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David Ward
5.0 out of 5 stars Should be award winning
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2024
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Every actor and actress in this series deserves an award. They played the roll of street criminals on point.
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I think this is one of the best (top5) t.v. Shows ever. The case, condition of discs, and show were all excellent. Will watch again and recommend to others!
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Jeff Carlin
5.0 out of 5 stars The Most Important Television Series of All Time....
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2015
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H.B.O.'s "The Wire" is EASILY the most important television series of all time -- and MY PICK for the very best.

Yes, "The Sopranos" is excellent; yes, "Deadwood" is wonderfully profane and Shakespearean; yes, "Boardwalk Empire" is a fun look at the roaring '20s; but "The Wire" -- with its searing "insider's view" into a major (albeit fictionalized) American city -- trumps them all. (I'm sorry, folks, but "Breaking Bad" doesn't even come close!)

"The Wire" stands out as the best in television because of its great writing and acting. This show is populated with wonderfully complex characters and very realistic (and explicit) dialogue. The characters and stories are exquisitely detailed and intertwined with others, which requires the viewer to pay attention or "listen carefully." (My Wife is new to the series and she learned very quickly that she can't just watch "The Wire" passively -- like she's watching a "reality T.V." show or an Adam Sandler comedy.)

I'm not going to say much more about the QUALITY of the show.... Like a masterpiece of literature, you need to dive into the show (or text) and discover it for yourself.

The video and audio qualities are INCREDIBLE. I was initially worried when Blu-ray.com published its review with those 40 screenshots. (Some of them looked a little noisy and strange to me.) But "The Wire" looks BRAND NEW -- and WAY better than I ever imagined it could look. I watched all five seasons on D.V.D. for over eight years (give or take) and this "alternate version" of the series is much, MUCH better.

The grain is consistent from episode to episode (and from season to season) and the colors really POP off of my 50-inch screen. Details are RAZOR SHARP. The wider (1.78:1) aspect ratio makes the show look more cinematic -- and I'm not distracted by any black bars on the sides. Also, as the Blu-ray.com reviewer indicated , IF you didn't know that "The Wire" was not meant to be in this wider aspect ratio...you'd never know it! Yes, you lose a little bit of visual information on the top and bottom of each shot...but you GAIN so much more on the RIGHT AND LEFT! The difference is completely NEGLIGIBLE.

Indeed, every episode looks and SOUNDS amazing. The folks at H.B.O. did well to REMASTER this show! Hats off!

I haven't watched all of the extras, but the content of the show more than makes up for the lack of supplemental material. The commentary tracks are all very interesting. (They've been ported over from the D.V.D.s., but they're still good.)

"The Wire" is beyond reproach and this Blu-ray box set is a very attractive package. Admittedly, I'm a little biased -- when people ask me about my favorite movie, I sometimes tell them that "I can't decide" and then I change the subject and start raving about "The Wire" -- but this box set was WORTH the wait and the money.

