THE WIRE season 3 (ongoing thread) (SPOILERS!) - Page 5

Seems like nobility gets lost in the Wire world. First season, Wallace, second season, Sobokta, this season, Colvin.

I had a bittersweet feeling about this episode. It felt like a series ender. I know Chase said he had to do it both ways, but still.

I'd like to see how Prop Joe and the others deal with Marlo w/o Stringer.

Yeah it would've been nice to see some closure regarding Marlo. If one character deserved to get got, it was Marlo. I can see Prop. Joe and his co-horts eventually contracting Omar/Brother Mouzone to take Marlo out due to his reckless ambitions. Btw I can't hardly wait for the Jan. 25, 2005 release of The Wire Season Two... And hope that Season Three doesn't take forever to be release.

Why would Prop Joe want to get Marlo? They were ready and willing to work with Marlo. It was Barksdale who was standing in the way. I could see Prop Joe and the others supporting Marlo now because he is stronger and more organized than the Barksdale crew can be after the arrests.

How much of the Barksdale crew is even left? Many were busted with weapons when police served the warrant for Avon. I doubt Slim Charles can maintain the corners with most of the muscle locked up.

Sorry if this has been covered already. I heard that a fourth season is in question (if not doubt) from an interview with one of the creators. I've never written a letter to save a show before, but I may do it this time. This show is a one of a kind, and should not be put to rest. He also said that they still have a lot of story to tell, and they want to explore the Baltimore eductation system next year. It could be another season like 2 where the Barksdale/Marlo/Prop Joe story line can slip to the background a bit and be interwoven with another story. Then in season 5, it becomes the primary arc again. Yeah yeah... it's a longshot, but I can hope.

Chris

I know Slim wasn't there to be pinched and Bodie was let go because he was a victim of "comptrapment". I

Because of his ambitious personality, he (Marlo) will eventually make a move to takeover more territory, thus causing another street war. His character doesn't strike me as the type to remain content running a few corners. In someways he's A cross-breed of Avon and Stringer: Avon's street-like thuggery and Stringer's sense of expansion, he's not going to allow Old School (Prop. Joe) to dictate where, when and how to sale his product.

did they state the show is done? that's it?

Yes, it's been covered (see also here).

M.

Daryl,

I don't think this has been shown to be true. Marlo wants his corners but he was willing to deal with Prop Joe. Prop Joe was also willing to deal with him.

As you mention, Marlo is no dummy. I don't think he would foolishly go against not one but a host of rival dealers acting under one banner.

I said eventually he will look to expand without the approval of Prop Joe or his co-horts because he has that "gangsta hip hop" mentality that will ultimately lead to A confrontation with the established old-guard that Marlo will eventually come to interpret as weak. That's why he (Marlo) and his constituents had the balls to go against an established power base that was Avon and Stringer. Remember when Marlo and Stringer had their little pow wow (that was sanctioned by Prop Joe) and as soon as Stringer left, Marlo instructed his second in command to order his crew to "tool-up" ie "get strapped". That displays A total lack of respect for the established power base. It's basic evolution or the old adage: Out with the old. In with the new.

Save HBO The Wire

I heard that HBo are planning to cancel the wire.

For information on how to save the wire for getting cancelled go to the websites
tvtome -Wire
petitiononline
savethewire

Also e-mail or phone HBO

and tell friends about the websites

cancelling it? bah! I thought it was doing well???

No, the ratings was low compared to the other two seasons of the wire (because they put it on the same time as Desperate Housewives this year)and also it does not get nominated for any Emmy's, SAG and golden globes Awards. That's why HBO wants to cancel the show for.

I recommend the previous page of this thread, where all of this has been discussed at length.

M.

The following is from Variety.com. It's dated Jan. 13, 2005, but was posted within the last day:

M.

Here is the actual transcript of the Winter 2005 TCA Tour about the wire


After speaking about "Unscripted"...

"The second thing that I wanted to mention, and I know there have been
a lot of questions and this may head a lot of people off at the pass,
deals with "The Wire." And I have received, I think, a telegram from
every view of "The Wire," all 250 of them.

(Laughter.)

And we have tremendous support in our hearts for "The Wire." We're
very proud of the show. I think that the first three seasons of "The
Wire" have been as good as anything that's been on television in a
long time. We're in the process of meeting with David Simon to hear
what his vision is for the show, because it's completely of his own
volition and through his own vision. I think David brought the third
season of "The Wire" to a place where he certainly resolved the
stories of several of the key characters. And I think it would be
very important, for however many seasons of "The Wire" that end up on
air, that they each are able to fulfill the promise of the first
three.

So we are actively talking to David. We are huge David Simon fans.
And no decision has been made on "The Wire," and probably won't be
made for the next several weeks. David's in the process of actually
writing something for us and we're waiting for delivery on it. And I
have nothing else to tell you about that because, as I said, there
have been no decisions that have been made."

He then preps to show a 90 second preview of "Rome."

There is a seminar in New York on thursday, with some of the cast and crew of the wire, so they might tell us there about season 4

The Wire Petition is at:
petitiononline.com/wire4th/petition.html

Also go to save the wire website for other ideas on how to save the show and also there is a new wire season 1 and 2 dvd survey there:

savethewire.com

Also go to the hbo website and e-mail them at:

hbo.com/apps/submitinfo/contactus/submit.do?title=The%20Wire&questiontype=thewire

Tell friends about the websites

That information has already been posted here, lorna. There's no need to repeat it.

M.

Sorry about repeating the same information.

David Simon said at the wire seminar it will be another month until HBO makes up there mind about season 4

Is it just me, does it feel that they will not be a season 4 of "The Wire

truthfully though I feel like almost all of the storylines have come to a logical conclusion, i mean there is always going to be another drug dealer to catch so if it doesn't rerturn then i can accept that.

According to David Simon on a radio show buy the dvd now of season 1 and 2 of "The Wire", than later on, if you want a season 4, as it going to get the chop. If you do not.

What program? What channel?

What you've described would be be inconsistent with what Simon is reported to have told the audience at the Museum of TV and Radio less than two weeks ago (emphasis added):

http://www.livejournal.com/community...ire/13680.html

M.

David Simon was on wgnradio on Nick at Night on last sunday

Simon's interview on WGN radio is now available online:

http://wgnradio.com/shows/digilio_nick/audio/index.html

While Simon does encourage fans to buy the DVDs, he never says that DVD sales will determine whether there's a fourth season. He confirms what's already been widely reported: namely, that he's writing material for HBO to convince them that the show still has "legs" after finishing the Barksdale storyline.

M.

According to tv guide, that HBO will make announcement within a week, if they will be a season 4

According to AICN's, The Wire has been renewed for a fourth season. Sorry here's the link.
http://www.aintitcool.com/secretdisplay.cgi?id=19673