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MabusIncarnate
05/01/20 9:25:22 PM
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All I really know is it's widely praised and it's a cop drama. And now I know Idris Elba is in it.

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Odoylerules
05/01/20 9:25:52 PM
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Its amazing

S3 and s4 are the best tv of all time
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MFBKBass5
05/01/20 9:26:38 PM
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Good call. Stick with it. Its a slow burn, but youll understand exactly why its so highly praised.

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MFBKBass5
05/01/20 9:27:17 PM
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jeffhardyb0yz posted...
I tried about a year ago, couldn't get through the first 2 or so episodes. I hear the show takes a few episodes before it really hits it's stride. I've been meaning to give it another go as sometimes it takes me multiple times to get into a show(watched GoT first episode 4 times before finally giving it a chance)


Try again. And REALLY pay attention. Its not a show to put on casually, as weird as that sounds.

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voldothegr8
05/01/20 9:28:26 PM
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As far as crime dramas go I like The Shield better overall, but

Odoylerules posted...
S3 and s4 are the best tv of all time


this is pretty much true, or at least up there.
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MabusIncarnate
05/01/20 9:30:04 PM
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I'm good with a slow burn for sure, i'm about 20 minutes in so far.

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smoke_break
05/01/20 9:30:38 PM
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I only watched the first season but it was dope. I liked it from the first scene.

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MabusIncarnate
05/01/20 9:33:22 PM
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Right now it's on Hulu as a free thing for the virus called HBO Unlocked, first 5 seasons, not sure if that's all they made or not. A couple other series are free on there too like Trublood

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au_gold
05/01/20 9:34:47 PM
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Enjoy it. Top 5 show of all time for me.

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Odoylerules
05/01/20 9:36:34 PM
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MabusIncarnate posted...
Right now it's on Hulu as a free thing for the virus called HBO Unlocked, first 5 seasons, not sure if that's all they made or not. A couple other series are free on there too like Trublood

I watched Barry on there I highly recommend watching it its fantastic too
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Hexenherz
05/01/20 9:37:04 PM
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It's more than a cop drama. It's a deep dive into the corruption that pervades society. And it's real af. That little girl that I thought was a guy is incarcerated 20 minutes from my house.

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MabusIncarnate
05/01/20 10:18:44 PM
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Well first episode was pretty great, a lot going on, good story and surprised by the bit of humor.

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bobbysjoby2
05/01/20 10:19:31 PM
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Does it get any more focused on the gang banger aspect? I watched the first few episodes a while back and it was mostly boring scenes of cops talking about cop stuff
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Johnny_Nutcase
05/01/20 10:19:50 PM
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Hmmm.. I'm interested now. A lot of praise here.

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Hexenherz
05/01/20 11:09:25 PM
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MabusIncarnate posted...
Well first episode was pretty great, a lot going on, good story and surprised by the bit of humor.
It gets so much better.

Much, much better.

If you don't know, it's written by a guy who worked for the Baltimore Sun and spent like a year or more with the BPD. A lot of the characters are based on real people he worked with, and many of the actors they wind up introducing are people that were pulled from the streets. And it's just an entirely accurate portrayal in virtually every way - you can still visit most of the places in the show.

They recreated the Baltimore Sun news room in some place in Columbia, MD, too.

it's just so friggin' surreal.

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PMarth2002
05/01/20 11:17:23 PM
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Wouldn't say its a top favorite for me, but it is a damn good show.

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MabusIncarnate
05/01/20 11:21:20 PM
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PMarth2002 posted...
Wouldn't say its a top favorite for me, but it is a damn good show.
Respectfully our opinions on television and movies are always complete opposite, so i'm very surprised to see you call it a damn good show.

I just finished episode 2, wife is real into it with me also. Yeah i'll be on a binge now and have season 5 likely done by mid May. I'm really digging this so far.

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KLouD_KoNNeCteD
05/01/20 11:25:43 PM
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I just started watching The Wire again for the millionth time a couple days ago. Greatest show of all time.
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Guerrilla Soldier
05/01/20 11:52:54 PM
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it really is one of the best shows of all time

i have to rewatch it again someday

btw, those first couple of episodes are just so terrible. but hang in there, it's so worth it.

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MabusIncarnate
05/01/20 11:55:27 PM
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Guerrilla Soldier posted...
it really is one of the best shows of all time

i have to rewatch it again someday

btw, those first couple of episodes are just so terrible. but hang in there, it's so worth it.
I'm about halfway through episode 3 and i'm really loving it, so if it's a steep incline from this point i'm in for something special.

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DeadorDead8
05/02/20 12:01:31 AM
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MabusIncarnate posted...
Respectfully our opinions on television and movies are always complete opposite, so i'm very surprised to see you call it a damn good show.

I just finished episode 2, wife is real into it with me also. Yeah i'll be on a binge now and have season 5 likely done by mid May. I'm really digging this so far.
Beware season 2 is....... different
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MabusIncarnate
05/02/20 9:08:43 PM
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Midway through season 1 now, very diverse show, I bet it was pretty progressive 18 years ago when it started.

I might have the first season done by tomorrow at this rate, I haven't checked to see how many episodes.

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MabusIncarnate
05/02/20 11:06:45 PM
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Took a few episodes to realize that was a young Michael B Jordon. Lot of great actors in this show.

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KLouD_KoNNeCteD
05/03/20 1:43:46 AM
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Season 2 is a lot different than the rest of the series but after that it goes back to the same kind of style season 1 has.
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AirFresh
05/03/20 1:46:06 AM
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The Wire and The Sopranos are my two favorite shows. And don't be suprised by the humor in The Wire, it's a fucking black comedy at times.

