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Seasons and episodes
Watch links for each season and episode are the same services that carry The Wire.
What it's about
The streets of Baltimore as a microcosm of the US's war on drugs, and of US urban decay in general. Seen not only through the eyes of a few policemen and drug gang members but also the people who influence and inhabit their world - politicians, the media, drug addicts and everyday citizens.
Cast and crew
- Writer
- David Simon
- Starring
- Dominic West, Lance Reddick, Sonja Sohn
Details
- Released
- 2002-06-02
- Language
- English, Greek, Mandarin, Spanish
- Country
- United States
- Awards
- Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. 18 wins & 59 nominations total
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- Where to watch The Wire?
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- Where can I watch The Wire?
- You can watch the TV series The Wire on HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it on Prime Video, Fandango at Home, and Apple TV Store.
- Where can I stream the TV series The Wire (2002)?
- The Wire is streaming on HBO Max in the United States.
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- Is The Wire on HBO Max?
- Yes. You can watch The Wire on HBO Max in the United States.
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