Awards On my third or fourth watch through season two became my second favorite season, after season 4 of course. Its so damn realistic. Endless repetitions of the words "of course" are truly the hallmarks of a second rate detective production. Hes just being painfully honest. A great newspaper does this routinely on a multitude of issues, across its entire region. Im sad I missed all the hoopla, the reviews, analysis, any interviews and behind the scenes footage that was released with and right after the show ended. I can dream sometimes, right? As it is, I argued, any good journalist will if he or she loves the business follow this story and wince at the stories systematically missed, the undiscovered and unreported tales of the city known to viewers for four seasons. I have been seeing quite a lot of this show on TV lately and i find it surprisingly entertaining. Ok, maybe I can believe that McNulty would come up with a silly story to get the wire going, maybe, but Lester? Copyright 2018 David Simon. With no consequences for either, even Herc the Assclown who monumentally fucked up every single case he was put on? WITB is a dark, gritty, British crime drama that most all will heartily enjoy.. should you like the genre. But he was sincere in his grief. No-one looked at him twice.". I HOPE THEY COME OUT WITH MORE SEASONS!! Ps. The systemic problems of the DMV are way too deep and the people in charge are way too invested in their petty self-interests to ever have it another way. Im interested in becoming a cop there. Entertaining but formula driven and with plot holes! Ive just completed my third viewing of the entire series. From the Huffington Post, March 17, 2008 Not because I missed the point about your critique of the journalist world, I got that, but because you sacrificed some of your best characters to get your point across. Not that your intention with this blog was to do that. 1 Jun 2015. Comparisons with "Cracker" seem off the mark to me. I know this criticism in no way helps, the show is long done with, but I loved everything about the 5th season except for the newspaper guys. What is the Japanese language plot outline for Wire in the Blood (2002)? Another Silence Of The Lambs/Cracker knock-off, without the storylines, I'm afraid. Wire In The Blood is described as a unique character-driven procedural which exposes the gaps between good and evil, our public and private selves and the Lets be clear, though. Just depressing the way it wallows in the depravity of the serial killers and hits you over the head with it. I too felt really indecisive about season 2 on my first watch and have grown to love it more and more over time, just like you. He displays tremendous potential; one can hope that he will continue to create performances that are filled with the humanity, compassion and insight that "Tony Hill" shows us. I think it is, but Id like to hear your opinion on this. If anything I learned after watching The Wire series (for my 4th or 5th time) is that quick comments or knee-jerk reactions about the themes discussed just dont play. Firstly thank you David Simon, Ed Burns and a host of talented and courageous collaborators for telling it like it is. What to say, what to say, what to say? I became hooked from the first episode "Mermaids Singing" which is done in 2 parts, with each episode my enthusiasm for the show also grew. Its a subjective matter that isnt worth a good argument, especially if, like me, you dont see the seasons as distinct but cumulative. Now youve got the full attention of the media. the Los Angeles Police Department? The final season of True Blood ended Sunday with a three-year time jump, bringing many of its characters to a Thanksgiving hosted by a pregnant Sookie ( Anna Everyone who complanes about season 5 is just mourning. Purse your lips any tighter or hold your nose any higher? Thats it. It was a great work of art. In the first episode of "The Wire," Johnny is brutally beaten for passing counterfeit money to Wallace (Michael B. Jordan), and his death in Season 3 sent WebSeason 6. But it was still damn above all the other things (books, series, movies). Hi there, I read through a few of your articles here. I worked at a newspaper with a POS liar who made up quotes, and the editor was obsessed with him and looked the other way (on the fake quotes and also, grossly, sexual harassment). I see commentary all the time where the seasons are ranked and there seems to be a common thread. Thanks for the response, even if it got the best of me! Im proud to be from Home of the Wire His rogue decision to stage serial killings was believable but Bunks toothless response and using Lester and his involvement to give credence to Jimmys scheme went beyond the pale. The "Jordan" character was specific to the McDiarmid book "Torment of Others", of which the episode was derived. Its not painful to me. I guess I will have to reflect on why I could easily accept Hamsterdam and not the phony killer. Thanks for this. I came late to The Wire, having heard many great things about it from others over the years. Note: This article contains spoilers for the entire first series of Blood. While he is cold and calculating, from the moment we met him Omar has a big heart and made decisions based on his emotional reaction. And then Season 5 happens. There wasnt a single interesting person in that arc, except maybe the copy editor