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Seasons of The Wire
The Wire currently has 5 seasons and 60 episodes. Most episodes run for around 94 minutes, giving it the feel of a full hour-long drama. The series is currently marked as "Ended". The most recently aired episode came out in 2008.
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release-radar
Are there new episodes of The Wire coming?
The Wire is marked as an ended series, with its final episode airing on March 9, 2008. At this time there are no new seasons or episodes announced, so the release radar for this show is effectively closed unless a revival or spin-off is announced. When the next release does arrive, it is expected to carry the same content rating of TV-MA (US), which can influence when it airs on different providers and platforms.
trailers
Watch the official trailers for The Wire
Watch the main official trailer for The Wire in one place. Most of these clips were released around April 2017, capturing the show at its peak marketing push. Use the carousel to sample the show's visual style, story hooks and production quality before you dive into full episodes.
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overview
What is The Wire about?
Listen carefully. 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. It blends crime and drama elements. The series reflects a distinct United States of America style and perspective. The story is shaped by its creator, David Simon.
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release-timeline
Release pattern and schedule for The Wire
The Wire has been releasing episodes between June 2002 and March 2008 across 5 seasons. So far there are 60 released episodes, giving you plenty of story to catch up on before the next drop. Historically there have been longer waits of around 18 months between seasons, which can explain why some fans search early for hints about the next release.
cast
Cast and creators of The Wire
The main cast includes Dominic West, Lance Reddick and Sonja Sohn. Behind the scenes, it is created by David Simon, shaped by showrunner Nina K. Noble and David Simon.
Dominic West
as Jimmy McNulty
Lance Reddick
as Cedric Daniels
Sonja Sohn
as Kima Greggs
Wendell Pierce
as Bunk Moreland
Michael Kenneth Williams
as Omar Little
Deirdre Lovejoy
as Rhonda Pearlman
Andre Royo
as Bubbles
John Doman
as William Rawls
Clarke Peters
as Lester Freamon
Jamie Hector
as Marlo Stanfield
Aidan Gillen
as Tommy Carcetti
Seth Gilliam
as Ellis Carver
Domenick Lombardozzi
as Herc Hauk
Corey Parker Robinson
as Leander Sydnor
Isiah Whitlock Jr.
as Clay Davis
Michael Kostroff
as Maury Levy
Reg E. Cathey
as Norman Wilson
Clark Johnson
as Augustus Haynes
Tom McCarthy
as Scott Templeton
Gbenga Akinnagbe
as Chris Partlow
Neal Huff
as Michael Steintorf
Jermaine Crawford
as Dukie Weems
Tristan Mack Wilds
as Michael Lee
Michelle Paress
as Alma Gutierrez
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