The Wire 5x10 Reaction
Added 2023-12-16 02:28:26 +0000 UTCi cant believe we’re at the end, we talked about it enough in the review but i dont think we’ll ever watch something this important.. we have loved the community and reading all your opinions and ideas, thank you for always sharing them, we will miss it so much
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When it ain't your turn...
Samus Prime
2023-12-17 23:14:53 +0000 UTCWatching season 1 is such a different experience the 2nd time
Jan Owen
2023-12-17 16:05:59 +0000 UTCExcellent clip, I've seen it twice. Nice to see Simon respond to the "Why didn't you show X?" question
TeaDrinker3000
2023-12-17 14:59:34 +0000 UTCCould be right because honestly any 2 shows after the wire and sopranos is a complete drop off
Krissito
2023-12-17 14:40:06 +0000 UTCI love that Bunk and Kima are investigating a murder in the same place that the witness was killed in the very first episode for testifying against Dee, with a statue of a child still standing above it all.
Darrach
2023-12-17 13:15:00 +0000 UTCI NEW it would be over 2 hours, no doubt
Karabo
2023-12-17 11:15:38 +0000 UTChttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYXNdELqCe4&t=603s&pp=ygUUZGF2aWQgc2ltb24gdGhlIHdpcmU%3D I know I've posted this before, but Imma just leave it here again, for the girls and for the rest of ya'll. David Simon had his finger on the pulse of the urban experience in a way no one else has before or since, hence the show's brilliance.
Samus Prime
2023-12-17 08:22:20 +0000 UTCNah. David Simon once said "I live in Baltimore, and there was never a thought that we could walk away. Walk away to *where*? Where are we going? We're in the city for keeps...and the argument The Wire was intending to make is that we're either going to attack this, we're either going to achieve this, or we're going to fail." Which of course is the show's argument for urban life as a whole, world-wide. "We're either going to get really good at this, or we're going to fail as a species."
Samus Prime
2023-12-17 08:17:43 +0000 UTC"Commissioner Valchek!" Still the funniest moment of the show. So good.
Samus Prime
2023-12-17 07:51:38 +0000 UTCConcerning Bubs...yeah. Him finally walking up the stairs is such an epic, essential moment of the series...but I also remember reading an interview with David Simon and Ed Burns, where Burns said (paraphrasing) that "Bubs may be clean now, but it's not necessarily an indicator of his future. A lot of these guys still relapse after a few months." So his journey may or may not be over...but that's part of the beauty. #BrightandShinyFuturesAreOverratedAnyway
Samus Prime
2023-12-17 07:48:37 +0000 UTCI mean, it’s gonna be subjective of course. But I certainly think so. I’ve written up several posts on the last few wire episodes pitching it for those potentially interested. It has really excellent acting, writing, makes good use of practical and CGI effects, and focuses heavily on thematic storytelling and complex, layered characters that change a lot over the course of the show. It’s about pirates, but what it’s really about is this question: what is civilization, and what does it mean to survive under it for those that it marginalizes?
cosmotron
2023-12-17 07:43:01 +0000 UTCIs Black Sails really *that* good? Asking for a friend
Samus Prime
2023-12-17 07:06:47 +0000 UTCAlways heard nothing but good things about this show for years but it wasn't until you guys started watching it did it finally convince me to start as well. Truly a great dense story with such complex characters that I loved. Your love for the show truly was shown through your guys' discussions before and after each episode.
mundanelotus
2023-12-17 05:03:03 +0000 UTCI think they should wait a bit. Watching two masterpieces back to back may be too rich of a meal.
Samus Prime
2023-12-17 04:56:02 +0000 UTCEverything comes full circle. Dukie becomes an addict like Bubs before him; Mike becomes a version of Omar; Sydnor does a good impression of Jimmy; we even end up seeing Kima and Bunk at the same location where the very first murder of the show took place (Gant, 1x1). Michael, in his debut as the new Omar, shoots Vinson in the leg with a double barrel sawn off shotgun. The first time we see Omar rob a stash house he shoots one of the pit crew in the leg with a double barrel sawn off shotgun. Dukie - I used to think he could emerge from his drug addiction like Reginald did. Rewatching it again I find it unlikely. What a terrible ending for him and perfect ending for Reginald. Apparently, the writers knew early in S4 that one of the kids - either Randy or Dukie - would eventually become the new Bubs. Finally, I've enjoyed going on this journey and reading and contributing to the comments here and being part of this community. I've seen this show plenty of times but I've learned or seen something new thanks to the insight and perspective provided in the reactions and the comments. And to Lola & Milena - what can I say? Thank you! You've connected to The Wire in a truly remarkable way which is a testament not only to the greatness of the show but also to you as human beings. It's been a genuine pleasure watching it through your eyes and I'm glad I somehow stumbled upon your channel. Wishing you a bright and sunny future. Or at the very least, something more than a 40 degree day.
