Customer Reviews
Interesting and entertaining - By: christine duffelen, 20 Dec 2009 
As expected, series 2 is pretty much as gripping as series 1. I like the way it takes the story onto another level by taking a different perspective on the same issue; I presume this will continue through the subsequent series. Also the broader take on internal politics.
I like the 1hour episode format of HBO shows as it fits neatly into my lifestyle!
Impressive 2nd season - By: G. Smith, 30 Oct 2009 
Season One of the Wire was a revelation in terms of tv for me. It was so different from what I'd seen before; the way you saw both sides of the storyline, the cop side & the 'villian' side in equal measure, with alll characters well rounded & often in some way likeable despite their situation/role.
Season two follows this pattern but the location moves to Baltimore's docks & a union local whose leader is using money funded by sumggling to pay lobbyists to try & improve the docks prospects. Most of the police characters return for this season & some of the major players in the drug ring of season one.
Once again the characters are beautifully written, expertly played & always believable. It's difficult not devour these box sets in one/two sittings because they're that good, that addictive. But its best to try for two at a time so you can savour them properly.
The Wire Season 2 - By: pb752, 25 Oct 2009 I've given this 5 stars as it's the maximum that can be awarded on here. That's an understatement reallly, as I think this series is just so unbelievably good that it goes completely off the scale.
I enjoyed watching the second season & thought it was even better than the first. I reallly liked the scenes set in & around the docks. There were loads of new characters & the banter & leg pulling between alll the union workers was especiallly good.
The writing in this series is just brilliant. I love alll the wise cracks & funny lines that the various actors have to say. There are so many reallly great characters too. Two particular favourites of mine are "Mr Super Cool" Stringer Bell & of course Omar.
I'm reallly looking forward to watching the third season.
Brilliant - By: Edward Laing, 17 Oct 2009 I have come late to this series & find it alll quite mesmerising. Interestingly I find that a lot of other people of a certain age are also watching it in retrospect.
Although I needed the subtitles for the later seasons, I could follow alll the dialogue on Season 2
The Wire......has got even better! - By: M. Higgins, 15 Oct 2009 Hard to believe but Season 2 is even better than Season 1.
Gripping stuff from start to finish. The extra (3rd)dimension reallly helps the series zip along.
You still have the old fav's, Avon, Stringer Bell, McNulty, Daniels etc. but the addition of the Union boys & the Greeks reallly add that extra bit of spice!
Can't say there was a weak episode in the 12!
Well worth it.
