The Wire 1x13 Reaction
hopefully it doesnt get blocked again
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LOVED SEASON 1. Honestly that Weebay scene with him confessing had me laughing so much, it's genuinely one of the funniest scenes in the show because of how nonchalant he was about the whole thing. Also while D's mom was 100% manipulating him to stay quiet, she also wasn't wrong because Avon staying the king, does keep his family safe, if Avon falls and someone else takes over, they could all be put in jeopardy. Also loved McNulty and Kima's scene, it was great watching their relationship form and it was great seeing how much McNulty cares about Kima. This finale having so many parallels to the 1st episode was so great, so many things changed but yet EVERYTHING stayed the same.
The feelings get so much worse as a heads up
Fingers crossed and praying
This is my favorite show ever so watching reactions to this is extremely satisfying but y’all are on another level. The way you guys are able to Catch the even the little details is dope to see. I ain’t never subscribed to a fucking Patreon before but I had to tap in wit yall. Can’t wait till you guys get to season 4 (the greatest season of any show ever) it just might break you. 👍🏾✊🏾
I never thought you guys would react to The Wire. I thought it would be too urban for yall. So forgive me for pre judging. Your commentary on the themes of the show are so nuanced. 👌🏾
Any update on next hxh?
Should be today
I'm really looking forward to seeing how the girls like season 2. I actually love it and was surprised by some people disliking or even hating it.
Your commentary is really top notch. It is very impressive how you are picking up on all the nuances in your first viewing. Some of these insights took me a couple times to pick up.
I'd like to add as well, having watched your full discussion: don't be afraid of your reviews being long for this series girls, honestly. I know part of the reluctance to shoot so much footage comes from the editing workload, but Lola you said it yourself that this isn't really the type of series where there'll be a lot to say during the episode itself, but it'll be the discussion afterwards that will have most of the 'reaction', so to speak. I'd rather wait longer for the edited reactions to come out if it means the discussions aren't rushed or abridged. I just wanted to put that out there because you're well used to your regular patrons at this point saying "don't worry, we love your longer videos", but this time around it is genuinely applicable to the series in question for the discussions to be as long as they are.
Yeah, if there's any show that deserves longer reviews, it's this one. There's entire college courses dedicated to this show.
I watched The Wire only one time when I was 16 (like 10 years ago) and girls, it’s really enjoyable to rediscover this masterpiece with you !
Honestly that whole montage was so dope and then the music cuts out and you see Omar being Omar and he summed it all up perfectly "All in the game, yo"
The Wire is my all-time favorite show but since it is so old I never expected you two to react to it, so when I saw you were reacting to it I had to sign up for the Patreon! The Wire can be a hard show to follow with the variety of characters, different lingo, and "show don't tell" style, and I am in awe of how well you two picked up on almost every subtle detail despite not even being from the US. My favorite reaction moments for this season were the contrast between Lola being introduced to Omar in episode three (he quickly shoots a guy in the leg) "well Omar, if you shoot a kid, rough start" then by episode eight Omar was shooting Stinkum and getting heart eyes and best character praise for the duration. I also liked when Bubs stood up at the NA meeting and Lola turned into Morpheus saying "He really is gonna be The One!" During the review you questioned if The Wire made for good reaction content, but I definitely think it does if the viewer gets into the show. You both were clearly very invested in the themes, story and characters, and that emotional connection shines through more than another show which might have more outright action or crazy plot twists. I am enjoying the long reactions, and I expect that they will only get longer as the show progresses! I am glad you two enjoyed the first season so much, this show is amazing!
When I suggested The Wire, given how other reaction channels only chose popular shows right now I didn't have hope. Then they picked it up and I trusted them to love it but not as much as I do, I underestimated the girls. They are great because they truly get it
I do see the point the fed was trying to make: That Avon and Stringer are symptoms of a larger problem, but at the same time, they are the ones directly responsible for the violence and terror on the people of West Baltimore. But the game remains the same, whether it's Avon, Stringer or someone else. Incredible season, near perfect. Time to get on boat for the next one.
