TV series
The Wire
2002–2008, English, on HBO. Created by David Simon.
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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.
- Seasons
- 5
- Episodes
- 60
- Episode length
- 94 min
- Status
- Ended in 2008
Absolute Cinema
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8.6/10 from 2,877 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Aired 9 March 2008
Seasons 5
Cast & crew
- David SimonCreator
- Dominic WestJimmy McNulty · 60 ep
- Lance ReddickCedric Daniels · 60 ep
- Sonja SohnKima Greggs · 60 ep
- Wendell PierceBunk Moreland · 60 ep
- Deirdre LovejoyRhonda Pearlman · 60 ep
- John DomanWilliam Rawls · 60 ep
- Clarke PetersLester Freamon · 59 ep
- Domenick LombardozziHerc Hauk · 57 ep
- Seth GilliamEllis Carver · 56 ep
- Andre RoyoBubbles · 52 ep
- Michael Kenneth WilliamsOmar Little · 50 ep
- Jim True-FrostRoland 'Prez' Pryzbylewski · 48 ep
Details
- First aired
- 2 June 2002
- Last aired
- 9 March 2008
- Network
- HBO
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-MA
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The Wire: quick answers
Is The Wire worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.6/10 from 2,877 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Wire are there?
The Wire has 5 seasons and 60 episodes, about 94 minutes each.
Is The Wire finished?
Yes. The Wire ended in 2008, so you can watch the whole story.
Where can I watch The Wire?
The Wire is streaming on JioHotstar, VI movies and tv.
Is The Wire suitable for kids?
The Wire is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Wire?
If you liked The Wire, try We Own This City, The Corner, Power Book II: Ghost.
Who created The Wire?
The Wire was created by David Simon and stars Dominic West, Lance Reddick, Sonja Sohn.