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What shows measure up to The Wire? (lemmy.world)
submitted 3 weeks ago by Lifecoach5000@lemmy.world to c/showsandmovies@lemm.ee
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The Wire is my all time favorite. Currently watching The Shield and while it’s not bad, it’s more of an edgy Law and Order type cop show.

I don’t think anything truly measures up to The Wire but just wanted to hear about anyone else’s recommendations.

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[-] Gold_E_Lox@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 3 weeks ago

Succession.

its almost unbearable in its ugliness, i love it.

[-] deathproof@lemm.ee 4 points 3 weeks ago

I say this. Succession is truly the only show that comes any close to the realism and impact of The Wire.

[-] barneypiccolo@lemm.ee 2 points 3 weeks ago

I tried watching it, and Yellowstone, and Billions, and was too nauseated to enjoy them. I'm not interested in the sociopathic adventures of oligarchs, i see far too much of that in real life. Im not interested in glorifying it with Sociopathic Oligarch porn.

[-] Lifecoach5000@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

This really was a good show. Draws you in like whoa.

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