It would take a lot of time to express just how good this show is and how much I am enjoying working my way through it. A watermark for high quality drama, the level of writing, acting and, most impressively to me, the tightly interwoven structure elevates 'The Wire' way beyond everyday tv shows and up to the higher echelons of greats like 'The Sopranos' and 'Our Friends in the North'.

Currently, I'm just about to watch the last episode of the second season and am truly sad to see Chris Bauer's magnificent Frank Sobotka go, whose performance has riveted my attention throughout the second season.