Ta-Nehishi Coates Thinks Season 2 Was The Wire's Best

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I wouldn't say it's the best and I don't like it for the same reason that he listed but it IS the most underrated season. It is a wonderfully written season that I didn't appreciate until I started rewatching the series. I wouldn't be mad at anyone thinking it was the best.
 

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The entire foundation of the Wire was built on the information from Season 2 and it showed the dynamic of the show wasn't just about the streets and drugs but it didn't have half the highs from seasons 1,3 & 4. from a world building case, I see what he's saying but from a payout and story climax point, no way.
 

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I’ve only watched it through once but I think I would go with the same order. Maybe flip 4 and 3
I've felt the same way, but i feel like 3 wins just on the strength of Avon & Stringer's friendship ending.
Season 2 was good but Season 3/4 was the best

Season 5 doesn't get talked about.

Damn shame nikkas call themselves Wire fans but have never watched Season 2 :martin:
Season 5 wasn't bad but it was clearly time for the show to end.
 
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