Comments on: Our Strike Proof TV Guide: Wednesday January 16

By: Runco

Runco — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:03:53 +0000

The 5th season of Wire is going to tie all the plots from previous seasons (that haven’t already been resolved) in to a big great whooping end. I think it would be a shame to start watching with the 5th season, because I am positive you will want to watch previous ones to and it would sorta spoil (in both most obvious meaning) some of the characters.

By: Kara

Kara — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:26:19 +0000

I definitely DISAGREE with your list. Your choosing Cashmere Mafia over EVERYTHING ELSE ON WEDNESDAY??
Yes, I hate American Idol, Crowned, and Private Practice. But man, I would definitely watch GOSSIP GIRL repeats again.

Just for all the GG fans (and for all the people that want to see it from teh beginning…starts Monday January 28 at 8PM on CW). Hey, did you guys see the other new Gossip Girl promo for January 28th (shown on CW website). They going to show deleted scenes of each episode during the commercials, interviews with cast, etc. There’s something for all the obssed Gossip girl fans to look forward too during the strike

As a Canadian, I’m so desperate for TV, I’ve actually “tried” to watch some canadians shows (I know, its shocking). Nothing to keep my interest though. I just can’t wait for LOST to begin!!!

By: Tom

Tom — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:04:28 +0000

The Wire isone of my favorite shows (closely behind Lost), if you jump in now it won’t affect the story and you’ll understand what’s going on for the most part, that being said, you won’t have the same attachment to the characters for not having watched the first four seasons, and thats what i think is a huge part of the show, the writing and the acting are both superb, but what really draws me to the show is how i feel for each and every character on that show

By: scsc

scsc — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:13:02 +0000

as a canadian you should be focusing on the great shows that the cbc has introduced.

By: Angelic

Angelic — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:45:41 +0000

As a rabid “Wire” fan I can honestly tell you that you’ll be fine jumping in this season. While the first 3 seasons are closely tied to one another, the fourth and fitfth seasons are much more stand alone. Yes, there’s history between the characters that may not be immediately evident, but that doesn’t affect the overall story, which is about how a faltering major newspaper in a faltering major city. Each character is reintroduced in a way that is accesible to new viewers, while still entertaining to longtime ones. Please, do youself a favor and watch this show immediately. It’s one of the most satisfying viewer expreinces I’ve ever had.

By: John

John — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 20:06:30 +0000

Mythbusters is new tonight.

That is always worth watching.

By: Aleks

Aleks — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 19:02:59 +0000

And another thing: I know how you don’t like Law & Order and such because it rips stories from headlines and depresses you, so a word of caution before taking up The Wire — it’s similar to Law & Order in that focuses on real world problems, and all of its messy, messy work.

By: theTVaddict

theTVaddict — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:57:55 +0000

Jess,

LOVE GOSSIP GIRL, but it’s a repeat. That’s what DVD is for!

By: Aleks

Aleks — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:57:36 +0000

Hmm. I guess you can jump right into the current season of The Wire. It’s the most open-ended its ever been, and I suppose you could pick up what’s going on. But it’s kind of like Lost in that you could start in the middle of the season, but you would really benefit, and be able to truly appreciate it if you knew the many backstories.

I suggest recording this season and start watching seasons one through four on DVD. Expensive yes, but you’ll get the lingo, characters, and such so much better.

By: jess

jess — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:56:30 +0000

hey i know there are lots of repeats but Gossip girl is always good.