The Wire: Complete HBO Season 4 | 
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| Actors: Dominic West, Michael K. Williams, Sonja Sohn
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  27 reviews
Sales Rank: 13
Format: Pal
Language: English (Unknown)
Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Number Of Items: 5
Running Time: 749
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.7
EAN: 7321902173429
ASIN: B000XPC4ZG
Release Date: March 10, 2008
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Condition: BRAND NEW SEALED
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Even if you missed the first three seasons (the character guides and thorough episode recaps on HBO's website are recommended), and with only one season left, it's not too late to get in under The Wire. In fact, season 4 is an accessible introduction for those who know The Wire only by its street cred as arguably the very best show on television. For them especially, this season will be, as befitting its theme, a real education. Without resorting to melodramatics that other ratings-challenged series employ to gain that frustratingly elusive audience, The Wire shakes things up this season in a way that is true to the series and its characters. A major character, Dominic West's McNulty, plays a minor role as a contented street cop and family man, while a former supporting player, Jim True-Frost's Roland Pryzbylewski, goes to the head of the class as a new eighth grade teacher at beleaguered Edward Tilghman Middle School. It may take a couple of episodes to orient yourself to the Baltimore backrooms, squad rooms, classrooms, and street corners where The Wire's intense dramas play out, and new viewers may miss something in character nuance, but they will easily grasp the big picture. A politically motivated shake-up sends Major Crimes detectives Freamon (Clarke Peters) and Greggs (Sonja Sohn) to Homicide. The gloves come off in the mayoral race between black incumbent Clarence Royce (Glynn Turman) and idealistic white challenger Tommy Carcetti (Aidan Gillen). Gang leader Marlo (Jamie Hector) quietly and deliberately becomes the city's new drug kingpin, managing to subvert all surveillance efforts. Meanwhile, while "Prez" tries to reach his students, four highly at-risk kids will be drawn into the drug trade.
Mere synopsis does not do The Wire justice. The series deftly juggles its myriad storylines and characters, all of whom make an impression, from Marlo's cold-blooded enforcers, Snoop (Felicia Pearson) and Chris (Gbenga Akinnagbe), to boxing instructor "Cutty" (Chad L. Coleman), determined to keep his young charges off the corners. There is not a false note in the performances or the writing. Richard Price (Clockers) and Dennis Lehane (Mystic River) again contributed episodes. That this series has only been nominated for only one Emmy (for writing) is a travesty. As engrossing as the finest novels and in a class by itself, this isn't television; it's The Wire. --Donald Liebenson
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outstanding! 6 stars July 20, 2008
Quite simply the finest drama I have ever seen, I thought series 3 could not get any better but the writers/cast proved me wrong. If I could give it six stars I would. I have never felt so involved in a series before, my only complaint is I watched it too quickly.
Loved it July 14, 2008
This season of The WIre was no let down. The focus on the children was excellent...showing that the system can let them down but in the case of Pres (who does try to do right) he really tries to help these children look upwards and see they can do right. Still love Omar - he does what he does and people never see him coming. Not to keen on Snoop...but you cant love em all!! Cant wait for season 5 which is coming on FX channel later this month!
Best show on TV June 26, 2008
In its 4th season, The Wire continues to deserve its oft given title of "best show on TV".
This season concentrates on the school system, adding it to The Wire's already complex mix of crime, politics, trade unions and more. Teachers deal with growing violence and also have to fight against a school system that is more focused on meeting targets than actually helping the children in their care. Sounds familiar...
All the (surviving) favourites are back, but the real plaudits should go to the new "corner kids" who seem to be doomed to end up as drug dealers. The child actors are all astonishingly good, and fit in well with the stellar cast.
Highly recommended.
Simply fantastic May 20, 2008
This is simply one of the finest shows ever to be created. The quality of the show is astounding. The show never ceases to suprise and simply wont pander to populist choices in how the story unfolds. The child actors are brilliant, their stories are portrayed realistically yet they twist, turn and unfold in ways that you dont expect. Different characters are to the fore yet it doesnt diminish your enjoyment from previous, this show has been getting credit but not what it truly deserves -its remarkable.
If you havent seen any of The Wire - get series 1, watch it, then you'll soon have bought and watched the rest.
OMAR May 16, 2008
OMAR would appear to have more detective capabilites then the whole of the Baltimore Police Dept put together. You dont need a wire tap just follow the King Pins then Jack the Consignment. "You Feel Me"
This is the best show on TV, cant believe no one in the UK has broadcast this on main line TV. Just hope that London never ever gets as bad as Baltimore. Got all 4 Box Sets and cant believe have to wait till Sept to get hold of season 5. Are Sept a great month as the NFL kicks off again and my gambling habit goes back into overdrive.
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