dex14

It actually seems to be a lot of alum from Homicide and Oz (which The Wire had a lot of alum from). Tom Fontana, who is the EP for this, was the creator of Oz and worked as a writer on Homicide. Homicide, of course is the David Simon / Wire connection. There’s actually a lot of people who came out the Homicide / Oz / Wire group that went in to do a lot of good shows and work with the same people.

I think there were like 20+ actors who were on both Oz and The Wire. Same casting director.

Why So Blu?

Just came in to clarify that second season only has Dolby Vision, no Atmos.

MrX

I thought season 1 was good, not great, but I'm really enjoying season 2 so far.

MrX

No word yet if this is coming back or not, but last night felt like a series finale.

Cathy Ryan really served no point after she killed Jimmy, so not surprised to see her pack up and leave.

I guess Jackie really has changed since before he would have raced home to throw Maeve getting killed while using the money Jenny gave her to buy guns in Jenny's face.

Funny having Peter Gerety as the judge for Kelvin's murder trial since he was Judge Phelan on The Wire

Coral

I don't think her storyline offered much even before she killed Jimmy.
Frankie died off-screen between seasons, Cathy dealing drugs, killing Jimmy and leaving Boston really served no purpose. I would've at least been a little more satisfied if someone killed Cathy.

bluetoast

Saw season 1 last Fall, catching up on season 2. I'm enjoying the show, but the opening credits and recaps make it look like a bargain bin video game rather than something on Showtime.

Why So Blu?

Finished it off today. I thought it was an awesome season and agree that it felt like a finale. I won't hold my breath for a third season but will be happy if it does come back.

DJariya

https://deadline.com/2021/06/city-on...m_term=6431290

Renewed for a third season.

DJariya

Season 3 premieres this summer, July 10th, for the 5 people in this forum who watch this.

windom

Looking forward to this. I think this is the last Showtime show remaining that I still watch after most of their biggest shows have ended in the last few years. May check out Man Who Fell To Earth and should probably try Yellowjackets at some point.

Runaway

I really like the show. It's not The Wire of that magnitude, but it's well acted and thrilling.

Why So Blu?

Fuck yeah!

bluetoast

I'm pumped. Definitely feels like nobody watches, but glad to see a premiere date, and excitement on this thread.

windom

Now premieres on July 31st.

MrX

I just noticed the season premiere is up on the Showtime app.

MrX

Nice start to the season. Not having the Ryans around anymore helps.

Why So Blu?

I'm gonna let this stack a bit before I dive in. Such a great show.

MrX

FYI, just noticed there’s no new episode this week. Almost certainly to avoid House of the Dragon.

MrX

Season finale was last night for those waiting to watch it all at once.

I thought it was another good season.

Why So Blu?

Binged it last night. Another great season and here's hoping that it gets a renewal, considering how it ends.

bluetoast

Great season, but they glossed over DeCourcy finding out about Siobhan's past with the accident. He referred to it once, but that was a big revelation that we should have seen his reaction for.

windom

Canceled: https://tvline.com/2022/10/27/city-o...on-4-showtime/

I still need to watch season 3. I get the feeling it wasn't intended as a series ender though from the little I've read.

Why So Blu?

That sucks.

Coral

Well S3 didn't end on a cliff-hanger, but there are a couple storylines that weren't completed and let it be known that we were going to see a continuation from.

I'm actually surprised it wasn't cancelled after S2. It seemed like no one was watching this show. You barely heard anyone talking about it on the internet.

I thought it was just OK. It was obvious they didn't really have the series planned out beyond the first season.

Red Dog

Oh well. I liked it but it wasn't great by any means.