On July 30 2012 01:19 thrawn2112 wrote: just finished watching this show for the first time and now i don't think i'm even excited for the next breaking bad episode. are there any other shows that come close to this one in quality and subject matter?
boardwalk empire. Set during the prohibition era in Atlantic City and the story centers around the beginnings of the criminal empires of Nucky Thomson - Atlantic City, Rosstine (?) - New York City, and Al Capone - Chicago. Overall, great writing and characters. Not as good as the Wire but close. Some notes about the cast/crew that might pique your interest: Martin Scorsese produced the show, and directed some episodes in the first season. MIchael Kenneth Williams (actor who plays omar) also plays a pretty pivotal role in season 2. Steve Buscemi plays Nucky Thomson, the protagonist of the show and he fits the role like a glove.
Another show that's great is Mad Men. Not crime-related but the writing's still better than most of the crap that's out now.
On June 25 2012 00:37 Athos wrote: I saw this and couldn't stop laughing.
Honestly, a part of me wishes they would actual go and do this. In any case, it's good to see some of the old cast members back together.
i thought this was real until I read your post. It's like being told santa doesn't exist all over again
On July 30 2012 01:30 pyro19 wrote: Quit watching this Show after the first season dragged out so much...I want to like this show so bad since everyone only has Good things to say about this but i can't
if you don't like the first season, chances are high you wont like the rest of the series. Who cares though? Everyone's entitled to his opinion and it's not really entertainment if you have to strain to enjoy it.
On July 30 2012 01:19 thrawn2112 wrote: just finished watching this show for the first time and now i don't think i'm even excited for the next breaking bad episode. are there any other shows that come close to this one in quality and subject matter?
Just finished the show for the 4th time, and I still get a little teary eyed at the end. Not because of the way the whole thing ended (it was a pretty neutral / true to the statement of the show ending), but because I feel like I'm not gonna see the characters again. Really shows how good the characters were in this show.
By the way, it still gets better every time. Due to the fact that the show is so complex, you never memorize the exact contents of each episode (except for favourites), so it's always a little like watching it the first time. Also, with every run of the show so far I've always noticed a lot of stuff that I hadn't noticed before (mostly references to upcoming or past events in the show). And the penultimate episode of season 2 is still my favourite
The second season is very down-to-earth. We forget a little about the extraordinary destinies of the drug lords we usually follow, and we get to see those who wake up early to earn their salary. Very simple, inoffensive people, who took part in the worst schemes without knowing it. I also found it very touching. Generations of workers sacrificed on the altar of progress; but really, what can we do for them?
On August 11 2012 12:36 heishe wrote: Just finished the show for the 4th time, and I still get a little teary eyed at the end. Not because of the way the whole thing ended (it was a pretty neutral / true to the statement of the show ending), but because I feel like I'm not gonna see the characters again. Really shows how good the characters were in this show.
By the way, it still gets better every time. Due to the fact that the show is so complex, you never memorize the exact contents of each episode (except for favourites), so it's always a little like watching it the first time. Also, with every run of the show so far I've always noticed a lot of stuff that I hadn't noticed before (mostly references to upcoming or past events in the show). And the penultimate episode of season 2 is still my favourite
nothing beats the moment when omar get off'ed. it was beyond amazing the first time i watched...1 second and it was all over...my favourite tv character of all time was dead...
On August 11 2012 12:36 heishe wrote: Just finished the show for the 4th time, and I still get a little teary eyed at the end. Not because of the way the whole thing ended (it was a pretty neutral / true to the statement of the show ending), but because I feel like I'm not gonna see the characters again. Really shows how good the characters were in this show.
By the way, it still gets better every time. Due to the fact that the show is so complex, you never memorize the exact contents of each episode (except for favourites), so it's always a little like watching it the first time. Also, with every run of the show so far I've always noticed a lot of stuff that I hadn't noticed before (mostly references to upcoming or past events in the show). And the penultimate episode of season 2 is still my favourite
nothing beats the moment when omar get off'ed. it was beyond amazing the first time i watched...1 second and it was all over...my favourite tv character of all time was dead...
