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The Wire

The first season of The Wire (2002) concentrated on the often-futile efforts of police to infiltrate a West Baltimore drug ring headed by Avon Barksdale and his lieutenant, Stringer Bell. In Seasons Two and Three, as the Barksdale investigation escalated, new storylines involving pressures on the working class and the city's political leadership were introduced.

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2002 HBO series; selected public series review. The source does not enumerate every reviewed episode, season, cut or platform.

Violence

Strong

The review reports repeated murders and use of guns and other weapons.

Sexual content

Strong

Sexual content and explicit sexual remarks are described.

Nudity

Moderate

Some nudity is reported; anatomical detail and episode locations are not established.

Language

Strong

Strong profanity is frequent.

Alcohol, drugs & smoking

Strong

Drug dealing is a central recurring subject and is sometimes shown.

Unlisted categories are unassessed. Content can vary by cut or edition.

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Seasons, installments & editions

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Season 1 · 13 entries
Season 2 · 12 entries
Season 3 · 12 entries
Season 4 · 13 entries
Season 5 · 10 entries

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60 hr

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60 hr
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69 hr
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The Wire

The first season of The Wire (2002) concentrated on the often-futile efforts of police to infiltrate a West Baltimore drug ring headed by Avon Barksdale and his lieutenant, Stringer Bell. In Seasons Two and Three, as the Barksdale investigation escalated, new storylines involving pressures on the working class and the city's political leadership were introduced.

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Network or service
HBO
Series premiere
June 2, 2002
Selected cast
Dominic West, Lance Reddick, Wood Harris, Sonja Sohn, Clarke Peters, Domenick Lombardozzi, Wendell Pierce, Seth Gilliam, Jim True-Frost, John Doman, Deirdre Lovejoy, Michael K. Williams, Andre Royo
Creators
David Simon
Executive producers
David Simon
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