The Wire 2x01 Reaction

I was very curious to see what your reaction to Ziggy would be. He's quite abrasive, but James Ransome does such a great job of showing his vulnerability.

Man, the Kima story here is so rage inducing. You knew what she did for a living before you got together with her, you have zero right to complain, much less demand that she stops doing what makes her happy.

Man. Years later I can appreciate szn 2. I'm glad you guys seem to realize the ride you're in for. LFG!

Woah. The Wire Season Two. Honestly, we didn't deserve such a masterpiece of a season. "We're building something here detective, we're building it from scratch. All the pieces matter.

Prez also said that he shot up his police car potentially on purpose to sabotage his career as a cop. So, it wasn't incompetence per se, as much as frustration with his situation. Smacking the kid in the eye was still hella wrong though.

I know I was one that commented on season 2 possibly weird initially (because of a lot of new characters) but you two figured it out immediately and I think you'll love this season. Once you understand that each season focuses on something else while bringing back beloved characters you get The Wire. Season 2 is one that I've loved more and more as time passes. Frank Sobotka is one of my favorite characters of the series.

I didn't get a negative first impression of the season. I actually loved it. I just was infuriated by Ziggy. That actor does such a good job that I actually looked him up for this comment: James Ransone.

I hated the first watch of Season 2, but since I’ve binge watched The Wire over the years I’ve grown to appreciate the season more and more.

The actor who plays Frank Sobotka (Chris Bauer) has had appearances on a bunch of different shows, but he had a big role on True Blood which I'd guess is where you recognize him from.

Just to clarify. No one got rid of the Gant evidence. That scene was just to show that the Baltimore police department is incompetent and misplaced it. Also, the show juxtaposed the police looking for evidence with Bodie looking for the lost package.

I remember season 1 quite well but the other seasons are a blur. But I did watch it in like 2008 or something so it’ll be fun to rewatch with you guys.

I would have bet money on that being the thumbnail. Such a shocking way to kick off the new storyline. A lot of people say that this season takes a while to get going, but I was hooked right from the end of this episode.

Honestly I enjoyed every season. They are very different from each other and so some people might not like the type of characters in specific seasons but I thought they were all good. It's nice seeing different aspects of the city. Excited to watch this with you guys.

Oh boy, I'm so hyped for this season given how much you were invested in Season 1. It's a pity Season 2 was somewhat snubbed on its original release (new characters, slower paced, different setting etc.) as it's gone on to be a fan favourite. I'm very interested to see what you guys are gonna make of this season once you get to the end!