Long profile of David Simon, the show's creator, here. Looks like his next show may be about New Orleans musicians.

Flaneur wrote:Long profile of David Simon, the show's creator, here. Looks like his next show may be about New Orleans musicians.

That is excellent news. But Jesus, imagine how his version of New Orlerans will look.

Season five promos and prequels here.

I just finished season 2 this evening. I'm looking forward to getting 3 & 4 for over the Christmas period. It's great to come home at night and just plot down and watch an episode whilst eating supper.

I actually rewatched the first season again with my wife and found it as gripping as the first time round, but as BER said, theres loads more depth that you initially miss.

I liked the introduction of Brother Mouzone in Season 2. Interested to see what happens in the dynamic between him, Omar and Stringer. Stringer is looking weak for the first time.

Edit: I just found out "Cheese" is played by Method Man.

Season 4 came out on DVD yesterday. A reason to live.

the first disc of season 4 is in my dvd player as I write this.

One person I know said that season 3 was her favorite. For me, it was season 1, which struck me as being very different from all other TV. As the seasons progressed, the series seemed to have dipped a bit. Supposedly this season 4 is the best.

madlee wrote:the first disc of season 4 is in my dvd player as I write this.

One person I know said that season 3 was her favorite. For me, it was season 1, which struck me as being very different from all other TV. As the seasons progressed, the series seemed to have dipped a bit. Supposedly this season 4 is the best.

i think all seasons are the best seasons... but i have to say, season 4 really really sticks out. totally tragic.

Cranius wrote:I liked the introduction of Brother Mouzone in Season 2.

I enjoy watching the character, but he seems a little fantastical when put up against the other characters, doesn't he? However, his presence seemed jarring to the otherwise intact illusion I had in my mind of this series being "real". Perhaps that is part of the point: he is very much an invading, alien presence in that environment.

I cannot choose between the first three series; they're all very different. I suspect that the union politics and the change in texture in the second series might edge it for me, but then again, I found the third one the most compelling and poignant by the end.

I also found the 3rd the most compelling, that and the 1st 'projects' one, but they are all so great.
I'm still reeling that they killed off BIG SPOILER ALERT- he was just the most interesting character going, such good acting too.

'Bout time the 5th one was out?

wellsyuk wrote:BIG SPOILER

Seriously, I suggest editing the above. Some of us (fortunately not me) have not seen the third series.