The final montage showing the new generation replacing the old is always so moving and tragic but the scene that always gets me is Bubbles getting out of the basement, such a powerful allegory for drug addictions depths but that there can be hope for the dawn of a new day.
@@steverogers7601 yeah sopranos is great but the wire is definitely the better show by far. Honestly that statement is true if you compare any show to the wire. It’s the goat tv show
@@raymondsims7042 Sopranos is a deep study of an evil man and the men around him who justify themselves and their actions. There are never any moments of empathy for the victims whether it's an old lady robbed and murdered, or a pregnant woman beaten to death. We always see the viewpoint of the criminal. But in the long run, what makes Sopranos work is the situation comedy aspect of it: who doesn't love the sheer stupidity and quotable lines? Also in the long run, Sopranos just repeats itself with its winning formula and then runs out of gas and runs on way too long on fumes. The Wire on the other hand has plenty of empathy for the victims of crime, the murdered innocents, criminals and cops are all deeply felt. The Wire focuses on groups of people who dedicate their lives to making a difference in the world, whether it's the cops, criminals, teachers, politicians. And in the long run, it's all for nothing, nothing changes, and the game starts again with new players. The Wire is a complete series that drives its point home in a devastatingly manner and really the show that rises above all.
Anytime I see people talk about the wire they say it’s one of the best shows ever made, be honest is it really that good ? I been hesitant on watching it for so long
I'd like to thank you for recapping my all time favourite show! Been wanting to rewatch it but I couldn't because I didnt have the time to! Thank you again recap and chill. What a legend
I'm 47 yrs old now and I grew up in the time of beepers and going to a pay phone to call back the number that paged you. And back in them days this show nailed it if you grew up in that type of environment. This show and the corner funny both shows based on the hood of Baltimore. 🔥🔥🔥🔥💪🏼💯💯💯
I literally cant watch any show while being on my phone or multitasking and still I know I missed a hella lot of details and just like The Sopranos I know I need to give it a second watch.
I watched The Wire again for the first time since I was a teenager and completely viewed it with a new set of eyes and understanding! Guaranteed that anytime there’s a rundown of episodes or characters I will be here to watch it! This is a great summary. Love it!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
This was my experience as well I mean I just finished it I first watched it around June 2020 maybe not as long as you but still appreciatee it alot more due to getting older
The Wire is part of the top 3 best TV Dramas ever IMO. In no particular order. The Wire, The Sopranos and Breaking Bad are all 10/10 TV series. Thank you for this trip down memory lane. ❤
@@MyUserTubeAccountboardwalk would be so much higher if season 5 wasn’t a rushed mess😔 like they had to shove 24 episodes of story into 8 final episodes. And they rush so much.
Best part about the series is seeing some of it make it out. Poot working as a regular shoe salesman, Cutty becomes a new man completely as a youth counselor, Bubble is allowed to leave the basement, etc. But I guess you see the 'bad side' do the same thing, Michael becomes the new Omar.
@@otmthewaveseason 5 was not dreaded, however it was a little slower than the other seasons. Not to mention, it’s when the show stepped into that “jumped the shark” territory with mcnulty creating that false murders. I’m of the belief that a lot of dudes didn’t like season 5 and saw it as “boring” because they simply didn’t like the “edumuhcation” of newspaper journalism.
@@steverogers7601 it was to me, its the newspaper shit. ik all seasons connect to make this one big puzzle piece, but season 5 was straight dull. the only purpose it serves, IMO, is the aftermath of the amazing season 4
@@shtcoinmaxi1367I was just about to say this. The episodes where long and drawn out with critical thinking involved. This wouldn’t be a huge hit today. If there isn’t action every 2-3 minutes people with be in there phones.
