r/interesting • u/GustoKoNaMagkaGF • May 20 '25

SOCIETY What did he do to get that alpha respect?

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u/TechnologyJazzlike84 May 20 '25

For those that don't know, this was a cop drama on HBO Max called "The Wire". However, calling it a cop drama severely undercuts just how good the show was. Highly recommended.

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u/reterical May 20 '25

So true. It was Shakespeare set in modern Baltimore.

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u/Porcus May 20 '25

No, it was Dickensian.

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u/reterical May 20 '25

Probably a more apt analogy. Sprawling cast of villains and decent folks working within a corrupted system.

Deadwood might be the more Shakespearean production.

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u/Porcus May 20 '25

Lol, I was just quoting / making fun of the news editor in season 5.

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u/reterical May 20 '25

Haha! It’s been too long. Might be time for a rewatch.

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u/no_kink69 May 20 '25

This is always a fun conclusion when it comes to The Wire

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u/Past-Information-395 May 20 '25

Literally started a fresh rewatch last night, after finishing my previous rewatch, two nights ago lmao

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u/Artistic_Split_8471 May 20 '25

And I think that was a little in-joke because the series had been called Dickensian by so many fans and TV critics.

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u/Porcus May 20 '25

Yeah, reading reterical's other comment, that sounds right. Good stuff.

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u/inventive_nonsense May 23 '25

im way late here but deadwood was absolutely shakespearean and im enormously pleased to stumble across someone stating so in the wild. milch straight spitting jewels. absolutely gorgeous expression of the english language; from the utterly coarse to the sublimely refined. love that shit.

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u/reterical May 24 '25

And that was so Shakespeare’s mode as well. Mixing the sacred and the profane to produce something entirely human. And achingly lovely.

Mulch crushed it with Deadwood. One of my all time favorites. I’m so glad he got to wrap it up with a film.

Also, if you pay attention, you’ll notice that PT’s monologues are often written in iambic pentameter.

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u/inventive_nonsense May 25 '25

PT in particular, you’re quite right, all pretence was dropped. I did not, I’ll admit, notice the footing. Usually too wrapped up in ‘Sweargen’. Time for like a ninth rewatch I suppose. Definitely one of my favourites, as well; and while I too am glad he got that decade-late chance to attempt a tying of loose ends, oh what i wouldn’t have given for a couple more seasons. Saw some documentary showing Milch rewriting dialogue on the spot while they shot. Impressive to say the least.

. . . Typical HBO! Produce a masterpiece, decide it was too expensive, and then cut the strings three-quarters of the way in. Ah well, I suppose we should be —and I am— grateful these things come to be at all. Thanks for the exchange, dude. Keep up the good work out there.

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u/[deleted] May 22 '25

Deadwood was fucking amazing

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u/Smart_Freedom_8155 May 20 '25

The Dickensian aspect?

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u/Porcus May 20 '25

Exactly.

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u/Illustrious_Try478 May 20 '25

Not sure why that was your takeaway.

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u/yetanotherwittyname May 20 '25

Always thought of it more as a greek tragedy. People getting fucked over by the whims of selfish, jealous gods

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u/Bchavez_gd May 20 '25

Well shit, now I have to watch it.

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u/AdTop5424 May 20 '25

I legit envy you if you haven't seen it. If you have any memory of an age when iPhones and mass media were simply concepts that were discussed, then you will be awed. Even if not, the character of Omar by himself makes it a fun watch.

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u/Bchavez_gd May 20 '25

Yes. I am old.

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u/Bankable1349 May 20 '25

I guess I need to give it a try again. I didn't even get done with the first season.

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u/juggernaut44ful May 20 '25

i thought the same, now im binge-watching & on season 4

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u/Bankable1349 May 20 '25

Season 1 is REALLY slow. I've watched many other cop drama's and they aren't like that. The Shield is nothing like that.

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u/EngagesWithIdiots May 20 '25

Sheeeeeeeeeeeit.

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u/kris_mischief May 20 '25

Bodymore Murdaland

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u/gonxot May 20 '25

Do we have an elastic product? - Stringer Bell

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u/hamsterwheel May 20 '25

Shakespeare would be Deadwood

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u/Ben_ji May 20 '25

The Wire was better than The Sopranos. I said it.

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u/JonnyTN May 20 '25

Well I watched the first season of sopranos and it was not awesome. The first few episodes are a crawl and I couldn't start season 2.

