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The Wire

The streets of Baltimore as a microcosm of the US's war on drugs, and of US urban decay in general. Seen not only through the eyes of a few policemen and drug gang members but also the people who influence and inhabit their world - politicians, the media, drug addicts and everyday citizens. Use this page to compare tone, genre fit (Crime, Drama, Thriller), first airing in 2002, and whether this series is worth starting now.

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Story of The Wire

The streets of Baltimore as a microcosm of the US's war on drugs, and of US urban decay in general. Seen not only through the eyes of a few policemen and drug gang members but also the people who influence and inhabit their world - politicians, the media, drug addicts and everyday citizens.

Use this page to compare tone, genre fit (Crime, Drama, Thriller), first airing in 2002, and whether this series is worth starting now.

Title facts

  • Type Series
  • Release year 2002
  • Released 02 Jun 2002
  • Runtime 59 minutes
  • Content rating TV-MA
  • IMDb rating IMDb 9.3/10 from 426,865 votes
  • Genres Crime, Drama, Thriller
  • Languages English, Greek, Mandarin, Spanish
  • Countries United States
  • Seasons 5 seasons

Cast

Dominic West, Lance Reddick, Sonja Sohn

Direction and writing

Written by: David Simon

Awards and recognition

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. 18 wins & 59 nominations total

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