The Wire - The Complete Fifth Season

I am sad to see another fantastic HBO series come to a close. Season Five was just as good at the previous four and left us with a catharsis that will make you question what is good, what is moral, and if the world we live in is governed by correct laws. In short, fantastic. Do not purchase this series without starting at the beginning. Start with the beginning and be prepared to be wowed by yet another fabulous production from the genius of Ed Burns.

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Again, The Wire excels in exposing the grim effects of post-industrial America. This season's focus on the declining significance of print media in the face of the explosion of digital communication, with the socio-political landscape of Baltimore, Maryland looming, adds to this series' lore and placement to fans and critics as one of the most important shows ever. From street corner politics and its policing to the closed-door deal-making in city government, The Wire ends its five-year run with the brilliance and breathtaking precision that has now become part of the show's long list of virtues. Returning fans can expect to see their characters continue to grapple with life's choices - professional and personal - as well as its limitations, with the same gritty honesty the show's creators have maintained throughout. New fans, be prepared for a stinging commentary on today's post-industrial urban landscape. For starters, watch seasn's 1 through 4 first, you wont be disappointed. The complicated lives of the characters and the creator's commitment to the story's accuracy evolves over the five seasons though each season has its own targeted theme. It will also help to search for some commentary from Dave Simon and Ed Burns on the show's purposes. The Wire is extraordinarily entertaining, and it is also a graduate course into contemporary America. There will be no note-taking and there will be no math, but this class is no cake-walk. Enjoy every riveting minute.

IT IS SO NICE TO VIEW SOMETHING MADE FOR TV THAT IS NOT MADE FOR THE TEN YEAR OLD IN YOUR HOUSE. THE WRITING IS GRITTY AND DOWN TO EARTH. IT MAKES YOU KNOW THIS IS REAL LIFE. THE CHARACTERS ARE SO FLAWED YOU TEAR UP, BUT SOMETHING IS ALWAYS HAPPENING TO MOVE THE STORY ON . AT SOMETIME IN THE FUTURE THIS SERIES WILL BECOME ONE OF THOSE THAT ALL OTHERS ARE JUDGED BY.

What a great series, I'm truly sad that we only got five brilliant seasons of The Wire. I can no longer watch shows like CSI and Law & Order, even at there best they don't come close.