BUY THIS SET!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Greatest TV series ever made.
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2015
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One of the greatest TV shows ever, paramount to the art of film and TV. In fact I would argue that everyone interesting in doing anything in Government, leadership, law enforcement, community service, education, and just life in general should be required to watch this show. It is pure genius, although there are many characters that come and go in various ways that are unapologetic the main character is Baltimore but while Baltimore is a unique city the show goes into issues that effect every city in America and society in general. The Wire is a social study of inner city life, law enforcement in big cities, politics and Government, the education system, and the [in]humanity of the streets of Baltimore and any other city. Various universities have used The Wire as the basis for entire classes to teach various social topics. Baltimore is real and The Wire is just as real with the cast being the epitome of Baltimore, a significant majority of the cast is from Baltimore and many cast members know the life of Baltimore because they lived it for better or for worse. In fact several characters are former convicts from everything from hired murder to top end drug king pins all portraying various characters to show us what its like. It would be a moral sin practically to ignore The Wire because David Simon, Ed Burns, and others are giving you a real treat. Other projects that David Simon worked on like Homicide: Life on the Streets (and the corresponding book) give you a glimpse of the broad view of how a city works but they don't go into detail, Homicide shows a law enforcement perspective with a lot of art and detail but only gives you a taste of politics. The Corner shows the other end of Homicide, the people living on the streets, dealing drugs and living in poverty and crime but The Wire ties that all up and adds so much more detail it will blow your mind. It starts off slow but I beg you to stick with it. By the time you finish Season 1 you will see a piece of art in the making of legendary proportions, and by the end of Season 3 you will see the bigger picture forming and a view of a city in an unapologetic and real manner. By the end of Season 4 going to the end of Season 5 you will wonder why other TV isn't as good as The Wire quite frankly. Its a massive learning experience, whoever you are, its a show that should be in everyone's life. This is truly a 5/5 TV series, I don't know how else to put it but this show is legendary. Do yourself a favor and buy the Blu-ray set and be surprised with how amazing it is.
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Jolene M. Nelson
5.0 out of 5 stars BEST SERIES EVER!!!!....
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2023
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The most exceptional show to date. Arguably one of the greatest shows ever created, depending on one's perspective. For those who consider Breaking Bad to be the epitome of television, I implore you to experience The Wire. It surpasses expectations, although its profound allure may not be immediately apparent. Treat it as you would a Balzac novel, and you will uncover its true brilliance. The writing, logic, plot intricacies, expansive character development - they all outshine the majority, if not all, of other shows. Like a true masterpiece, it possesses multiple layers that unravel over time. Each viewing reveals new nuances and depths.

It may not appeal to those who seek a formulaic series. Each episode is ingeniously structured, while every season possesses its own distinctive rhythm and conclusion. You will traverse the drug trade, exploring its presence on the streets, in the docks, education system, political arena, and through the lens of the media. The stories unfold before you, featuring drug dealers, law enforcement officers, corrupt officials, politicians, educators, students, addicts, athletes, strippers, thieves, and parents.
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4.0 out of 5 stars 20+ years and it's still the best.
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2024
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Can beat The Wire and it's brilliant on Blu-ray. Only gripe is there's no "skip intro" option. Hopefully we'll see it in future iterations.
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HUGO TADEO
5.0 out of 5 stars Una serie inolvidable.
Reviewed in Mexico on January 12, 2018
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Una serie excelente, vale muchísimo la pena. Buen doblaje al español y excelente calidad, en cuanto a presentación. Recomendado para todos los aficionados al género policíaco, aunque pueda sonar a un género muy abusado, esta serie no es una serie más, créanme.
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1.0 out of 5 stars The product not working
Reviewed in India on October 12, 2019
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The DVD is not working. My Bose system cannot read the disc. Please let me know what the next step is. I want the money to be returned.
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Malyn Booth
5.0 out of 5 stars The politics of crime
Reviewed in Australia on September 14, 2020
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A brilliant expose of power and politics in policing in US. Not being American, I find English subtitles essential, but oh so worth the effort.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Wire - Der Kampf gegen Windmühlen in Baltimore…
Reviewed in Germany on October 9, 2015
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Als großer Serienfan, der in den letzten Jahren von den Sopranos bis Breaking Bad alles Gute nahezu verschlungen hat, hatte ich schon länger mit der Anschaffung von The Wire geliebäugelt. Da ich auch ein sehr großer Krimi-Fan, habe ich mich letztlich dazu entschlossen, diese im Sommer erschienene Blu Ray Box zu kaufen, als Blindkauf allerdings, da ich die Serie bisher noch nie auch nur in Auszügen gesehen hatte. Und es hat sich mehr als nur gelohnt!

