The Wire is my all time favorite. Currently watching The Shield and while it’s not bad, it’s more of an edgy Law and Order type cop show.

I don’t think anything truly measures up to The Wire but just wanted to hear about anyone else’s recommendations.

  • Shellbeach@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    20 hours ago

    “Le bureau des légendes” spoiled every spy shows for me. It’s soul wrenching.

    And “Slow Horses” was gritty and enthralling.

    We’ve got the same taste! Any other shows you’d advise?

    • iturnedintoanewt@lemm.eeEnglish
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      6 hours ago

      I mean, we got a bit spoiled after The Bureau I’m afraid. But before I saw this, I would have recommended you many of the many John Le Carré novel adaptations, and there’s quite a few: The Night Manager, and maybe also The Little Drummer Girl

      (These are movies) Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Constant Gardener

      There’s quite a bunch more, and many of them are really good. Of course, I also recommend reading his novels, too, as he’s an ex-MI5/MI6 himself, before turning to writing.

      And then I’d like to throw in another I consider really great… I’ve also enjoyed the sadly cancelled TV show, a mix between sci-fi and cold-war spying plots Counterpart. It’s two seasons, and it’s a pity that it ends prematurely because it was a really interesting world-building. A lot of very good actors on this one. I’d still recommend a watch even if it ends in a disappointing unfinished cliffhanger.