Why the S1 hate? Definitely the purest and most subtle one for me and probably most realistic (well as far as I can guess at least).
I’m currently on my 5th or 6th watch, up to S2E3 now. I think S2 is my least favourite, just because I find Ziggy and Nicky a bit annoying, but can’t deny the quality.
@Electrifying is right. It’s kinda hard to get to grips with The Wire in the first 5 or 6 episodes of season 1 because of the lingo, etc. In fact it’s make or break- a lot of people to whom I’ve recommended the wire have given up after the first few because “there’s nothing happening”
However, in my opinion, the “nothing happening” is what makes it so in tune with real life. There isn’t a gun fight every day.
Fair enough, I think I had the same problem the first time too. And with the police ranks, everyone is a something but I never knew what. But once all that’s no longer a problem I think it’s a lot easier to enjoy the subtlety.
The Virtues ended tonight. Brilliant script and brilliantly acted in one of the most compelling dramas ive ever seen.
Never allowed to escape the turmoil of damaged souls for a minute. Hard hitting and not a happy watch but so worthwhile.
Hope it receives a shed load of awards. Shane Meadows take a bow for dealing with something so close to home.
I’ve watched episode 1 and genuinely don’t see what’s so special about it so far. It was pretty good but at the same time nothing about it was outstanding and nothing about it gripped me to a point where I felt I needed to watch the remaining 80% of the show.