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The Wire (TV Series 2002–2008) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
David Simon. Stars. Dominic West. Lance Reddick. Sonja Sohn. See production info at IMDbPro. STREAMING. S1-5. +2. Add to Watchlist. Added by 542K users. 770 User reviews.
The following is a listing of fictional characters from the HBO series, The Wire. Note that some characters' allegiances or positions may have changed over time; and, although the series has ended, the placement below is generally meant to reflect their most recent situation.
Told from the points of view of both the Baltimore homicide and narcotics detectives and their targets, the series captures a universe in which the national war on drugs has become a permanent, self-sustaining bureaucracy, and distinctions between good and evil are routinely obliterated.
Casting. The casting of the show has been praised for avoiding big-name stars and using character actors who appear natural in their roles. [9] . The looks of the cast as a whole have been described as defying TV expectations by presenting a true range of humanity on screen. [10] .
Learn more about the full cast of The Wire with news, photos, videos and more at TV Guide
Season 1 follows a single sprawling drug and murder investigation in Baltimore — one that culminates in a complex series of dangerous wiretaps and surveillance. On the drug-infested streets of West Baltimore, there are good guys and there are bad guys.
