rwarner's review against another edition
5.0
Greatest television show of all time. Bar none. Great insights into its history and the mindsets of the folks creating the show.
pete0926's review against another edition
4.0
Great review of the show with all the main players chiming in. Makes me want to re-watch the show.
obsessiveviewer's review against another edition
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Excellent oral history of one of television's best and most ambitious series. Thankfully, the book doesn't get too bogged down in the show's legacy. Instead, it's a true history of the show's production and fight to stave off cancelation throughout it's 5 season run.
Told by the people who worked on the show, this book also does not mince words when it comes to the social relevance of The Wire and its role as a mirror to failing societal institutions and politics.
Really in depth and informative. It was also great but bittersweet to hear specifically from Michael K Williams and Lance Reddick as they've both recently passed away.
Highly recommend for fans of The Wire or TV, in general.
Told by the people who worked on the show, this book also does not mince words when it comes to the social relevance of The Wire and its role as a mirror to failing societal institutions and politics.
Really in depth and informative. It was also great but bittersweet to hear specifically from Michael K Williams and Lance Reddick as they've both recently passed away.
Highly recommend for fans of The Wire or TV, in general.
csdaley's review against another edition
5.0
The Wire is one of my top five favorite shows of all time. I loved reading this book of interviews about the making of this show.
zxillaisreading's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
causearuckus's review against another edition
5.0
If you like the wire, read this. If you don't, then ignore.