Best Show Ever - Round 3.2 - Fringe vs. The Wire

Updated Brackets HERE

Our new leader, striding up to the top with 45 points in Lily Sawyer.

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Day 18: And so we say goodbye to a potential favourite for the overall win as Glee faded into nothingness, failing to find the spark that saw it achieve a huge 2000 votes in Round 2 with a measly 300+ score today. Whether word didn't get around, or Glee-ists have lost interest, it no longer matters, it is The Office that will be carrying the comedy chips into the quarter finals to take on one of todays big two, those being Fringe and The Wire. This is a real big one, potentially the biggest contest we have had so far in terms of the bug guns of the competition, with Fringe seeing off two very tough opponents, and The Wire breezing into this Round against two of the smaller shows that made the final 64. It's gonna be close, interesting, and a winner in waiting will be saying goodbye to the title for this year in the next 24 hours. Let the Battle Commence...

Fringe vs. The Wire

Fringe

Seasons: 2 (Ongoing)

Previous Results: R1. WON vs. Legend of the Seeker (54.32%) R2. WON vs. Firefly (86.65%)

Major Awards: None

Format: Science Fiction/Thriller/Horror/Drama

Synopsis: The series follows a Federal Bureau of Investigation "Fringe Division" team based in Boston, Massachusetts under the supervision of Homeland Security. The team uses unorthodox "fringe" science and FBI investigative techniques to investigate "the Pattern", a series of unexplained, often ghastly occurrences that are happening all over the world. The show has been described as a hybrid of The X-Files, Altered States, The Twilight Zone, and Dark Angel.

User Reviews: mlj102

Fringe is one of the few shows I can think of that actually succeeds in achieving a balance between the various story elements. It has a little bit of everything: drama, suspense, emotion, humour, science fiction, character development… you name it. In a word, Fringe is brilliant. The stories are intriguing and engaging, the acting is top of the line, the characters are people you can relate to, and the quality of each episode is simply amazing. It’s a show that makes you think, without getting too complicated or overwhelmed in its own story and it provides real answers in a timely manner. For those who love to dissect every episode and analyze all the clues and themes, there is more than enough to keep you busy. On the other hand, those who simply want to watch the show from week to week without thinking about it in between can do that and still enjoy it and be entertained. Fringe is as good as it gets. If you have ever wondered if you should watch Fringe, I would highly recommend it because, odds are, you’ll love it and will wonder why it took you so long to start watching.

R3: Fringe vs. The Wireonline survey

The Wire

Seasons: 5 (Finished)

Previous Results: R1. WON vs. It's always Sunny in Philadelphia (66.55%) R2. WON vs.The Mentalist (58.19%)

Major Awards: None

Format: Drama

Synopsis: Each season of The Wire focuses on a different facet of the city of Baltimore. They are, in order: the illegal drug trade, the port system, the city government and bureaucracy, the school system, and the print news media. The large cast consists mainly of character actors who are little known for their other roles. Simon has said that despite its presentation as a crime drama, the show is "really about the American city, and about how we live together. It's about how institutions have an effect on individuals, and how whether you're a cop, a longshoreman, a drug dealer, a politician, a judge or a lawyer, you are ultimately compromised and must contend with whatever institution you've committed to."

User Reviews: None Submitted

Thanks once again for voting and taking part in the Competition. Hope your doing well, and that your favourite shows are getting through. Comment away and lets see who grinds through today.

Top 3 Most Voted for Polls So Far:

1. Firefly vs. Fringe (Day 11, Round 2 - 4491 votes)

2. The West Wing vs. LOST (Day 6, Round 1 - 3644 votes)

3. Legend of the Seeker vs. Fringe (Day 2, Round 1 - 3283 votes)

Also if you would like to submit a review for any show for the next round, then send them to harris_4_president@yahoo.co.uk! Thanks to everyone submitting the reviews and Youtube links that I can then add to the posts. We need videos & Reviews for Dexter & Smallville for tomorrows showdown :)

Thanks

Adam