A new season of the Wire would be interesting , it would have to begin with Stringer finally getting out of prison and coming home to a modern day Baltimore , n seeing what has happened to the survivors of the original Wire episodes, like Bubbles , Micheal , Dukie, Randy , Poot, Slim Charles, n Wey Bey Son
Ive been working as a case manager/social worker for 22 year. And worked in the shelters and detention centers. Season 4 is the realest season in tv history. I lived that life with my job
I like how some characters became others characters later down the line. For example: Mike became the new Omar ,Naymond became Clay Davis,Duke became bubbles
What makes you think naymond becomes clay Davis? He always struck me as more of an example of how many of these kids could successfully get out if they were given the right opportunities
@@dicknose the signs are clearly there. They both even stated how they don’t care who offers them money or wat the consequences are they’ll take it. Naymond speaking at a convention center shows that he might even be a politician. I’m pretty sure if somebody offer Nay some dirty money he’ll go back to his hood ways…just like Clay
Watching this reminds me of just how good The Wire was. The best dramatic TV series ever, IMO. Thanks for uploading this - the editing and narration were excellent. I’ve subscribed and look forward to more great content.
Love this Recap!! The Wire is on of my favorite all time shows... But, I couldn't help but think everytime you said MCU that Iron Man and Thor were gonna pop up...😂😂😂
Great video but one minor issue - bunk/freemon didn’t convince Rawls to allow mcnulty to join it was Daniels who took the 13 murders and used that as leverage
left out the greatest tragedy of the show, actually didn't mention it at all: Dukie was the sharpest by far of the four boys, but theres no place for that
I actually felt bad for Bunny in the end of the Hampsterdam arc. He actually tried to make a change and positive results actually happened. Big weights just didnt like the ops behind it.
wow amazing video! i must've fell asleep while watching the episode where bubbles makes a sabotaged drug for his bully bc i always wondered why he was so torn apart by sherrod's death. thanks for the awesome video!!
As a sequel to this Recap you should do We Own this City. Same writers, same city, even the same actors for about half the cast. It was something special, only 1 season so you could bang that out into a 10 min vid
@@malalford good looks I gotta check that out. And another amazing Author who's books have been converted into top tier movies would be Cormac McCarthy. He wrote the Border series and No Country For Old Men. Which I'm sure you've seen
Just saw this posted and I’ve never seen it. Happy to have a show knowing there’s a lot of episodes and comes so highly recommended. Is there a new season coming or is this just a recap because you like the show so much?
Neither trusted the others judgement or priorities. That's why they gave up the other. Stringer gave up Avon to prevent Avon from destroying himself and their business. Avon was focused on defending his reputation and going to war. Avon gave up Stringer because Stringer was too focused on other things. Stringer was concentrating on organization and being able to legitimize themselves.
My fav show ever. Season 4 was pure magic! Theme song sang by kids to go with the motif? Check, redemption arc for Pres? Check! Good acting from the Kids? Check! Thank you for this recap! Great work!
I’m such an idiot, I never realized what the name of the show meant till you said the police caught Stringer “In a rare act of recklessness recorded on the wire”
It wasn’t until you started covering season 5 that i realized you were making a joke and calling them MCU as in Marvel Cinematic Universe but MCU as Major Crimes Unit 😂😂
Stringer is lucky that it was Omar and Mouzone that got to him because Avon would’ve caught up to him in the jails somehow someway and considering he killed Avon’s nephew for that very same reasoning Avon would’ve *really* did Stringer dirty
I talked to David Simon about how the ending wasn't the big reveal about the guy who runs everything. He said you want your cake and ice cream too. Hell yeah
Syndor becomes the new McNulty Kima becomes the new Lester Michael becomes the new Omar Dukie becomes the new Bubbles Carver becomes the new Daniels The game never changes, just the players do! Absolutely brilliant TV!
I literally watched EVERY episode of EVERY season in real time! Crazy side story is during the time it was on my nephew was attending Coppin St and got shot in the head during a robbery gone wrong? We all rushed down there to support my sister and I remember the hospital he was in had a housing project right next to it! It was crazy! And after making sure he was stable and would live going back to the hotel to watch the newest episode with my brother and uncle! I watched it much differently after that! BTW..the shooter got off! Only to be murdered himself later on! That was Baltimore🤷🏾♂
Little Man shot Kima, not Wee-Bey although he was part of the hit on Orlando. Great synopsis and attention to detail of the best series in television history. 👍🏾
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Excellent Recap as although you can get the full box set you can get lost between certain series.