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MabusIncarnate
05/03/20 1:46:27 AM
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I keep hearing season 2 is different, what am I in for? Is it bad? Without spoiling if possible.

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AirFresh
05/03/20 1:47:35 AM
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MabusIncarnate posted...
I keep hearing season 2 is different, what am I in for? Is it bad? Without spoiling if possible.
It's not bad just focuses less on the hood. That's about as spoiler friendly as I can get lol

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MabusIncarnate
05/03/20 1:50:23 AM
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On episode 8 I think

It's a slow burn for sure, I kinda wish there was a bit more happening but at the same time, the story, and the characters really makes up for it. It's rare that a show has so many characters developed that you care about.

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KLouD_KoNNeCteD
05/03/20 1:52:18 AM
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MabusIncarnate posted...
I keep hearing season 2 is different, what am I in for? Is it bad? Without spoiling if possible.
Not bad at all, just different.
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MFBKBass5
05/03/20 1:52:50 AM
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MabusIncarnate posted...
I keep hearing season 2 is different, what am I in for? Is it bad? Without spoiling if possible.


Season 2 follows the shipping channel and deals with human trafficking. The first time I saw it, I wasnt a fan of season 2 at all. Once I rewatched it, I actually thought it was the 2nd strongest season.

Season 2 is slower than season 1. Just a warning. But the characters in 2 are DAMN good.

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MabusIncarnate
05/03/20 3:56:36 AM
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Holy FUCK episode 10.. spoilers.. cop down, please don't let her be dead.

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GameGodOfAll
05/03/20 4:15:31 AM
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I just finished watching the entire series yesterday for the....6th or 7th time?

Glad you're into it TC.

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MabusIncarnate
05/03/20 4:19:48 AM
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GameGodOfAll posted...
I just finished watching the entire series yesterday for the....6th or 7th time?

Glad you're into it TC.
I'm understanding the praise. The story and development is brilliant so far. It's rare that I get attached enough to a television show character that I show emotion when something happens. Me and the wife been watching this for 6 hours straight right now.

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pegusus123456
05/03/20 5:01:10 AM
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bobbysjoby2 posted...
Does it get any more focused on the gang banger aspect? I watched the first few episodes a while back and it was mostly boring scenes of cops talking about cop stuff
@bobbysjoby2 It honestly becomes about 50/50 in terms of attention given to each.

MabusIncarnate posted...
I'm understanding the praise. The story and development is brilliant so far. It's rare that I get attached enough to a television show character that I show emotion when something happens. Me and the wife been watching this for 6 hours straight right now.
I got so attached to the characters that I honestly felt uncomfortable during sex scenes because it felt like I was watching two people I knew having sex.

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obeseexplosive
05/03/20 5:21:20 AM
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I still haven't watched the last season. And I fear I never will. I tried to a few times but the storyline kill's it for me.

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Verdekal
05/03/20 5:31:16 AM
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All the pieces matter.

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winged_weltall
05/03/20 5:56:32 AM
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"Realest" show ever.
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berlyman101
05/03/20 6:02:59 AM
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obeseexplosive posted...
I still haven't watched the last season. And I fear I never will. I tried to a few times but the storyline kill's it for me.

it does get skewed somewhat with the southern Gothic themes.

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Stalolin
05/03/20 6:17:27 AM
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GOAT series.
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obeseexplosive
05/03/20 7:03:02 AM
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berlyman101 posted...
it does get skewed somewhat with the southern Gothic themes.
I believe you. But I just got burnt out from HBO'S crap. Great series shit ending's

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Romes187
05/03/20 7:13:52 AM
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Yeah it really is as good as everyone says

even if youre only slightly warm on the first three seasons, its worth getting through it for season 4 because it certainly is one of if not the best season of television you can find.

There are some moments in that damn show you just know arent made up by the writers and it breaks your heart
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Southernfatman
05/03/20 7:48:00 AM
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MabusIncarnate posted...
Holy FUCK episode 10.. spoilers.. cop down, please don't let her be dead.

Even in rewatches, that ending is still intense as hell.

TW is amazing. It's almost like more of a book in visual form than just a show.


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FF_Redux
05/03/20 7:54:19 AM
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show clicked for me in that chess scene. Fuck I love it. And s2 feels like it is a bitt off from the overall stuff but in the end its still important imo.

I love that it doesnt skip through paperwork and stuff like that. Like it takes half a season for example for them to be allowed to set up a wire etc xD

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RenegadeAcka
05/03/20 7:56:23 AM
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It's one of these shows that forcibly gets mentioned in every series discussion and everyone must agree its cool or whatever

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Makeveli_lives
05/03/20 8:14:57 AM
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bobbysjoby2 posted...
Does it get any more focused on the gang banger aspect? I watched the first few episodes a while back and it was mostly boring scenes of cops talking about cop stuff
Yes. So much so.

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masticatingman
05/03/20 10:10:04 AM
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jeffhardyb0yz posted...
I tried about a year ago, couldn't get through the first 2 or so episodes. I hear the show takes a few episodes before it really hits its stride. I've been meaning to give it another go as sometimes it takes me multiple times to get into a show(watched GoT first episode 4 times before finally giving it a chance)
Each season takes 6-7 episodes to get in full swing.

Each season is kind of its own story arc. Though there are recurring characters.

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MabusIncarnate
05/03/20 3:32:48 PM
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Just started Season 2

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