I'm in the market for another tv series to become addicted to. Am currently finishing Deadwood, which I consider to be the best piece of telly I have ever seen, and was mortified to find it finishing at three series.

I've seen Six Feet Under and liked it, am not interested in vampire stuff, and have seen and loved the West Wing. Would also not consider any forensic police series (CSI), medical shows (ER) or legal shows (Boston Legal) through sheer lack of interest.

I haven't seen a second of the Sopranos, and have seen a little bit of the Wire (the first episode) and while appreciating the writing was a little disappointed in the 'mick cop' stereotype dusted off and paddled out again. But given the reviews, I'm willing to give it more of a try.

My question is, should I do the Wire or go back to the Sopranos? Or is there another piece of gold I am missing?

Help me, Sift Community, you're my only hope.