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Patton Oswalt Gets His Wish!!
THE WIRE Gets Season Five!!

Best show on TV by Alfeetoe	Sep 13th, 2006 12:41:44 AM
Behind Entourage and Curb Your Enthusiasm, of course.
JLA: Welcome to the Working Week! by sonnyhooper	Sep 13th, 2006 01:36:29 AM
if nothing else oswalt should be praised for writting this wonderful one shot comic. who cares about the T.V show. go buy this guys comic book. NOW!!!
Very happy by dejectedgeek	Sep 13th, 2006 01:51:19 AM
I'm going to have to get all the other seasons now. I watched the season premiere, and while I had a small idea of who was doing what and what was going on, I loved it.
Hell yeah! great news by ls420	Sep 13th, 2006 02:06:20 AM
awesome news indeed! the wire is one of the best tv shows of all time. im hoping 'Omar Little' shows up in season 4
I appears that this is indeed some joyous news. by ChickenGeorgeVII	Sep 13th, 2006 02:43:00 AM
HOTT DAMMM!!!!! MY DICK IS HARRRDD!!!!! WOOO!!! MORE OMAR! MORE MARLO!!! MORE BUNK!!! MORE DUKIE!!! (yes, i already like that kid...he is going to be either a major pawn or a major kingpin) MORE BUBBLES!!! MORE PREZ!!! MORE SLIM CHARLES!!!! AND MOST IMPORTANT - ONE MORE FINAL SEASON TO FIND OUT WHAT THE FUCK HAPPENED TO VALCHECK'S VAN!!!!! WHERE THE FUCK IS THAT VAN???? TELL US ALREADY!!! I AM LOSING SLEEP!!! Say what you will....but HBO redeemed itself in my mind in a major way. Deadwood died due to a spacey creator. Carnivale died due to cost and ratings. Sopranos got greedy and made HBO put everyone under the accountant's microscope. Rome didn't help. And Big Love's cast raised their price too soon. But, the folks behind The Wire showed loyalty in return for the opportunity to be on HBO. The ratings were low, but that was the only thing out of their control. The costs stayed down. The cast kept to the contracts. Everyone loved that show and put the effort before their own desires. (Consider that actors who have been killed off STILL help in the promotion of the show out of their love for it.) And most importantly, their efforts got the glowing from the press. And HBO sees that, while the public would rather see shit like Desperate Houswives, There are faithful fans of THE WIRE who try everything to get their friends to watch, even if it is on DVD a year later. Years from now, critics will still speak highly of THE WIRE and how it was the best thing that no one watched. Sopranos is HBO's cash cow. But THE WIRE is HBO's prize pig that brings them a wall of blue ribbons. And not only to I applaud HBO for rewarding David Simon's loyalty with a complete number of seasons to tell the full epic, but I feel warm and fuzzy inside knowing that HBO wants David's next idea. And that they want a long relationship with Mr. Simon. People can bitch all they want about HBO not having the hits it once did....but they cannot say HBO does not support great writing and storytelling. Those people are not watching for their own stupid reasons. ("Too complicated" "I wanna see something happy" "I just can't find black addicts entertaining") Too bad...I just smile when they bitch about Survivor not being as good as it once was. Because those of us watching THE WIRE...we have that big smile of satisfaction. We know where the good stuff is. And we are reaping the rewards of giving it that chance it deserves......And thus, get your hands off Caroline's coupons! - - - George, The 7th Chicken!!!!
it looks like e was right by waggy	Sep 13th, 2006 02:49:23 AM
when it comes to quality, a sure indicator is most people not liking it. fuck the crowd, i'm glad that a series smart viewers enjoy is getting the proper treatment.
it looks like e was right by waggy	Sep 13th, 2006 02:49:24 AM
when it comes to quality, a sure indicator is most people not liking it. fuck the crowd, i'm glad that a series smart viewers enjoy is getting the proper treatment.
sorry about the double post by waggy	Sep 13th, 2006 03:04:14 AM
itchy trigger finger
That is great news! by Lezbo Milk	Sep 13th, 2006 03:26:35 AM
Just got done watching The Wire Re-Up in time for season 4. Truely a great show. Now, if only the show had subtitles so my in-laws could understand what the brothers are saying.
Here is cool news... by emeraldboy	Sep 13th, 2006 04:19:06 AM
James Cromwell and Eddie Izzard are joining 24. Cromwell will play Philip Bauer, jacks estranged dad and Izzard the Lizard will play what is being discribed as a villanous accomplice.