The final montage showing the new generation replacing the old is always so moving and tragic but the scene that always gets me is Bubbles getting out of the basement, such a powerful allegory for drug addictions depths but that there can be hope for the dawn of a new day.
That was just a brilliant last scene
The final montage is what made me realize The Wire was a much more grander show than The Sopranos.
@@steverogers7601 yeah sopranos is great but the wire is definitely the better show by far. Honestly that statement is true if you compare any show to the wire. It’s the goat tv show
@@raymondsims7042 Sopranos is a deep study of an evil man and the men around him who justify themselves and their actions. There are never any moments of empathy for the victims whether it's an old lady robbed and murdered, or a pregnant woman beaten to death. We always see the viewpoint of the criminal. But in the long run, what makes Sopranos work is the situation comedy aspect of it: who doesn't love the sheer stupidity and quotable lines? Also in the long run, Sopranos just repeats itself with its winning formula and then runs out of gas and runs on way too long on fumes.
The Wire on the other hand has plenty of empathy for the victims of crime, the murdered innocents, criminals and cops are all deeply felt. The Wire focuses on groups of people who dedicate their lives to making a difference in the world, whether it's the cops, criminals, teachers, politicians. And in the long run, it's all for nothing, nothing changes, and the game starts again with new players. The Wire is a complete series that drives its point home in a devastatingly manner and really the show that rises above all.
I always wished they made a spin off. Almost like a “where are they now” type of series
That police camera in season 4 is one of the best plot devices EVER.
same with Herc's career and attitude.
Naa that ring was
What did it do again?
Did anyone else go, "Sheeeeeeit...." whenever Clay Davis was on screen?
Hell yeah sheeeeit
No
Shidddddd
Sssshhhhhhhhiiiiiiiiit EVERY time brotha!
that's the first thing that comes to mind 🤣
Bro dukie broke my freaking heart when I saw him doin putting that needle in his arm, he doesn’t have a family like bubbles did
That first season is literally pure perfection
Hbo 1st seasons are bangers
Seasons 1 through 3 are what shows want to be nowadays.
As close as it gets for a 00TV show, it's up there with all the other heavyweight goats 1st seasons(Oz, GOT, Sopranos, BrBa)
Anytime I see people talk about the wire they say it’s one of the best shows ever made, be honest is it really that good ? I been hesitant on watching it for so long
@@2SOLID. not really. its pretty boring tbh.
I'd like to thank you for recapping my all time favourite show! Been wanting to rewatch it but I couldn't because I didnt have the time to! Thank you again recap and chill. What a legend
you should def rewatch it anyway
I already know the story but I can never get enough of hearing about it
TRUE it’s the best show ever made
Same!
@@raymondsims7042 The Sopranos and Breaking Bad disagrees
@@muhammadeyssa23648 love both but neither is better than the wire imo
@@muhammadeyssa23648 I love both but neither is better than the wire in my honest opinion
I’ve been rewatching the entire series lately. This show is truly a masterpiece
It’s by far the best show of all time
best ever made
@@Toushi99 without question
Rip Lance Reddick, Michael K Williams & Reg E Cathey 💔
And Robert F. Chew (Prop Joe)
Didn't know Reg passed away. 😢
@@MrWillHughes Yeah, sad stuff. Lung cancer in 2018. I remember because it was right after/during Luke Cage.
Legends
@@nijaljiggetts4749dang prop Joe gone too, rip Joe
I’m 20 so I’m just now catching up on the good 2000’s shows that I didn’t watch cause I was to young but been glued to my tv watching the wire😂😂💯
This show is highly overrated
@@AllenChavis-z5zdon’t know about that
@@AllenChavis-z5zCare to explain why?
I'm 47 yrs old now and I grew up in the time of beepers and going to a pay phone to call back the number that paged you. And back in them days this show nailed it if you grew up in that type of environment. This show and the corner funny both shows based on the hood of Baltimore. 🔥🔥🔥🔥💪🏼💯💯💯
I love how this show dared you to remain a fan at the start of every season
The show required your attention and even if your on your phone for you few seconds, you missing out on those small details
I literally cant watch any show while being on my phone or multitasking and still I know I missed a hella lot of details and just like The Sopranos I know I need to give it a second watch.
