Plot — What is The Wire about?
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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 2002 |
| Genre | Crime, Drama |
| Language | English |
| Seasons | 5 (60 episodes) |
| Audience Score | 86% (8.6/10, 2,837 votes) |
The Wire — FAQ
Is The Wire worth watching? The Wire holds a 8.6/10 rating from 2,837 viewers. 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 bureaucrac
Who is behind The Wire? Created by David Simon.
Who is in the cast of The Wire? It stars Dominic West, Lance Reddick, Sonja Sohn, Wendell Pierce, Michael Kenneth Williams, Deirdre Lovejoy and more.
Where can I stream The Wire? You can stream The Wire on JioHotstar, VI movies and tv. Availability may vary by region.
When did The Wire release? It first aired in 2002.