championing integrity at all costs. The next thing journalists should be writing about is the impending fall of the U.S. empire, because its coming and were gonna see it in our lifetimes. Not everything can have a happy ending, I understand. The Drug Game, The Cops, The Port, City Hall, The Schools and The Newspaper. There were three full-length movies: "The Mermaid's Singing", "Shadows Rising", and "Justice Painted Blind". When we were beating the story out, Bill Zorzi wondered whether in the final episode it might be necessary for Gus Haynes to vocalize the theme, to turn to Alma or Luxenberg or some other character and say, Were so thin, and we waste what little resources we have left on the wrong things. I just want to watch it over and over again without stopping. But suggest that high-end American newspapers have been gutted by out-of-town ownership, besieged by the internet and preoccupied by a prize culture that validates small-trick and self-limiting impact, rather than seriously evaluating problems? Okay, I dont actually agree, but neither would I argue. Reprinted with Permission. Maybe an education magazine writes a column on inncr-city curricula, or a libertarian website revisits the idea of drug decriminalization. Brilliant! 2) As for the WORST McNultys supercop character finally jumped the shark. It continued doing so into the present decade as the Tribune Company followed the Times-Mirror buyouts with even more ruthless abandon. But if I dont play how can I and everyone else fix the rules? Ms. Lahbib is an unknown entity to me, but as I finished watching series 4, I felt a bit queasy. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Dont even know where to start, and I dont think I can critique anything about this show because it critiques itself. In the confrontation that follows, Adam shows him the photographs he took It is for this reason that I think Season 5 is so brilliant. McNulty, Frank Sobotka, Carcetti (at least in season 3), Colvin and Prez). I love game of thrones (but its too quick imo), but The Wire is the best. but please dont make anymore. Daniels is probably the best example of this, but to a lesser extent so is Freamon, whose corrupted (by definition of the law) actions lead to retirement from the police force. It features a crime-weary psychotherapist who is part profiler, part detective, part forensics expert. But then I would be as guilty of lazy ad hominem as they have been in assessing the work. In the end, Carcetti, despite being white, was not able to avoid the same trappings of stat-juking number games and political favoritism as his predecessor, Royce, or the mayor before that. Note to the producers: Have Robbie Coltraine guest as "Cracker" character in a future episode assisting Hill and Jobson! Gruesome scenes, Very dark and depressing at times. Its like the artist was told by everyone hes a genius, so he gets an inflated ego and starts throwing out abstract garbage and lording over it with the ultimate smugness. Ill rant a bit about journalism, or the drug war or any other issue that I rub up against. I started watching this show in series 1. I just binge-watched the last 3 seasons after slowly going through 1 & 2 and I feel regret that I almost missed out on this amazing thing that started basically a decade ago when I was just starting high school. "Wire in the Blood" is the story of Dr.Tony Hill (Robson Green), a slightly eccentric clinical psychologist who works part time with the police force of Bradford, England. He has a reputation of taking small seemingly unconnected facts puzzling them together and providing a profile for the police to follow. Thats right. Robson Green is a great talent, in spite of what his fellow Newcastleian had to say above. Another topic for another time, but dont wait on our news media to report it. I have to say I loved the Wire the first time I saw it. I thought this was a really interesting article, especially in the context of the current pandemic which is hitting local papers the hardest. I wondered what you thought of new local titles which seek subscriptions from the community as well as community involvement in their storytelling. 6 Apr. No worries. I was leaning more towards something karmic, but its clear that many of the characters did not get what was coming to them. So thank you for such an absolute terrific ride. To me, the climactic conclusion of the show happened in S5E9 and E10 was more of the epilogue, allowing us to digest what happened and gain some insight on where things are headed for the city. Write a television story arc about the betrayal of the working class, the fraud of the drug war or the lie of No Child Left Behind and you cant get off the entertainment pages. During the political campaign in Season 3, when Royce was facing pressure from Carcetti, there is a subtle glimpse into the racial component. And whether that is an accurate critique? Most commentary has season 4 as the best and has season 5 as the least best. Both are similar, and both are very good. It's like watching a big budget film on TV. Tell me you didnt laugh at the burnt-doll harem in the photogs trunk. The character development is quite entertaining. Wire in the Blood is one of the most important and valuable series ever produced for television. Favorite scene is Avon visiting The Pit. Although its one of my favorites, the only things in common with "Wire" are forensic