Honestly, I totally agree with the fed. Maybe McNulty had a point if he was accusing them of hunting for splashy headlines, but otherwise, I'd take a corrupt politician over a high-level drug kingpin any day if I wanted to create meaningful change. It's hard to stomach when you know all the personal stories of everyone involved, but imagine how much they could've rooted out if they had let Lester and the team keep digging.
If I remember correctly from "All the Pieces Matter", seasons 1 through 3 were written with the assumption that they wouldn't be renewed for another season. David Simon had to fight each time to get one more season and submit scripts to pitch ideas to HBO executives before they'd renew it. Season 4 was also a 1 season renewal, but came with the expectation that they'd get another season if they executed season 4 well (and then they delivered one of the greatest tv seasons ever).
The true victims in this episode were Wee-bey's fish
I feel like Wee-bey would've gotten the word out to rehome them once he heard that Dee got arrested. He may be a murderer but he's not just gonna let his fish starve to death.
Just when you think this season can't break your heart anymore, in comes Bubbs with the KO.
"Don't tell her". One line, delivered perfectly. Andre Royo is utterly heartbreaking, just a great actor.
I truly commend you wonderful ladies for the remarkable insight on the inherent flaws of America's criminal justice system, its deleterious impact on the black citizenry & how inner city residents navigate their socioeconomic reality. Your breakdown merits a round of applause. Y'all get it, I'm sure David Simon would agree. And its doubly impressive since you ladies aren't American. When it comes to analysis & thought-provoking commentary, I don't think there's any reactor channel better. Looking forward to experiencing the rest of this series w/ you gals!
The Normies are people that I would actively make up an excuse to get out of hanging out with. Jesus fucking christ I'm so glad our girls actually have brains and hearts.
On a serious note however, I'm not sure how much I'd agree with the idea that incompetence stems from a lack of self-awareness. With someone like Prez, I think he just genuinely isn't wired the same way as others. He focuses on minutae and abstractions, very much a dude who's either playing with the ants or the clouds instead of what's in front of him. I don't think I would trust Prez in a raid more than any other character, but he's also not a character I value for that particular trait in any regard.
Well, that's exactly my point. Being self-aware will allow one to know where one's strengths lie and pursue those avenues. It means that likely Prez will not want to participate in any raids if he feels he's not cut out for it, as we have seen hinted in this episode where he refused to take back his gun. But Lola's implying that he's mindless and if someone hands him a gun he's just gonna shoot someone again. Which to me, doesn't make sense based on how Prez has been portrayed.
Season 2 is a masterpiece, maybe the best if not for Season 4
Hell yeah
Lola's views on Prez are interesting. In my opinion, incompetence specifically comes from lack of self-awareness. Prez is aware of his shortcomings, which means he can now address them. He's clearly not stupid. It was also shown that he feels guilty about striking that kid. I would trust Prez (at this point in his self-development) in a raid way more than I'd trust Herc or Carver for example.
Herc is someone I would trust more than Prez if there was a fire. Prez is someone I could trust to watch my wallet when I go to the bathroom, whereas Herc would be the first person I'd think of as to who would steal it.
Watching this before it gets block.
Lola, paraphrasing into Baltimore lingo: "Deserve got nuttin ta dyuuu wit it." You're a smart one Lola. You always was. :)
Mcnulty told Stringer "Nicely done." in the courtroom of the first episode when they got the witness to lie on the stand. So, everything indeed came full circle this episode. Great season.
damn this makes me want you to react to deadwood.
I disagree, every issue brought up by the wire is still happening today. Technology has just made it easier to see some of these issues. Many of the issues today are because of laws and ideas that were put in place in bad faith. Deadwood is almost about the creation of a civilization, while the wire is about the degradation that happens when power structures become entrenched over decades in a civilization. But both shows show how people can be affected by both individuals but also institutions. I think David Simon compared the wire to the Greek myths but instead of Zeus or Poseidon the indifferent powerful gods that fuck with mortals are the institutions themselves.
"One step forward, three steps back." Lol. Yea Bubs, Lola says just keep walking backwards... :P
Applies to the police as well
What a wholesome thumbnail, everyone is having fun
*youtube's copyright system holding a gun to this video's head* All in the game, yo...
Youtube's giving a fuck when it's not their turn to give a fuck