I'm with Kottke. A Wire prequel season would be much appreciated -- I'd love to see how Avon and Stringer built their business. Meanwhile, it's becoming clear that it's not really Jews who control the media, but the particular Jews who support the Wire. Today, Jacob Weisberg joining everyone from The New York Times editorial page to the LA Times editorial page to Entertainment Weekly in calling the show the greatest collection of pixels that ever has, or ever will, appear on a television screen. The media's full-court press in favor of the low-rated-but-awesome program has been something to behold. As Matt quipped to me, "soon, all the Law and Order fans will be rounded up and put into camps."
Update: Here's a nice round-up of some of the praise.
