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The Wire

The Wire

This series looks at the narcotics scene in Baltimore through the eyes of law enforcers as well as the drug dealers and users.

Premiere:
Jun 02, 2002
Original Network:
HBO

Upcoming Episodes of 'The Wire'

We're sorry, there are no national broadcasts of this TV show in the next two weeks.

Cast of 'The Wire'

'The Wire' Episode Recaps

  • 'The Wire' finale: Same as it ever was

    The finale The Wire delivered bucketloads of resolution, but even in the midst of all that, nothing much changed. Which couldn't be a more appropriate ending for the series.

  • 'The Wire' saves its best for next-to-last

    After taking in the unbelievably powerful, next-to-last episode of The Wire, and about the only complete thought I can form is: Damn.

  • 'The Wire': Not with a bang ...

    If you're a Wire fan without access to HBO On Demand (like me), it was awfully tough not to be spoiled as to one of the big events in this week's episode. It's a testament...

  • McNulty juggles a red ball on 'The Wire'

    Dominic West's directorial debut on The Wire this week may have pushed this season's story ahead only incrementally. But experience teaches that with this show, things that don't seem huge right away can add up...

  • 'The Wire': Omar back

    There were arguably more important developments in this week's episode of The Wire than Omar's stepped-up campaign against Marlo's operation, but none more viscerally entertaining than seeing him take out pieces of the empire.