How many episodes of The Wire do I have to watch before it gets good? - GoFuckYourself.com

Jayvis · 09-03-2011, 01:19 PM

I've seen this be called "the greatest show of all time" enough to be convinced to give it another chance.

http://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/co...t_that/c2h7w9x this thread on reddit is what sold me + all the stuff I've seen on GFY.

I've watched the first 2-3 episodes a longggg time ago and got bored... so how long do I have to hang in there?

I think I'm going to give Breaking Bad a chance as well. Any other recommendations are welcome.

porno jew · 09-03-2011, 01:20 PM

yeah it sucks. 100% pure hype. don't bother with the rest. just gets worse.

crockett · 09-03-2011, 01:21 PM

If you don't like it, then don't watch it. Seems simple enough.

Jayvis · 09-03-2011, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by porno jew

yeah it sucks. 100% pure hype. don't bother with the rest. just gets worse.

Your witty/edgy replies in nearly every thread are always appreciated.

Jayvis · 09-03-2011, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by crockett

If you don't like it, then don't watch it. Seems simple enough.

I did stop watching, but if I'm missing out on one of the most entertaining shows of all time and it just means I need to stick in there, I'm willing to give it another go!

Sly · 09-03-2011, 01:35 PM

It depends on what you like, but everyone that I have recommended this show too has loved it.

At the point you finished, you are still learning the characters and figuring out what exactly is going on. Give it maybe 6 episodes. If you still don't have any interest, maybe then move on, but you need to learn the characters more.

Jayvis · 09-03-2011, 01:38 PM

Thanks Sly, thats what I figured. What other shows do you watch?

scouser · 09-03-2011, 01:39 PM

ive never really got it either. watched whole of the first series, no where near greatest tv show ever.

Socks · 09-03-2011, 01:48 PM

I'll tell you when you change your sig. Holy fucking annoying batman.

Chosen · 09-03-2011, 01:59 PM

Haven't watched a single episode...

alias · 09-03-2011, 02:03 PM

If you ain't into kickin rock get off my block.

CaptainHowdy · 09-03-2011, 02:06 PM

You'll have to believe that before watching a single episode ...

st0ned · 09-03-2011, 02:32 PM

I have yet to get into The Wire myself. Out of all the series I took a look at, only 2 of them held my interest enough to watch the entire series:

Prison Break
Weeds

Prison Break was by far my favorite, I couldn't stop watching episode after episode. Weeds had the obvious interest to me.

But yeah, if you haven't watched Prison Break I suggest checking it out.

Paul&John · 09-03-2011, 02:39 PM

Wire is pretty good and complicated - too many characters etc.. but its good if you get into it!

2st0ned: weeds is fucking awesome, still one of the best shows out there, but prison break... the first season was great but the following ones not so really.

woj · 09-03-2011, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul&John

Wire is pretty good and complicated - too many characters etc.. but its good if you get into it!

2st0ned: weeds is fucking awesome, still one of the best shows out there, but prison break... the first season was great but the following ones not so really.

Is it just me or is the current season of weeds pretty damn weak?

on the other hand, all the seasons of The Wire were pretty good

Jayvis · 09-03-2011, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Socks

I'll tell you when you change your sig. Holy fucking annoying batman.

Is it really that bad? You don't like looking at my ugly mug?

You're probably right maybe I'll change it... thanks!

And thanks Stoned I will check that out!

kane · 09-03-2011, 03:29 PM

Like others said it takes about 5-6 episodes before you really get a grip on what is happening. If it has been a few years I would also go back and watch the first few again. Just understand that the first few are laying the foundation for the whole series so they are a little slow.

fris · 09-03-2011, 03:35 PM

i watched all 60 episodes in a few weeks ;)

geirlur · 09-03-2011, 03:49 PM

I watched the first episode and was bored.. maybe I should give it another try after reading this thread

Socks · 09-03-2011, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayvis

Is it really that bad? You don't like looking at my ugly mug?

You're probably right maybe I'll change it... thanks!

And thanks Stoned I will check that out!

