Released in the early 2000s, with a 9.3/10 IMDb rating – The Wire is a favorite among many crime show lovers. Yet even with all the hype, many say that The Wire is rather boring – but why is that so?
Complex storylines, a slow pace, and numerous plotlines are all reasons that make The Wire boring.
Still iffy on whether the show is boring or not? Well, read on to come to a solid conclusion!
Too Realistic
The Wire is not as entertaining as it is realistic. From showcasing crimes in the city of Baltimore to exploring themes of politics, the show rather accurately depicts urban life and the effects of institutions on people.
When we tune into television, we want a break from the mundane happenings of our lives – and The Wire, unfortunately, does not provide that.
Lack Of Entertainment
If you’ve made it through the first couple of episodes, it might be with the hope that the show will introduce some action-packed sequence or interesting plot twist in the next one. However, this usually isn’t the case for The Wire, which is why it ends up being a snoozefest for many.
Difficult To Understand
The show has a complex plot – one the average viewer might struggle with. Instead of being eased into the show, the audience is thrown right into it. If you don’t pay close attention to what’s going on, you’ll lose track. Sometimes one just doesn’t want to spend time detangling the many webs and intricacies of a storyline. Though, suffice to say, you are rewarded for the effort in the end!
Slow Pacing
The show takes its sweet time in developing and unraveling the script, particularly in the first two seasons. So, if you’re someone who lacks patience and is into fast-paced shows like Breaking Bad, then The Wire is certainly not for you.
After all, not everyone has the attention span to watch several episodes of backstories playing out before you get to the ‘real action’.
Hard To Binge
Nowadays with everything available online, it’s easy to watch a show in one sitting. (Not that we’d recommend it though! Sunlight is important, folks.) This ‘binging’ makes it easy for one to lose interest, especially for a slow-paced show like The Wire.
Increasing Plotlines
On one side, you have the storyline of the cops protecting the mayor, on the other about the homicide detectives and somewhere in between, there are plots about drug dealers and schools running around. Whew! These many plotlines make it hard for one to know which one to focus on and can have you turning the TV off.
Takeaway
The Wire is not everyone’s cup of tea. While some can easily sit through the five seasons and enjoy every bit of it, others might not be able to wait for the pace to pick up. In any case, there’s no harm in giving it a chance – who knows, you might even like it!