psychologists profiling murderous sickos, and helping the police catch 'em. And Omar, well I can understand his death, tragic, but it was more realistic than a final bloodfest. Seemed pretty angry to me. I found this series especially delightful because Robson Green's character lives within the confines of his own mind. I feel like an asshole now for saying some of that stuff. The apartment complex we lived in was actually the subject of a widely publicized reformation project (in 96) after having the highest rates of violent crime in the district for 12 years. People who are innocent are very rude to the police and refuse to co-operate for no apparent reason. Otherwise this character seemed to constantly walk between the raindrops rarely suffering real consequences for his selfishness. Thanks for making a great series. Not so much as an offhand reference, and that goes not just for the journalists displeased enough with our newspaper tale, but for the larger number of commentators and critics who thought we did swell. | While we have been in the longest war in U.S. history we have had to sit through endless sensationalism about: Jeb Bushs crackhead niece Noelle Bush; Terry Schiavo; Tiger Woods; Casey Anthony; Treyvon Martin then George Zimmerman; Michael Brown; and it will never end. Adding to this, the fact that her mother still celebrates the missing daughters birthday bothers her. I'm a big fan of good,clever mystery. I am anxious to find out if there is a follow up to Painted? And it is clear that between Marlo, Snoop, and Chris, their real game was killing. I dunno. I was wondering, What does it take to become an officer of I found the season 2 a bit less interesting the first time, but I really dont know why, maybe because I was focused on characters like Avon etc, and the guys on the docks were less cool at first sight. I still rewatch twice a year and its my all-time favourite series. If I was forced, I think Id go with 4-2-1-3-5, with 1 and 3 tied. Over a television drama. Circling back to the journalism angle in season 5 and your above article, it is sad that so many people missed the real commentary about the total lack of journalistic integrity- not just in Bmore but in the whole country. There is always a player in the on deck circle, even when the final out is being recorded. At least youre not complete sadists. Burns is fuckin awesome. But what can you do? One last thing though .Duquan. The writing, the directing, the acting, the story arcs: are all amazing. Ultimately, thank you for such an epic drama! Thrilled at the fact that you made him irredeemable, because the reporters who do that shit truly are that way. Its especially shameful that the media did not pick up on this. Good series wish could of been another series though! In one of the best scenes of the series, This feeling of gritty realism was lost on me during the McNulty fake-killer arc. You dont need to justify anything, its a masterpiece. Season 5 was tremendous, I can only assume the criticism comes from those who still believe that high standards of journalistic integrity are still the goal of the modern news room. Great blog, it confirms my suspicions of the final season but wasnt enough to change my mind about it. Did you always have in mind from the start to have the fake news/fake crime stories play in tandem? But it went over my head, that the newspaper, completely missed every major story about what went on in the city. I love the WIRE In this case, our lead character is Dr. Tony Hill. Having grown up on the southeast side of PG County inside the Beltway, I can tell you that The Wire was a hit right between the eyes. And yes, in real life, there wasnt much written about such in my city. WowIm emotionally drained. I know that is a meta-narrative that some people find credible, but I could as easily and as credibly argue that the meta-narrative itself stems from newspaper critics who were too close and too sensitive to the overall critique. 2008. The shows all involve murder and this is the focus of the plots. basically that whole hood that was the result of DC trying to lower crime stats by forcing all the hood rats over the Maryland line. McNulty crossing the Rubicon with the fake serial-killer angle brought up an appropriate amount of conflict about the age-old Does the End Justify the Means question, but really, to have BOTH Greggs AND Herc sell him out?! Who am I to bitch about how you decided to end your own show? Tony Hill finds himself in unfamiliar surroundings when he travels to Texas to assist the local district attorney in the case of Darius Grady who is accused of murdering his wife and two children. I did enjoy everything else about Season 5. It was pretty much written on the wall for us when that one kid didnt run away from Omar. I agree with the message of Season 5, just not the execution. . Thanks for a great series and compelling stories and characters, in what was often a pretty bleak scene. Web2. I've been in love with Robson Green for years, and he's in top form here in "Wire in the Blood," a British TV series based on characters created by crime writer Val McDermid. There are many crime/mystery books and shows out there but few are done this well with excellent character development, believable plots and story lines that are on one hand complex, terrifying, fully engrossing and on the other hand funny, thoughtful and informative. Im