Chidi.
2023-12-17 01:13:37 +0000 UTCIt has to be. They are a perfect match for that show. So much emotion
CHX2176
2023-12-17 01:01:58 +0000 UTCQuite easily my favorite reaction series ever. It’s been an absolute pleasure rewatching with you two.
Alberto Cruz
2023-12-17 00:53:39 +0000 UTCI’m so happy I found your reviews. Your analysis and empathy has genuinely filled my soul. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Adrienne Walker
2023-12-17 00:34:07 +0000 UTCWell it’s been quite a journey. I had tried to start the Wire years ago and got about 5 episodes in before getting busy with life and never picking it back up. When the girls started reacting to it, seemed like as good a time as any to try it again, and I’m so glad I did! The Wire goes right into my top shows I’ve ever watched, no question. The only downside was then waiting on these reactions to come out after I finished my own watch in the summer 😭
Darrach
2023-12-17 00:09:05 +0000 UTCI didn't even remember Omar had a brother, so that's really interesting.
cosmotron
2023-12-16 22:59:36 +0000 UTCYeah, that's basically how I feel about Jimmy too. The actor does a great job and he has some good moments, but I just wasn't ever really invested in him as a character. And I don't have an issue with the realism of Jimmy getting off easy. I think it just would have been more thematically appropriate if, say...after the bar scene he went off alone to an empty apartment, and it kind of hung on him there. Calling back to Beadie telling him that family is what's important, and asking who would come to his funeral.
cosmotron
2023-12-16 22:53:48 +0000 UTCQueens gambit was great
Krissito
2023-12-16 22:38:05 +0000 UTCSopranos has to be next right? It only make sense
Krissito
2023-12-16 22:37:45 +0000 UTCOh they opted for Black Sails? I'm curious about it. My comments may not be as insightful as they were for The Wire as it'll be my first time watching but yes I can hang around. :-)
Chidi.
2023-12-16 21:26:02 +0000 UTCWhat a lovely wrap up. In keeping with your previous outros, it was comprehensive, insightful, and long (but not too long). It was so much fun getting back into The Wire with you guys and I’m so happy that you loved it so much. (I’ll make my last pitch for Queen’s Gambit — I promise you’ll like it, and since it’s only seven episodes it will give you time to pick your next long reaction series)
Joe Gaspard
2023-12-16 18:58:24 +0000 UTCIf they put that show against black sails I will cry. Then another long show which will crush black sails and make me have to wait at least another year to maybe have them react to it.
Melkor
2023-12-16 18:51:59 +0000 UTCthe sopranos next
jelani
2023-12-16 18:11:00 +0000 UTCI think the "Carcetti had good intentions" crowd may have forgotten his early conversation with Burrell where he basically admitted he was basically acting out of boredom and dissatisfaction with being ignored. Sure, he spends the rest of the show trying to convince himself and others that he really cared about fixing the city, but there's a reason he chooses self-interest over what's right at every single turn.
prolifik5
2023-12-16 17:25:33 +0000 UTC@space1999 I agree he'd probably get off if they could find a way to make it happen, just to avoid embarrassment to the department. That part is perfectly plausible. Realistically though, I'd expect them to shuffle him and Lester out the back door quietly, not with the entire force seeming to know about it and holding a wake for them. Totally agree with you about McNulty in general. It's been over a decade since my first watch, but it's hard for me to remember a time when I didn't find him mostly irritating (barring a few specific situations where he was hilarious or said something that I felt needed to be said).
