r/TheWire • u/Desperate-Cream-6723 • 4d ago

Thoughts on We Own This City

Going through a little The Wire withdrawal after watching the entire series. I've heard We Own This City is the same vibe and somewhat of a sequel of sorts to the Wire... just curious what you all think of this series and if it holds a candle to the Wire?

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u/swigs77 4d ago

I doesn't hold a candle to the wire. It does have an unforgetteble performance by John Bernthal as Wayne Jenkins. Its definately worth watching just don't expect the same cohesion in story.

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u/SneakyPolyester 4d ago

"And a mother fuckin' brick!" Take stolen from The Rewatchables - A scene with Wayne Jenkins would make any movie ever instantly better.