The Wire

briantinnion · May 20, 2009, 12:28pm

Only clicked with me recently also the Walon wrote Galway Girl.

Article here on Treme:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2009/may/20/wire-creator-allegorical-hurricane-katrina

Going to be broadcast in 2010.

I see Norman (Carcetti’s advisor) is starring in the stage version of the Shawshank Redemption at the Gaeity, heard it’s a good adaptation, might go and see it.

The_Runt · May 20, 2009, 12:29pm

I finally started watching this last night, series 1 episode 1.
Looks good so far. I’ll avoid this thread until I have them all watched as I’d imagine it’s full of spoilers

Rocko · May 20, 2009, 12:45pm

Having started a few months ago and having been impressed with S01E01 I took a break - not sure why - and only watched episodes 2 and 3 at the weekend. Like it though.

Thrawneen · May 20, 2009, 10:19pm

I like the Wire so much I’d nearly go in and stalk Norman to get a photo with him. In fact, I think I will do that.

dancarter · May 20, 2009, 10:21pm

Id say he gets a lot of fellas shouting shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit at him to be fair

Thrawneen · May 20, 2009, 10:24pm

Nah, that’s Clay Davis, Dan! Jaysis, sure if the bould Clay was in town I wouldn’t be here to be replying to you. In like a shot I would be.

dancarter · May 20, 2009, 10:25pm

I know that, but Norman doesnt have a catchphrase!

Thrawneen · May 20, 2009, 10:28pm

True that.

Though there must’ve been something he often said to Carctti…I’ll investigate that one so when I meet him he’ll be really impressed with my in-depth knowledge.

Thrawneen · June 11, 2009, 8:38am

Norman and Lester will be in RTE tomorrow presenting John Kelly’s radio show at 2pm. Any doleys/students going in to greet them?

I’d say Lester would be a good man to go on the rip with on a sunny Friday evening in Dublin.

briantinnion · June 11, 2009, 12:22pm

What is Lester doing here Thraw? Is he doing any other appearances?

Thrawneen · June 11, 2009, 12:47pm

No idea. I just read on rte.ie that he’s doing this radio show. It didn’t mention anything else. You’d imagine he has a few things lined up though.

Watch_The_Break · July 6, 2009, 11:18pm

Early episodes featuring Carcetti on BBC2 these days. Another great character.

SoulDressing · July 6, 2009, 11:22pm

Just about to watch Season 5 Episode 10

:guns:;)

Rocko · July 7, 2009, 8:44am

Just finished Series 1 of this the other day. Cracking show.

Julio_Geordio · July 7, 2009, 9:02am

Because life is so exciting at the moment I’ve decided to watch the wire from the start again. I’ve forgotten how much I love it.

Season one is all about Omar.:guns::guns:;):guns:

briantinnion · July 7, 2009, 12:14pm

Start season 2 immediately Rocko, it’s better.

Pikeman · July 7, 2009, 12:19pm

Season 2 was my favourite alright.
I went very slowly through the last season too-didn’t want it to end.

briantinnion · July 7, 2009, 12:24pm

[quote=“Pikeman”]Season 2 was my favourite alright.
I went very slowly through the last season too-didn’t want it to end.[/QUOTE]

I know the feeling Pikey putting off finshing season 2 of Mad Men at the moment although that’s not so bad as it’s back in August. You can watch the Wire all over again and enjoy it just as much as the first time though.

I’ve had a good 12 month break from the Sopranos now and I intend starting them all again. Once I’ve finished that I’m going to do Band of Brothers again followed by the Wire.

Rocko · July 7, 2009, 12:45pm

I’ve pencilled in Sunday for the start date. Mrs Rock is away at present and it’s a “together thing” for us.

briantinnion · July 7, 2009, 12:56pm

That’s nice.

I can’t fault Mrs. Rock for her televisual entertainment choices given that she is a Mad Men fan also.

She also makes outstanding childhood holiday destination choices for the record.