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NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 07: Actors (from left to right) Jermaine Crawford, Tristan Wilds, producer David Simon, Maestro Harrell and Julito McCullum arrive at the premiere of HBO’s ‘The Wire’ on September 7, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 07: Actors (from left to right) Jermaine Crawford, Tristan Wilds, producer David Simon, Maestro Harrell and Julito McCullum arrive at the premiere of HBO’s ‘The Wire’ on September 7, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images) /

3. The Wire

Release Year: 2002

Seasons: 5

Creator: David Simon

Starring: Dominic West, John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison, Larence Gilliard, Jr., Wood Harris, Deirdre Lovejoy, Wendell Pierce, Lance Reddick, Andre Royo, and others

Few television shows can boast that they have been popularly deemed one of the best television series of all time. However, HBO’s The Wire happens to be one of those shows that can can boast its stance as a highly regarded drama series. It’s agreed upon by critics and fans alike, as well as the legions of new fans who continue to find the series year after year.

Although The Wire frames its narrative around the structure of a crime drama, it has been celebrated for its realistic depictions of life in urban neighborhoods and its piercing perception of the intersection of society and the political landscape.

The gritty drama explores differing Baltimore establishments and how they interact with the law. Each season of The Wire features a continuation of the stories from the past season while introducing an entirely new layer to the compelling drama. With five seasons and 60 episodes, The Wire isn’t just a worthy binge–it’s an experience.