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The Wire poster captures a gritty urban scene with a man in a car, his intense expression and determined gaze conveying deep emotion. The dark, moody atmosphere, combined with the gritty urban backdrop, sets a suspenseful tone. The title "THE WIRE" in bold white letters anchors the image, emphasi...

The Wire

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2002 · TV SeriesAges 18+· Updated Apr 2026

5 Seasons • 60 Episodes

⭐8.6
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🌐Mandarin,English,Greek,+1 more· Originally English
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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 show that explores themes of corruption, newspaper, drug trafficking. It also touches on drug dealer and baltimore, usa and gangster.

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Dominic West, Lance Reddick, Sonja Sohn, Wendell Pierce, Michael Kenneth Williams, Deirdre Lovejoy, Andre Royo, John Doman, Clarke Peters, Jamie Hector

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All seasons of The Wire have received positive reviews from major television critics, with seasons two through five in particular receiving near universal acclaim, with several naming it the best...

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The Wire poster captures a gritty urban scene with a man in a car, his intense expression and determined gaze conveying deep emotion. The dark, moody atmosphere, combined with the gritty urban backdrop, sets a suspenseful tone. The title "THE WIRE" in bold white letters anchors the image, emphasi...

The Wire

Listen carefully.

2002•⭐ 8.6•Ages 18+•Updated Apr 2026
🌐Mandarin,English,Greek,+1 more· Originally English

5 Seasons • 60 Episodes

You can stream The Wire (2002) on Max with a subscription.

Rated:TV-MA
⭐

IMDb

8.6/10

🤢

RT Critics

37%

🍿

RT Audience

53%

91

Metacritic

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 show that explores themes of corruption, newspaper, drug trafficking. It also touches on drug dealer and baltimore, usa and gangster.

Cast

Dominic West, Lance Reddick, Sonja Sohn, Wendell Pierce, Michael Kenneth Williams, Deirdre Lovejoy, Andre Royo, John Doman, Clarke Peters, Jamie Hector

What Critics Say

All seasons of The Wire have received positive reviews from major television critics, with seasons two through five in particular receiving near universal acclaim, with several naming it the best...

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The Wire is streaming on Max. The Wire is not currently available on Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV+. Availability last verified April 14, 2026.

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