Omar will be back this season... by fbarich	Sep 13th, 2006 05:53:40 AM
My wife saw him at a local restaurant downtown with other cast memebers...taking a break after filming...
I am so damn happy by ChorleyFM	Sep 13th, 2006 05:53:58 AM
This has made my day. The best show in TV and quite possibly the best thing being done in any entertainment medium currently.
Best news ever by John-Locke	Sep 13th, 2006 06:53:07 AM
I think I need to change my underwear.
The Wire OWNS! by The Colonel	Sep 13th, 2006 08:27:59 AM
Thank God for this. Best show of all time, and really has only a cult following. Check this: http://www.intrepidmedia.com/c olumn.asp?id=2652
Great post, ChickenGeorge by Wolfman57	Sep 13th, 2006 08:33:17 AM
I couldn't agree with you more. As for Omar returning, that is indeed true. He was featured on the preview for the 3rd episode (HBO put the 2nd episode onDemand already!) I must say, this news elicited a fist pump and a "yes!" from me. The only bad thing is that we'll have to wait a while for it.
it wont by ZO	Sep 13th, 2006 08:47:23 AM
be 2 yrs for season 5 they will start filming in jan to be on next sept
Whatever... by Mr. Nice Gaius	Sep 13th, 2006 09:20:08 AM
I'll never get over what they have done to my poor, poor "Deadwood". Ah well. All I know and care about now is that Adama is coming!
SWEEEEET by cocolopez	Sep 13th, 2006 09:22:37 AM
Sweetest news in a long time. My faith in HBO has been restored, to say the least. Fuck Blowtime, Fuck FX. All in the Game bitch. Now I just pray that Omar doesn't get done in by Marlo this current season- which only two episodes in is already like the best season of anything ever. The Wire owns every damn show in creation- fuck it- The Wire even owns Hollywood.
ZO by cocolopez	Sep 13th, 2006 09:28:48 AM
This is true- we won't be waiting two years- it's been re-upped too quick. after season III aired in its entirety we waited for what seemed like a lifetime for HBO's decision- Now its been renewed after just one aired episode (though I watched the second one on demand already)...
YEEEEEEEEEEES! by NeotheLessar	Sep 13th, 2006 09:39:24 AM
YYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYY!
One more thing... by cocolopez	Sep 13th, 2006 09:44:03 AM
... I love Deadwood- my second favorite show behind the Wire- but you ever notice- that even in its fourth season- more happens in a single episode of the Wire than in three episodes of Deadwood- or five episodes of the Sopranos? Each hour long episode feels like a two hour block- and not because it drags on- but because its so damn rich and balances like a dozen plot threads so concisely... and damn it feels like the production values get upped each season- The Wire is a mountain of masterpieces and the hill just gets higher- with this renewal news I think I'm gonna buy a couple of my friends season I boxsets for Christmas- if I have to drop it into peoples hands to make them watch it then so the fuck be it...
SWEET!!!! by Chest_Rockwell	Sep 13th, 2006 10:47:18 AM
Way to go, HBO. Finally got one right. Chest and Brock are ready for some Saturday Night BEAVER!!!
hey cocolopez by movieman742	Sep 13th, 2006 10:51:03 AM
wanna be friends. All I hear from everyone is that this show is amazing and HBO's best. That said however they do ass rape you when it comes to dvd sets. I did notice that The Wire came down a bit in price but I'm still not buying it. I rememeber watching an episode or two a long time ago. Must have been at the end of the season because I was so fucking confused. From the episodes I watched I could tell there were many many plot threads they were running. Guess this will be one I'll have to skip. Now if they start replaying the first season the hour before the new season of Rome airs, I'll watch since I'm subscribing for that, the most underrated show on the network.
Fuckin A. Chest and Brock by Chest_Rockwell	Sep 13th, 2006 10:52:38 AM
Fuckin A. Chest and Brock are happy and lookin to go get some Saturday Night Beaver.
Fucking AWESOME by Steve Rogers	Sep 13th, 2006 12:07:50 PM
One of the best shows on television. Congrats, HBO. Fuck yeah!!
Not all critics are smart... by BizarroJerry	Sep 13th, 2006 12:14:15 PM
That link from TheReturnOfThe ReturnOfHP sends us to many TV critics reviews. Don't forget that Doug Elfman from Chicago isn't too bright: "(a) The first new episode is crazy confusing, and (b) over the course of the first batch of episodes, the story lines don't develop quickly enough". SIGH The Wire is simply not for the casual viewer or the uninitiated. If you've watched previous seasons, it's not confusing, and if you think it moves too slow, you should be watching CSI or Law & Order, where there's no learning curve and every episode stands alone. Confusing, slow? Naw, it's all in the game, brutha.
