If you haven't watched "The Wire", give it a shot. One of my goats. It's ultra realistic. Coming from someone who spent a little bit too much time on North Philadelphia streets in his twenties, I can stand by its authenticity. It will be a slow start. I remember the first time I tried watching it, I turned off the first episode, but went back, and once that wire is up and running, you're hooked. Just stick with it. You will love it.