Just finished watching the finale of The Wire season 4. Definitely the best, and most depressing, season of this show so far. Which says a lot, since I thought season 1 through 3 were perfect. I could have lived without the storyline of the mayor and his election, but this just shows you how corrupt politicians are. The best thing about this season were of course the Corner Kids. I felt so bad for them.
( more thoughts )This show is so strong in their portrayal of people. Each and every character has a strong personality. Every single one of them has an amazing depth. The writing is just so incredible that by the end of the season, you basically feel sympathy for 'both' sides. Good and evil. Although when you think about it, every person has good and evil in him and I think this show is really good at exploring both sides.
I think this show is really truthful. It's realistic. It's a show that leaves you numb after each season, or sometimes even after an episode. I have to admit though, that for me, whenever I start a new season I sometimes get bored in the middle of it. I, of course, continue watching and by the end of the season, I just feel so sad, confused, angry, disappointed maybe. Disappointed in the fact that this is really happening. Whether it be in the US or somewhere else. Violence will never leave, same as corruption. Both will always be there. A perfect world simply doesn't exist and never will.