I dunno ChickenGeorge by The Funketeer	Sep 13th, 2006 12:54:24 PM
Just because the show's coming back, doesn't mean all those characters are. I just watched ep 2 the other night and it was awesome to see Weebay again. This news just made my day. I'll gladly wait another 2 years for this show to come back.
YOU CAN... by cocolopez	Sep 13th, 2006 01:03:54 PM
Get a brand new copy of Season I from Amazon for $47.88. More than worth it. By the way- I had two people watching the first ep. of season IV the other night- both of them have only seen one past episode from different seasons- and they were automatically engrossed. I think that the new season is more user friendly than the previous ones- as many storylines are practically starting anew- even the old ones.
DID YOU CATCH by cocolopez	Sep 13th, 2006 01:06:07 PM
the poster of Avon in Cutty's gym? Hope we see Avon in the flesh this season...
Omar this season by ls420	Sep 13th, 2006 01:20:25 PM
glad to hear he is coming back,what do you guys thin his role will be this year?
Yay! HBO execs finally get one right. by bobbyjoe	Sep 13th, 2006 01:31:35 PM
Omar's back next week...and you know who I hope we'll also see later in the season: Brother Mouzone, who kicks ass. Anyone know if he'll be back? I love that McNulty has virtually disappeared from the show, and its pretty much unnoticeable. Its a testament to how strong everything is... even the most minor characters are interesting and complex and can easily carry an arc (new favorite is nail gun woman... what's her name?) Even if Dominic West hadn't himself reportedly cut back on his appearances so he could pursue other projects, it's also appropriate to the structure of the show that McNulty disappear: remember the extended "Chess" metaphor from Season One? From the beginning, McNulty was set up as the Chess piece directly opposed to Stringer, so now that's Stringer's gone, it's kind of appropriate that McNulty's off the board, too. On another note: this week (if you're watching ahead on HBO on Demand), it was great to see a scene where Lt. Cedric Daniels was smiling and laughing and totally relaxed at home: a different side to his character than what we're used to. On a probable sadder note: God, every season on "The Wire" something terrible happens to a sweet soul who gets ground up in the system. I'm really worried about those kids! It's already almost too painful, cause you know something bad is gonna happen to at least one of 'em.
The great American novel is being written... by California Split	Sep 13th, 2006 01:36:31 PM
...and it's a TV show called The Wire. Thankfully, HBO has rewarded David Simon and co. by allowing them to finish. There is nothing greater than a complex socio-political narrative that still finds the time to show Glynn Turman's stunt cock. At least I hope that was a stunt cock.
YEAH!! by da_mp	Sep 13th, 2006 03:18:12 PM
I am so happy...life is GOOD
My Life Is Now Complete by DrTobiasFunke	Sep 13th, 2006 03:42:39 PM
I really was expecting HBO to kill their last great show by not going for a season five of The Wire. This news is something I've been waiting for since David Simon said he originally envisoned five seasons. Excellent job on recognizing the best show on tv HBO. I just hope that it will release next year as waiting for fall 08 would be terrible.
bobbyjoe and cocolopez by The Funketeer	Sep 13th, 2006 03:54:37 PM
I haven't heard if Brother Mouzone is coming back or not but his team up with Omar last season was like the greatest super villain team up that Marvel or DC never produced. I was totally jonesing when I realized the two of them were going to get together and mess some people up. As for the accessability of this season, I totally agree. It's pretty easy to jump right in but there are just a ton of geek payoffs for those of us who've watched from the begining and I'd hate to deprive anyone of that. Watching Weebay talk about his fish, seeing Herc and Carver back at it again, watching Prez walk through that classroom door, Bubs taking on an apprentice, Lester screwing with the higher ups, Daniels laughing about it now that Lester's not under his command, McNulty in the uniform. It was all good.
anyone know about by jonboy83	Sep 13th, 2006 04:02:03 PM
how deadwood ended up doing in the ratings this year? and why hasnt that show been rewarded with some emmy nominations? it sucks to have to wait for the 2 movie/episodes.
Wait....BIG LOVE? by Dmann	Sep 13th, 2006 04:06:26 PM
Wait wait, big love's cast rasied their price too soon??? Is that show cancelled too?
FIESTER by Cameron1	Sep 13th, 2006 04:51:43 PM
You see anyone not facing the fact it doesn't get great ratings? And yeh it's got shit ratings. Still getting it's final series though. Unlike Deadwood or Carnivale. Gee, it must be the near total critical acclaim, amazing writing, acting, editing, production design, etc etc.
oswalt wished for bigger tits by Bob C. Cock	Sep 13th, 2006 05:16:44 PM
not season 5. good new though, great show.
