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It only gets better @Giles.
Deadwood, the Wire starting with the 2nd season
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Man, to go back to a time I hadn't seen The Wire, just to enjoy it again
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The Wire is so amazing. Last season was kinda weak, but it was nice to see Bubbles's storyline wrap up in a way that felt authentic.
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4 episodes into White Lotus. What a strange train wreck so far. I can't tell if I'm going to give it a 1 or a 10 once I'm through.
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The Wire is so amazing. Last season was kinda weak, but it was nice to see Bubbles's storyline wrap up in a way that felt authentic.
Unfortunately it was the McNulty fake serial killer bit that failed for me. It was supposed to be the idea that held the final season together and it never worked. I loved the wrap up everyone went through and the idea how each character was replaced by the next gen. Also Snoop’s final season with Michael still gives a lump in my throat.
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Plus 1000 on the Wire. Watched thru 2xs 10 years ago. How does it hold up now that so much time has passed?
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Unfortunately it was the McNulty fake serial killer bit that failed for me. It was supposed to be the idea that held the final season together and it never worked. I loved the wrap up everyone went through and the idea how each character was replaced by the next gen. Also Snoop’s final season with Michael still gives a lump in my throat.
Was that a fucking spoiler?
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The Wire is a show that I’ve hammered all my friends to watch, sometimes unsuccessfully because it’s a little hard to get into. It’s been at least 10 years since I watched it. May have to rewatch now. We’ve had two kids since then so all my memories from prior have been wiped by sleep deprivation.
[mention]jordanscollected [/mention] I just finished White Lotus and I feel the same. There were parts I absolutely loved and parts where I scratched my head. I think the themes reminded me a little too much of what I perceive to be wrong with American culture right now. And I’m sure that was the point but it was uncomfortable to watch. Probably also the point.
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@SKT:
There were parts I absolutely loved and parts where I scratched my head. I think the themes reminded me a little too much of what I perceive to be wrong with American culture right now. And I’m sure that was the point but it was uncomfortable to watch. Probably also the point.
It was brutally cynical as a morality play. Again, without spoilers, the end result for both the newly weds horrified Hot Ingrid (who didn’t see it coming), but was a delicious testament to the power that the super wealthy hold over others.
Nice though, that there was that one ray of hope offered by the youngest character.
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Finished White Lotus and thought it was great, though agree it was a showcase for everything wrong with being an entitled American (very much the point). It was fantastic because although it was scathing satire filled with people you can't help but dislike, it managed to maintain a solid comedic tone and provide at least one character who was semi redeemable
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Id argue it wasnt as good as Succession, but it's different and not as light. You've got no one to really root for in WL, except maybe Armond at times, but he's not better than everyone else
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[mention]Joberwocky [/mention] Well said. I think you could root for the spa manager. I think her character was nicely developed as a representative for an entire class of Americans that consistently get let down by the establishment. And then finally she just doesn’t give a shit. Pretty heartbreaking
Also do I need to watch The Expanse? I saw in a previous post you were watching it. Good?
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The Expanse is amazing! Scifi thats not beating you over the head with how futuristic it is, respects you to watch the show and figure out the diverse cultural stuff going on (no episode long exposition dumps) and enough varied and very well written characters that when you hate someone, it's only cause you know their decisions are realistic. It has also managed to stay super compelling through all it's seasons so far without recycling beats. My wife never liked scif, but after I waited and rewatched the first season with her before moving forward, she's been all about it.
