The Wire is an American television drama series set and produced
in Baltimore, Maryland. Created, produced, and primarily written
by author and former police reporter David Simon, the series was
broadcast by the premium cable network HBO in the United States.
The Wire premiered on June 2, 2002 and ended on March 9, 2008,
with 60 episodes airing over the course of its five seasons.
Each season of The Wire focuses on a different facet of the city
of Baltimore. They are, in order: the drug trade, the port, the
city bureaucracy, the school system, and the print news media.
The large cast consists mainly of character actors who are little
known for their other roles. Simon has said that despite its
presentation as a crime drama, the show is "really about the
American city, and about how we live together. It's about how
institutions have an effect on individuals, and how.whether
you're a cop, a longshoreman, a drug dealer, a politician,
a judge (or) lawyer, you are ultimately compromised and must
contend with whatever institution you've committed to."
Despite never seeing great commercial success or winning any major
television awards, The Wire has frequently been cited by critics
as one of the greatest television series of all time. The show is
recognized for its realistic portrayal of urban life, artistic
ambitions, and uncommonly deep exploration of sociological themes.

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