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The Wire (2002–2008)

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  • First aired June 2, 2002
  • 5 seasons · 60 episodes
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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.

Created by
David Simon

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"...the life of kings." - H.L. Mencken A damaging report by Pearlman and Daniels gets a reaction from Carcetti, while Haynes finds little support for his concerns about a reporters work from the bosses. Meanwhile,...

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The Wire Season 5 poster Season 52008 · 10 episodes The Wire Season 4 poster Season 42006 · 13 episodes The Wire Season 3 poster Season 32004 · 12 episodes The Wire Season 2 poster Season 22003 · 12 episodes The Wire Season 1 poster Season 12002 · 13 episodes The Wire Specials poster Specials2006 · 7 episodes

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