The Wire

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.

Tagline

“Listen carefully.”

Status

Ended

Genres

Crime, Drama

Seasons

5 seasons · 60 episodes

Original Language

EN

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 does The Wire have?

The Wire has 5 seasons and 60 episodes.

When did The Wire first air?

The Wire first aired on June 2, 2002.

Is The Wire still running?

The Wire has ended.

Where can I track The Wire?

You can track The Wire on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log episodes, rate the series, and share it with friends. The Wire is currently streaming on HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel in the US.