The Wire: The Greatest TV Show of All Time?
The Wire is a critically-acclaimed American crime drama television series created and principally written by author and former police reporter David Simon. The series was broadcast by the cable television network HBO in five seasons, from 2002 to 2008. The Wire is widely regarded as one of the greatest television series of all time. Opens in a new window HBO Wire TV show The Wire is set in Baltimore, Maryland, and chronicles the lives of the city's drug dealers, police officers, politicians, and dockworkers. The series is known for its realism, its complex characters, and its unflinching look at the inner workings of urban America. The Wire has been praised by critics for its writing, acting, directing, and realism. The series has won numerous awards, including five Primetime Emmy Awards, two Peabody Awards, and the Writers Guild of America Award for Best Dramatic Series. The Wire has been credited with helping to revitalize the television drama genre. The series' success has inspi…