The Wire
- Crime
- Drama
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.
The Wire is a critically acclaimed crime drama that premiered on HBO in 2002, following Baltimore homicide and narcotics detectives as they navigate a sprawling drug trade where the lines between law enforcement and criminality blur. The series examines how the war on drugs has created a self-perpetuating system that impacts entire communities. All five seasons are now available to stream, offering a complete viewing experience of one of television's most respected dramas.
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Dominic WestJimmy McNulty
Lance ReddickCedric Daniels
Sonja SohnKima Greggs
Wood HarrisAvon Barksdale
Wendell PierceBunk Moreland
Michael Kenneth WilliamsOmar Little
Deirdre LovejoyRhonda Pearlman
Idris ElbaStringer Bell
Andre RoyoBubbles
J.D. WilliamsBodie Broadus
John DomanWilliam Rawls
Clarke PetersLester Freamon
Frankie FaisonErvin Burrell
Jamie HectorMarlo Stanfield
Lawrence Gilliard Jr.D'Angelo Barksdale
Trailer
Official Trailer
Seasons
5 seasons
Episodes · Season 5
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | More with Less | 2008-01-06 | 59m | 8.0 |
| 02 | Unconfirmed Reports | 2008-01-13 | 59m | 8.1 |
| 03 | Not for Attribution | 2008-01-20 | 59m | 8.1 |
| 04 | Transitions | 2008-01-27 | 59m | 8.8 |
| 05 | React Quotes | 2008-02-03 | 59m | 8.6 |
| 06 | The Dickensian Aspect | 2008-02-10 | 59m | 8.3 |
| 07 | Took | 2008-02-17 | 59m | 8.4 |
| 08 | Clarifications | 2008-02-24 | 59m | 8.9 |
| 09 | Late Editions | 2008-03-02 | 60m | 8.5 |
| 10 | -30- | 2008-03-09 | 94m | 9.6 |
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Is The Wire renewed or cancelled?
The Wire has ended — it concluded its planned run.
The Wire — frequently asked
How many seasons does The Wire have?
The Wire ran for 5 complete seasons, ending in 2008. All seasons are available to watch in full.
Where can I watch The Wire?
The Wire is available on HBO and Max, HBO's streaming service.
What makes The Wire different from other crime dramas?
The series uniquely tells stories from both the perspectives of Baltimore police detectives and drug dealers, examining how systemic issues perpetuate the drug trade rather than focusing solely on crime-solving.
Is The Wire finished, or will there be more seasons?
The Wire concluded in 2008 after five seasons. The series is complete and no revival or new seasons are planned.
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