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The Wire

  • TV Series
  • 2002–20082002–2008
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 59m
IMDb RATING
9.3/10
348K
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POPULARITY
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The Wire (2002)
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CrimeDramaThriller
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.
IMDb RATING
9.3/10
348K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
52
33
  • Creator
    • David Simon
  • Stars
    • Dominic West
    • Lance Reddick
    • Sonja Sohn
  • Creator
    • David Simon
  • Stars
    • Dominic West
    • Lance Reddick
    • Sonja Sohn
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 718User reviews
    • 75Critic reviews
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  • Top rated TV #6
    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 16 wins & 54 nominations total

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    Top cast

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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
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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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 reviews718

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    Review
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    10/10
    Incredible!
    I don't even no where to begin to explain how much I love The Wire! It's a crime drama that takes place in Baltimore. It takes a gritty look into the lives of everyone from police officers to gang members to drug users to political figures, etc. The writing and acting for this amazing series is down right brilliant. All you have to do is read through the reviews to see how loved this show really is. The consistency of the greatness of this show throughout all five seasons is ridiculous. The gritty attention to detail makes this series feel so real. It's easily one of the best shows of all-time.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 2, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • 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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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      59 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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