so glad I got to bear witness to it, even if I was late. Rawls and Valchek were just as bad- and the reason they all irked me so much is because its way closer to the truth than people want to admit. Anyway, for me, its perfect. My friend letting me borrow season one was the tester, and I kept going back for the yellow tops or that WMD (the rest of the seasons). You seem angry. It was fuckin awesome. Grim. The original essay doesnt do anything to counter anyones opinions as to whether The Wire was good, bad, or indifferent. Thinking back on Season 5, theres an interesting dynamic I think I picked up and just would like to know if it was intentional or if Im just reading too much into things. David Simon I dont think you have given up yet or maybe you would go off and retire like Marlo. And okay, the city editor, the honorable fellow, the one for whom journalism was an ethos, he got slapped down and thrown to the copy desk. It's quite dark, with just enough wit to keep you from falling over the edge into the great abyss. My comment amounts to little more than unwanted negative feedback for a show that ended 5 years ago. Over the past five seasons it has consistently presented detailed School principals in Baltimore and elsewhere in Maryland were obliged to teach test questions to pump scores at the expense of meaningful curricula. In the finale, she tells Spencer he needs not waste money on a suit/tuxedo as she has credit aboard their British liner. Anyway, remember that Colvins 14% were clean numbers (he didnt juke the stats) so 14% is a large increase if you look at it that way. Robson Green is a favourite of mine which is why I really wanted to love this show. Throughout 1923, Alexandras wealth has come into play (or the wealth of her family, rather). But absent that kind of reporting, we will all soon enough live in cities and towns where politicians and bureaucrats gambol freely without worry, where it is never a risk to shine shit and call it gold. A psychologist gets inside of the minds of both killers and victims to aid the police in solving gruesome serial killings in Northern England. Producer Chris Miller explains why. And Kima, would she really be snitching on them? Lasher appears and asks her to stop and let him do her bidding. I guess I understood it was there in some sense but initially the theme I was focused on were the institutional problems in the newsroom that are so similar to the problems in other institutions featured in the series. Jumped that shark in high-topped Nikes, we did. Its not garbage, they just dont get it. The school system is closest to my heart because I grew up in that sad, irreparable school system and the stories of those kids were the ones I really hoped would resolve better so you knew that in the end, at least SOMEONE in that hood got a real chance. For example, for my first watch through, I was bored with Season two. Season 5 is tremendous, you have such great payoffs for characters, building on all that came before. Either of the two excellent actors would have been able to perform equally well for the entire six season run, and many viewers believe that's the way it should have been (Green is tops in all episodes). I feel as if I understand it better and see more with each viewing. Anyway, thats all. I just watched all 5 seasons in short order. Americans are stupid ppl by and larger, they pretty much believe whatever we tell them Much respect, and I hope you still read these. This show leaves me completely speechless. It was especially poignant seeing all the since-deceased (or reformed, theres no way I could overlook or forget Dukie becoming Bubbles) characters roles being filled by the New Age.. If season five didnt work for you, then it didnt work for you. Hopefully there is some point in time when the majority of people become a little smarter and catch up w/ the intelligence this show possesses. Six years later. Of course, its all still out there, and I can find it and watch it and still enjoy it all, but I feel like Im a decade late to the party. The character development and the way each characters persona was mirrored throughout each realm (from the street, to the BPD, to the courthouse, city hall, the ports, the newsroom) is the most amazing writing Ive ever seen. Plot Summary. Meanwhile our federal government has wholesaled our highway systems, infrastructure, and debt to any country that was buying while dropping trillions of dollars into the pockets of Halliburton and the rest of the 1% in the name of fighting a war on terror. Please. You wanna explain where the argument is inconsistent? What is most unfortunate is that your scathing and accurate critique of Washington D.Cs left armpit (with PG County being its right) and really the entire D.C. area will always be written off as great entertainment and remembered as one of the best shows ever on television. For me, its all of a piece. Herc just needed to get run over, along with Levy, and bleed out slowly suffering much in the process. Any criticism you get is unwarranted. Love The Wire. Gus opining that there was a time when no perp walk would take place with a call first being made to the broadsheets to make sure it was covered. What he suddenly turns stupid? Brilliant! Season 4 was the hardest for me to take. Love your comment. It was all very realistic and extremely tough to watch. If season five didnt work for you, then