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The Wire is an American television drama series set in Baltimore, Maryland, where it was also produced. 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 government and 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 large commercial success or winning any major television awards, The Wire has frequently been described 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 sociopolitical themes.

Like Cheyenie said each season is like a novel. You can't pick up episode 9 and understand what's going on. Hell even when you start at the begining they don't make it easy for you. It's filled with street lingo, police lingo, political speak all with little to no explanation. You have to just get an ear for it and roll with it, picking it up as you go. If you've ever read "A Clockwork Orange" it's similar (the book being written in a made-up futurisitc slang). There are really no 'audience' characters that ask for explanation of things to help the audience understand what's going on.

The characters are the most complex I've seen on TV. The acting is also amazingly authentic. They joked on one commentary that there wasn't a single actor in the Baltimore area that hadn't worked on the show.

The flow between seasons is also amazing. Characters segue beautifully from one storyline in one season to something completely new in another. Minor characters in one become major in another.

Finished S4 last night. Fantastic. I hated that it was wrapping up. Sets up S5 beautifully too. I think 2 might be my favourite with the Dock Union workers. But they all are great.