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9.3

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Kjartan Pedersen
rated 10

One of my absolute favorites. The premise is just awsome.

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Magnus
rated 10

10 stars... worth them all

2 years ago
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Kasper Løvborg
rated 10

Easily lives up to many people, myself included, calling it "the best TV show of all time". Favorite season: S4 - Favorite characters: Omar and Snoop - Favorite scene: Snoop buys a nail gun - Favorite intro music: S1 (The Blind Boys of A...

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Cast & Crew

Wendell Pierce
As Bunk Moreland
Michael Kenneth Williams
As Omar Little
Aidan Gillen
As Tommy Carcetti
Dominic West
As Jimmy McNulty
Isiah Whitlock, Jr.
As Clay Davis
Clark Johnson
As Augustus Haynes
Lance Reddick
As Cedric Daniels
Tom McCarthy
As Scott Templeton

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The Wire is a gritty and realistic drama series that explores the dark side of Baltimore, where drug trafficking, corruption, and crime are rampant. The show features a broad ensemble cast, with characters from both the law enforcement and criminal sides of the conflict. The story follows Detective Jimmy McNulty (Dominic West) and his team as they investigate a drug trafficking network run by Avon Barksdale (Wood Harris) and his organization. The series is known for its complex characters, including McNulty's partner Kima Greggs (Sonja Sohn), her confidential informant Bubbles (Andre Royo), and detectives Herc Hauk (Domenick Lombardozzi) and Ellis Carver (Seth Gilliam). The show also features commanding officers Deputy Commissioner Ervin Burrell (Frankie Faison) and Major William Rawls (John Doman), as well as assistant state's attorney Rhonda Pearlman (Deirdre Lovejoy). In addition to its strong cast, The Wire is praised for its realistic portrayal of the drug trade and its impact on communities. The show explores themes such as corruption, loyalty, and the blurred lines between good and evil in a world where criminal activity is omnipresent. The Wire has received critical acclaim for its writing, acting, directing, and overall production quality. It has won several awards during its run from 2002 to 2008 walking away with numerous awards including an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Drama Series. If you want to immerse yourself in gritty realism then you need look no further than this iconic HBO drama

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