Finished watching The Wire - what next?

DahuDahu Posts: 362
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Missed it first time around so got the box set and watched it over the last 3 months. Excellent stuff.

So what next? Haven't watched a lot of tv over the last decade so what have I missed out on? I did see the early series of 24, and most of Lost, but nothing else of this sort of thing.

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  • bostin_austinbostin_austin Posts: 810
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    Dexter is very good to watch. We are now on series 6 on FX, has been excellent viewing thoughout from the beginning.
  • Ghost WorldGhost World Posts: 7,036
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    The Sopranos
    Deadwood
    Breaking Bad
    Mad Men
    Game of Thrones

    All other answers (except maybe West Wing, which I haven't seen yet) are incorrect.

    EDIT: Also, Generation Kill. Miniseries from the guys behind The Wire.
  • IggymanIggyman Posts: 8,021
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    For me, the only show that has been as good as The Wire (if not better!) is Breaking Bad. Seasons 1 to 3 are currently on Netflix UK.

    Very highly recommended.
  • BrunoStreeteBrunoStreete Posts: 7,180
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    You might want to ask on the US forum. But The Shield sounds right up your street.
  • jo2015jo2015 Posts: 6,021
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    I'll second The Shield - also recommend 'Southland'.
  • 5 a day5 a day Posts: 12,556
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    It got silly towards the end, but I really enjoyed Prison Break. I watched the first two series (44 episodes) in a week.
  • FroodFrood Posts: 13,180
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    The West Wing.

    Best programme ever.......
  • HaydenHayden Posts: 32,920
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    jo2015 wrote: »
    I'll second The Shield - also recommend 'Southland'.

    The Shield is quite simply the best show ever. Just started watching Southland and I'm impressed.

    A bit older but in the same vein 'Homicide- Life On The Streets'- The first 5 series are extraordinary.
  • iamsofirediamsofired Posts: 13,054
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    House, Game of Thrones, Curb your enthusiasm.
  • belfastbobbybelfastbobby Posts: 606
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    Start watching it again I did, and was amazed how much I missed or didnt pick up on......The Pacific is good but nothing compares to the Wire.
  • Nova21Nova21 Posts: 13,985
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    Brooklyn South.. Brilliant show which was cut after series one... was one of worst moments ever when i found that out when I was about 10 episodes in !!
  • livininadavelivininadave Posts: 143
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    another vote for The Shield. Then Homeland
  • ServalanServalan Posts: 10,167
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    And yet another vote for The Shield! :D:cool: With the possible excpetion of the conclusion of Series 6, sheer genius all the way and definitely the best cop show EVER.

    Gotta vote for Mad Men, too ... :cool:
  • DejaVoodooDejaVoodoo Posts: 5,764
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    Deadwood.
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