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Revisiting 'The Wire' Characters Part 1 - Chris Partlow
Starting today and ongoing for a serious chunk of the future, I will be revisiting some of the best characters to appear in HBO's The Wire . My series will be a 30-part piece of...
Avon Barksdale and the Word "Always"
Melvin Williams, the real life figure who inspired the beloved character Avon Barksdale of The Wire , has died at age 73. Called "Little Melvin" and infamous from his crime days in Baltimore, Maryland, the...
Bunk and Omar: Best Overall Scene From 'The Wire'
I'm one of the various individuals who considers The Wire the best show ever. David Simon's HBO creation has an immensely wide scope and an unmatched commitment to realism. Despite low ratings throughout its run,...
'The Wire': Five of Omar Little's Greatest Quotes
Omar Little of The Wire blessed TV screens throughout the show's historic run. My thoughts on his fascinating uniqueness have been covered in the past . With Omar's one-liners and unmistakable wit, he's worth reexamining...
10 Reasons 'The Wire' is Better Than 'Breaking Bad'
The Wire is the greatest TV drama ever, which is only partly why it's better than Breaking Bad . Please enable Javascript to watch this video But, if you think 'Breaking Bad' is better, check...
10 Reasons 'Breaking Bad' is Better Than 'The Wire'
All the reasons why, contrary to popular opinion, Breaking Bad is better than The Wire . Please enable Javascript to watch this video But if you think 'The Wire' is better, check out this video...
The Five Best TV Duos of the Last 10 Years
The best duos on television are both entertaining and memorable. While single characters can be powerful individually, duos present the deeper ability to communicate, interact, and exchange ideas. They bicker. They debate. They laugh. If...
Omar Little of 'The Wire': TV's Most Fascinating Character Ever
The Wire was a multifaceted drama that encompassed a range of topics. Two of the most popular subject matters were the American drug trade and systematic corruption. Standing in the middle of all that was...
'The Equalizer' and the Rules of the CIA Badass
The badass has a rich history in American cinema. The badass is a loner and he is not to be trifled with. The badass drinks too much and has an ex-wife. Regrets? He has a...