I won't hedge and say The Wire is my favorite show, but it is without a doubt the best show that's ever been on television (or perhaps any visual medium). I know that's saying a lot, but it's so far above its contemporaries, that it almost transcends the format. Although it could very well be my favorite as well, but for some reason a show that good is kinda difficult to judge in a moment.
Rottentomatoes actually had a good article for it this week. http://www.rottentomatoes.com/news/1...inge_the_wire/
I liked this comment in particular:
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Absolutely brilliant show. It is rare that a bit of fiction changes the way you view the world. The Wire uses characters and dialogue to engross you into the workings of the city (both legal and illegal) that are uncomfortably real. There are times you wonder "are these actors? Do they have a make up crew?" The court room is not comfortable or staged. Everything is authentic; you can almost smell the scenes. There are so many lessons to be learned from this great series.
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