prolifik5
2023-12-16 16:27:14 +0000 UTCOk it's the final episode so I'm just going ramble! Excellent final recap. Loved the section on Jimmy, who has always been the heart of the show for me and a character I will defend. His 'wake' is another one of my favourite scenes. I love that this show doesn't hide the rough edges of its characters or situations. You have to accept them as they are or not at all. I think L&M embraced that, although they were sometimes harsher than I would be. I feel like I'm more forgiving of characters than a lot of people. I loved that they bought up D, he has always stuck with me despite not being on the show long. While I don't love everything about this season, I think the way it ends is very satisfying and complete feeling. I just wish they had a full season. The final episode feels a bit like three trimmed into 90 minutes. It's remarkable how all of these characters feel complete though, how they all fit together in the puzzle. It's a show I can't help watching again and again just to marvel at it. Anyway, thanks to L&M for a wonderful series. I always try to push The Wire on people, but it's a hard recommendation. Many bounce off. It's awesome seeing someone not just try it but embrace it. It also got me into their Better Call Saul reaction series, which I watched along with my own viewings, and I loved that too. I don't really have any light and happy series to recommend, but none of them are as dark as The Wire at least! I would love to see any of these: Mad Men, Cowboy Bebop, The People vs OJ Simpson, or Andor, which is well worth watching even if you're not into Star Wars.
Mark M
2023-12-16 15:53:56 +0000 UTC@Mihailo Avramov If you have any scientific articles relating to the study of ebonics and or The Wire I’d love to read them!
space colon
2023-12-16 15:29:14 +0000 UTCAppreciate you sharing this, it’s even scarier that it’s gotten worse and worse since this aired. Saw Trevor Noah live in my city a year before George Floyd and part of his routine was focused on how foreign people and immigrants view protection of the police in the US compared to their home countries. He was genuinely shocked as a child seeing the way black men and people of color were portrayed in American media as bodies to be killed and disposed of when that reflected real life It’s wonderful that the Daily Show platformed so many great voices bringing attention to these topics and seeing all of them spin off into great careers has felt so cathartic
space colon
2023-12-16 15:23:38 +0000 UTCYeah that pisses me off, I mean honestly it’s realistic to a degree that he’d get off. Nowadays moreso than ever with the way cops with bad records are redirected to states like Florida and given giant ass pensions and retirement communities I do wish the show would have framed the happy little send off differently. Like totally agree that this has to leak with the number of people who know about it. Frustrating how rushed season 5 is I think he’s always been the main character that I’m least invested in, show wants me to love him but am tired of all these midlife crisis white men anti-heroes who are assholes that delude themselves into thinking they have noble intentions. He has some great lines and moments and enjoy his performance but want more time on other characters I liked him more as part of the ensemble and not as the “main” lead
space colon
2023-12-16 15:16:58 +0000 UTCIn that case since Dee’s son still remains fatherless, he’d definitely end up under Avon like Dee did 😖
space colon
2023-12-16 15:08:08 +0000 UTCFr, so rough to see the wheel spinning of the machine. Think the show makes me appreciate everyday people more though, the teachers and union workers and journalists who wanna fight the good fight in ways they can even if they don’t ever win
space colon
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space colon
2023-12-16 14:37:34 +0000 UTCI miss the orange couch, I don’t like change 🥲
space colon
2023-12-16 14:07:08 +0000 UTCLooking forward to it Chidi, will you be watching Black Sails with us?
TeaDrinker3000
2023-12-16 13:43:19 +0000 UTCHad no clue dude made Spotlight that’s wild, good on him
space colon
2023-12-16 13:42:07 +0000 UTCWhat took you so long to comment? 🤔😉
TeaDrinker3000
2023-12-16 13:41:43 +0000 UTCIt’s interesting with Michael because he’s actually an older brother similar to “No Heart Anthony” Omar’s older brother mentioned at the beginning of the series NH Anthony was also a thief who told his little brother that he wasn’t cut out for this life. If we wanna say that Bug is Omar in this scenario then Michael protected Bug in a way Omar’s brother never did, getting him out of the life Am with you about the characters this season, wanted to be as invested in most of them as I was with Dee or Bodie or Ziggy. Really think every other season wrapped up it’s main story in a much tighter bow as well
space colon
2023-12-16 13:39:46 +0000 UTCThat's genuinely a fantastic theory!
