In a war, you count the bodies and call them victories.
The story of the rise and fall of the Baltimore Police Department's Gun Trace Task Force — and the corruption and moral collapse that befell an American city in which the policies of drug prohibition and mass arrest were championed at the expense of actual police work.
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This has been one of the best shows this year, could have done with more than six episodes but showed how corrupt the police in the USA are.
_“We Own This City!” - Wayne Jenkins_ If not for some of the political overtones, this show could have been truly remarkable. Perhaps they might have been better interwoven into the plot without being hammered over the head with them. A relentless barrage of political propaganda and agenda-driven writing, make the story difficult to enjoy; nevertheless, while not as compelling as The Wire, We Own This City is a testament that Simon and co have perfected this genre. It's entertaining and intriguing. The show does suffer from its adherence to reality and fragmented continuity that favours brilliance above comprehension. Simon's signature is still present; he examines institutional stagnation and failure while remaining grounded at the street level. Also, as is Simon's practice, he explores all sides of an issue rather than focusing exclusively on one perspective. It is likely that We Own This City would have benefited from a longer runtime since it lacks the same depth of character development as The Wire, which uses well-developed characters to show how society shapes individuals. As a result of Jon Bernthal's character being written with the greatest care, his performance is the most riveting among the cast. Even simply for Jon Bernthal's performance, this show is worth seeing. Rating: **7.2/10**
I just want to say that Jon Bernthal is fantastic.
Finally the only honest cop show
This would've been worthy of watching if the editing was better. There was no need to go back and forth in time, telling the story chronologically would've have a stronger impact. Imagine if Breaking Bad was made with a chopped up timeline - it just steals away from character development, continuity and exploring the world little by little.