Catching up on some "must watch" TV that I missed first time around, so first view. Generally watching 1 episode most days.
Finished Sopranos last week - not my genre, well written, well acted, well shot. Despite my general disinterest in gangster/mob stuff, it mostly held my interest, and did well enough.
Obviously, it's overhyped, but genuinely very good.
I know there's supposed to be debate about the last episode / scene, but I really don't understand why. Initial angst about the final shot, I understand, but that was truly excellent, and the only bit that actually transcended the genre - but there's no real mystery.
About half way through the first season of The Wire, and... I don't get the hype so far. I presume it'll improve but so far, so cliche.
I'll allow that showing depth for the criminal side may have novel for the time so may have been setting a new standard there, but I've already lost my resolve to not/barely look at phone whilst it's on.
Again, it's also not my genre, but way less interesting to watch than Sopranos.
