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What shows measure up to The Wire? (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 days ago by Lifecoach5000@lemmy.world to c/showsandmovies@lemm.ee

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The Wire is my all time favorite. Currently watching The Shield and while it’s not bad, it’s more of an edgy Law and Order type cop show.

I don’t think anything truly measures up to The Wire but just wanted to hear about anyone else’s recommendations.

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[–] barneypiccolo@lemm.ee 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Limitless is a comedy? I read the book and saw the movie, and neither was a comedy.

[–] FartsWithAnAccent@fedia.io 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

The show is, the movie is not though it ties in with the show. Haven't read the book, but the show takes a more lighthearted approach and still has elements of drama and suspense, but doesn't take itself as seriously.

It is, by far, my favorite of the two.

[–] barneypiccolo@lemm.ee 2 points 1 day ago

The book was terrific, which is why it was able to inspire both a movie and a TV show.