TeaDrinker3000
2023-12-16 13:31:02 +0000 UTCI actually did two modules on linguistics during my undergrad, so even finding out the etymology of jargon would be quite interesting to me. I've no doubt your proficient in the english language, but by proof-reading I mean moreso giving feedback on the clarity of your essay itself. I've no doubt your spelling and grammar is perfect 😅 In any case it sounds incredibly interesting and I'd love to read it someday. I'm Dalecooper9919 on Discord if you want to keep in contact 😊
TeaDrinker3000
2023-12-16 13:22:42 +0000 UTCI pray for this
Melkor
2023-12-16 12:47:21 +0000 UTCSorry if I'm posting this in the wrong place...But does anyone know why the "Community" section (or it's called "Members' Posts") is gone? Many people (including me) were posting recommendations there until last month and I thought it was the perfect place to post random recommendations without interrupting other people discussing the specific shows down here.
Tsunemori Kiriko
2023-12-16 12:24:05 +0000 UTCHey, thanks for the offer, but considering I’m an English and Linguistics graduate myself I don’t believe there will be any need for proofreading you know, I’m fairly confident in that regard haha Also, I’m more focused on linguistics rather than literature, so I will be doing an analysis of police and street slang/jargon from the show using Serbian HBO subtitles and also analysing how good of a translation it is, so I don’t know how interesting that would be for you but if you happen to be, when I finish it I’ll try and remember to hit you up and send it. Thanks for the offer again, I can imagine why you would love to help out with this as I’m having a blast looking up and reading scientific articles based on The Wire!
Mihailo Avramov
2023-12-16 11:44:37 +0000 UTCIf you ever end up doing The Wire for your thesis, I'd be more than happy to help proof-read the English for you! 😊 I'm an English literature graduate, and I would honestly love to read anything related to The Wire
TeaDrinker3000
2023-12-16 11:37:26 +0000 UTCI think the moral of the story is...if you live in Baltimore, leave. Funny how Slim Charles is the smart-ass pawn that Bodie mentions back in Season 1. Virtually every main character in the show that was from the street is either dead or in prison, whereas Slim Charles is the one who made it to the end of the chess board and essentially became a queen.
Aj
2023-12-16 11:36:25 +0000 UTCI knew that would be the thumbnail - it's the best moment of the series. I'm off to do some Christmas shopping then will return to watch the reaction and share some final comments.
Chidi.
2023-12-16 10:39:12 +0000 UTCWhat a wild ride of smiles and cries, loved your reactions. If you need to scratch that post Wire itch, there's a 6 episode series called We Own This City, about real life corrupt Baltimore cops. Written and produced by the same Wire creators and starring many actors from the Wire.
Wesley
2023-12-16 10:32:29 +0000 UTCDevojke želim da vam se zahvalim na sve jednom videu i diskusiji koje ste izbacile za ovu seriju. Kao neko ko je, bez preterivanja, pogledao Žicu 15 puta (ne uključujuči razne reakcije drugih ljudi na youtube-u), mogu otvoreno da kažem da nisam do sad naišao ni na koga ko je ovako detaljno ispratio i razumeo seriju. Baš zbog vaših diskusija znam da nemam manje više ništa da vam dodam po pitanju same serije, jer od samog početka ste pristupile sa takvom zrelošću i razumevanju da sam iskreno i malo ljubomoran jer je meni trebalo dosta puta da rewatchujem da bih razumeo likove poput Ziggya (dobro, ipak sam ja sa 16 godina gledao prvi put). Ovo je serija koja meni toliko znači. Celo detinjstvo sam gledao svog oca kako je iznova vrti na kompu i dok nisam seo i pogledao nije mi bilo jasno šta je toliko specijalno oko nje. Slobodno mogu reći da od trenutka kad sam prvi put završio poslednju epizodu, da sam bio promenjen a siguran sam da se i vas dve osećate tako. Sećam se da kad sam je završio prvi put, odma sam upalio prvu epizodu ponovo i krenuo ispočetka, i tad sam razumeo šta je to obuzelo mog oca. Od tada ne mogu da prestanem da razmišljam o svim lekcijama i problemima koji su predstavljeni u seriji, pa toliko da ove godine planiram da napišem master rad iz engleskog o Žici. Ne bih mnogo dalje da dužim, jako mi je drago da sam naišao na još dve osobe iz Srbije koje su pogledale Žicu, a kamoli ovako kako ste vas dve. Spomenuo sam vas ocu, braći, i nekim drugarima kojima sam isto pokazao seriju, i pričao koliko je lepo slušati vas kako lagano povezujete stvari iz prve sezone sa stvarima iz četvrte-pete (kao i činjenicu da vam Bodie-jev glumac komentariše i gleda sve vide, mogu da zamislim koliko vam to znači, a pogotovo Loli). Samo bih još dodao da se nadam da ćete rewatchovati mnogo puta, jer zaista serija postaje sve bolja i bolja svaki put kada je ponovo pogledate i upoznate ste sa svim likovima i možete još detaljnije da ispratite sve.
