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The Wire

  • TV Series
  • 2002–2008
  • TV-MA
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
9.3/10
384K
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Idris Elba, Wood Harris, Sonja Sohn, and Dominic West in The Wire (2002)
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Cop DramaDrug CrimeEpicPolice ProceduralCrimeDramaThriller

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

  • Creator
    • David Simon
  • Stars
    • Dominic West
    • Lance Reddick
    • Sonja Sohn
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    9.3/10
    384K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    70
    10
    • Creator
      • David Simon
    • Stars
      • Dominic West
      • Lance Reddick
      • Sonja Sohn
    • 776User reviews
    • 77Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated TV #6
    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 16 wins & 54 nominations total

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    Top cast99+

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    Dominic West
    Dominic West
    • Detective James 'Jimmy' McNulty…
    Lance Reddick
    Lance Reddick
    • Lieutenant Cedric Daniels…
    Sonja Sohn
    Sonja Sohn
    • Detective Shakima 'Kima' Greggs
    Wendell Pierce
    Wendell Pierce
    • Detective William 'Bunk' Moreland
    John Doman
    John Doman
    • Deputy Commissioner for Operations William A. Rawls…
    Deirdre Lovejoy
    Deirdre Lovejoy
    • A.S.A. Rhonda Pearlman
    Seth Gilliam
    Seth Gilliam
    • Sergeant Ellis Carver…
    Domenick Lombardozzi
    Domenick Lombardozzi
    • Detective Thomas 'Herc' Hauk…
    Clarke Peters
    Clarke Peters
    • Detective Lester Freamon
    Andre Royo
    Andre Royo
    • Reginald 'Bubbles' Cousins
    Michael Kenneth Williams
    Michael Kenneth Williams
    • Omar Little
    Jim True-Frost
    Jim True-Frost
    • Detective Roland 'Prez' Pryzbylewski…
    Frankie Faison
    Frankie Faison
    • Acting Commissioner Ervin H. Burrell…
    Corey Parker Robinson
    Corey Parker Robinson
    • Detective Leander Sydnor
    Delaney Williams
    Delaney Williams
    • Sergeant Jay Landsman
    J.D. Williams
    J.D. Williams
    • Preston 'Bodie' Broadus
    Wood Harris
    Wood Harris
    • Avon Barksdale
    Idris Elba
    Idris Elba
    • Russell 'Stringer' Bell
    • Creator
      • David Simon
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      While filming, Andre Royo was once approached by a Baltimore resident, who handed him a package of heroin and said he looked like he needed a fix. Royo calls this his "street Oscar."
    • 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.
    • Quotes

      Freamon: A life, Jimmy, you know what that is? It's the shit that happens while you're waiting for moments that never come.

    • 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.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 57th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Way Down in the Hole
      Written by Tom Waits

      Performed by The Blind Boys of Alabama

      (season 1)

    User reviews776

    Review
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    Featured review
    10/10
    If You Haven't Seen this show, but are considering it, please read my review.
    This Review is aimed at anyone who has never seen the wire, but may have heard about it from about 3000 people recommending you should watch it. I watched the wire about 3 years ago well after the series concluded, and watched it in the same binge watching way I watched The Sopranos, Breaking Bad, and Game of thrones. I won't compare The Wire to these shows because they are not really comparable other than the fact they are some of the greatest shows ever, but are completely different. The wire isn't about drug dealing, the police, politics, or the education system, it is about the entire city of Baltimore. I'll admit The Wire isn't for everyone, it may be too violent or complex with the vast amount of characters and side stories for some, but I guarantee if you are a film and TV series lover and appreciate writing, acting, and an abundance of interesting characters, the wire is pretty much perfect in these regards. Each Season changes slightly in which facet of the city it will mainly cover, and becomes more complex as the series progresses. This show has without a doubt some of the most interesting characters, and best writing I have ever seen on a series. Even small side characters have intriguing stories that progress throughout the entire series, and I have never seen more attention to detail. This show isn't built up with such high expectations for people who haven't seen it for no reason, watch it , and there is about a 99.99% chance you will become one of those previously mentioned 3000 people recommending it to everyone you know who hasn't seen it.
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    FAQ12

    • The "Brown Paper Bag" story that Major Bunny Colvin tells in season 3, which describes the predicament both the citizens and the police of Baltimore and America found themselves in when public consumption of alcohol was outlawed, and which was solved by hiding alcoholic drinks in paper bags and was called "a great moment of civic compromise" by Colvin -- is that a true story and did that really happen in Baltimore?
    • Why do people in the drug zones keep shouting out stuff like "WMD" and "Pandemic"?
    • Why did Bunk cut off his colleague's necktie?

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    • Release date
      • June 2, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Greek
      • Mandarin
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Đường Dây Tội Phạm
    • Filming locations
      • Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    • Production companies
      • Blown Deadline Productions
      • Home Box Office (HBO)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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