Some of you are not watching The Wire
Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2025 2:39 am
It has come to my attention that some members of this community have not watched HBO’s smash hit The Wire.
This is somewhat forgivable for anyone who simply hasn’t heard of it, but it’s hard to excuse for those who know about the show and still haven’t watched. You’re missing out on one of the greatest TV series ever made.
Here are just a few of the unforgettable characters you’ll meet:
Dominic West as Jimmy McNulty, the detective who can’t help getting in his own way
Lance Reddick as Cedric Daniels, calm, sharp, and commanding
Sonja Sohn as Kima Greggs, tough, dedicated, and human in every sense
Wendell Pierce as Bunk Moreland, the detective with cigars, wit, and plenty of one-liners
Idris Elba as Stringer Bell, the smartest operator on the streets
Michael Kenneth Williams as Omar Little, a legend in his own right
Wood Harris as Avon Barksdale, the crime boss who built an empire
If you want to see why so many people still talk about it, check these out:
IMDb – The Wire
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0306414/
Rotten Tomatoes – The Wire
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/the-wire
New York Times 20th Anniversary Article
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/02/arts ... rsary.html
And if you’re ready to finally dive in, you can stream the full series here:
Watch on HBO Max
https://www.hbomax.com
Do yourself a favor and watch The Wire. Then come back and talk about it here.
This is somewhat forgivable for anyone who simply hasn’t heard of it, but it’s hard to excuse for those who know about the show and still haven’t watched. You’re missing out on one of the greatest TV series ever made.
Here are just a few of the unforgettable characters you’ll meet:
Dominic West as Jimmy McNulty, the detective who can’t help getting in his own way
Lance Reddick as Cedric Daniels, calm, sharp, and commanding
Sonja Sohn as Kima Greggs, tough, dedicated, and human in every sense
Wendell Pierce as Bunk Moreland, the detective with cigars, wit, and plenty of one-liners
Idris Elba as Stringer Bell, the smartest operator on the streets
Michael Kenneth Williams as Omar Little, a legend in his own right
Wood Harris as Avon Barksdale, the crime boss who built an empire
If you want to see why so many people still talk about it, check these out:
IMDb – The Wire
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0306414/
Rotten Tomatoes – The Wire
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/the-wire
New York Times 20th Anniversary Article
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/02/arts ... rsary.html
And if you’re ready to finally dive in, you can stream the full series here:
Watch on HBO Max
https://www.hbomax.com
Do yourself a favor and watch The Wire. Then come back and talk about it here.