About The Wire TV Show
June 7, 2008
Let’s go in Baltimore, where the series is centered. The Wire deals with city’s inner-city drug scene. It draws parallels between the multigenerational family business dealing with illegal drugs and the efforts of Baltimore cops.
Show is written and created by former police reporter David Simon. I do love the series as each season throws light on a different aspect of the city of Baltimore. According to Simon, “show is really about an American city”.
Series takes us while showing how institutions have an effect on each individual and why everyone should be ultimately compromised and contend with the institution he/she is committed to. It has never won any award but still it’s been cited by critics as a great TV series.
Well, what makes me to hook on series is realistic portrayal of urban life, deep exploration of social matters and artistic ambitions. Characters on this crime-cum-realism show are D’Angelo Barksdale, Det. James McNulty, Avon Barksdale, Stringer Bell, enforcer Wee-Bey and many lieutenants. It ruled HBO on Sundays from 6-2-2002 to 3-9-2008.
I was a big freak of series when it was on and currently missing it so much after the season 5 finale. Hopes for season 6 are nothing more than NO……
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Stephen
