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“For true “Wire”’ fans, this podcast is a pleasure to listen to and relive the experience of watching it.
It’s been a couple years since I’ve enjoyed myself a good rewatch. I might have reached a saturation point after introducing it to all (I mean ALL) my loved ones, basking in the unrivaled pleasure of witnessing them watch the masterpiece, pushing them through the first episodes (“it’s so slow!” “Just wait. Invest!”), biting my tongue from revealing too much, and (as a white girl) resisting the urge to translate its unfamiliar vernacular to all but my grandmother.
As for Season 2 serving as a barometer for true “Wire” fandom, that couldn’t be more spot on. I understand why novices chafe at one of the sharpest shifts the show takes between seasons (3 to 4 is pretty acute too), but it’s not only indispensable to the continuity of this epic, it’s such a richly textured human tragedy with sweeping implications about the slow, painful decline of labor in America, not just Baltimore, and so much more.
In fact, “The Wire’s” success at “world building” broadens the scope its themes and message far beyond Baltimore. In someways, Baltimore serves as a proxy-city for stories that take place wherever there’s struggle and strife clashing with ambition and injustice and...life.
That said, like all cities, Baltimore has its distinct character which is so indigenous to the series that it’s atmospheric.
Finally, as a “white girl,” I confess: “The Wire” did seem like a “black show” to me. Unconsciously, I didn’t feel like its intended audience; but it’s a testament to “The Wire’s” countless attributes how quickly that veneer dissolved. Obviously, there’s no extracting race from “The Wire” but that’s part of what makes it so elucidating and important.
Okay. I need to shut myself up now. (But, “oh, indeed!” RIP Bodie. And don’t forget: Prop Joe. Those two...just broke me.)
Keep it up!”
AnnieSeagull via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/17/20
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“Been wanting more black content from my favorite Pod team, The Ringer. Great chemistry between Jemele and Van so far. So many “aha” moments listening and then going back and watching the epidsodes. Can’t wait for the next pod!”
Ruserious 71 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/16/20
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“Been waiting for years for the Ringers to do the wire. Looking forward to hearing the next episode”
JKTrek via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/15/20
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“but even she can’t hold down a deep dive into one of the top 6 shows ever. No, I’m no trumper, as Jemele & I fall on the same side of politics, but my lady is unable to look at viewpoints not her own.”
McKdaddy2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/14/20
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