I thought he was amazing in Generation Kill and in The Wire , no matter how much people like to hate on that season. Very brave, very real, very troubled characters. Highly underutilized actor.

[–] TheUnicornOfPerfidy@feddit.uk 12 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Absolutely. Incredible acting in both. What a shame. Generation Kill is such a superb bit of TV that very few people I know have seen as well.

[–] Psaldorn@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

MORE LIKE TROMBLEY?!

Ray really made that show, this is terrible news.

[–] MirrorGiraffe@piefed.social 3 points 2 days ago

I think people are put off at first with the change of scenery but once you realize that's the format of the show there shouldn't be any issues.

[–] EnderLaw@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Season 2 is my favorite.

[–] Bonus@piefed.social 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

It has parallels with The Pacific, in that they do away with origin stories and exposition you're already up to speed on from season one and dump you in another unfamiliar setting and that was just too jarring for a lot of people. But, yeah, season 2 is pure tragedy and as packed with details and connections as the other seasons. They write it so well, they make mundane work situations compelling.

[–] EnderLaw@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

David Simon said he wanted to make a show about the death of a great American city. The Docks show how the regular working class have been shit upon.

[–] Bonus@piefed.social 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

@TheUnicornOfPerfidy@feddit.uk @Psaldorn@lemmy.world @EnderLaw@lemmy.world

Have you guys watched the featurettes for Generation Kill ? The casting is really brilliant.

[–] Psaldorn@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Nope, will see if I can track then down thanks

[–] Bonus@piefed.social 3 points 2 days ago

First Recon Marines - Generation Kill Interview W/ The Real Marines

Generation Kill Extras