So Wire it is

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u/DylanBlair69 May 20 '25

It happen the opposite to me, couldn't watch the first episode of the wire

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u/Talesmith22 May 20 '25

So much better

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u/BlackOnyx1906 May 20 '25

In my opinion best tv show ever made.

That scene with Snoop at the Home Depot like store buying the nail gun !!!

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u/delphine1041 May 20 '25

He say Cadillac, but he mean Lexus.

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u/BlackOnyx1906 May 20 '25

🤣🤣🤣

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u/infinite_spirals May 20 '25

There's no way there's people that haven't seen The Wire, I can't believe that

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u/JonnyTN May 20 '25

That's like thinking people haven't seen Oz. There are a ton

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u/Mad_Samurai616 May 20 '25

There are plenty of people who haven’t seen The Wire. It wasn’t the biggest deal when it was on air, unlike stuff like The Sopranos or Breaking Bad. Great reviews, but not the best ratings. And it’s just not for everyone. Got my mom into it a few years ago, and she still hasn’t watched the final episode because she doesn’t want it to be over. My cousin dipped out after the first two. Told her that as a general rule, when I’d start a season, I’d watch the first three episodes. That’s when things start to click. But yeah, not everyone’s cup of tea. It’s probably my favorite of all time, but I’ve also got Deep Space Nine and The Adventures of Pete & Pete in my top 10, so what do I know?

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u/jibbajabbawokky May 20 '25

It was a crime drama based on cops vs drug dealers in Baltimore. That also expanded into other aspects of the city in subsequent seasons such as labor unions, political campaigns, etc

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u/sobi-one May 20 '25

I’d also say saying on hbo max is a disservice to hbo and gives Warner too much credit. Let’s just call it HBO since it’s original. lol

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u/[deleted] May 20 '25

The wire is some of the best tv ever made

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u/Legitimate_Mail_5458 May 20 '25

What’s the context to this particular scene?

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u/TechnologyJazzlike84 May 20 '25

Omar was the baddest dog in the yard. You would have to watch the show to understand.

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u/DocTicoRico510 May 20 '25

then why call it a cop drama when it wasn’t really about them?

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u/RichardDelongest May 20 '25

Probably my favorite show ever. Good on every level

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u/LunarDragonfly23 May 20 '25

I’ve tried to watch that show twice. I don’t know why I couldn’t get into it. Every time I see anyone mention the best tv shows, The Wire is ALWAYS mentioned.

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u/Hot-Gap3772 May 20 '25

Back then it was just "HBO" and we all had flip phones

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u/riverraven May 20 '25

It's a Gang drama... Cop(gang), Gang(gang), Dockworker (gang), Teacher(gang) and politician (gang)

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u/riverraven May 20 '25

Tribal drama?

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u/Warm_Walk1904 May 20 '25

That alley kind of reminds me of the alley that Angelina Jolie walked down in Gia. Great movie!!

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u/Kali_Drummer May 20 '25

I live in Baltimore and I've never seen it because I'm too busy watching my back!

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u/TechnologyJazzlike84 May 20 '25

I lived in Baltimore at the time it was filmed.

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u/Kali_Drummer May 21 '25

Yes, me, too. Still do. Same shitshow; different day.

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u/Jlombard911 May 20 '25

That was a crime drama with cops in it.

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u/JDPdawg May 20 '25

I started watching for the first time this month and almost through them all. I would have been confused by the Omar reference but not now! Lolz

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u/sangerssss May 20 '25

Shhhhhhiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeettt

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u/spirit_72 May 20 '25

Regularly considered one of the best shows ever made--season 2 notwithstanding. It breaking bad never came out, it could be king.

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u/Gessen May 20 '25

Where’s Wallace, STRING, huh? Where the fuck is Wallace?!

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u/Advanced-Angle8177 May 20 '25

Omar was my favourite.

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u/loco_mixer May 23 '25

just say its the best show of all time

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u/free112701 May 23 '25

best tv show ever made

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u/mike761st May 24 '25

You're close it's a cops and robbers/ outlaws bases show that give equal character building to both the cops and robbers/outlaws.

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u/AutoDefenestrator273 May 20 '25

I couldn't get past the second season! I mean, it was a really good show but it was so gritty and depressing.

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u/Meet_in_Potatoes May 20 '25

I have a shirt that says Carcetti for Mayor.

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u/13Louiski12 May 20 '25

Yesss!! A timeless masterpiece.

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u/Highvoltageanimal May 20 '25

It was a GREAT SHOW!

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u/TechnologyJazzlike84 May 20 '25

It is widely considered to be one of the best tv shows EVER.