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The Wire at a glance
The Wire is a 2002 crime and drama series. It has 5 seasons and 60 episodes listed on TMDB, and its status is “Ended”. Age rating: 18 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Now TV and HBO Max.
Rated 18 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Format
- TV series
- First aired
- 2002-06-02
- Seasons
- 5
- Episodes
- 60
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Ended
- TMDB rating
- 8.6 / 10 · 2,901 votes
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Synopsis
Series overviewTold from the points of view of both the Baltimore homicide and narcotics detectives and their targets, the series captures a universe in which the national war on drugs has become a permanent, self-sustaining bureaucracy, and distinctions between good and evil are routinely obliterated.
Cast
14 names
Dominic WestJimmy McNulty
Lance ReddickCedric Daniels
Sonja SohnKima Greggs
Wendell PierceBunk Moreland
Michael Kenneth WilliamsOmar Little
Deirdre LovejoyRhonda Pearlman
Andre RoyoBubbles
John DomanWilliam Rawls
Clarke PetersLester Freamon
Jamie HectorMarlo Stanfield
Aidan GillenTommy Carcetti
Seth GilliamEllis Carver
Domenick LombardozziHerc Hauk
Corey Parker RobinsonLeander SydnorSeasons and episodes
60 episodesQuestions about The Wire
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Wire in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Wire is listed on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Now TV, HBO Max. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Wire suitable for children?
The Wire is rated 18 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is The Wire on PelisPlus UK?
The Wire has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings, seasons and episode guide. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
What is The Wire about?
Told from the points of view of both the Baltimore homicide and narcotics detectives and their targets, the series captures a universe in which the national war on drugs has become a permanent, self-sustaining bureaucracy, and distinctions between good and evil are routinely obliterated.
How many seasons of The Wire are there?
The Wire has 5 seasons and 60 episodes listed on TMDB. Use the season tabs to see every episode.
Can I watch the The Wire trailer?
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