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The Wire

Summary In chronicling a multi-generational family business dealing illegal drugs and the efforts of the Baltimore police to curb their trade, this series draws parallels between these organizations and the men and women on either side of the battle.The words of Gary W. Potter, Professor of Criminal Justice and Police Studies at Eastern Kentucky...

Created By: David Simon

The Wire
Season 1
5 Seasons
Season Premiere: Jun 2, 2002
Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 22 Critic Reviews
79
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 672 User Ratings
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Summary In chronicling a multi-generational family business dealing illegal drugs and the efforts of the Baltimore police to curb their trade, this series draws parallels between these organizations and the men and women on either side of the battle.The words of Gary W. Potter, Professor of Criminal Justice and Police Studies at Eastern Kentucky...

Created By: David Simon

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Universal Acclaim Based on 672 User Ratings
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1% Mixed
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4% Negative
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