If you haven’t seen The Wire I will join the cacophony of voices insisting that you simply must watch The Wire.
It may be the single greatest story in the history of television and it is my favourite show of all time. I think the first and second seasons especially benefit from a binge—the first season is slow to start and the second starts you off with new characters and a new setting which can be a bit jarring on the first watch. But if you trust the process and keep with it, it’s incredibly rewarding.
I also recommend watching with subtitles if they don’t bother you (Baltimore slang is tough!)
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The Wire is a great choice. I remember the first season being my fav. I still need to finish Sopranos.
From the list above highly recommend Narcos and Peaky Blinders
Feb 8, 2024
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that's my short list, but The Wire is the clear GOAT.
Also: every HBO miniseries is *top tier*. Every one. It's ridiculous.
FX is also remarkably consistent, in general.
Feb 7, 2024
also it’s genuinely a miracle that I’ve found a TV show so compelling and attention grabbing because I have not finished a modern show in forever, my attention span for some reason will not allow me to finish a whole show, even succession which I loved.
but I’m yet to watch the final season and I have binged this in the matter of about a week so far and I’m loving it. plays out like a crime paperback that you can’t put down, even if the writing and pacing can be a bit clunky, I literally don’t care, the writing and performances always have me hooked.
NOW I WANNA WATCH MORE TV- I’ve barely watched any classic shows especially from the 2000s HBO era so please give me recommendations that are as investing as this please!
Oct 4, 2024
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recommending this to God
Feb 28, 2025
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Air out Ur home! Enjoy the sounds of the street! Spring is coming!
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I too want to contribute to banana discourse
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