
The Wire
A Baltimore homicide detective fights to bring down a powerful drug empire, only to discover that the very institutions meant to stop crime are complicit, forcing him to confront a system where good and evil blur.
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Presented through the perspectives of both Baltimore's homicide and narcotics detectives and the individuals they pursue, the series portrays a world in which the national war on drugs has transformed into a continuous, self-sustaining bureaucratic system, blurring the lines between good and evil.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 113 episodes · premiered Jun 2, 2002
Season 212 episodes · premiered Jun 1, 2003
Season 312 episodes · premiered Sep 19, 2004
Season 413 episodes · premiered Sep 10, 2006
Season 510 episodes · premiered Jan 6, 2008
- 5.01More with LessJan 6, 2008Rate

Bunk Moreland reflects on the power of deception, noting that the more outlandish a lie is, the more likely people are to accept it as truth.
- 5.02Unconfirmed ReportsJan 13, 2008Rate

Bunk Moreland delivers the line, "This ain't Aruba, bitch," reflecting the tense and gritty reality of the environment the characters navigate.
- 5.03Not for AttributionJan 20, 2008Rate

Fletcher makes a cryptic remark about the value of certain lives, prompting tension among the group as they confront moral dilemmas in their mission.
- 5.04TransitionsJan 27, 2008Rate

Templeton voices concern over the competitive environment as the group faces evolving dynamics and emerging challenges in their field.
- 5.05React QuotesFeb 3, 2008Rate

Haynes considers the notion that individuals, including those experiencing homelessness, hold meaningful opinions and outlooks.
- 5.06The Dickensian AspectFeb 10, 2008Rate

Freamon shows understanding and empathy for someone's concerns, recognizing the validity of their emotions.
- 5.07TookFeb 17, 2008Rate

Pearlman offers a witty observation on the contrast between practical legal knowledge and formal legal education.
- 5.08ClarificationsFeb 24, 2008Rate

Terry Hanning deals with the tension between truth and deception as events occur that question the reliability of stories and the motives behind them.
- 5.09Late EditionsMar 2, 2008Rate

The episode examines themes of fairness and justice, as characters face situations in which outcomes are shaped not by merit, but by chance or circumstance.
- 5.10-30-Mar 9, 2008Rate
A group of powerful leaders grapples with the complexities and moral dilemmas of governance, as their decisions send ripples through the kingdom and test their authority.
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Cast & Crew
11 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Dominic West
Lance Reddick
Sonja Sohn
Wendell Pierce
John Doman
as Deputy Commissioner for Operations William A. Rawls
Dede Lovejoy
as A.S.A. Rhonda Pearlman
Seth Gilliam
as Sergeant Ellis Carver
Domenick Lombardozzi
as Detective Thomas 'Herc' Hauk
Clarke Peters
as Detective Lester Freamon
Andre Royo
as Reginald 'Bubbles' Cousins
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1Awards & Nominations
1 win · 2 nominationsWriters Guild Of America Award
- Nom2009Television: Dramatic Series — David Mills
- Nom2008Television: Dramatic Series — David Mills
More awards & festivals (1) — regional academies & film-festival prizes
Edgar Awards
- Won2007Edgar Awards — George Pelecanos
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