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The Wire(2002)
Released
2002 · TV SERIES

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.

Released
2002
Rated
TV-MA
Seasons
5 seasons
CrimeDrama
Streaming on
  • HBO Max

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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.

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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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 5.04TransitionsJan 27, 2008Rate

    Templeton voices concern over the competitive environment as the group faces evolving dynamics and emerging challenges in their field.

  5. 5.05React QuotesFeb 3, 2008Rate

    Haynes considers the notion that individuals, including those experiencing homelessness, hold meaningful opinions and outlooks.

  6. 5.06The Dickensian AspectFeb 10, 2008Rate

    Freamon shows understanding and empathy for someone's concerns, recognizing the validity of their emotions.

  7. 5.07TookFeb 17, 2008Rate

    Pearlman offers a witty observation on the contrast between practical legal knowledge and formal legal education.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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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