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The Wire

David Simon's acclaimed crime drama series that aired on HBO from 2002 to 2008. An unflinching portrayal of Baltimore told across five seasons through the perspectives of law enforcement, the drug trade, the working docks, city hall, the school system, and the press.

Genre Crime drama, Social realism
TV Series
TV Series
The Wire

Five-season crime drama created by David Simon and produced by HBO. Each season focuses on a different institution within Baltimore — from the narcotics trade and police to the port, government, schools, and media — building one of the most celebrated works in television history.

Created by David Simon2002–2008
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