The Wire
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Q & A: Wire Actor Michael Kenneth Williams...City. Michael Kenneth Williams' portrayal of Omar Little, the iconoclastic shotgun-toting stickup artist in the HBO drama The Wire, earned praise from critics, peers and gangsters alike. With David Simon's Baltimore saga wrapped up,... In this article: Michael K. Williams, Omar Little, Baltimore, The Road, HBO, New York City, David Simon, Cormac McCarthy, and Martin Scorcese |
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New York Post | 2 days ago
No presidential pardon for him
Twelve would-be drug dealers were indicted earlier this week for turning parts of Clinton Hill into scenes from the HBO cop drama, "The Wire. " During a press conference on Tuesday, Kings County District Attorney Charles Hynes said that the...
In this article: Hal Turner, Barack Obama, FBI, Mexico, Brooklyn, New York, Sugar, United States court of appeals, and HBO
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The Live Feed | 2 days ago
Hollywood Reporter's Top 10 TV shows of the decade
...#10 with ABC's "Modern Family" -- yup, already -- and progresses to the #1 show, a pick that's definitely tough to argue. Oh, and HBO's "The Wire"? Not here. Nov 24, 2009 11:39 AM | Permalink | Comments (View) | Hollywood Reporter's Top...
In this article: HBO
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Baltimore Sun | 2 days ago
Why Jackson Browne likes Baltimore
...Hotel, I believe)? Is it because he loves crab cakes or Berger cookies? Nope. Browne likes Baltimore because he watches "The Wire." "I think it's a good show," he told the crowd (here's a link to my review of that show). "Do you have...
In this article: Baltimore, Jackson Browne, David Simon, E mail, Radisson Hotel, HBO, Running on Empty, and Merriweather Post Pavilion
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Baltimore Sun | 4 days ago
Maryland Film Festival fundraiser
...this event was in Baltimore. And all about Baltimore. Baltimore-based filmmakers John Waters and Barry Levinson, as well as "The Wire" creator David Simon, were the guests of honor at the Maryland Film Festival's second fundraiser.
In this article: Baltimore, David Simon, Barry Levinson, TCM, and The Baltimore Sun
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Telegraph.co.uk - Arts | 6 days ago
100 TV shows that defined the decade
In America, the decade has proved a golden age for drama. Bold, brilliant series such as The West Wing, The Sopranos and The Wire have brought novelistic storytelling and Hollywood production values to the small screen. These...
In this article: Big Brother, The West Wing, Jade Goody, Homophobia, BBC Two, DVD, Bourne, Heat, Julie Walters, and Winston Churchill
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Forbes.com News | 7 days ago
Mrs. Parker And The Wicked Committee
...has performed in a one-man show about his family heritage, and he's played a regular role as a Baltimore police sergeant in HBO's The Wire. That last, he says, is "the apex of my acting career." If Benchley's fears are indeed true, where do...
In this article: Nat Benchley, Dorothy Parker, Andrew W. K., New York City, E-mail, Celery, Twitter, and George S. Kaufman
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boston.com - Top arts and entertainment stories | November 18, 2009
Critic’s corner
THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING Grey's Anatomy 9 p.m., Channel 5 It has been interesting watching "The Wire'' cast show up - and, alas, not show up - on other TV series. A partial list of those we've seen includes Sonja...
In this article: Lifetime, Michael K. Williams, Grey's Anatomy, Bravo, Miranda Bailey, 90210, Idris Elba, Sonja Sohn, Jamie Hector, and Clarke Peters
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Brahsome | November 16, 2009
The 100 Greatest Quotes From 'The Wire'
by Brinson on November 16, 2009 'The Wire' is arguably the greatest show of all-time. It's certainly one of my favorite shows of the decade (for whatever it's worth, I also listed South Park, 30 Rock, The Office, 24, Lost, Arrested...
In this article: Clay Davis, 30 Rock, The Office, Arrested Development, South Park, The Sopranos, The Shield, and Family Guy
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The Huffington Post | November 16, 2009
The Hundred Greatest Quotes From The Wire In Ten Minutes (VIDEO)
...Greatest Quotes From "The Wire" In Ten Minutes (VIDEO) Read More: Best Quotes From The Wire, Greatest Wire Quotes, The Wire, The Wire Quotes, The Wire Video, Video, Entertainment News "The Wire" was arguably the best show to ever grace...
In this article: Bubbles, Prop Joe, and Clay Davis
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Baltimore Sun | November 14, 2009
Colleges examine 'The Wire' as social critique
Author Simon pleased by attention to his themes of fraud, urban inequality "The Wire" ended nearly two years ago, but conversation about the show set in Baltimore is still going strong - particularly on American college campuses. When a...
In this article: Jason Mittell, Middlebury College, Harvard, David Simon, Baltimore, E mail, and The Baltimore Sun
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The Wire is an American television drama series set and produced in Baltimore, Maryland. Created, produced, and primarily written by author and former police reporter David Simon, the series was broadcast by the premium cable network HBO in the United States. The Wire premiered on June 2, 2002 and ended on March 9, 2008, with 60 episodes airing over the course of its five seasons.
Each season of The Wire focuses on a different facet of the city of Baltimore. They are, in order: the drug trade, the port, the city bureaucracy, the school system, and the print news media. The large cast consists mainly of character actors who are little known for their other roles. Simon has said that despite its presentation as a crime drama, the show is "really about the American city, and about how we live together. It's about how institutions have an effect on individuals, and how…whether you're a cop, a longshoreman, a drug dealer, a politician, a judge [or] lawyer, you are ultimately compromised and must contend with whatever institution you've committed to."
Despite never seeing great commercial success or winning any major television awards, The Wire has frequently been cited by critics as one of the greatest television series of all time. The show is recognized for its realistic portrayal of urban life, artistic ambitions,
and uncommonly deep exploration of sociological themes.
- Name:
- The Wire
- Country of Origin:
- United States
- Executive Producer:
- Created By:
- David Simon
- Starring:
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- Lance Reddick
- Tristan Wilds
- John Doman
- Amy Ryan
- Michael Kenneth Williams
- Paul Ben Victor
- Clark Johnson
- Jamie Hector
- Andre Royo
- Gbenga Akinnagbe
- Jermaine Crawford
- Sonja Sohn
- Frankie Faison
- Deirdre Lovejoy
- Chad L. Coleman
- Reg E. Cathey
- Chris Bauer
- Seth Gilliam
- Glynn Turman
- Wendell Pierce
- Wood Harris
- Aidan Gillen
- Clarke Peters
- Idris Elba
- Corey Parker Robinson
- Michelle Paress
- Robert Wisdom
- Tom McCarthy
- Domenick Lombardozzi
- Neal Huff
- Isiah Whitlock, Jr.
- Michael Kostroff
- Jim True-Frost
- Dominic West
- Larry Gilliard, Jr.
- J. D. Williams
- Length:
- approx. 55 min.
- Picture Format:
- 480i SDTV
- Format:
- Drama
- Opening Theme:
- "Way Down in the Hole"
- Website:
- http://www.hbo.com/thewire/
- Broadcast Channel:
- HBO
- Number of Seasons:
- 5
- First:
- June 02, 2002
- Last:
- March 9 2008
- Number of Episodes:
- 60
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