2002 - 2008 | HBO | Seasons: 5
There are good guys and bad guys in the city of Baltimore. Sometimes, more than just a badge is required to distinguish them. The Wire follows a team of cops and the criminals they are chasing. This intensely realistic and completely unvarnished drama series depicts the whims of crime, law enforcement, politics, education, and media. This isn't just entertainment, despite how engaging it is; this is art, plain and simple. In reality, The Wire is about the life and spirit of an entire city, although, on the surface, it appears to be a show about crime. The screenplay, the direction, the incredible performances by the fantastic cast, the music, the camera work, and the realism are just excellent. If you appreciate intelligent television, we can only imagine how much fun it will be for you to watch this for the first time.