YESSSSSS by gandalftheblack	Sep 13th, 2006 05:30:15 PM
This is the best TV news all year! I'm glad that the best show on TV is staying around to tell the complete narrative. I'm glad they are going to deal with the media in season 5. Each season they examine a problem assiciated with the drug trade- glad they are looking at all aspects and not just the street. Keep up the good work- The Wire, 24, and lost Lost (in that order) are the only reason I even watch TV
Deadwood Season 3 is being rerun all week on HBO 2!!! by eppdude	Sep 13th, 2006 05:33:07 PM
in case anyone wants to know
and by the by, I thought Big Love was weak by eppdude	Sep 13th, 2006 05:36:49 PM
At some point, the show has to be about something other than "this is a show about polygamy."
As usual, I must respond to a DEADWOOD question. by Lenny Nero	Sep 13th, 2006 05:38:14 PM
It didn't get any Emmy nominations this year because it was not eligible. Last time it was, it got an assload of them. Just wait for next year.
Where thre fuck is Bunny? by Det. John Kimble	Sep 13th, 2006 05:44:38 PM
I miss Hamsterdam and Bunny most of all.
The last 4-5 years of tv has been better than by Ace Hunter	Sep 13th, 2006 06:12:34 PM
the last 4-5 years of movies. The Wire, Carnivale(RIP), Deadwood, The Shield, BSG, L O S T, Dead Like Me(RIP), The Office(UK), to name the cream of the crop. Pay attention Hollywood!
Emmy Voters by Larry of Arabia	Sep 13th, 2006 06:29:03 PM
The Wire is eligable for next years awards. Vote early, vote often.
Great news by VitaminJ	Sep 13th, 2006 06:52:29 PM
The Wire is a show that deserves to stay around, even if nobody watches.
BLADE THE SERIES : SEASON FINALE by zathras34	Sep 13th, 2006 08:05:03 PM
HERC HAS NOT EVEN MENTIONED THIS GREAT SHOW, EXCEPT FIRST EPISODE, IM GLAD ITS ONLY THE SEASON FINALE AND WILL...WILL...WILL...BE BACK NEXT SEASON...HAH TO THE NAY SAYERS!!! I SAY TO THEM...NEET!!! NOW GET THE HELL OUTAA MY WAY..I HAVE VAMPS TO ASH.... I HAD TO GO ON HERE...SINCE HERC WONT LET IT HAPPEN IN TALKBACK..
I'd be a lot more excited about this... by twitchinmonkey	Sep 13th, 2006 08:22:34 PM
...except I remember the just before season 3 of Deadwood started HBO announced they had given the go ahead for season 4, then midway through the season that all fell apart. Here's hoping history dosen't repeat itself.
Final Optimus Prime by Frankenblogger	Sep 14th, 2006 12:39:09 AM
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The Wire by fbarich	Sep 14th, 2006 05:51:56 AM
One good thing that is continuing at the moment - On Demand will have the new episodes of The Wire available for viewing PRIOR to the Sunday Premiere...
twitchinmonkey by cocolopez	Sep 14th, 2006 07:52:35 AM
there's nothing to fear in that sense- the "agreement" HBO made for Deadwood season IV was never official- never announced- it was a verbal thing that leaked out- no official HBO press release. The Wire season V re-up has been made official- you can even read the press release on HBO's webpage...
HBO doesn't make sense by Novaman5000	Sep 14th, 2006 03:52:19 PM
Wire has worse ratings than carnivale, yet it got renewed over carnivale. Plus, reviews for season 2 of Carnivale were pretty strong. I just don't get it.
I think I owe someone a BJ... by allfunandgames	Sep 14th, 2006 08:16:23 PM
For renewing The Best Show On Television! YES!!!
I think I owe someone a BJ... by allfunandgames	Sep 14th, 2006 08:19:01 PM
For renewing The Best Show On Television! YES!!!
aint it SUPERCOOL news! by emu47	Sep 14th, 2006 11:20:52 PM
This made my month. What a great show, underwatched but still watched by people like those posting their happiness on this board. To David Simon, Ed Burns, and all the cast and crew of The Wire and even those crazy ass HBO executives: thanks from one dedicated fan for staying strong and continuing to fight the good fight. It's not about race, it's not about the violence or the drugs--it's about the rage and the sharpness of the vision. Keep up the great work.
