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The Wire
Nobody gets clean alone. Bubbles earned his seat at the table one day at a time. 🏙️
Who it's for
The Wire shows drug use, crime and failure as products of institutions (police, schools, city hall, newspapers) rather than simply bad individuals, a shift that can reduce shame and blame.
Feelings it meets
What it is
The Wire is an HBO crime drama created by David Simon that aired from 2002 to 2008 and is set in Baltimore. Using police wiretap investigations as its narrative device, each of its five seasons examines a different institution: the illegal drug trade, the port, city government, the school system and the print news media.
Where to find it
HBO original; streams on HBO Max. Streaming availability rotates; check JustWatch.
Before you start
Heads up: A suicide attempt and violent deaths.
Age: TV-MA (suggested 17+)
