Latest News About The Wire Season 1

Updated 2026-05-20 16:01

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Please add news in reverse chronological order by published date (where available), with the most recent links at the top The Wire still has one tale left to tell (Nov 03, 2007) Associated Press article about the latest season. The New Yorker profiles David Simon (Oct. 22, 2007)--very detailed article includes background on Simon and other cast members, with indications of what to expect in season 5. Dominic West's Diary (Oct. 20, 2007): The Guardian asked several celebrities to keep a...

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Season 1 - The Wire Wiki - Fandom

The first season of the American television drama series The Wire premiered on June 2, 2002 and concluded on September 8, 2002. It consisted of thirteen episodes, each running approximately 55-65 minutes in length. It follows the Baltimore Police Department as they build a case against a narcotics trafficking outfit known as the Barksdale Organization. The investigation is triggered when Detective McNUlty meets privately with Judge Phelan following the acquittal of D'Angelo Barksdale for...

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