Described by many critics as the greatest television series ever made, The Wire—an American crime drama written by author and former police reporter David Simon—is set in Baltimore and focuses over 5 seasons on different facets of the city: the illegal drug trade, the seaport, the city government and bureaucracy, schools, and the print news media. The Wire”… is recognized for its realistic portrayal of urban life, its literary ambitions, and its uncommonly deep exploration of sociopolitical themes.”
The complete series is now available on DVD at the Killam Library, on a 3-day loan. Check it out!