The Wire is an American crime drama television series created and written by author and former police reporter David Simon. Set and produced in Baltimore, Maryland, the series aired on HBO from 2002 to 2008. The show is widely recognized for its realistic portrayal of urban life, its literary ambitions, and its
The Wire is an American crime drama television series created and primarily written by American author and former police reporter David Simon for the cable network HBO. The series premiered on June 2, 2002, and ended on March 9, 2008, comprising 60 episodes over five seasons. The idea for the show started out as a police drama loosely based on the experiences of Simon's writing partner Ed Burns, a former homicide detective and public school teacher.