Wire and Carnival by Kronus316	Sep 15th, 2006 01:36:02 AM
Novaman5000 The Wire costs much, much less to produce than Carnival and Deadwood which are period pieces so the costuming, sets, makeup, vehicles, horses and props are a lot more expensive to produce than the Wire, which is filmed in Baltimore with the support of the city. They don’t pay a fee for most of there sets because they get people to volunteer the space, the city provides police vehicles and things for the show. It’s really about money, they can spend more on a Sopranos or a Six feet under because they got huge syndication packages for them, but I doubt they will for Carnival, Deadwood or the Wire.
Wire and Carnival by Kronus316	Sep 15th, 2006 01:41:38 AM
Novaman5000 The Wire costs much, much less to produce than Carnival and Deadwood which are period pieces so the costuming, sets, makeup, vehicles, horses and props are a lot more expensive to produce than the Wire, which is filmed in Baltimore with the support of the city. They don’t pay a fee for most of there sets because they get people to volunteer the space, the city provides police vehicles and things for the show. It’s really about money, they can spend more on a Sopranos or a Six feet under because they got huge syndication packages for them, but I doubt they will for Carnival, Deadwood or the Wire.
ALSO by cocolopez	Sep 15th, 2006 08:32:46 AM
there's a good amount of cgi in Carnivale- and Novaman is a little bit off on his info- critical response to season II of Carnivale wasn't that good at all- it did have a small number of fans in the media world but it almost seemed an afterthought- and comparing it to critical response to The Wire is unfathomable- The Wire probably gets better across-the-board critical praise than any show that's ever existed. Your'e also forgetting that HBO offered Daniel Knauf the same kind of deal that was offered to David Milch- to finish up Carnivale in movie installments- Knauf refused. That said- and being a fan of both shows- I'll take The Wire over Carnivale any day. Don't get me wrong- there was plenty of reasons to love Carnivale- but there's like ten times as many reasons to love The Wire...
Why the Wire will never get good ratings by weebay	Sep 15th, 2006 10:58:06 AM
David Simon said it himself. White viewers in general won't look at a show that's majority black. They just won't. You would have thought that at least the first episode would have gotten good ratings considering the critical praise this show has gotten this season. If you tune in and don't like it that's one thing. But it wasn't even given a look by most people. Black viewers will look at all kinds of shows no matter what the racial make up of that show. I'm not saying that this is a matter of racism or anything. I just think most white viewers look a majority black show and think that it can't speak to them.
This is waaaaaaaaaaay big! by R.C. the "Wise"	Sep 15th, 2006 11:16:25 AM
One of the best shows on TV. This is f*cking awesome.
HBO's four David's by cocolopez	Sep 15th, 2006 12:32:32 PM
Ever notice that HBO's four most brilliant creators are all named David? David Milch (Deadwood), David Simon (The Wire), David Chase (Sopranos), and Larry Fucking David (Curb)... What's up with these Davids?
Yeeha! by crackerfarmboy	Sep 15th, 2006 02:06:27 PM
It's good to see HBO back on track and respecting their properties again. Although their backs were against the wall with the pending final seasons of: Sopranos, Rome, Deadwood, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Also Simon is working on a new HBO series about life in New Orleans after Katrina.
Cocolopez by crackerfarmboy	Sep 15th, 2006 02:19:11 PM
I don't believe that Alan Ball's name is "David".
chickychow by crackerfarmboy	Sep 15th, 2006 03:18:59 PM
Alan Ball is not one of HBO's most brilliant creators? You smoke rock much?
Speaking of critical acclaim... by E.C.	Sep 15th, 2006 05:58:36 PM
http://www.metacritic.com/tv/s hows/wireseason4 98 rating on Metacritic. That's the highest I've ever seen on that site.
weebay: Not unlike what Wilson said. by E.C.	Sep 15th, 2006 06:01:05 PM
"Black folks have been voting for white folks for years. It's y'all [white folks] who don't vote for black folks." Sad, but generally true.
Bunk by bobbyjoe	Sep 16th, 2006 12:42:11 AM
"Also Simon is working on a new HBO series about life in New Orleans after Katrina." That's great news, crackerfarmboy. Any word on if he'll get Wendell Pierce (who plays Bunk on "The Wire") as one of the stars? That would make a lot of sense-- if you've seen Spike Lee's "when the Levee Breaks" doc, you hear a lot from Pierce (who's a New Orleans native) about his family's experiences with Katrina. It sounds like he'd be perfect for the project, both onscreen and for research and character background. Plus, Pierce is simply a damn fine actor, another of about twenty "Wire" cast members who should have had Emmy noms by now.

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