When the Hollywood writers' strike is really getting me down, there's a mantra I like to repeat: "We'll still have The Wire!"
The HBO series kicks off its fifth and final season Jan. 6, though digital cable subscribers with On Demand will be able to see the episodes a full week early. The 10-episode season is focused on the media and set at the Baltimore Sun, where series creator David Simon worked for years as a police reporter.
A few promos for the season are out now, and they're making me even more impatient for the show to get started again. Each focuses on a specific character — one for Marlo, another for Carcetti. To watch two of my favorites — for Omar and McNulty — as well as a general promo for the whole fifth season, just read more
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Probably my favorite show of all time. Can't wait for season 5!
1Sigh all the talkshows are on repeat.
2i hope they show what is happening with all of the kids- especially randy in that awful group home! can't see how those story lines will be integrated with an expose on the media, but i'm sure it will be great.
3Really looking forward to watching this new season's The Wire.
4Can't wait. oh, I love Omar.
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