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The Wire: Complete HBO Season 4 [DVD]

The Wire: Complete HBO Season 4 [DVD]

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Actors: Dominic West, Michael K. Williams, Sonja Sohn
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD

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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 93 reviews

Format: PAL
Languages: English (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired), English (Unknown), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Dutch (Subtitled), Danish (Subtitled), Finnish (Subtitled), Greek (Subtitled), Hungarian (Subtitled), Norwegian (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), Swedish (Subtitled), French (Original Language), English (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region: 2
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 5
Running Time: 749 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.7

EAN: 7321902173429

Release Date: March 10, 2008
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours

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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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5 out of 5 stars The Wire S4   May 27, 2010
G. Atchison (London, UK)
Even better than series 3. Brilliant characters and great dialogue combine to make The Wire one of the best tv shows ever made. With more focus on the political and education sides of the city it grips you more intensely than ever. Being interspliced with life on the streets ensures The Wire doesn't foget its roots.


5 out of 5 stars Just keeps on being the best show I've seen   May 7, 2010
Mr. P. J. Thompson (Hampshire, UK)
The greatest show on earth has again evolved, bringing in new characters and areas of focus in Baltimore. The writers were incredibly brave to change the central characters but the new additions are fantastic. They've managed to find some excellent acting talent and the casting is spot on.

The Wire continues to be possibly the most intelligent, realistic and well written show of its type ever made. The only disappointment is that there is only one more series to go, I can't wait!


5 out of 5 stars Fantastic!   April 21, 2010
L. McCaughan (Belfast)
We came to this series quite late but are so glad we did, it is brillant. We loved The Sopranos and thought nothing would beat it but this has. Definitely worth buying and watching.


5 out of 5 stars Once Again - Outstanding!   April 7, 2010
C. P. Whiting (Ipswich, UK)
The fact that this Season now has 87 '5 Star' Reviews (including my own) out of a possible 90 just goes to show how good "The Wire" is.

When reviewing Season 3, I was worried that the demise of certain key characters may harm the brilliance of "The Wire".

Of course it wasn't the same without them, but indeed who wants it to be "The Same". By bringing new characters and different angles to the ongoing battle against the drug/murder culture in Baltimore, "The Wire" continues keeps its edge. Season 4 brings into play the political side of Baltimore and shows how the "Chain of Command" (and corruption) goes well beyond The Commissioner of the Baltimore Police Force. The race to become Mayor of Baltimore certainly adds spice to storyline....

Prez also becomes a Teacher, which for me is a stroke of genius and goes into the 'grass roots' of the street culture and the challenges faced by the younger generation of Baltimore.

Has "The Wire" lost its way at all? Whilst the angle of the storyline may have changed, I would say it definitely hasn't.

There is little doubt this is one of the greatest TV shows ever produced, if not thee greatest. Superb viewing and highly recommended...




5 out of 5 stars Best series ever?   March 19, 2010
FJW (London, U.K.)
Buy the whole series! The Wire is a tremendous undertaking and the characterisation is great - you even get to like the baddest of bad guys.

Possibly a bit too much bad language for your granny (every other word, almost) but it gives you a few choice phrases to yell at people who irritate you.

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