Zunächst zur Box selbst:
Die The-Wire-Blu-Ray-Box beinhaltet die fünf Staffeln der Serie in einem stabilen und robusten Schuber, der stark an die im Februar veröffentlichte Sopranos Blu Ray Limited Edition Box erinnert, ebenfalls eine HBO-Flaggschiff-Serie. Zusätzlich liegt der Schuber in einem abnehmbaren Pappkarton. Alle Staffeln werden mit den schon von der DVD-Veröffentlichung bekannten Covern geliefert.
Das Bild wurde wunderbar in 1080p High Definition im 16:9-Format restauriert und ist einwandfrei. Die deutsche Tonspur liegt in DTS Digital Sorrund 2.0 vor, im Original sogar in DTS HDMA 5.1. Wie schon bei der oben erwähnten HBO Sopranos-Blu-Ray-Limited-Edition-Box liegt das Menü auch nur in englischer Sprach hervor. Die Menüführung ist ebenfalls identisch mit der Sopranos-Box.
Als Bonus-Features gibt es obendrauf: vier Behind-the-scenes-Dokumentationen, insgesamt 22 Audiokommentare, drei Prequels zur Serie, die die Vorgeschichte von drei wichtigen Charakteren erzählen und ein Wiedersehen der The-Wire-Cast&Crew bei einer Podiumsdiskussion.
Jede Staffel besteht aus vier BR-Discs, in den Amarays findet man im Inneren jeweils zur Übersicht alle Folgentitel der entsprechenden Staffel.
Insgesamt erfüllt die Box alle Erwartungen.