I watched The Wire again for the first time since I was a teenager and completely viewed it with a new set of eyes and understanding! Guaranteed that anytime there’s a rundown of episodes or characters I will be here to watch it! This is a great summary. Love it!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
This was my experience as well I mean I just finished it I first watched it around June 2020 maybe not as long as you but still appreciatee it alot more due to getting older
The Wire is part of the top 3 best TV Dramas ever IMO. In no particular order. The Wire, The Sopranos and Breaking Bad are all 10/10 TV series. Thank you for this trip down memory lane. ❤
You can add snowfall into that category as well
@@emmanuelowino9626 Agreed 💯 Snowfall is this decades Breaking bad.👍🏽
1 Sopranos, 1a Wire, 1b Boardwalk Empire!
@@MyUserTubeAccountboardwalk would be so much higher if season 5 wasn’t a rushed mess😔 like they had to shove 24 episodes of story into 8 final episodes. And they rush so much.
@@syntheticreality549 yea, like Game of Thrones trying to cram their last 2 seasons in 13 episodes total when should've been 30
Best part about the series is seeing some of it make it out. Poot working as a regular shoe salesman, Cutty becomes a new man completely as a youth counselor, Bubble is allowed to leave the basement, etc. But I guess you see the 'bad side' do the same thing, Michael becomes the new Omar.
Just finished the finale for the first time. Wow, what a show. Can't wait to rewatch. Thanks for this recap.
I like your recaps because it helps me "watch" shows I normally wouldn't on my own. And your voice is really soothing
By far the greatest show in tv history as far as im concerned. Season four will never be topped & neither will the entire show
agreed.
Wasn't that good season 4 was far better than the rest of the show but still nothing that amazing
@@lifeisberserk9566 nah fam its just dat dreaded ass season 5 that was not needed. Each season is meant to differ from the next
@@otmthewaveseason 5 was not dreaded, however it was a little slower than the other seasons.
Not to mention, it’s when the show stepped into that “jumped the shark” territory with mcnulty creating that false murders.
I’m of the belief that a lot of dudes didn’t like season 5 and saw it as “boring” because they simply didn’t like the “edumuhcation” of newspaper journalism.
@@steverogers7601 it was to me, its the newspaper shit. ik all seasons connect to make this one big puzzle piece, but season 5 was straight dull. the only purpose it serves, IMO, is the aftermath of the amazing season 4
They gotta bring shows like these back. Nothing will ever be the same
If there's one thing i've learned in life it's hold on to what was, because things will never be what they were
People do not have the mental capacity or patience now for a slow methodical show like this.
@@shtcoinmaxi1367I was just about to say this. The episodes where long and drawn out with critical thinking involved. This wouldn’t be a huge hit today. If there isn’t action every 2-3 minutes people with be in there phones.
A new season of the Wire would be interesting , it would have to begin with Stringer finally getting out of prison and coming home to a modern day Baltimore , n seeing what has happened to the survivors of the original Wire episodes, like Bubbles , Micheal , Dukie, Randy , Poot, Slim Charles, n Wey Bey Son
i love how some of the characters that were in the corner was in the wire as well i love both shows
Ive been working as a case manager/social worker for 22 year. And worked in the shelters and detention centers. Season 4 is the realest season in tv history. I lived that life with my job
Thank you for this. I love this show. I have watched it from beginning to end three times over the years.
Wow. This recap reminds how amazing The Wire was. Great job!
I like the way you described the whole series so clear cut!
Literally one of, if the best, shows ever. Hands down
Rest in peace Lance Reddick. You were taken too soon.
Man RIP Omar and Prop Joe also
I like how some characters became others characters later down the line.
For example: Mike became the new Omar ,Naymond became Clay Davis,Duke became bubbles
What makes you think naymond becomes clay Davis? He always struck me as more of an example of how many of these kids could successfully get out if they were given the right opportunities
@@Stealyogirl8989 So you telling me Clay Davis wasn’t given the right opportunity?
Naymond becomes the new clay? What show were you watching?
