The Glade 4.0

Anyone else catch this series when it was on HBO? I heard lots about it, how it was really good, so decided to give it a chance. Watched the first three episodes this weekend and enjoyed them.

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"It is true that democracy undermines freedom when voters believe they can live off of others' productivity, when they modify the commandment: 'Thou shalt not steal, except by majority vote.' The politics of plunder is no doubt destructive of both morality and the division of labor."

"Oh, indeed."
It is one of my favorite series - ever.

Incoming, a DFK!

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"Dress cops up as soldiers, give them military equipment, train them in military tactics, tell them they’re fighting a ‘war,’ and the consequences are predictable." —Radley Balko

The Wire is, in my opinion, one of the best shows ever put on television. It takes a while to get into, but the reflection of reality, social commentary, and plot are all fantastic. You'll have a hard time transitioning into the second season due to the geographic shift, but just remember that "the city" should really be a main character in your mind here.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. The Sopranos was my favorite show, but it was spotty and inconsistent, so I think The Wire is "better."

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“The duty of a patriot is to protect his country from its government.” - Thomas Paine

I've had a friend pestering me to start this for awhile now, and I intend to start sometime next year after I finish up with Breaking Bad and The Tudors.

As I said, the first three episodes really impressed me. It's got a very real feel to it and I'm starting to get a glimpse into what makes the different characters tick. I look forward to the next disk to get here Wed.

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"It is true that democracy undermines freedom when voters believe they can live off of others' productivity, when they modify the commandment: 'Thou shalt not steal, except by majority vote.' The politics of plunder is no doubt destructive of both morality and the division of labor."

By the way, I don't know if they've introduced Omar yet, but he's awesome. Bunk makes me laugh my *** off. McNulty is certifiable. And each season is better than the last.

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“The duty of a patriot is to protect his country from its government.” - Thomas Paine

Yeah, Omar just made his appearance. And the guy playing Bunk is usually pretty awesome in whatever he does.

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"It is true that democracy undermines freedom when voters believe they can live off of others' productivity, when they modify the commandment: 'Thou shalt not steal, except by majority vote.' The politics of plunder is no doubt destructive of both morality and the division of labor."

Just watched the next two episodes.

Omar, yeah...I can see why he is a good character. Surprising fact about him.

Thought the scene where McNulty and Bunk recreate the crime scene of the black chick that got shot was hilarious. The whole dialogue was them saying **** in some form or another for 5 minutes.

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"It is true that democracy undermines freedom when voters believe they can live off of others' productivity, when they modify the commandment: 'Thou shalt not steal, except by majority vote.' The politics of plunder is no doubt destructive of both morality and the division of labor."

We had just finished the Shield when we started watching The Wire.
Not sure if I wasn't done grieving for the end of the Shield, hahaha, or what, but I was only able to watch about half of the first episode of The Wire and couldn't get into it. I just couldn't follow for some reason.
Haven't watched it since.

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"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Jesus of Nazareth

It moved slow for you probably at the start. It's a good show. I knew it was going to be good about half way through the second episode.

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"It is true that democracy undermines freedom when voters believe they can live off of others' productivity, when they modify the commandment: 'Thou shalt not steal, except by majority vote.' The politics of plunder is no doubt destructive of both morality and the division of labor."

...see, if its not good halfway through the *first* episode, to me, its not worth continuing to watch.

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"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Jesus of Nazareth

This time you are mistaken milady.

If you likes The Shield, you'll like The Wire. The King is wise.

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"Dress cops up as soldiers, give them military equipment, train them in military tactics, tell them they’re fighting a ‘war,’ and the consequences are predictable." —Radley Balko

This happens more often than you might think.



He is patient too...something I'm not. Maybe I'll try again. Thanks.

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"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Jesus of Nazareth

Don't think of it on a per-episode basis. Think of it like a 5-season, roughly 60-hour long movie.

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“The duty of a patriot is to protect his country from its government.” - Thomas Paine

ugh thats even worse! That requires LOADS of patience.

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"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Jesus of Nazareth

Yes, but it delivers LOADS of awesome. No pun intended.


Edit: Oh, and now that the secrets out Nitefox, I can say this: Omar is the best-written gay character on television, if only because he is 100% the least stereotyped.

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“The duty of a patriot is to protect his country from its government.” - Thomas Paine

"Oh, indeed."

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"Dress cops up as soldiers, give them military equipment, train them in military tactics, tell them they’re fighting a ‘war,’ and the consequences are predictable." —Radley Balko

Done with the first season. LK is now fully engaged. Should be able to start season two on Monday.

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"It is true that democracy undermines freedom when voters believe they can live off of others' productivity, when they modify the commandment: 'Thou shalt not steal, except by majority vote.' The politics of plunder is no doubt destructive of both morality and the division of labor."

Yeah. I'm suckered in.....it's pretty awesome. Guess I started watching it too soon after finishing the shield...I wasn't ready, *sniffle*, hahaha!

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"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Jesus of Nazareth

Those rebound relationships are always tricky.

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The U. S. Constitution doesn't guarantee happiness, only the pursuit of it. You have to catch up with it yourself. B. Franklin

"A mind needs books like a sword needs a whetstone." -- Tyrion Lannister, A Game of Thrones

Hahaha exactly!!

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"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Jesus of Nazareth

The Wire and The Shield are both disk only bah! I'm almost done with Eureka, guess it's Firefly next!

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Dream as if you'll live forever...
...Live as if you'll die tomorrow

Vivere Senza Rimpianti

Kirra have you watched The Tudors?

FREAKING.

AWESOME.

Just sayin.

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"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Jesus of Nazareth

Just added The Tudors season 1 & 2 to my instant Q! Thanks Kate!

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Dream as if you'll live forever...
...Live as if you'll die tomorrow

Vivere Senza Rimpianti

You'll love it!

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"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Jesus of Nazareth