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Originally Posted by CaramonLS
I watched the first half of the first season and just couldn't really get in to it. What am I missing here? - This coming from a huge fan of cop shows and The Shield.
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Well the fact you enjoy other cop shows, doesn't necessairly mean you'll enjoy the Wire. I find it to be quite a bit different that your typical cop show in that if focuses a lot on the characters (and not just the police) than other cop shows, which tend to be very plot driven. But if could be that all you're missing is a little patience
I admit its a bit hard to get into initially, which is why I think the show never did really well ratings wise. When I recommend the show to people, I always tell them to wath at least 5-6 episodes before they give up on it completely. Once you get to know all the characters it really makes the show that much better. That and the plot arcs across a whole season, so it can take a while before you see the implications of the actions of some of the characters.
The show is not for everyone, that's for sure (my girlfriend hates it), but I find the show gets better and better as it goes on, so hopefully it just takes a few more episodes before you start to enjoy it.