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For those who watched The Wire while it was airing...
posted by attilathefunSTAFFMOD on September 17, 2017 at 1:51 AM
I feel like the majority of people who have seen and really like The Wire caught it after it's initial run. I am among that cohort. I remember the first six episodes being a slog, and not until later, after being with the characters for a while did the show really grab me. But I had the luxury of binging the show, forcing myself to keep with it because of its reputation and the recommendation of respected friends. And sure enough I did become enthralled in the show's intricacies, setting, character, and themes. But now that I'm starting The Deuce, I find myself in that first episode slog again. And I can't push myself to watch the next one, because there isn't a next one. I'll have to wait a whole week. Hitting that flow seems like it will be harder if not impossible now.
Reply by JustinJackFlash
on September 17, 2017 at 8:01 AM
Is it similar to The Wire then? It sounds good.
Reply by Kewl Kat
on September 18, 2017 at 2:45 PM
If you are a straight gentleman, the nudity should keep you entertained during any slow patches.
Reply by tuffysmom
on September 19, 2017 at 8:49 AM
I'm finding it a bit of a slog also; was totally uninterested in James Franco's dealings with the mobster. Still sticking with it a bit longer . . .
Reply by Kewl Kat
on September 19, 2017 at 12:07 PM
The mobster dealings may have lost you but the Viking spunk pulled you back in.
Reply by J
on February 5, 2018 at 12:36 AM
I didn't really like the pilot but after watching 4 episodes I am really into it. It's not the best show I have seen by any means but I can honestly say I have never been bored watching it. I'll most likely continue watching. I really enjoyed the wire but I binged watched all of the seasons in late 2012-2013. They're better when you can watch them back to back. I watched all 5 seasons in 6 months, haha.