Nun zur Serie selbst:
The Wire erzählt in 60 Folgen den Kampf gegen die Drogen in der amerikanischen Stadt Baltimore (Maryland). Die Serie folgt über fünf Staffeln der Arbeit des Baltimorer Police-Departments und dessen kriminellen Gegenspielern. In jeder Staffel verschiebt sich allerdings der Fokus, der immer auf andere Gruppen zentriert wird. In der ersten Staffel versucht eine neu eingerichtete Spezialeinheit durch gezielte Abhörmaßnahmen gegen die Drogenkönige der Stadt vorzugehen und Beweise für eine Verhaftung zu sammeln. In der zweiten Staffel liegt der Fokus auf den Hafenarbeitern und ihrer Gewerkschaft. Mehrere tote Prostituierte, die in einem Container am Hafen gefunden werden, rufen die Mordkommission auf den Plan. In der dritten Staffel wird die Lokalpolitik im Rathaus von Baltimore beleuchtet, bei dem ein junger Stadtratsabgeordneter als Bürgermeister für Baltimore kandidiert, während die Familie, die das Drogengeschäft bisher in der Hand hatte, langsam zerfällt. Die vierte und meiner Meinung nach beste Staffel widmet sich dem maroden Schulsystem und den daraus resultierenden dramatischen Folgen für die schwarzen Jugendlichen. In der letzten Staffel werden ein genauer Blick auf die Presse und ihr Umgang mit der Drogenproblematik geworfen.
The Wire gilt wohl zurecht als die realistischste Polizeiserie aller Zeiten. Ihr Schöpfer David Simon war selbst jahrelang Polizeireporter in Baltimore und weiß genau, wovon er erzählt.
Was The Wire u.a. besonders macht ist eine immens hohe Anzahl an einprägsamen Figuren in Haupt- und Nebenrollen. Gut drei bis vier Dutzend Personen werden im Laufe der Serie wichtig. Trotzdem gibt es auch in einzelnen Staffeln und über die gesamte Serie hinweg Hauptcharaktere, wie z. B. den Detective Jimmy McNulty (Dominic West); um nur eine Person zu nennen. Viele Personen kommen im Laufe der Serie dazu oder tauchen erst später wieder auf. Da quasi alle beteiligten Gruppen intensiv betrachtet werden, d.h. die Polizei, die Drogendealer an der Ecke, die Drogenbosse, Junkies, Politiker, Senatoren, Anwälte und Staatsanwälte, die Kirche, Lehrer, Zeitungsreporter, die Mafia, Hafenarbeiter etc. wird ein nahezu komplettes Bild der Gesellschaft in Baltimore nachgezeichnet. Dabei verwischen die Grenzen zwischen Gut und Böse.
Die Serie gilt allgemein als sehr komplex, was ich nach dem erstmaligen kompletten Sehen aller Folgen zu 100 % bestätigen kann. Es tauchen viele Personen auf, viele Nebenhandlungen geschehen parallel, man muss sich bei Ansicht der Serie schon sehr konzentrieren, weil alles mit allem zusammenhängt (dies hat wohl unter anderem dazu geführt, dass The Wire kommerziell nicht so erfolgreich war wie andere HBO-Serien und auch dazu, dass die Serie nicht mal einen einzigen Emmy, den amerikanischen Fernsehpreis gewonnen hat, was ein absoluter Witz ist, meiner Meinung nach). Also kann ich nur empfehlen: Wenn man sich The Wire anschaut, sollte man nichts nebenher machen. Und viele Zusammenhänge werden einem erst im Laufe der Serie klar. Daher heißt es auch für den Konsumenten: Durchhalten! Ich habe einige Folgen gebraucht, um mich auf die Serie einzulassen und wurde zu Beginn der zweiten Staffel, als der Fokus primär auf den Hafenarbeitern und deren Gewerkschaften lag, fast wieder rausgeschmissen. Wie schon andere hier geschrieben haben, muss man vielleicht erstmal durchhalten. Die Serie wird von Folge zu Folge und von Staffel zu Staffel besser. Mein persönlicher Favorit ist die vierte Staffel. Also: Durchhalten lohnt sich immens!
Insgesamt zeichnet The Wire den Kampf gegen Windmühlen in Baltimore nach, an allen Ecken und Enden. Kleine Siege wie Verhaftungen oder Verurteilungen von Polizei und Staatsanwaltschaft an einer Stelle führen zu Niederlagen an anderer Stelle. Wie bei der Sagengestalt Medusa wächst nach einem abgeschlagenen Kopf ein anderer nach. Den Ordnungshütern wird eine Sisyphos-Arbeit auferlegt. Überall, in der Polizeiführung, in der Politik etc. trifft man auf Absprachen, Postengeschachere, Kompromisse, Vertuschungen, falsche Versprechungen und enttäuschte Erwartungen. Stephen King verglich The Wire mal mit Dantes Inferno.
Nach Ansicht der letzten Folge hat diese Serie noch sehr, sehr lange bei mir nachgewirkt. Die Bilder, die Personen, die Geschichten über sie, ihre Schicksale, auch die Musik. Was bei mir unmittelbar das Verlangen nach einem weiteren oder sogar mehreren Durchläufen weckt.
Insgesamt bietet The Wire eine sehr komplexe, wahnsinnige packende Geschichte, in der irgendwie alles mit allem zusammenhängt, die einem wie bei allen großen Serien mittlerweile wie ein einziger, großer Roman vorkommt. Und nach der letzten Folge weiß man leider: Egal, welche Köpfe abgeschlagen wurden, das Spiel geht weiter. Immer weiter.
The Wire zählt zum Besten, was ich je gesehen habe (vielleicht ist es sogar das Beste). Wer Zeit, Geduld und Aufmerksamkeit mitbringt und auf epische Geschichten statt klassischer Who-done-it-Krimis steht, dem sei The Wire und diese tolle Box wärmstens ans Herz gelegt.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the better TV shows ever done, nicely presented
Reviewed in Canada on December 9, 2018
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I watched The Wire when it was on TV, bought the DVDs (no Bluray at the time) when they were available, and just recently bought this BluRay box set to revisit the entire series in a few binge sessions. And a few sessions will be needed as there's 20 BluRays to go through! Not just the episodes, which are nicely presented and in excellent video quality, but the additional content including prequels, all of which add depth to the series.

The Wire was a shift in television series because of the way it viewed the subject: it was "nitty-gritty" in the real sense. You felt immersed in the story, but not always happy about it. It was raw, rough, and brutal, on both the side of the law and the other side, but that's what held the attraction. This wasn't "nice" television, it was, more than anything "reality" television! This isn't trivial TV with a small handful of leads, but a huge cast of characters, and keeping the story lines apart and understood is an effort in the early episodes. But that was part of the attraction for me: this wasn't typical TV light fare, but a deep, brooding, brutal view that both shocked and fascinated. And some of the characters in the series became legend.

I managed to purchase this box on sale, but that was just lucky timing as I wanted to get the series anyway. Even not on sale, this is worth every penny. This is television history, and it's fascinating.
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