@@dicknose the signs are clearly there. They both even stated how they don’t care who offers them money or wat the consequences are they’ll take it. Naymond speaking at a convention center shows that he might even be a politician. I’m pretty sure if somebody offer Nay some dirty money he’ll go back to his hood ways…just like Clay
@@onshaqnem you got all that from one high school debate? That’s a stretch at best
All these yrs an i missed that Carver was the mole and i just started rewatching it
How is he the mole?
He was giving info to Burrell that's how he got the promotion
@@RicardoHernandezGTX i missed that what was that specifically?
Watching this reminds me of just how good The Wire was. The best dramatic TV series ever, IMO. Thanks for uploading this - the editing and narration were excellent. I’ve subscribed and look forward to more great content.
I just finished bingeing the series. An excellent "Law and Order Hard-R" blast from the past.
LMAOOOO I'm sorry but Law and Order though? 😂😂😂 Nowhere near the same bracket. Terrible comparison.
Law and order ain’t even close to this show.
I immediately clicked on this video like I don’t have every plot point and season memorized!!😩🤦🏽♂️….Season 2 is sooooooo underrated!!
Love this Recap!! The Wire is on of my favorite all time shows... But, I couldn't help but think everytime you said MCU that Iron Man and Thor were gonna pop up...😂😂😂
Great recap. This was an excellent show
The biggest victim in the whole series? Wee-Bay’s fish.
😂💀
Na the western district roof
@@patrickamerica1956 😂 beercan graveyard
It’s like you knew I was in the middle of a rewatch 😂
This is exactly the video i needed! thank you so much ;)
I will rewatch this many times between rewatches of _The Wire_
Thank you. This is a great recap of the best series ever made!!
That was the best 7 year series on tv in a nut shell🎉
Awesome breakdown of the entire series
Good Job!
thank you!! been looking everywhere for a recap
These breakdowns illustrate everything that you missed while watching the show. Sensational!!
Your Vessi commercial, I watched it. You had my attention at the intro, lol!
Great video but one minor issue - bunk/freemon didn’t convince Rawls to allow mcnulty to join it was Daniels who took the 13 murders and used that as leverage
left out the greatest tragedy of the show, actually didn't mention it at all: Dukie was the sharpest by far of the four boys, but theres no place for that
Crazy how Bob, father Gabriel and Tyreese from the walking dead were all in the same show before
I actually felt bad for Bunny in the end of the Hampsterdam arc. He actually tried to make a change and positive results actually happened. Big weights just didnt like the ops behind it.
wow amazing video! i must've fell asleep while watching the episode where bubbles makes a sabotaged drug for his bully bc i always wondered why he was so torn apart by sherrod's death. thanks for the awesome video!!
Thank you for doing this!!
That Segway into the first ad was genius and hilarious! Cheers
String thought being the star pupil in a Balmer community college would have him ready for them away games 🤦♂️
Season 4 was my fav.. I didn’t even watch 5 but I’m thinking about rewatching it
It’s ok, it could have been more. But predictable.
I didn’t watch season 2. I couldn’t get into it, but may go back and try again.
@@NiniEJseason 2 was boring asl
As a sequel to this Recap you should do We Own this City. Same writers, same city, even the same actors for about half the cast. It was something special, only 1 season so you could bang that out into a 10 min vid
& _Clockers_ . Another David Simon joint
@@malalford good looks I gotta check that out. And another amazing Author who's books have been converted into top tier movies would be Cormac McCarthy. He wrote the Border series and No Country For Old Men. Which I'm sure you've seen
wow what a great cliffs notes to one of the greatest pieces of literature ever written. THANK YOU !
As an advid fan of this series, there's no way you can adequately recap this story in less than 40 minutes, no way!
Well yeah, we'd be here for days. Not really feasible to do a super in depth analysis of the show. As much as i'd like one
and he didn't
Just saw this posted and I’ve never seen it. Happy to have a show knowing there’s a lot of episodes and comes so highly recommended. Is there a new season coming or is this just a recap because you like the show so much?
It ended 10 years ago.
The show is just that good
Notice how stringer had people killed for snitching but then snitched 🤣
That'd the irony of the streets.