I think just if you reply a bunch in a row.. 4 of those flashing at once doesn't make for nice reading in between..

YANOMSAYN? ;)

My Pimp · 09-03-2011, 04:28 PM

It has a great rating on imdb. But they do not show it in central europe.

donkevlar · 09-03-2011, 04:42 PM

The Wire will take you about 5-6 episodes to get into. But it's the best series EVER and that's just fact.

Weeds is fucking terrible. Prison Break had one good season and then became one of the worst things ever.

Breaking Bad is fucking awesome.

Again, these are facts, not opinions.

epitome · 09-03-2011, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by woj

Is it just me or is the current season of weeds pretty damn weak?

on the other hand, all the seasons of The Wire were pretty good

I didn't like the last season of Weeds but like this one so far.

epitome · 09-03-2011, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by donkevlar

Again, these are facts, not opinions.

Wow you sure are full of yourself.

I only agreed with 50% of your statements, btw.

HighlyIntoxicated · 09-03-2011, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by st0ned

I have yet to get into The Wire myself. Out of all the series I took a look at, only 2 of them held my interest enough to watch the entire series:

Prison Break
Weeds

Prison Break was by far my favorite, I couldn't stop watching episode after episode. Weeds had the obvious interest to me.

But yeah, if you haven't watched Prison Break I suggest checking it out.

did you watch the made for tv movie that finished off the series? I was rather disappointed with how it turned out.

anexsia · 09-03-2011, 05:12 PM

and for people that like The Wire, check out the mini-series "The Corner" which is by the same director and same stuff.

HighlyIntoxicated · 09-03-2011, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by anexsia

and for people that like The Wire, check out the mini-series "The Corner" which is by the same director and same stuff.

It wasn't nearly as good.

agentspits · 09-03-2011, 05:55 PM

The Wire is definitely top 5 greatest shows of all time at the very least. I can see how it might not interest certain people, but it should be able to appeal to most.

Prison Break is top 5 for me as well, I hold that show in high regards, cause it's one of the first that I followed heavily.

Breaking Bad is greatness.

Sons of Anarchy is another really good show, can't wait for the new season to start!

Dexter is another classic.

Shap · 09-03-2011, 06:31 PM

Took me about 5 episodes then it rocks

L-Pink · 09-03-2011, 06:46 PM

You didn't like the book I recommended either. I think the problem is you lol.

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Jayvis · 09-03-2011, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by L-Pink

You didn't like the book I recommended either. I think the problem is you lol.

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One Second After?

I liked that book quite a bit! Did I say otherwise lol?? Maybe I mis-typed. Thanks for that btw... good, short read. Scary though...

L-Pink · 09-03-2011, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayvis

One Second After?

I liked that book quite a bit! Did I say otherwise lol?? Maybe I mis-typed. Thanks for that btw... good, short read. Scary though...

I'm just fucking with you

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MattP · 09-04-2011, 01:03 PM

After first 5 episodes, I couldnt stop watching. Took me couple of weeks and lots of sleepless nights to watch all seasons.

After I finished watching, I got post-wire depression

(I found that term when googling "shows like wire"

). However, there is no shows like The Wire, so realistic, complex, so.. real life. No strictly good/bad characters, no happy endings or shitty romances, no super happy families. Only people trying to do their jobs, with all their weaknesses - alcohol, drugs, sex, racism...

No gun action or funny budy-budy talk.

You either love the show or not.

buildingfutures · 09-04-2011, 02:33 PM

Imo you have to watch 5-6 episodes to really get into it good and start caring for all the characters. Every season after takes about 1-2 eps, it's all setting up.

The show is great.

09-03-2011, 01:19 PM	#1
Jayvis Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 5,428	How many episodes of The Wire do I have to watch before it gets good? I've seen this be called "the greatest show of all time" enough to be convinced to give it another chance. http://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/co...t_that/c2h7w9x this thread on reddit is what sold me + all the stuff I've seen on GFY. I've watched the first 2-3 episodes a longggg time ago and got bored... so how long do I have to hang in there? I think I'm going to give Breaking Bad a chance as well. Any other recommendations are welcome.

