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2 June 2002 (USA) more
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Rules change. The game remains the same. (third season) more
Plot:
Baltimore drug scene, seen through the eyes of drug dealers, and law enforcement. full summary
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Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 9 wins & 35 nominations more
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Great acting, great story, great directing, great SHOW! - Must see.... more (125 total)
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60 min
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Australia:M (some episodes) | UK:18 (some episodes) | Portugal:M/12 (DVD rating) | UK:15 (some episodes) | New Zealand:R16 | Australia:MA
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Donnell Rawlings was considered for the role of Omar before being cast as recurring character Damien Price. more
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Continuity: Throughout the series some Officers are shown on both the day, evening and Night shifts in a short period of time, some even within the same day. The Baltimore police department rarely gives shift changes until the next fiscal year. more
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Featured in Tapping the Wire (2007) (TV) more
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The Fall more
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What is the name of the song sung in the Irish wakes?Is Rawls Gay?
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You want to learn something about city politics, police corruption, drug dealing or how this tapestry of city corruption is woven together then watch The Wire. This is truly an excellent series, with superb acting, writing, directing, and truly outstanding characters.
With season three starting Sept 18th I can wait. First season was drugs in The Projects, second season was down on the Baltimore docks, with longshoreman, drugs, prostitution, unions, and every changing need for dock workers and space for condominiums and all the politics that go in-between.
This is a must see and makes HBO my #1 channel to watch. BTW, my favorite character is Omar (Michael K. Williams). Omar is kind of a modern day Robinhood. Steels from the drug dealers and gives to himself and his crew. This guy redefines cool. 10/10