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The Wire (2002–2008)

TV Series   |  TV-MA   |    |  Crime, Drama, Thriller

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Baltimore drug scene, seen through the eyes of drug dealers and law enforcement.

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Cast & Crew

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Creator:

David Simon

Awards

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys.

Another 15 wins & 51 nominations.

Top Rated TV #6

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12 January 2014 | gogoschka-1
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| This isn't just a show about crime - this tries to show every aspect of life in a crumbling society
Along with TV-shows like 'Oz', 'Deadwood', 'The Sopranos' and 'Six Feet Under', David Simon's 'The Wire' was part of a revolution - qualitywise - in television. Although it is very entertaining, this isn't just entertainment; this is art, pure and simple - and the concept of this show was groundbreaking. On the surface, one might think this is a show about crime, but really, 'The Wire' is about the life and soul of a whole city. Every aspect of the city of Baltimore gets its share of screen time, and the way this is done - the writing, the direction, the amazing performances by the terrific cast; the music, the camera work, the realism... I could go on and on - is just outstanding. On par with 'Generation Kill' (no wonder, since the same creative team was behind both), this is as good as television gets.

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Lance Reddick auditioned for the roles of Bunk Moreland and Bubbles before being cast as Cedric Daniels. He was told that they were looking for "a name" to fill the Daniels role.

Quotes

Brother Mouzone: I see you favor a .45.
Omar: At night I do. And I keeps one in the chamber in case you ponderin'.

Goofs

Throughout the last two seasons, Carcetti repeatedly refers to a possible gubernatorial challenge in 2008, after serving two years as Baltimore mayor. But Maryland holds gubernatorial elections in off years - 2006, 2010, etc. The new governor would have been elected the same year that Carcetti was elected mayor - 2006 - and up for re-election in four years, not two.

Crazy Credits

In every episode, after the opening credits a quote appears on the screen that will be spoken by a character in that episode.

Soundtracks

The Fall
Composed by Blake Leyh
(closing theme)

Storyline

Plot Summary

Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)

Genres

Crime | Drama | Thriller

Details

Release Date:

2 June 2002

Language

English, Greek, Mandarin, Spanish

Country of Origin

USA

Filming Locations

Baltimore, Maryland, USA

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