Worthy of Your Attention
Tweedy, Impertinent Notes on a Criminal Conspiracy.
There are a number of intriguing matchups on tap for this weekend. From the Rockets/Magic tilt tonight, to the mammoth showdown in Detroit on Saturday night between the Celtics and Pistons, and of course, Allen Iverson’s facing his former team in Denver on Sunday night. Plus, there’s the madness of the NFL Playoffs kicking off tomorrow.
So, why am I not excited to watch any of the above? Simple, there’s something much more important being shown on the ol’ tee-vee: The fifth and final season of The Wire, television’s greatest show, kicks off on Sunday night. Giddy up!
The focus of this season is on the media (specifically, how the Baltimore Sun covers the drug game), and as a member of said media (on the fringe side of things according to some; but that’s neither here nor there), I’m excited to see what David Simon and company have in store for us.
Sadly, what was supposed to be a 13-episode season has been cut down to just 10, but it should still be great. There are so many questions that need be answered: Will Omar and Marlo shoot it out? Can McNulty lay off the sauce? What’s Michael’s fate? Will Avon play a large role?
To get you properly prepared for the season debut, I suggest you take a look at the numerous previews available on YouTube. Sunday night can’t get here soon enough.
23 Responses to “Worthy of Your Attention”
Jan.4 at 4:24 pm
illydiva says:
I can’t wait!!!! I just watched The Chronicles on The Wire website…good, but too way too short. The Wire is that crack.
Jan.4 at 4:34 pm
Sam Rubenstein says:
First episode was leaked early On Demand. The seasons always start slow but it was great to see everyone again. I won’t say anymore. The Wire is on TV, life is worth living again.
Jan.4 at 4:56 pm
illydiva says:
Thanks for your courtesy, Sam. Hubby has already watched the premier, but I will wait until Sunday.
Jan.4 at 4:57 pm
Ron says:
HBO screwed the rating last season by having the episode available on demand a week before it was sceduled to air. They are going to do it again this final season. I bet you that on Tueday the second ep will be on demand even though it won’t officially air until the 13th. They would never dare had done this to The Sopranos or Sex and the City.
Jan.4 at 5:15 pm
Emry says:
I second that Sam…
Jan.4 at 5:21 pm
peteb80 says:
I’ve been hyped up about this all week long. It was Mr. Rubenstein who’s mention of the show made me buy Season 1 when I saw it for cheap in some store in Hungary, while I was there visiting family some three years ago. I’m still thankful Sam.
Jan.4 at 5:21 pm
peteb80 says:
or whose
Jan.4 at 5:30 pm
what says:
god dammit i only seen da first season WHERE CAN I SEE THE 2ND-4TH SEASONS (for free, without buying the dvd)
Jan.4 at 6:05 pm
KB 24 says:
Why not talk about basketball?
Jan.4 at 6:59 pm
JohnnyRebel says:
The wire and all other tv shows are for pansys.
Jan.4 at 8:12 pm
Captain America says:
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Jan.4 at 8:22 pm
hursty says:
whats the wire? seriously.
Jan.4 at 9:22 pm
Bubba Chuck says:
Im goin 2 dat nugs game but hell ya! The Wire!!!
Jan.4 at 9:23 pm
Bubba Chuck says:
Im goin 2 dat nugs game but hell ya The Wire!!!
Jan.4 at 9:23 pm
Bubba Chuck says:
O my bad
Jan.5 at 3:04 am
Ben says:
I fail to see how that is worthy of a post. You’re alienating readers who don’t watch or know of the programme.
Jan.5 at 12:14 pm
T-Time says:
What time and What channel is it on?
Jan.6 at 1:53 am
Myles Brown says:
Anyone who doesnt watch The Wire isn’t a worthy reader.
Jan.6 at 5:19 am
Thugleavy34 says:
or a worthy person.
Jan.6 at 8:24 pm
floe says:
its on!
Jan.6 at 11:18 pm
bootlace says:
The second episode has also been leaked on Bittorent sites(I can confirm its not a fake). Apparently episodes 5,6,and 7 are also out but didnt check those.
Jan.7 at 4:35 am
Dyce says:
Well this season is great episodes 1,2,5,6,7 are leaked and it only gets better….I will see the whole season before the week is out. Black shows always get the shaft.
Jan.7 at 9:30 am
riggs says:
if you dont know the wire, you dont know great television.