Way down in the hole (The Wire: Part two 4-5)

I've never seen anything like it. Just when you think you know what to expect, 'the wire' takes it and slams it upside down in your face.

No establishing shots, until the very end. No montages, until the very end. No satisfaction of letting its guard down, to finally give the audience what it wants, what all TV shows give audiences, until the very end. 'The wire' never gives the audience what it wants.

Unlike most TV shows, screen time is usually equal amongst cast members. In 'the wire', some characters may pop up for a second, disappear entirely for a season or even skip a couple of seasons and then pop their head in suddenly just to say hello.

Intelligent right through to the end, demanding the attention of the viewer and challenging them at every word spoken and shot taken. With each season, capturing not only the world of Baltimore, but also the world we are living in today.

One the best pieces of TV, I have ever seen, and demands a second viewing and maybe more.

'you happy now bitch?'

I certainly am.

The wire continues.