The Wire season 1 was pretty good. Was not into it in the first 2 eps. After that I was hooked.
Omar is the best character in the show. He is a black homosexual version of Goro Majima.
I'm glad you liked it! My reputation is still solid!
As for the show, I also didn't like the first 2 eps much, was doubting my purchase until about half way through the second episode (or whichever one had Prez, Carver and Herc cause that riot in the low-rise).
I think you'll like the second season too, I thought it was excellent. All the seasons are great, but Season 2 stands out as being the most unique in my opinion.