I've never seen either of these shows. I will probably start Netflixing one of them soon. Which one should I choose?
so much for that
Way OT - The Wire or The Shield?
February 11th, 2009 at 9:07 PM
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Way OT - The Wire or The Shield?
February 11th, 2009 at 9:11 PM | 
The Wire
The Wire
February 11th, 2009 at 9:13 PM |
The Shield
The Shield
My all-time favorite show. No joke.
However, The Wire is also very good.
February 11th, 2009 at 9:15 PM |
The Wire
The Wire
No contest.
February 11th, 2009 at 9:24 PM |
The Wire. Just watched the
The Wire. Just watched the
The Wire. Just watched the 1st season, was quite enjoyable.
February 11th, 2009 at 9:30 PM |
The Wire
The Wire
Without any doubt whatsoever.
February 11th, 2009 at 9:43 PM |
+100
+100
no question.
"They're stuck with that quarterback (sophomore Braxton Miller) for the next two or three years, that's fine with me. He throws worse than (Tim) Tebow. - Steve Everitt
February 11th, 2009 at 9:33 PM |
Cavemen
Cavemen
Cavemen > (the wire * the shield)^1,000
Harvard: The MICHIGAN of the East
We're not arrogant, we're just better.
February 11th, 2009 at 9:38 PM |
WATCH BOTH
WATCH BOTH
Both are different but excellent shows. The Wire is more intellectual than the Shield. But both are worth the time to watch. Too bad neither are coming back. If I only had one choice, i'd go with the Wire.
Words of wisdom from Charlie Sheen: "I don't pay women for sex. I pay them to leave."
February 11th, 2009 at 9:48 PM |
Just terrible taste, boys.
Just terrible taste, boys.
Give me any Hugh Grant movie, any time.
February 11th, 2009 at 10:11 PM |
The Wire
The Wire
It's not even close.
Better than any TV minus live college football not on the Big Ten network or a FOX BCS broadcast.
There are no corners in space.
February 11th, 2009 at 10:38 PM |
The Wire
The Wire
Best show I've ever seen. I burned through the first three seasons in like a month because all I did when I got home was watch The Wire.
February 11th, 2009 at 10:40 PM |
Band of Brothers. Thread
Band of Brothers. Thread
Band of Brothers. Thread Closed,
February 11th, 2009 at 10:51 PM |
The Wire
The Wire
is the best TV show ever made.
...the Canadians make up for it with their emotion and classic ice-dancing skill.
February 11th, 2009 at 10:53 PM |
the wire
the wire
For Avon Barksdale and Stringer Bell alone, the wire it is.
If you have to ask twice it means that you didn't get it the first time.
February 11th, 2009 at 11:09 PM |
Just have too...
Just have too...
Words of wisdom from Charlie Sheen: "I don't pay women for sex. I pay them to leave."
February 12th, 2009 at 1:02 AM |
+10 million
+10 million
+10 million
February 11th, 2009 at 11:56 PM |
The Wire. Best teevee ever
The Wire. Best teevee ever
The Wire. Best teevee ever made. When you're done with The Wire, watch The Shield because it's fantastic.
February 12th, 2009 at 3:02 AM |
Tough choice...
Tough choice...
The Wire is smarter, more social commentary, more realistic.
But I don't think I've ever seen a show that keeps the intensity cranked up like The Shield. Multi faceted plots, great characters...
I'm in the minority here, but if I had to choose just one, I'd go with The Shield.
February 12th, 2009 at 9:37 AM |
The Wire
The Wire
is definitely your choice. The Shield might be fantastic in its own right, but I am certain it can wait for another time.
February 12th, 2009 at 10:13 AM |
Vic Mackey......
Vic Mackey......
I was an avid fan of the Shield. The first few season were the best. The last season kinda sucked and I hated the series finale.
Nonetheless, Vic Mackey and the Strike team could carve out your son's heart right in front of you, look you in the eye, and dare you to do something about it.
I'm hoping Sons of Anarchy is worth waiting for the second season.
"the Spirit of Michigan...is based on a deathless loyalty to Michigan and all her ways....and a conviction that nowhere is there a better university, in any way, than this Michigan of ours" - Fielding Yost
February 12th, 2009 at 10:48 AM |
While I
While I
have been limited in my viewing of The Wire, I did like what I saw. Having said that, the Shield was perhaps the tv show i have ever actually been childishly excited to come on every week. So intense...
February 12th, 2009 at 10:59 AM |
Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
That's it. Just Hill Street Blues.
Or LA Law.
Laurie Partridge in a man-suit.
"You don't need a Blaupunkt, you hayseed. You need a curveball!" -- C. Davis
"You ain't gettin' that cheese by me, Meat." -- C. Davis
DAJ
February 12th, 2009 at 11:03 AM |
The Wire
The Wire
greatest show ever, by far. These people saying 'the shield' also like Notre Dame.
February 12th, 2009 at 11:41 AM |
Jeff,
Jeff,
Start with The Wire without a doubt but go and give The Shield a look sooner or later, it's worth it.
It's rollin' baby, It's rollin'.
February 12th, 2009 at 11:59 AM |
The Wire
The Wire
In fact,the best series of this decade. What I did was bought the series and watch a different one every weekend.
Popcorn and a warm body next to you are a good option to consider while watching.
Lucky enough to have my own JT wristband!!
February 12th, 2009 at 12:20 PM |
Do you want an over-the-top,
Do you want an over-the-top,
Do you want an over-the-top, fast-paced sensationalistic portrayal or a more realistic and thus mundane portrayal? (which seems to be the difference between many network and HBO series).
Like many have said, at some level the two are very different shows. But if you have to choose, go with the Wire.
February 12th, 2009 at 2:01 PM |
Piling on for The Wire. The
Piling on for The Wire. The
Piling on for The Wire. The Wire was on a whole other level than any TV show I've ever seen, including The Sopranos. It's a shame it never had the following that so many other HBO shows had.
February 13th, 2009 at 3:05 PM |
The Wire
The Wire
no doubt.
Having never seen The Shield and having only seen maybe 2 episodes of the Wire, I say go with The Wire definitely. All of my housemates are in love with that show.