Name: The Wire
Released: 2002-06-02T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Dominic West, John Doman, Frankie R. Faison

Available on HBO Max

A dramatised version of what happens in the Baltimore crime scene, following police, drug dealers, and users. Plus a look at how government bureaucracy and news media can have an impact.

Crime · 2002 · 1 hr 2 min

Starring Dominic West , John Doman , Frankie R. Faison

EPISODE 1

The Target

When the Baltimore PD comes under pressure for their failings in combating a drugs-related homicide, a new detail is set up to placate the politicians. Their impossible task is bringing the elusive Avon Barksdale to justice.

1 hr 2 min · 2 June 2002
EPISODE 2

The Detail

When a witness who testified against D'Angelo Barksdale is discovered murdered, McNulty and the detail take the opportunity to link the killing to Avon Barksdale's drugs crew.

54 min · 9 June 2002
EPISODE 3

The Buys

Detectives' inquiries spark a minor riot, causing a boy to lose an eye and giving police a black eye publicity-wise.

52 min · 16 June 2002
EPISODE 4

Old Cases

The team's raids prove wholly unsuccessful. McNulty cannot convince any of the suspects to give up Barksdale, and Bodie manages to escape from lock-up.

59 min · 23 June 2002
EPISODE 5

The Pager

When the detail discover that Barksdale's drug crew uses pagers to communicate, McNulty becomes determined to get hold of one to listen in on the organisation.

1 hr · 30 June 2002
EPISODE 6

The Wire

McNulty and Greggs try to delay some arrests as Rawls plans to carry them out early; Omar makes the decision to testify in court when he sees his lover's murdered body.

59 min · 7 July 2002