All hypocrities.
Neither trusted the others judgement or priorities. That's why they gave up the other.
Stringer gave up Avon to prevent Avon from destroying himself and their business. Avon was focused on defending his reputation and going to war.
Avon gave up Stringer because Stringer was too focused on other things. Stringer was concentrating on organization and being able to legitimize themselves.
Excellent recap. This is the best TV show ever..
MY list of the best, to least best seasons of The Wire.
1. Season 4
2. Season 1
3. Season 3
4. Season 2
5. Season 5
You gotta recap snowfall such a good inspiration series taking stuff from the wire, sopranos, and many others. snowfall a different type of show
Carcotti after his tenure as mayor transform into little finger 😂
Chef's kiss as always sir.
Excellent recap of One of the best series ever!
The background music choice 👌🏿 amazing
Thanks for the memories. That was such a journey watching the series.
I assume you meant “conflicted” at 38:02
Edit: outstanding re-cap by the way. The only faux pas but I couldn’t unhear it
"That's good work, that's really good work."
My fav show ever. Season 4 was pure magic! Theme song sang by kids to go with the motif? Check, redemption arc for Pres? Check! Good acting from the Kids? Check!
Thank you for this recap! Great work!
"Gay ass gangstas" one of the funniest quotes of the whole series 😂
Can u do recap for Person of Interest, cant find any for later seasons!
Thank you! Would love to see a recap of Treme.
I’m such an idiot, I never realized what the name of the show meant till you said the police caught Stringer “In a rare act of recklessness recorded on the wire”
Just finished season 5 and it was so good.Everyone got the ending they deserved
It wasn’t until you started covering season 5 that i realized you were making a joke and calling them MCU as in Marvel Cinematic Universe but MCU as Major Crimes Unit 😂😂
Stringer is lucky that it was Omar and Mouzone that got to him because Avon would’ve caught up to him in the jails somehow someway and considering he killed Avon’s nephew for that very same reasoning Avon would’ve *really* did Stringer dirty
I talked to David Simon about how the ending wasn't the big reveal about the guy who runs everything. He said you want your cake and ice cream too. Hell yeah
Great recap of the best TV Show ever made.
Nice recap, of this mega show!
No one ever mentions how good Wood Harris is(Avon). Shout out to Wood yo...dude is legit in everything he does.
Worth Watching again and again.
This was very well done
Great job brother
One of the best shows in existence.
uhmmm yes please!!! i have been thinking about watching it but it is so much . Thank you !
Well done breakdown bro 🙌
I remember watching the wire every Sunday faithfully. i’m from Maryland but not B-more tho Moe
Great recap. Very well done!
Syndor becomes the new McNulty
Kima becomes the new Lester
Michael becomes the new Omar
Dukie becomes the new Bubbles
Carver becomes the new Daniels
The game never changes, just the players do! Absolutely brilliant TV!
This brought back bad memories of my addiction years.
The greatest television show that’s ever been released
I literally watched EVERY episode of EVERY season in real time! Crazy side story is during the time it was on my nephew was attending Coppin St and got shot in the head during a robbery gone wrong? We all rushed down there to support my sister and I remember the hospital he was in had a housing project right next to it! It was crazy! And after making sure he was stable and would live going back to the hotel to watch the newest episode with my brother and uncle! I watched it much differently after that! BTW..the shooter got off! Only to be murdered himself later on! That was Baltimore🤷🏾♂
WOW
I really wish your sponsor sold pajamas . I can only imagine your Omar reference😂
Greatest series of all time!
Little Man shot Kima, not Wee-Bey although he was part of the hit on Orlando. Great synopsis and attention to detail of the best series in television history. 👍🏾
I just finished the show and I gotta say I wasn’t expecting mcnulty to do some crazy stuff like staging a serial killer Ngl lmaoo
What a fantastic show man
Well done
Edit: really well done
This is basically Hood Sopranos 😂
That’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard
Not even close.
I never realized sherod took the bad dope omgggg wow how did i miss that!
"Returned the homeless man to the streets he knew" was random that I just started laughing, like why?? It was probably better where he was, lol
My favorite show of all-time!