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Sly Let's do some business! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 31,339	It depends on what you like, but everyone that I have recommended this show too has loved it. At the point you finished, you are still learning the characters and figuring out what exactly is going on. Give it maybe 6 episodes. If you still don't have any interest, maybe then move on, but you need to learn the characters more. __________________ Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted Windows VPS now available Great for TSS, Nifty Stats, remote work, virtual assistants, etc. Click here for more details.

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st0ned Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 8,437	I have yet to get into The Wire myself. Out of all the series I took a look at, only 2 of them held my interest enough to watch the entire series: Prison Break Weeds Prison Break was by far my favorite, I couldn't stop watching episode after episode. Weeds had the obvious interest to me. But yeah, if you haven't watched Prison Break I suggest checking it out. __________________ Conversion Sharks - 1,000+ adult dating offers, traffic management, and consistently high payouts. We will guarantee and beat your current EPC to win your dating traffic! Skype: ConversionSharks \|\| Email: info /@/ conversionsharks.com

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porno jew Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 10,166	yeah it sucks. 100% pure hype. don't bother with the rest. just gets worse.

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crockett in a van by the river Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 76,806	If you don't like it, then don't watch it. Seems simple enough.

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Jayvis Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 5,428	Thanks Sly, thats what I figured. What other shows do you watch?

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scouser marketer. Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: bcn Posts: 2,280	ive never really got it either. watched whole of the first series, no where near greatest tv show ever.

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Socks Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 8,475	I'll tell you when you change your sig. Holy fucking annoying batman.

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Paul&John Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: YUROP Posts: 8,614	Wire is pretty good and complicated - too many characters etc.. but its good if you get into it! 2st0ned: weeds is fucking awesome, still one of the best shows out there, but prison break... the first season was great but the following ones not so really. __________________ Use coupon 'pauljohn' for a $1 discount at already super cheap NameSilo! Anal Webcams \| Kinky Trans Cams Live \| Hotwife XXX Tube \| Get your Proxies here

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kane Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: portland, OR Posts: 20,684	Like others said it takes about 5-6 episodes before you really get a grip on what is happening. If it has been a few years I would also go back and watch the first few again. Just understand that the first few are laying the foundation for the whole series so they are a little slow.

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My Pimp Confirmed User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,201	It has a great rating on imdb. But they do not show it in central europe.

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donkevlar Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,325	The Wire will take you about 5-6 episodes to get into. But it's the best series EVER and that's just fact. Weeds is fucking terrible. Prison Break had one good season and then became one of the worst things ever. Breaking Bad is fucking awesome. Again, these are facts, not opinions. __________________ [email protected]

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anexsia Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 5,735	and for people that like The Wire, check out the mini-series "The Corner" which is by the same director and same stuff.

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agentspits Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Fernando Valley Posts: 43	The Wire is definitely top 5 greatest shows of all time at the very least. I can see how it might not interest certain people, but it should be able to appeal to most. Prison Break is top 5 for me as well, I hold that show in high regards, cause it's one of the first that I followed heavily. Breaking Bad is greatness. Sons of Anarchy is another really good show, can't wait for the new season to start! Dexter is another classic. __________________

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Shap Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 8,313	Took me about 5 episodes then it rocks

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MattP Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 604	After first 5 episodes, I couldnt stop watching. Took me couple of weeks and lots of sleepless nights to watch all seasons. After I finished watching, I got post-wire depression (I found that term when googling "shows like wire" ). However, there is no shows like The Wire, so realistic, complex, so.. real life. No strictly good/bad characters, no happy endings or shitty romances, no super happy families. Only people trying to do their jobs, with all their weaknesses - alcohol, drugs, sex, racism... No gun action or funny budy-budy talk. You either love the show or not. __________________ matt [at] xHot.org \| icq 256-9023 Live Web Cameras \| Cybersex.TV \| Cams HD \| Asian Sex Show \| Camera Gays \| European Sex Chat For sale -> Misc Adult Domains for Sale, EXGF Domain Pack

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