Mihailo Avramov
2023-12-16 08:20:38 +0000 UTCI guess since Game of Thrones fucked off the last season I can rank Breaking Bad second but with those show I felt shit while watching (mostly anger and rage with thrones lol) with breaking I didn’t “feel” shit other than thoroughly being entertained
Thomas
2023-12-16 06:52:27 +0000 UTCBreaking Bad?
terrier
2023-12-16 06:44:46 +0000 UTCThis is my first time commenting on here & I just want to this was such a wonderful time watching y’all react & fall in love with one of my favorite tv shows of all time. I’ve actually been a fan of you guys going all the way back when y’all first reacted to ATLA (which is another one of my favorite tv shows of all time as well). I’m definitely looking forward to seeing what else y’all have to offer in the future you two nice beautiful ladies are amazing ❤️❤️❤️
Josh Murdoc
2023-12-16 06:13:49 +0000 UTCYou guys were the best reactors possible to this show. The amount of empathy and compassion you show for everyone in this show is exactly how it should be watched. This was such an amazing show and I’m so happy you guys reacted to it or I most likely never would’ve picked it back up. The show has made me develop another level of empathy for people, truly seeing how people end up in these situations is heartbreaking. This in definitely in my top 5 shows and for sure the most important. I can’t believe it’s over, but it was so good. Thank you guys for making it that much better
Cole
2023-12-16 06:05:31 +0000 UTCyou must be fun at parties
cosmotron
2023-12-16 05:58:24 +0000 UTCblack sails is trash and why u wrote a paraghraph in comment section
breezy
2023-12-16 05:57:43 +0000 UTCI didn't think of it from that angle, but that's a good point as well. My issue was more on a thematic level, but if you think about it you're right as well.
cosmotron
2023-12-16 05:30:23 +0000 UTCThank you for ur reactions to this show. Your commentary before and after each episode were as enjoyable to me as ur reactions during the episodes themselves. These commentaries were full of heart and empathy and demonstrated very deep insight into each character’s motivations and the real-world impacts of each episode’s events. I listened to basically every minute of those discussions and enjoyed every minute of them. Thank you for making this such a rewarding experience.
Mahad Ali
2023-12-16 05:26:52 +0000 UTCI'm really glad I decided to watch this show along with you guys. I'd always heard that the Wire was one of the best shows ever made, and after watching it I can agree. I don't know if I would rank it among my personal favorites - you guys touched on it a little in the discussion, but I didn't "love" a lot of the characters, so I didn't emotionally connect with it the way I have some other shows. That doesn't mean I didn't connect with it at all, or that there were no characters I loved (Bubs, Bunny, the kids, etc). I think comparing it with a documentary makes sense, and is kind of how I feel. The way I might love a documentary is not the same kind of love that I would have for a movie. The Wire isn't literally a documentary of course, but it falls under a similar kind of feeling for me. Onto other thoughts! Everything with Bubs made me so emotional, and that finale montage was perfect. The paralells with characters, the way it focused on people just living in the city, the recreation of that shot from the intro of a camera getting a rock thrown at it...that was all *chef's kiss*. Scott has never killed anyone, and yet somehow I'm sitting here feeling like he's the worst person on the show lol. Especially how indignant he gets when he's called out on his lies. Like, how dare Gus question the validity of his notes that don't exist? I also wish we saw more of Alma and Gus in general, but what we have of them does work with the story. EDIT: Whoops, accidentally posted the comment before I was finished. So, my other scattered thoughts: I really like where Kima ended up. She feels like she's truly come to balance, and while I wish we had seen more of her overall it really works that she's grown to this point. Oh, and I like Daniels ending a lot as well. It reminds me of the first episode, when his wife said "the only way to win is not to play." In the end, Daniels chose to not play their game anymore. Marlo's ending also felt right: walking up as people are talking of Omar like he's a legend. The person not even knowing who he is, and Marlo is left standing alone on an empty street, still trying to act like he owns it. Lastly, Michael and Dukie. Both lining up with characters we've already seen - Omar and Bubs - and it leaves you wondering if their fates will be similar. For Dukie, you'd hope so (though unlike Bubs, he doesn't have anyone he could potentially turn to for help). But for Michael...it really feels like there's no walking back down the road he's on. He can only keep traveling on it. Yet I'm also glad that he still escaped in a way - he isn't working for someone like Marlo, but himself. I'll definitely take a lot from this show going forward, and I really enjoyed all your discussions and reading all the comments. Whatever is next (please let it be Black Sails, please please) I'm looking forward to experiencing it with everyone.
