I first watched it years ago as I wanted/expected more of the same from S1. I think I may enjoy it more this time around, looking forward to it.

arguably the best season imho

 

 

[Elite]

3 minutes ago, Arniepie said:

arguably the best season imho

 

 

Enjoying it much more second time around.

[Arniepie]

Just now, Elite said:

Enjoying it much more second time around.

think its dead clever however they start it with a load of new characters and it gradually links into season 1

 

frank sobokta and the greek are brilliant characters

[Elite]

3 minutes ago, Arniepie said:

think its dead clever however they start it with a load of new characters and it gradually links into season 1

 

frank sobokta and the greek are brilliant characters

I'm liking Nicky the best, Ziggy is a massive tit.

[Arniepie]

1 minute ago, Elite said:

I'm liking Nicky the best, Ziggy is a massive tit.

ha ha is an an absolute bellend

[Elite]

Worker gets his leg completely crushed.

 

"Don't worry kid, you're still on the clock" haha.

[Elite]

Who is everyone's least favourite character? Not in the sense that they are bad characters or actors.

 

Valcheck must be up there, as petty as you could possibly be.

 

Burrell is a slimeball as well.

 

Obviously, Ziggy for being a complete and utter bellend.

[Bruce Spanner]

2 minutes ago, Elite said:

Who is everyone's least favourite character? Not in the sense that they are bad characters or actors.

 

Valcheck must be up there, as petty as you could possibly be.

 

Burrell is a slimeball as well.

 

Obviously, Ziggy for being a complete and utter bellend.

 

[KMD7]

5 minutes ago, Elite said:

Who is everyone's least favourite character? Not in the sense that they are bad characters or actors.

 

Valcheck must be up there, as petty as you could possibly be.

 

Burrell is a slimeball as well.

 

Obviously, Ziggy for being a complete and utter bellend.

 

This cunt is up there. Detective Marimow from season 4 

 

 

[Section_31]

Marlo. Irredeemable cunt, unlike most other villains. Just a dead eyed twat.

[Elite]

13 minutes ago, Bruce Spanner said:

 

 

3 minutes ago, KMD7 said:

 

This cunt is up there. Detective Marimow from season 4 

 

 

Still only on S2 of my rewatch, so those to come into it still.

 

I've honestly forgotten about 80% of the show since I last watched it. It's fucking great!

[littletedwest]

36 minutes ago, Elite said:

Who is everyone's least favourite character? Not in the sense that they are bad characters or actors.

 

Valcheck must be up there, as petty as you could possibly be.

 

Burrell is a slimeball as well.

 

Obviously, Ziggy for being a complete and utter bellend.

Kennard, marimow and the guy that keeps robbing bubbles. 

[Elite]

 

 

Probably been posted but interesting comparison to the characters in the show.

[Elite]

You never hear Daniel's get mentioned in the favourite character talk but on this rewatch, I'm appreciating him much more. Great character and despite the stoic demeanour, a very good bloke.

[littletedwest]

If the wire was set in Yorkshire