the script was originally a film, but after showtime picked it up, they had him re-write it into a pilot. in the end tho, they didnt pick up the other scripts cuz spike couldnt commit to directing the whole series.
i havent seen it yet, but i doubt it was supposed to be realistic. from viewing the trailor, the flick was obviously more hollywood than anything. i can almost guaruntee that after showtime picked it up, they wanted him to re-write it in a style that would cater their audience...upper class white america.
aint all chinese people mafia, and all black folk are not street thugs. white people are definately all squares though...haha jk jk jk.