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Janni Hedegaard
rated 10

Fantastic movie

1 year ago
Magnus
rated 10

10 stars... worth them all

1 year ago
Kjartan Pedersen
rated 10

One of my absolute favorites. The premise is just awsome.

10 months ago
Critic Season 5 William Thomas
rated 10

Believe the hype: this is a masterpiece...

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Critic Season 1 William Thomas
rated 10

The writing is impeccably sharp and measured, letting its secrets slowly unfold without sensation or histrionics, and is delivered with worn-down chagrin by a cast of largely unfamiliar faces.

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Critic Season 4 William Thomas
rated 10

...it's this microscopic attention to detail, so perfectly executed, that raises it above every other cop show on television.

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Anders Thonander
rated 10

Att skaparna bakom The Wire inte hade för mål att stryka tv-publiken medhårs, det var något som jag bittert fick erfara när jag gjorde mitt första försök till att kolla på serien. Man hade ju hört att den skulle vara så fantastiskt bra. Men det ingen...

1 year ago
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Topp 3 nånsin alla kategorier

1 year ago

Cast & Crew

Frankie Faison
As Ervin Burrell
Michael Kenneth Williams
As Omar Little
Dominic West
As Jimmy McNulty
Aidan Gillen
As Tommy Carcetti
Isiah Whitlock Jr.
As Clay Davis
Tom McCarthy
As Scott Templeton
Reg E. Cathey
As Norman Wilson

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The Wire is a gritty and realistic drama series that explores the dark side of Baltimore, where drug trafficking, corruption, and crime are rampant. The show features a broad ensemble cast, with characters from both the law enforcement and criminal sides of the conflict. The story follows Detective Jimmy McNulty (Dominic West) and his team as they investigate a drug trafficking network run by Avon Barksdale (Wood Harris) and his organization. The series is known for its complex characters, including McNulty's partner Kima Greggs (Sonja Sohn), her confidential informant Bubbles (Andre Royo), and detectives Herc Hauk (Domenick Lombardozzi) and Ellis Carver (Seth Gilliam). The show also features commanding officers Deputy Commissioner Ervin Burrell (Frankie Faison) and Major William Rawls (John Doman), as well as assistant state's attorney Rhonda Pearlman (Deirdre Lovejoy). In addition to its strong cast, The Wire is praised for its realistic portrayal of the drug trade and its impact on communities. The show explores themes such as corruption, loyalty, and the blurred lines between good and evil in a world where criminal activity is omnipresent. The Wire has received critical acclaim for its writing, acting, directing, and overall production quality. It has won several awards during its run from 2002 to 2008 walking away with numerous awards including an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Drama Series. If you want to immerse yourself in gritty realism then you need look no further than this iconic HBO drama

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