Taking place in Baltimore, Maryland, The Wire is an insightful and biting depiction of the institution's relationships with law enforcement, tackling subjects like illegal drugs, bureaucracy, education, and more.
First aired in 2002, The Wire never won a Primetime Emmy nor any significant awards and was referred to as an Emmy snub. It only received average ratings but as time has progressed, the show is now commonly cited as one of the best television programs ever made. Taking place in Baltimore, Maryland, The Wire is an insightful and biting depiction of the institution's relationships with law enforcement, tackling subjects like illegal drugs, bureaucracy, education, and more.