The writers are still striking in Hollywood. Heroes just ended the first half of it’s season on Monday of this week, but I’m not upset. You wanna know why? Because The Wire returns for it’s 5th and final season on HBO starting January 6, 2008. If you haven’t seen the promos yet, you can catch them on Youtube.

This season’s focus will deal with the media and media consumption. And by the looks of the promos, McNulty is back to his old self, drinkin’ and hoein’. Bubbs has checked himself into rehab. Marlo’s crew has gotten stronger. Mayor Carcetti is still trying to clean up B-More, and Omar is more ruthless than ever! Oh, and there’s a new theme song this season.

I can hardly wait for the new year to arrive. I know exactly where I’ll be on Sunday nights. Posted up in front of the tube, with all phone calls routed to voicemail, as I catch each and every episode of the 5th and final season of The Wire.