C Dubya 04 Posted March 3, 2008 Report Posted March 3, 2008 Yeah, this show deserved all of the Sopranos awards for the past few years. And I say that as someone who watched and enjoyed every episode of the Sopranos.
RonL21 Posted March 3, 2008 Report Posted March 3, 2008 I'll gladly shell out $200 for the entire Wire Series if they release all of them together a la the way they did Sex and the City
Lt. Al Giardello Posted March 4, 2008 Report Posted March 4, 2008 I would agree with that...has anyone on that show ever been nominated for anything? How Dominic West hasn't received a nomination, I'll never know. EDIT:: It received an emmy nomination for best writing/drama in 05...that's it. It's received a ton of other smaller awards, but that's the only Emmy nomination it has ever received. I find that to be a tad ridiculous. Now I know I'm a fan boy so I'm biased, but I gotta be honest, I really don't like Crime Drama, this show is THAT good that it totally hooked me from episode one. The Emmys is a load of shit anyway, Oz got robbed for many years aswell.
Black Lushus Posted March 4, 2008 Report Posted March 4, 2008 JK Simmons definitely should have got a nomination or two...probably Adawale as well.
Lt. Al Giardello Posted March 4, 2008 Report Posted March 4, 2008 JK Simmons definitely should have got a nomination or two...probably Adawale as well. Simmons, Adawale, and Walker all deserved nominations.
Black Lushus Posted March 4, 2008 Report Posted March 4, 2008 I was going to say Dean Winters, but he often times chews the scenery. Christopher Meloni could have got a best supporting nod.
Edwin MacPhisto Posted March 4, 2008 Report Posted March 4, 2008 Hey, Clark Johnson directed next week's finale. Didn't know that. First episode he's directed since the first two of the series.
Lt. Al Giardello Posted March 4, 2008 Report Posted March 4, 2008 Speaking of Clark Johnson... A few episodes ago they had Richard Belzer do a cameo in the bar where Clark Johnson came in... Did anyone get Homicide: LOTS flashbacks?
RonL21 Posted March 4, 2008 Report Posted March 4, 2008 I was going to say Dean Winters, but he often times chews the scenery. Christopher Meloni could have got a best supporting nod. Chris Meloni continues to get robbed for his SVU work..
RonL21 Posted March 4, 2008 Report Posted March 4, 2008 For anyone who was wondering... The only Emmy nomination the Wire ever got was for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series back in 2005 for the episode Middle Ground back in Season 3...The episode where Stringer Bell was killed...
C Dubya 04 Posted March 4, 2008 Report Posted March 4, 2008 That really was a stand out episode, so at least they picked a good one to nominate. The roof top scene with Stringer and Avon is one of my favorites.
The Truthiness Posted March 5, 2008 Report Posted March 5, 2008 Yeah that scene was awesome, I love how they reminisced on their come up in the game, while they both was plotting to get rid of the other. That was a brilliant episode.
Mik Posted March 5, 2008 Author Report Posted March 5, 2008 "Business. Business. Always talking about business. Just chill out here and dream with me, man." "We ain't gotta dream no more, B." Still the best episode of the series, ever.
The Truthiness Posted March 5, 2008 Report Posted March 5, 2008 So I gave in and watched the last episode and I must say, It was awesome. Everything ended like the 1st episode atarted. The one thing I hate, is they made Mike Gay, so he really is "The new Omar". I really didn't like that, but everything else was brilliant.
Youth N Asia Posted March 5, 2008 Report Posted March 5, 2008 Omar's "Do tell" is one of my all time favorite Wire moments
In Credible Posted March 6, 2008 Report Posted March 6, 2008 Just watched the last episode... They didn't disappoint in the least, fucking brilliant show. Slim Charles is the fucking man, and it's cool to see Mike become a stickup boy. I think they tied everything up really well.
Mik Posted March 6, 2008 Author Report Posted March 6, 2008 I wanted to wait until Sunday but I'm thinking that the closer to Sunday it gets the higher the probability that I get something spoiled. I dl'ed it overnight and am gonna watch it when I get home from work. I checked the file and it's widescreen! So that's a plus.
Youth N Asia Posted March 6, 2008 Report Posted March 6, 2008 I'm downloading it now. I ended up reading spoilers for Lost's season 3 final and I was just mad at myself for doing it.
Mik Posted March 7, 2008 Author Report Posted March 7, 2008 The final episode was absolute perfection. Truthiness, are you for real? How the fuck do you figure they made Mike gay? What did you expect him to have, female muscle? There wasn't a single gay thing about that scene.
AmericanDragon Posted March 7, 2008 Report Posted March 7, 2008 The final episode was absolute perfection. Truthiness, are you for real? How the fuck do you figure they made Mike gay? What did you expect him to have, female muscle? There wasn't a single gay thing about that scene. I was also confused by that spoiler.
