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<p>As many of you may know, I am a huge fan of <i>The Wire</i>, which has surpassed <i>Sports Night</i> as my favorite TV show of all time. This Sunday, season 2 comes to its climax - a moment I have been anticipating since early June when the season began.</p>
<p>Season 1 was simply outstanding. A complex, interwoven plot both propelled you forward to the edge of your seat - and also yanked you back to seemingly insignificant characters and plot points from weeks earlier. Much like the first few seasons of <i>OZ</i>, when small slights led to revenge seasons later (and before it simply got ridiculous) this is a show that actually requires you to pay attention - but rest assured, this is no effort. It is harder to look away than not.</p>
<p>Don't believe me? <a href="http://www.nj.com/tv/ledger/index.ssf?/base/columns-0/1061529715170220.xml">The Star Ledger agrees</a>. So, there. If you've been watching, you clearly know the finale is Sunday. If you haven't, then don't start now. Wait until HBO replays the entire season. It will be worth your while.</p>
<p>As many of you may know, I am a huge fan of <i>The Wire</i>, which has surpassed <i>Sports Night</i> as my favorite TV show of all time. This Sunday, season 2 comes to its climax - a moment I have been anticipating since early June when the season began.</p>
<p>Season 1 was simply outstanding. A complex, interwoven plot both propelled you forward to the edge of your seat - and also yanked you back to seemingly insignificant characters and plot points from weeks earlier. Much like the first few seasons of <i>OZ</i>, when small slights led to revenge seasons later (and before it simply got ridiculous) this is a show that actually requires you to pay attention - but rest assured, this is no effort. It is harder to look away than not.</p>
<p>Don't believe me? <a href="http://www.nj.com/tv/ledger/index.ssf?/base/columns-0/1061529715170220.xml">The Star Ledger agrees</a>. So, there. If you've been watching, you clearly know the finale is Sunday. If you haven't, then don't start now. Wait until HBO replays the entire season. It will be worth your while.</p>