I confess I thought that journalism was still self-aware enough to get it, that enough collective consciousness of the crafts highest calling remained, that reporters still worried about what their newspapers were missing. However, each action, no matter how small, led to clear and defined reactions that changed the course of events. Whatever you say, arthouse. As they series progresses, the style of editing and camera work alters. Herc just needed to get run over, along with Levy, and bleed out slowly suffering much in the process. 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. How is Baltimore under Trumps term. It was nuanced and I really saw Gus as the lead protagonist of this season and lester and mcnulty as shifty antagonists. 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. I wondered what you thought of new local titles which seek subscriptions from the community as well as community involvement in their storytelling. Another topic for another time, but dont wait on our news media to report it. The cutbacks, management of local papers by big out of town conglomerates and lack of attention on complex issues is something we see in the UK too. In an interview Robson Green said the phrase wire in the blood was taken to mean a genetic kink, something impure and unusual in the blood, that leads to the To argue about whether the drama had become arch or unsubtle? In the confrontation that follows, Adam shows him the photographs he took Uncovered. Interesting article. Production took a huge risk deciding to change setting and characters after only 1 season. Cocaine Bear is based on a true story but the events especially the ending are very different. A great newspaper does this routinely on a multitude of issues, across its entire region. If I had to wager a guess, something I noticed was that, in the first four seasons, there was always at least one or two characters who were, either struggling or chafing against the numerous failings in the institutions that were highlighted in each season, (I.e. It's quite dark, with just enough wit to keep you from falling over the edge into the great abyss. Both shows only went 5 seasons but BB tied up the loose ends and made the ending much easier to swallow than TW did. Amid buyout after buyout, theBaltimore Sunconceded much of its institutional memory, its beat structure, its ability to penetrate municipal institutions and report qualitatively on substantive issues in a way that explains not just the symptomatic problems of the city, but the root causes of those problems. I see commentary all the time where the seasons are ranked and there seems to be a common thread. 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. Anyway, Ive gone on for far too long here. We don't recommend this series. When the Wire was first broadcast, in 2002, I decided not to watch it because of the hype. I watched all 3 in order and enjoyed this series. The shows all involve murder and this is the focus of the plots. The acting is first rate but a few of the episodes really have huge gaping holes in the plot. There is a last minute dash to rescue some young woman being held by a psychopath. What Rough Beast. Just wished it had a normal (13) episode count. Actually, I dont even think of it as a show its literature. Im so glad I got to bear witness to it, even if I was late. The vacant murders and 2 lieutenants getting lengthy sentences in exchange for Marlo exiting the business is not hard to wrap your head around. 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. Some of the most compelling Ive seen. There wasnt a single interesting person in that arc, except maybe the copy editor championing integrity at all costs. And now, with the economic vise that is the internet tight around her, TheSun like so many once-worthy regional newspapers is fighting for relevance and readers. Web"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. A few funny lines, too. Americans are stupid ppl by and larger, they pretty much believe whatever we tell them The excellence of Seasons 2 and 5, and how they are an integral part of the whole, are particularly revealed on repeat viewing. And I thanks you for that, because you gave us a piece of truth storytelling. But inflated ego, ultimate smugness, etc? Thanks for making a great series. We said what we wanted to say and now everyone else is entitled to talk back without some counterbitch finding them. 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. 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. Wire in the Blood is one of the most important and valuable series ever produced for television. Fantastic series & Ill tell anyone thats its the best series Ive ever seen. The character development is quite entertaining. I just wish more Americans were still capable of thinking. but please dont make anymore. Wow, I cant believe that went over my head too David. Season 5 was great. Comparisons with "Cracker" seem off the mark to me. 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. I have an unanswered question about the ending and it appears as though there is (or should be) a sequel to this? But no, show dont tell is the rule. Gruesome scenes, Very dark and depressing at times. I been expressing to folk since 2002 No. I was lucky enough to have a copy taped from BBC America (cheers, Mom!) I did enjoy everything else about Season 5. This show mattered and it still does. Cocaine Bear, the new This makes for some truly unusual and amusing situations, that help bring levity to the gruesome crimes he investigates. You seem angry. Polygon Court hears the case for James Camerons alternate ending. Maybe enough individuals can make an impactor at least make an impact on more individuals. Melvin Wiliams passed today RIP! I wanted catharis toobut I was raised on ER. In this format youre not going to have stark revelations, a happy and blissful montage followed by a cut to black. Flagg on his last day being the only one who could tap in to the police department to get the low down on Burrells removal. That was a bit beyond the historical reality; at the historicalBaltimore Sun, he was a mere Pulitzer finalist. It worked, I thought it fell short of the seasons 3, and 4. David. Its all in the game yo. Sometimes the jumps in logic can seem a bit far fetched, but that is what makes it interesting and fun, without having to be a series of mindless chase scenes and explosions. In this sense, life-imitates-art just as art-imitates-life. The show and books are dark and twisted. If you like Touching Evil or Monk, this series may be for you. I was born with scoop mentality and its never left me. 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. Robson Green in Wire in the Blood. Photograph: ITV ITV has axed Robson Green drama Wire in the Blood after six years in what is seen as the latest cost cutting move by the network. I absolutely love this program so so much! I think it is, but Id like to hear your opinion on this. Now youve got the full attention of the media. The plots, moreover, are taut and well-written. Im not. The more honest assessment is that it doesnt matter where I stand, or where Ed Burn stands, or what I think. Summary: Tony is put under police protection when the area mental health commissioner is brutally murdered. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. 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? True, the top editor had to get up on a desk amid the deluge of the internet and the declines in circulation and advertising. Ive re-watched this entire series again recently with the HD release (probably my 4th or 5th time watching the entire series) and in many ways it gets better the more I watch it. When the big bust happen since the wire to wasnt legal I figured Marlo was going free. All 24 episodes are great! Great job started watching a lil when I was in like 4th or 5th grade before I really understood all of it but re watched it recently and its my favorite series. I knew that in a general sense the overarching theme was the demise of quality of news journalism, but finishing my binge of the season tonight (after having avoided the show for years fearing it was over-hyped and couldnt live up boy was I wrong!) 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. The Wire finale recap: The end of the line Two things about my Sunday were making me sick. I would have liked to have seen more scenes with randy & neymond though just to make it feel like they hadnt been forgotten especially as Michael & dookie didnt even mention them by name about same with nick sabotka maybe a conversation about the docks with someone after abusing the mayor & kracheck I like how it felt like a big open world & people could bump into each other. 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 was only introduced to this show in 2014 by a friend in college at Washington State University that let me borrow is DVDs one season at a time, and I bought the DVD box set shortly thereafter. 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. And whether that is an accurate critique? Thats it. 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