it didnt work for you. So lets happily concede that all criticism stands and get to the real fun. I had only heard of it but didnt know it was the drug I needed in my life to actively engage in social discussions the way you do so well in this series. And remember the part where you saw the lady outside selling snowballs, the postal carrier was able to deliver mail, people were outside hanging laundry so you could tell that the 14% drop was substantial in that district. All in all, this series is great fun. Even if you're not a Robson Green fan, this will surely garner him new followers. I didnt know there were retards saying Each ending sucked so the season 5 was bad. It was way worse than you thought. The film, which stars Anthony Mackie I guess Im just ranting about how I fell in love with this show and can never get enough of it. Wed get a rant or two from whoever he screwed over, then next episode or season all is forgiven, forgotten and everyones back to good ole Jimmy again. I wonder whats happening in this city that we dont know about. Reformthat word evokes so many thoughts for me now after watching The Wire. Cocaine Bear is based on a true story but the events especially the ending are very different. This show, its impact, the things its talked about directly and indirectly (as shown above) has along with all that impacted me, and I feel like Ive got enough influence from this show alone to myself sit down and write like Ive been wanting to do, but not just any writing, but writing thats thoughtful as well as entertaining, and also writing that matters. Note: this show is designated TV-MA, because of some intense or violent scenes. i do not like hyped up shows, because of an innate sense of superiority which makes me believe than anything that other people like cannot be good. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. For non-British viewers the British actors provide something faintly exotic and alluring, which works fine to subtly draw the viewer into the action of this suspense show. I meant To say Roger Twigg. The show is bases on the books written by crime novelist Val McDiarmid. All the characters have distinct and believable personalities. My original ranking was honestly 4-1-3-5-2 with my first watch. I do honestly feel that way about the ending but telling you that personally (digitally, whatever) was completely asinine and unnecessary. The creative and honest mind of the writers is put on the screen with a quality job of directing. This is an entertaining series currently available on Acorn TV. Comparatively, many of the black characters who could have made gains by playing the same game, either didnt or chose not to. The amount of quotables in this show is amazing. Jack and Liz. The dramas final season, depicting a Baltimore newspaper, concluded last week. But Ill get back to the journalism angle momentarily. And a couple of others at alternative weeklies figured it out again, perhaps, because theyre less vested than everyone at the big, vulnerable dailies. And to studiously avoid any sustained discussion about whether the depicted newspaper is, in all respects, capturing the meaningful narrative of the depicted city? I felt it was entirely too unrealistic and borderline offensive to the shows entire structure. Some of the most compelling Ive seen. Sorry. The acting is first rate but a few of the episodes really have huge gaping holes in the plot. Well now, its been a week sinceThe Wires final episode and a certain calm has descended, leaving a little less agita and a little more reflection. A moment for one last question: Perhaps one on the books it is based on might warm me up to it. Can you give any specific insight into why Marlo was let to walk away unscathed. Also liked how micheal played through the all series always looking out for people around him and outsmarting snoop at the end But the fifth-season story arc began with a wonderful bit of adversarial reporting on deadline good, clean newspapering it was. The bodies are then found in areas Regarding the final season, was there any sort of fake serial killer or fake serial criminal real-life story that inspired you? Its a subjective matter that isnt worth a good argument, . I always thought the crime reduction % that Colvin reports as a result of his Hamsterdam experiment were too low. Other than Breaking Bad. Thats exactly would happen to people in the real world. I love the Hamsterdam plot. -- if you're a Robson Green fan, it's a fantastic showcase for his acting. David Simon, a reporter for the Baltimore Sun for thirteen years, is the executive producer of HBOs The Wire. No television series has ever lived with me the way The Wire has. A good newspaper covers its city and acquires not just the quantitative account of a days events, but the qualitative truth and meaning behind those events. Thank you for this clue-in as well, I admit I missed most of it. Melvin Wiliams passed today RIP! A few funny lines, too. Robson Green is incredibly impressive (and maybe a little bit scary) as eccentric psychological profiler Dr. Tony Hill, and Hermione Morris does a great job as tough DI Carol Jordan, a woman in what is still very much a man's world. Season five was the weakest season imho. Stars Robson Green Mark It was amazing television. I actually cared about them as if they were real well, nearly! 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