Your criteria seems to be finding a character you like. You can’t, cause you think they’re all assholes. Many find redeemable and relatable qualities in these complex characters in difficult dramatic situations. You don’t appreciate any of it, so do something else. Why go on to troll about watching something you don’t like, instead of just watching something you do like? Unless of course, this is your real form of entertainment. [Cue Maximus McNutty]

And here I thought that was me, for daring to suggest that prayer flags aren’t garbage. Downvoted into oblivion!

Oh, and btw the Wire is one of the top 5 best shows since after tv went all color.

It’s not for everyone, but most great novels aren’t. Even the ones that happen to be in television form.

For OP: it’s fine if it’s not for you; but you need to consider that doesn’t make it not a good show. There are plenty of objective criteria that make this show groundbreaking and set it apart from other shows.

For everyone who’s seen The Wire and not yet The Corner- give it a try, it’s hard to watch, but worth it if you’re interested in the same themes. Also, seeing some of the same actors in very different roles was quite interesting.