HBO's "The Wire" is consistently ranked as one of the best dramas in the history of television, so it seems kind of pointless to write anything beyond this sentence.
Still looking for a sales pitch? Okay, the series is essentially a crime drama, with an interesting setup that makes each season stand out from the others. Exploring law enforcement in the city of Baltimore, each season has its own focus: The first on Baltimore's criminal drug trade and underbelly, then how the drugs get to the Baltimore streets. Season 3 turns its attention to the politicians, Season 4 goes inside the education system, and the fifth and final season takes a look at how this entire ecosystem is covered by the media.
You'll recognize a lot of famous faces on "The Wire." Michael K. Williams, Idris Elba, Dominic West, Amy Ryan and Wendell Pierce all became stars from their work here. Many were featured in storylines alongside real-life Baltimore politicians, lawyers, criminals, and other faces that have the hard-earned look of life on the streets.