cosmotron
2023-12-16 05:20:52 +0000 UTCThe video of everyone singing and dancing to "Fairytale" at his funeral service was terrific.
Mike
2023-12-16 05:18:48 +0000 UTCI would also love it if u eventually reacted to “We Own This City”. Its a 5-part miniseries that is sort of a sequel to The Wire. It came out in 2022 and stars Jon Bernthal (with some of the wire cast making notable appearances). To me its the perfect capstone to The Wire. It shows how the themes on the show played out in a real-life scandal. And provides some closure to the story.
Mahad Ali
2023-12-16 05:13:21 +0000 UTCStarted episode 1 thanks to you both, intending to watch along with you every week on this journey. One week later I was balling my eyes out after finishing season 5 episode 10. What an absolutely incredible show. Put it off for years for no good reason and am kicking myself for doing so, as honestly feel like this should be required viewing for everyone. The way it so effortlessly blends personal stories with societal problems is unmatched. Going to be sad not having these to look forward to, but there's always a 3rd rewatch ready for me. Thanks for making this show last that much longer for me, been amazing watching you both fall in love with these characters.
Kya Colosseum
2023-12-16 05:12:31 +0000 UTCWhat a fucking journey! A pleasure reliving this series with y’all ✊🏾 Greatest show of all time 🏆
Thomas
2023-12-16 05:12:01 +0000 UTCI would like to nominate Andor for your next show. Don’t be fooled by it being a star wars show. It is not about aliens or laser-shooting space ships. It is a show about everyday workers living under tyranny and how that gives birth to a rebellion. It was one of the best written shows in 2022 and it has tons of heart and intrigue. There isn’t a line in that show that is poorly written or a scene poorly acted. To me its the pinnacle of what great television can be. Entertaining, beautiful and just as importantly, meaningful. Plus Ritchie from The Bear is one of the Rebels.
Mahad Ali
2023-12-16 05:07:14 +0000 UTCWell done Ladies your names will forever Ring Out, thanks for your insight Check out the movie Spotlight which was writing and directed by the actor that played Scott for the wire character analysis check out AMansWorldPodcast or CineRanter also check out the Corner
BmoreNice
2023-12-16 05:06:44 +0000 UTCNow that I watched the whole thing I do wonder if what Jimmy did at the end was even worth it to begin with.. this show basically tell us nothing will ever change regarding your environment. Only the people are replaceable at the end . Some of them are able to move on while are trapped until they get replaced by others. At the end I think it’s to the people to decide if anything that these characters did was worth it. But thank you for reacting to show. It was a pleasure rewatching this for the forth time with you guys.
Jack SV
2023-12-16 04:52:52 +0000 UTCSuch a bittersweet moment. I love watching reactors to the Wire, but you guys, by far and away blow everyone else out of the water. Both of you guys ability to grasp the layers of the storylines so well for first time watchers, your deep emotional attachment to characters, your commentary, your genuine reactions, all made this my favorite experience as a viewer. I will always be a supporter of you guys forever. Love.
M Salam
2023-12-16 04:40:55 +0000 UTCIt's truly been an absolute pleasure re-living this show alongside you and the community. Reading all the comments throughout this past year has been quite the learning experience and I'm grateful to all who voted for this show. The sight of the couch in the low rises sure brought out nostalgic tears during the final montage. I'm guessing you wanting something different after this show maybe has something to do with pirates? ;) whatever it is, I'll be seeing you there
HenryM
2023-12-16 04:35:34 +0000 UTC"A city is a complicated thing...and it's about the city that we made The Wire." - David Simon Perfect way to end the show, with the citizens of Baltimore...
