Kinda goes back to the weird little white kid I was that was so excited for The Wire I binged The Corner on HBO Demand, overcharging my parents' credit card, then bought the book to read and have kept it prominently placed wherever I am since. I was never much of a read the book before I saw the movie guy but I've definitely been a saw the TV show then read the book guy and with Simon's shows particularly I like being able to use the shows as a visual reference, from Homicide on.


I did read some overview articles and I've got some stuff bookmarked for after, but for now I just want to let this show be what it is and not worry about minor or major details they minimize, maximize or neglect/fabricate. Not enjoyable/engaging for me to watch TV that way.


All that said, appreciate the rest of your post, and in a more broad comment I'm a little saddened that this show, despite the two decades of The Wire propaganda, doesn't seem to be getting treated like must see TV out there.


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