Robert Chew (Proposition Joe), photographed for The FaderThe Wire is the best TV show ever made.
I’ve just started on season four (had to take a break for a few months after I finished season three, as the show had completely overwhelmed me). Many of you, watching on TV, are probably just finishing season four. Those of you who haven’t watched it yet should rent or buy season one on DVD and get to it.
It’s only been the past year or so that the show has gotten the attention it deserves, which is unfortunate. Luckily, HBO knew what it had and hung on. Hopefully they’ll win some Emmys soon, because they deserve them.
Here are some extended interviews from The Fader’s blog:
Anwan Glover (Slim Charles) & Felicia Pearson (Snoop)
and in the bonus category, here’s an extensive interview with Simon in Slate, and a really wonderful one with Ed Burns on Fresh Air. Earlier this year, I talked about the show with writer/producer George Pelecanos.