Numerous sources are reporting that HBO has decided to give The Wire a fifth and final season. The fourth season, which premiered this past Sunday, was met with great reviews from critics everywhere. However, as most expected, the ratings for the opening episode weren't so hot. No dates have been set for when the fifth season will begin shooting but it is known that the running theme for the season will be how the mass media affects all aspects of the Baltimore streets. Personally, I think this is fantastic news. It's great that HBO recognizes what this show means to the fans and now we'll get a final season to wrap it up properly. Too bad HBO wasn't willing to extend the same courtesy to Deadwood.
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9-13-2006 @ 12:32PM
lee said...
awesome news if true.the wire is one of the best tv shows ever imo.
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9-13-2006 @ 12:47PM
Austen said...
Good news. But this is the best show on television. It should live beyond five seasons.
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9-13-2006 @ 1:37PM
nosidam said...
I really, really, really hope this is true. I love the show, and the first episode of season 4 proved that it's still the best show on TV.
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9-13-2006 @ 2:14PM
SJ said...
This is beyond awesome. I guess The Wire's budget is a fraction of Deadwood's, since Deadwood got about double the viewers The Wire has.
Deadwood's cancellation was a huge dissappointment, but there's still The Sopranos, Rome and Curb Your Enthusiasm to look forward to.
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9-17-2006 @ 8:44PM
James said...
This "IS" one of the best shows on t.v right now...you have your shady politicians,drugs,sex,gangsters,money it just goes on and on. what more could you ask for? i hope there is a fifth season. James,
Atlanta
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