Samus Prime
2023-12-16 04:30:41 +0000 UTCThere was a tribute to Shane McGowan on when he died over here on national TV, and who else was there to speak and pay tribute but Aidan Gillen (carcetti)
TeaDrinker3000
2023-12-16 04:30:36 +0000 UTCThe ending with Dukie is so heartbreaking, but it's a beautiful trick of the show that they also gave him a (possible) happy ending, watching his predecessor Bubbles climb those stairs. A central thesis of The Wire is that these systems are broken and perpetual -- unless we care enough to break the cycle. And goddamn was it rewarding watching Bubs break free. (It didn't make the edit, but McNulty giving money to the homeless person outside of Cavanagh's is such a perfect grace note.) In honour of Shane MacGowan, put the fuckin' song on, Hugh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axmRoBhrs3Y
Mike
2023-12-16 04:16:34 +0000 UTCI enjoy that bar scene in a vacuum, but I also find it kind of weird when I think about it. It seems like they all know what he and Lester did and are OK with it, which is not only a bit hard to believe, but also would have me somewhat anxious that the information could get out somehow. And if they don't know, how did they explain Jimmy and Lester being abruptly "fired" to the rank and file cops? To me this is one of a few cases this season (the Clay Davis case and Templeton's Pulitzer being others) where the writers wanted to get to a particular conclusion and didn't develop it quite as organically as they usually do.
prolifik5
2023-12-16 04:15:07 +0000 UTCCan't wait for you guys to film your rewatch in a year or so! Maybe? Please?...ah well, it's always sad to end but it was a good ride. Enjoyed your reactions!
Craig Manning
2023-12-16 04:14:32 +0000 UTCLoved being on this ride with you girls. Your level of understanding all the parts of this show was always refreshing to see. And despite this being a hard show to sit through at times, I love that you guys walked away loving it as much as I do. It's truly an incredible show with an incredible cast and I agree, we will probably never see any show as important as this again, though I hop we do. One thing I did want to mention to you ladies is that there is a very popular theory that when it's all said and done, Avon remains the King like D said in S1, "The King stay the King." People believe this theory because of the fact that he's only in prison for 7 years and that Slim Charles used to work for him and already admitted to not wanting to be the Leader so he would most likely give it to Avon when Avon gets out, and the Greeks already know of and respect Avon thanks to Sergei, and he still has his ties to New York with Brother Mouzone, making the entire show and everything Jimmy did to put him away a non factor and now Jimmy wouldn't even be able to catch him again, Lester or Daniels either, it all goes back to what you ladies have been saying from the beginning, nothing will ever change.
Nyeisha Melvina Clark
2023-12-16 04:09:33 +0000 UTCBlack Sails and Life is Strange lovers unite!
Eric
2023-12-16 03:52:28 +0000 UTCThe girls talked at the end about their words of wisdom they carry through life. With regards to maintaining an optimistic and pragmatic demeanour when society provides so many reasons to give up altogether, my personal favourite comes from The Boondocks: "Grandad, what do you do when you can't do nothing, but there's nothing you can do?" "You do what you can"
TeaDrinker3000
2023-12-16 03:51:57 +0000 UTCThis was basically my whole experience too, I watched season 1 back in 2017, and then in October ended up binging seasons 4 and 5 in less than 2 days. Likewise, I also would've put it off only for the channel.
TeaDrinker3000
2023-12-16 03:41:10 +0000 UTCI'm so happy we're finally here. I first watched season 1 in 2020, but fell off of it. When I saw that my favorite girls were starting it, I knew I had to try again purely so watch your reactions and incredible reviews. I finished the whole show October, and even bought the Patreon to keep up! So thanks, or I probably would have kept putting it off. ❤️
Sam Jones
2023-12-16 03:37:50 +0000 UTCOkay, one comment before I finish watching. Overall I really liked the finale, but I think Jimmy gets off way too easily. Not from a ‘reality’ perspective, but a thematic one. I think I’d feel differently if we hadn’t gotten the ‘funeral’ scene at the bar in *addition* to Beadie still being with Jimmy. One or the other would have been fitting, but both of those? It really felt off to me. Like yeah, he’s not a cop anymore but we got a bar full of people praising him and then he gets to go home to a girlfriend that continues to give him too many chances. Everything else I liked, but that…yeah, I wish that had been done differently.
cosmotron
2023-12-16 03:25:35 +0000 UTCThank you for reacting to this series. This was my first time watching the show, and between your reactions and post episode discussions, and reading all the comments from the community, I feel like I’m a better person because of it. Can’t wait for the next show. Whatever it is, I’ll be here for the ride (fingers crossed for Black Sails. Much like The Wire, it’s been on my list for a while and I’ve been waiting for a reaction to watch it with).