Guest Warriorfan Posted March 7, 2008 Report Posted March 7, 2008 I see many of you have given in to temptation. I am trying to be strong but I would be enraged if the finale is inadvertently spoiled at Pathmark, the train etc. I will try to hold out until Sunday and live the life of a hermit as not to be spoiled!
In Credible Posted March 7, 2008 Report Posted March 7, 2008 The final episode was absolute perfection. Truthiness, are you for real? How the fuck do you figure they made Mike gay? What did you expect him to have, female muscle? There wasn't a single gay thing about that scene. Yeah I didn't see anything gay about it either.
Lt. Al Giardello Posted March 7, 2008 Report Posted March 7, 2008 Forgive Truthiness, he's not the sharpest knife in the drawer... Anyway... I love the irony of Wee-By and Chris hanging out in prison, both were the main muscle of their crew, serving life sentences for their bosses. This was an amazing way to wrap up the series, with Sydnor becoming the next McNulty, Michael becoming the next Omar, and Dukie becoming the next Bubbles. I love the final scene with Marlo though, where he leaves that business party and goes to the corner and steps to some youngins. It goes to prove you can take him out of the street, but you can't keep the street out of him. I think Avons quote, "I'm not no business man like you, I'm just a gangsta I suppose", best describes Marlo Stanfield. He ain't cut out for that suit and tie bullshit. Carcetti is a little bitch, so is that cunt Nerese. I'm glad Daniels took a stand and didn't allow any of those fucks to control him like a puppet. The fake funeral was classic, and hilarous. Landsman did a great job, describing McNulty. Great series finale... I don't have no complaints whatsoever. Easily the greatest TV show, I've ever seen.
Youth N Asia Posted March 7, 2008 Report Posted March 7, 2008 excellent excellent stuff -Michael becoming the new Omar. Damn, I only wish the show kept going on so we could see more. -Jimmy and Lester deciding to leave on their own before getting shitcanned. -Prez's father in law (can't recall the name) taking Daniels job. When they were talking about how big of a joke the guy was I called that happening. -The tiny scene with Wee-By and Chris in prison, great. -Slim Charles taking down Cheese. -Bubs STAYING clean and getting upstairs. -Nice to see that Jay really does like Jimmy. -Also loved the season 1 throwbacks with the season one theme playing over it. -Sydnor...I can never remember that dude's name -Marlo finally stepping up in the streets I DID NOT like Dukie's sudden turn to drugs out of nowhere. I get that he's out of a house and home...but whatever I am so bummed that this show isn't going to be around any longer. Great wrap up.
Youth N Asia Posted March 7, 2008 Report Posted March 7, 2008 Also No Avon in the last EVER episode? WTF?
Lt. Al Giardello Posted March 7, 2008 Report Posted March 7, 2008 My favorite Wire scene of all time... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGknlEWjxZc
C Dubya 04 Posted March 8, 2008 Report Posted March 8, 2008 My favorite Wire scene of all time... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGknlEWjxZc I really liked when he was explaining chess to them. That was my favorite scene from the first season.
The Truthiness Posted March 9, 2008 Report Posted March 9, 2008 Forgive Truthiness, he's not the sharpest knife in the drawer... Kill yourself. The final episode was absolute perfection. Truthiness, are you for real? H ow the fuck do you figure they made Mike gay? What did you expect him to have, female muscle? There wasn't a single gay thing about that scene. If you look at the guy with Mike, you can see the guy looks a little suspect. They put the guy with Mike, to complete the transformation. Its pretty clear they were implying Mike was gay in that scene. It was a subtle implication, but it was there. I didn't expect him to have female muscle, but they could have easily put somebody like Randy in that role, but they didn't. They was trying to get across the fact that Mike is like Omar, in every way possible.
milliondollarchamp Posted March 9, 2008 Report Posted March 9, 2008 Here is an interview with the actor who plays Kenard (also the actor who plays Bug). Funny how the actor is extremely well spoken but plays a foul mouthed kid.
Youth N Asia Posted March 9, 2008 Report Posted March 9, 2008 Forgive Truthiness, he's not the sharpest knife in the drawer... Kill yourself. The final episode was absolute perfection. Truthiness, are you for real? H ow the fuck do you figure they made Mike gay? What did you expect him to have, female muscle? There wasn't a single gay thing about that scene. If you look at the guy with Mike, you can see the guy looks a little suspect. They put the guy with Mike, to complete the transformation. Its pretty clear they were implying Mike was gay in that scene. It was a subtle implication, but it was there. I didn't expect him to have female muscle, but they could have easily put somebody like Randy in that role, but they didn't. They was trying to get across the fact that Mike is like Omar, in every way possible. That is completely stupid
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now