The Wire - Season 5

[RedKnight]

An extra notch in the Leg status for Ted.

[Ted]

An extra notch in the Leg status for Ted.

 

Cool!

 

Wait, is that good?

[RedKnight]

Cool!

 

Wait, is that good?

 

You'll have to wait and see.*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Course it is, doofus.

[Ted]

Phew. Cool.

[Section_31]

It's not the writing talent we lack; it's the money to film it. A big US drama costs up to $10m per episode and will often run for between three to six months. A big production in this country is £2m an episode for 6 weeks. Even then the returns are tough (whether from advertising or selling on the rights to other countries). Massive, high production values pieces of drama can only be made in the States unfortunately.

 

The talent is probably there but I don't think it's money that stops these shows being made but the demographic that the advertisers are going after. I.e middle aged women mostly.

 

The only show on British TV which even remotely appeals to me at the moment in terms of content is Spooks. Well written, sharp, relevant.

 

When you look at some of the shite that gets churned out it's nothing really to do with budget, I mean a 'Cracker' would probably cost less to produce than previously mentioned Caroline Quenten cop-show shite. Or Ross Kemp's SAS bollocks, where he walks around with a special forces team with a woman in it ffs.

 

There's no even attempt at realism or quality, they're just cobbled together vehicles for 'well loved' 'stars'.

 

Anyhoo here's the intro for season 5...

 

[Ted]

Ahem. Season 5 Episode 1 has been aired, if you're into that sort of thing, I'm sure you could find some sort of, I don't know miniature novascoscia to help you aqquire said show.

[Ezekiel 25:17]

Watched seven episodes of season 5, obviously I wont say anything about it, only it's been fantastic and is shaping up to be the best series yet.

[Unrighteous]

I haven't seen 6 or 7 yet but I'm really liking this season.

[sh#t waffle]

Amazon.co.uk: The Wire And All the Pieces Matter OST Five Years Of Music From The Wire (Deluxe Complete Edition): Amazon.co.uk:: Various Artists

 

Just seen this. normally hate OSTs, but this has to be well worth it just for the five versions of Way Down in the Hole..

[paulie walnuts]

If anyone's interested Play are selling series 1,2 and 3

for about £25 each

[sh#t waffle]

If anyone's interested Play are selling series 1,2 and 3

for about £25 each

 

Amazon have got them for £17.97 each, plus you can earn Usher some extra hairband money by going through the affiliate link.

 

EDIT: Except you can't as it's only Liverpool products. But it's still eight quid cheaper.

[Section_31]

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[Ezekiel 25:17]

SPOILER BELOW, SPOILER BELOW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please delete that if you can, I know it says spoiler but it renders the thread useless, plus my dam curiosity just fucked it up for me doh !!!!!

[Section_31]

Please delete that if you can, I know it says spoiler but it renders the thread useless, plus my dam curiosity just fucked it up for me doh !!!!!

 

fairy muff, you'll have to do yours now though!

[Ezekiel 25:17]

fairy muff, you'll have to do yours now though!

 

 

Nice one mate.

[Newport]

Amazon have got them for £17.97 each, plus you can earn Usher some extra hairband money by going through the affiliate link.

 

EDIT: Except you can't as it's only Liverpool products. But it's still eight quid cheaper.

 

Or seven for those of us who went two school.

 

As for season 5 it's nice to see the good old McNulty is back. Although I think he's tangled himself up in some serious shit.

[Captain]

Or seven for those of us who went two school.

 

Can't be much of a school, that.

[Kev Saunderson]

Watched seven episodes of season 5, obviously I wont say anything about it, only it's been fantastic and is shaping up to be the best series yet.

 

Seen them all up to episode 8, which I watched last night. Its as good as Sopranos ever was.

 

This series has really stepped up a notch and he media stuff is all good too.

 

Nobody will be dissapointed with what has happened so far.

[Ezekiel 25:17]

Seen them all up to episode 8, which I watched last night. Its as good as Sopranos ever was.

 

This series has really stepped up a notch and he media stuff is all good too.

 

Nobody will be dissapointed with what has happened so far.

 

Totally agree, it's excelled in every area, gripping from the start but still not in the Soprano's league for me.

[Kev Saunderson]

Totally agree, it's excelled in every area, gripping from the start but still not in the Soprano's league for me.

 

I can understand people saying that but for me the two shows cannot be separated. Great quality all the way. Thank you HBO.

[Unrighteous]

I thought Sopranos was fantastic but dragged on untill it lost it's lustre.

 

For me? The Wire is the best series I've ever watched. Period.

[sh#t waffle]

Or seven for those of us who went two school.

 

As for season 5 it's nice to see the good old McNulty is back. Although I think he's tangled himself up in some serious shit.

 

Except they were actually £26. Nice attempt at being rude though.

[Section_31]

How class is Slim Charles!

[paulie walnuts]

The thing with The Wire is that you get the feeling that massive consideration has been given to every word in it.I love The Sopranos but I would say the The Wire just shades it for me.Both great shows tho.

[Section_31]

The thing with The Wire is that you get the feeling that massive consideration has been given to every word in it.I love The Sopranos but I would say the The Wire just shades it for me.Both great shows tho.

 

Deffo, you know that a lifetime of frustrations of people who genuinely love Baltimore is behind every line and every scene, it's pure art.

 

I pity anyone who hasn't seen it.

 

I've sold a mate on it recently and am waiting for that magic moment when the 'wire switch' goes off in his brain and it moves from 'yeah its' good' to 'holy shit lend me your boxsets NOW!!!'