You knew it was going to happen... but for it to happen in such an anti-climactic way...
Damn them.
Maybe it's just me, but I think S2 was disliked because of the increase in white characters. I don't mean that in a racist way, it's just that the acting was good for every single character in season 1 (even the whiney one that gets merk'd) that made the S2 characters seem rather weak.
On August 11 2012 12:36 heishe wrote: Just finished the show for the 4th time, and I still get a little teary eyed at the end. Not because of the way the whole thing ended (it was a pretty neutral / true to the statement of the show ending), but because I feel like I'm not gonna see the characters again. Really shows how good the characters were in this show.
By the way, it still gets better every time. Due to the fact that the show is so complex, you never memorize the exact contents of each episode (except for favourites), so it's always a little like watching it the first time. Also, with every run of the show so far I've always noticed a lot of stuff that I hadn't noticed before (mostly references to upcoming or past events in the show). And the penultimate episode of season 2 is still my favourite
nothing beats the moment when omar get off'ed. it was beyond amazing the first time i watched...1 second and it was all over...my favourite tv character of all time was dead...
You knew it was going to happen... but for it to happen in such an anti-climactic way...
Damn them.
Maybe it's just me, but I think S2 was disliked because of the increase in white characters. I don't mean that in a racist way, it's just that the acting was good for every single character in season 1 (even the whiney one that gets merk'd) that made the S2 characters seem rather weak.
On episode 7 of S2, and am still having a hard time getting over them offing D'Angelo, one of my favorite characters. TBH it was so quick, I was expecting him to not be dead. But guess he is
Dayyyuuuummmmmnnnnnnnnn
SO far, favorite quote is from McNaulty "How bout dinner and movie friday? Then I'll walk you to your door, and you can tell me to go fuck myself like you should've the first time"
I just finished this series and I feel like I can't watch any other TV show anymore except for Breaking Bad or GOT that are still on air atm.... The series just blowed my mind, it's definitely the best TV series of all time in my books.
On September 01 2012 22:17 ReaperX wrote: I just finished this series and I feel like I can't watch any other TV show anymore except for Breaking Bad or GOT that are still on air atm.... The series just blowed my mind, it's definitely the best TV series of all time in my books.
Good thing those guys made things other than The wire...
On July 30 2012 01:19 thrawn2112 wrote: just finished watching this show for the first time and now i don't think i'm even excited for the next breaking bad episode. are there any other shows that come close to this one in quality and subject matter?
Homicide: Life on street. Its considered a prequel to The Wire and its about the homicide division of Baltimore police. Its made by the same guys who made The wire.
Yes, watched this 2 months ago in less than 2 weeks, among the very best series ever =) Season 3 in particular is absolutely stellar. Cheers to Omar, Bunk, Lester, Kima, Stringer Bell, Bubbles and all the other amazing characters this show brought to me.
On September 01 2012 22:17 ReaperX wrote: I just finished this series and I feel like I can't watch any other TV show anymore except for Breaking Bad or GOT that are still on air atm.... The series just blowed my mind, it's definitely the best TV series of all time in my books.
Good thing those guys made things other than The wire...
Just watch generation kill and treme.
Also boardwalk empire and misfits are amazing.
Generation Kill is also exceptional. I haven't watched Treme at all since I want to wait until all seasons have aired so I can watch it in one run.
Generation Kill is great. Ill also recommend The Corner, its only six 1 hour episodes and its pretty much a prequel to The Wire where everyone is Bubbles. Its slow though.
Treme is good, but it lacks a central plot. The Wire had a very good central conflict, which all the other subplots connected to beautifully. Treme kind of flounders a little bit more, where some subplots seem to be floating about on their own.
But it still is a great, great show. The characters are really good (Bunk and Freaman from The Wire continue being excellent in their new roles), it does a great job of giving you the feel of New Orleans, and the music is definitely a major part of the show as well. Great show, but The Wire seems like it has a little more going for it, more intrigue.
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