The Wire (2002–2008) is a crime drama which follows the story of a single police unit working in Baltimore, Maryland. The show also follows the stories of the criminals, citizens, and politicians from the city. Beyond this, The Wire tells a compelling and complex story about interlocking relationships and institutions of urban America. Creator David Simon has often described the series as a television novel. Each season can be thought of as a single book, with each episode analogous to individual chapters in that book. New viewers often find the series difficult at first because of the complex story lines which continuously build on events from previous episodes and seasons. However, such a format is perhaps the most rewarding, as the final episodes of a season are quite amazing in their ability to bring a story line to a dramatic and memorable conclusion.
Cast
Seasons
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Premiere
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Finale
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| HBO
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| Season One
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June 2, 2002
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September 8, 2002
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13
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| Season Two
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June 1, 2003
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August 24, 2003
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12
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| Season Three
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September 19, 2004
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December 19, 2004
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12
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| Season Four
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September 10, 2006
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December 10, 2006
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13
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| Season Five
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January 6, 2008
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March 9, 2008
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10 + 2
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