It seems shallow in comparison.StCapps wrote: Sat Apr 04, 2020 4:30 pmThe Wire was a slow burn too, as you recall. All the greatest shows of all time are, whether they grip you right off the bat or not.Montegriffo wrote: Sat Apr 04, 2020 4:27 pmI've just watched the first two episodes. Difficult to go to straight after The Wire as it is a bit slapstick in comparison.StCapps wrote: Sat Apr 04, 2020 3:43 pm You fucking lucky son of a bitch. You get to watch the greatest shows of all time for the first time, so jealous.
I'm not gripped yet.
Breaking Bad is very different show in tone from The Wire, the juxtaposition is notable.
I'll keep going, as you say, it took me 2 or 3 episodes to get fully into The Wire.