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Sep 03, 2006
Just when you thought it couldn't get any better!
18 of 19 found this helpful This is hands down THE best that television has to offer and is a show that is a must have for every DVD collection. Season three continues the tradition of offering the very best writing on television, artfully woven storytelling combined with skillful, thoughtful direction and beautiful, authentic and heartfelt performances. This season continues to explore the depths of the breakdown in the lower economic level of society and how the overall lack of opportunity, the breakdown of the family unit and overall neglect has effected this particular area of Baltimore. Although this particular drama looks at Baltimore in partcular it serves as a perfect example of the wide scope of detrioration that the issues the show continues to focus on have effected too many of our, once great, American communities. This show is relentless in it's pursuit of honestly portraying the effects of neglect on an entire portion of society. It is unflinchingly in it's honesty and is a perfect example of using the medium of television in the most responsible way...not only to entertain but to educate, enlighten and provoke thoughtful conversation. I was particularly impressed with the third season and cannot believe that this show continues to not gain the recognition it deserves.
May 20, 2007
ONE OF TELEVISIONS FINEST HOURS
1 of 1 found this helpful If you missed this jewel when it originally aired you are in for a rare treat. This well written, poignant and funny depiction of the Weir family's two high school children and their respective freak and geek friends is an honest and insightful walk through high school set in 1980's Michigan. The characters are richly developed and portrayed by a cast of truly talented actors. The DVD set offers optional commentary narrated by Judd Apatow, Martin Star (Bill) and John Francis Daley (Sam)that has some truly funny comments, many that are unrelated to the show but totally entertaining and well worth the time. As is often the case, the network did not support this show as it should have and sadly it was canceled before it ran the full season. If you are a fan of "My So Called Life" another show abandoned, then killed by network nitwits, I guarantee you will love it!
Jun 18, 2007
The VERY BEST SERIES on TV EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2 of 2 found this helpful If you missed this gem of a series when it premiered on HBO in 2002 don't despair, you have plenty of time to catch up before the last season airs. If you are a viewer that likes his/her shows all tied up neat and tidy by the end of each episode, this show is not for you. If you enjoy intricately woven storylines, characters that are created and portrayed with such authenticity you will forget that they are actors and totally realistic plotlines, then this is the show for you. But make sure you start at the beginning with the first season because this intricately woven series unfolds like a novel you wish would never end. If you were a fan of Homicide: Life On The Street and/or The Corner, then you, like me have probably been banging your drum to anyone within earshot about The Wire since it's first season. I have now seen the first season about 10 times and am still finding little treasures I didn't notice the first 9 times. The writing here is so good and the characters really do get under your skin. The other beautiful thing about this series is that each season starts with a fresh and surprising storyline yet still manages to keep the previous plotlines going. I could go on and on about this show but I really do need to get going. Trust me this is not your average or even above average cop show. This is a show about people...from different worlds whose lives interact, connect and collide. You will be surprised how much you end of caring about these characters and as they drop, and they do, you will mourn them long after the ending credits. This is the best that television has to offer at this time. Grab up all of the seasons and treat yourself to one of the most richly satisfying hours of educating, enlightening entertainment ever.