The Wire (2002)
Told from the points of view of both the Baltimore homicide and narcotics detectives and their targets, the series captures a universe in which the national war on drugs has become a permanent, self-sustaining bureaucracy, and distinctions between good and evil are routinely obliterated.
Created by David Simon
Starring Dominic West, Lance Reddick, Sonja Sohn
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3 recommendations
- @prestige10.0/10Apple TV+ · 2mo ago
“It shows drug problems from so many different angles that it totally hooks you.”
- @Mr.Charlie4y ago
“Good but not Great 3.5/5 2 series I was told I have to watch by many were GOT n The Wire. I have to say I'm at the end of Season 4 of The Wire and its just... well, OK.”
- @tmdb4001137010.0/107y ago
“Without doubt, this is the finest, most complete TV drama ever! I know other people will say I am not even close, but for me it really is, and that includes watching Breaking Bad and The Sopranos!”