Bryce
2023-12-16 03:20:03 +0000 UTCEh you know, I like it okay. It’s not like I’m passionate about it or anything. 😂
cosmotron
2023-12-16 03:10:33 +0000 UTCthe wire was always one of those shows that i was sure was great but never made time to watch until this year. im glad it won that poll because its been such illuminating and timeless piece of sociopolitical media. rightfully cynical of institutions of power (police, political office) while always centering the humanity of the people of baltimore, whether they were dealers, union workers, homeless, addicts etc. etc. im going to miss this era and the little community under each video
Sebastian
2023-12-16 03:06:41 +0000 UTCWhat a brilliant decision to end the show with a montage of the “real” people from Baltimore, living their lifes day by day, suffering the injustices from the system, but at the same time refusing to give up, still fighting, smiling, taking care of their loved ones. I love it.
RubénMO
2023-12-16 02:51:38 +0000 UTCDamn.. idk why but I felt this show went really fast.. I can’t believe we are in the last episode already.
Jack SV
2023-12-16 02:44:13 +0000 UTCThese were some of my favourite reactions from this channel, thanks for reacting to one of my favourite things.
Jay Craig
2023-12-16 02:44:03 +0000 UTCOh, are you a fan of Black Sails cosmotron? 😉
TeaDrinker3000
2023-12-16 02:40:21 +0000 UTCGonna watch the reaction/discussion before I post a full comment. But I've been looking forward to this all day.
cosmotron
2023-12-16 02:40:09 +0000 UTCI hope so!!!
cosmotron
2023-12-16 02:39:43 +0000 UTCI’m a little behind on your reactions, but thank you for reacting to this show and fostering a space with such interesting and important commentary
My Toasty Toast
2023-12-16 02:38:28 +0000 UTCAt last, it has arrived 👏
HenryM
2023-12-16 02:33:33 +0000 UTCAnd now we bring on Black Sails!
Eric
2023-12-16 02:31:46 +0000 UTCPosting the comment I left on the full reaction video with the typo ammended. Most probably missed it but for those who didn't, my sincerest apologies. I said "shooting" where I meant to say "murder", I obviously had "police shootings" on my mind when writing. I meant no disrespect by the mistake. In the week leading up to the finale I had a big post planned, having gone through various analysis and trivia videos, to point out as many tidits on the last episode as I could. But The Wire is not just a TV Show, it's one of the greatest modern examples we have of art acting as a mirror to reflect civilisation itself, and the issues addressed there within are too important and prevalent today to reduce the overall discourse to the familiar "one of the greatest series ever made..." sentiment. So, instead, I would ask everyone to watch this. It's the video John Oliver brought out about the Police in the wake of the George Floyd murder. In relation to the systemic racism of both law enforcement and America itself, so much of what was covered specifically in The Wire shows up here that it necessitates viewing. It's not dissimilar to the credits sequence of a 'based on true events' movie, where you see footage of the real-life counterparts of the characters portrayed in the story you've just watched, so that the audience have no choice but to accept that this is, in fact, real. Please, do watch it. https://youtu.be/Wf4cea5oObY?si=i36FI7OOv0W-Cayq Finally, I just wanted to say once more how grateful I am for all the Patrons' comments over the last few months. Moreso than any other series, this one really felt like I was re-watching it with an entire tight-knit community. All the discussions have added so much to my understanding and appreciation for the show. I really hope to see as many of you as I can in the next show the girls will be reacting to, whatever that may be. I'm sure that whenever The Sopranos gets reacted to I'll see a lot of the familiar faces there anyways, and I'm very much looking forward to it! Sincerely, thanks again. Here's to Milena and Lola, they were real ree-actors! 🫡🍺
TeaDrinker3000
2023-12-16 02:30:51 +0000 UTC2 plus hours damn 😂
Jamal
2023-12-16 02:30:33 +0000 UTC
