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Originally Posted by PR_Glen
its like one real long movie, thats pretty much what keeps you glued to it. Not cheesy cliff hangers or anything, just solid story telling not to mention premium acting. It's amazing how well those shows grab you with great characters all over the place.
Dexter i like, but i would agree that theres not quite as much going on. I started watching i think season 3 or 4 and was caught up with almost anything, if yoiu do that with the wire there is a whole world you miss out on.
oh watched a bit of walking dead pilot this weekend, seemed to be interesting anyway.
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Another thing with The Wire that some people I know have mentioned is that right at the start they drop you in the middle of the story. They don't introduce you to these people slowly or give you any background. In a way it is like you are on your first day on a new job and everyone else there knows each other, has things going on and you have to get to know them and what is happening. It is a brilliant method of storytelling, but for those who like easy to follow stuff it can be a turn off.
Still, once you get 3-4 episodes into it and you know who the people are and what is going on it is sheer and utter genius.