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David Simon, creator of 'The Wire,' is filming his next project in Baltimore's Canton neighborhood

David Simon, creator of 'The Wire,' is filming his next project in Baltimore's Canton neighborhood

Jun 13, 2019

Idris Elba, star of 'The Wire,' is People's sexiest man alive

Idris Elba, star of 'The Wire,' is People's sexiest man alive

Nov 6, 2018

McNulty's jacket from 'The Wire' sold to interestingly-named person

McNulty's jacket from 'The Wire' sold to interestingly-named person

Oct 13, 2018

'Idris Elba should have, like, 10 Emmys': 'The Wire' gets a shout-out during 'Reparation Emmys' skit

'Idris Elba should have, like, 10 Emmys': 'The Wire' gets a shout-out during 'Reparation Emmys' skit

Sep 18, 2018

Baltimore rapper and professor form unlikely friendship over health disparities class centered on 'The Wire'

Baltimore rapper and professor form unlikely friendship over health disparities class centered on 'The Wire'

Jun 13, 2018

'House of Cards,' 'The Wire' actors help close the 20th Maryland Film Festival

'House of Cards,' 'The Wire' actors help close the 20th Maryland Film Festival

May 7, 2018

Baltimore crime figure who inspired Cutty on 'The Wire' writes novel based on his experiences in prison

Baltimore crime figure who inspired Cutty on 'The Wire' writes novel based on his experiences in prison

Apr 18, 2018

10 years after 'The Wire,' cast members reflect on their careers after the classic series

10 years after 'The Wire,' cast members reflect on their careers after the classic series

Apr 13, 2018

'The Wire' finale aired 10 years ago today

'The Wire' finale aired 10 years ago today

Mar 9, 2018

Actor who played Bodie in 'The Wire' recalls being 'slammed' to ground by police in Baltimore

Actor who played Bodie in 'The Wire' recalls being 'slammed' to ground by police in Baltimore

Feb 14, 2018

David Simon, HBO say no, no, no to use of 'The Wire' names in local play

David Simon, HBO say no, no, no to use of 'The Wire' names in local play

Feb 12, 2018

This show is drawing major comparisons to 'The Wire.' Are they warranted?

This show is drawing major comparisons to 'The Wire.' Are they warranted?

Feb 1, 2018

Sonja Sohn's 'Baltimore Rising' on HBO drills down on life after Freddie Gray

Sonja Sohn's 'Baltimore Rising' on HBO drills down on life after Freddie Gray

Nov 9, 2017

'The Deuce,' the latest from David Simon, offers critiques on par with 'The Wire'

'The Deuce,' the latest from David Simon, offers critiques on par with 'The Wire'

Sep 1, 2017

Dennis Wise, notorious Baltimore crime figure referenced in 'The Wire,' released after decades in prison

Dennis Wise, notorious Baltimore crime figure referenced in 'The Wire,' released after decades in prison

Jul 11, 2017

Local Little League players participate in Dundalk movie shoot

Local Little League players participate in Dundalk movie shoot

Jun 25, 2017

BSO soars in season finale with Marin Alsop, Gil Shaham and a classical tribute to 'The Wire' theme song

BSO soars in season finale with Marin Alsop, Gil Shaham and a classical tribute to 'The Wire' theme song

Jun 16, 2017

The Ringer celebrates 15th anniversary of 'The Wire' with 'Where's Wallace' game

The Ringer celebrates 15th anniversary of 'The Wire' with 'Where's Wallace' game

Jun 1, 2017

Defiant ex-top cop Ed Norris talks vindication, blames prosecutors ahead of 'Way Down in the Hole' book release

Defiant ex-top cop Ed Norris talks vindication, blames prosecutors ahead of 'Way Down in the Hole' book release

Apr 26, 2017

Terps basketball assistant coach Bino Ranson (St. Frances) played ball on 'The Wire'

Terps basketball assistant coach Bino Ranson (St. Frances) played ball on 'The Wire'

Apr 18, 2017

'The Wire' characters Bodie and Poot reunite on new show

'The Wire' characters Bodie and Poot reunite on new show

Mar 29, 2017

Baltimore dream home: Homeland house was filming location for 'The Wire'

Baltimore dream home: Homeland house was filming location for 'The Wire'

Mar 2, 2017

'Wire' alum Sonja Sohn directs HBO documentary on Baltimore

'Wire' alum Sonja Sohn directs HBO documentary on Baltimore

Jan 16, 2017

Another young life cut short by violence

Another young life cut short by violence

The benefits of 'The Wire'

The benefits of 'The Wire'

Apr 28, 2016

Why is Baltimore so wired to 'The Wire'?

Why is Baltimore so wired to 'The Wire'?

Apr 6, 2016

'The Wire' creator David Simon talks Camp David visit, challenges Obama to bowling match

'The Wire' creator David Simon talks Camp David visit, challenges Obama to bowling match

Feb 1, 2016

HBO orders David Simon and James Franco porn drama 'The Deuce' to series

HBO orders David Simon and James Franco porn drama 'The Deuce' to series

Jan 20, 2016

Sonja Sohn of 'The Wire,' Ravens' Justin Forsett to be MLK parade grand marshals

Sonja Sohn of 'The Wire,' Ravens' Justin Forsett to be MLK parade grand marshals

Jan 13, 2016

'Wire' inspiration, actor and real-life cop Jay Landsman Sr. promoted to lieutenant

'Wire' inspiration, actor and real-life cop Jay Landsman Sr. promoted to lieutenant

Dec 8, 2015

'Little' Melvin Williams, Baltimore drug kingpin who appeared on 'The Wire,' dies

'Little' Melvin Williams, Baltimore drug kingpin who appeared on 'The Wire,' dies

Dec 3, 2015

HBO orders pilots for series on porn and politics from David Simon

HBO orders pilots for series on porn and politics from David Simon

Aug 6, 2015

What's going on?: The Wachowskis' globe-trotting, empathetic 'Sense8'

What's going on?: The Wachowskis' globe-trotting, empathetic 'Sense8'

Jul 22, 2015

"Wire" cast gives voice to West Baltimore residents' unheard stories

"Wire" cast gives voice to West Baltimore residents' unheard stories

Jul 18, 2015

'Wire' actors to deliver lines from real-life Baltimoreans

'Wire' actors to deliver lines from real-life Baltimoreans

Jul 16, 2015

Details set for Artscape performance by cast members of 'The Wire'

Details set for Artscape performance by cast members of 'The Wire'

Jul 8, 2015

Jermaine Crawford on his R&B music, playing Dukie on 'The Wire' and the difficulty separating the two

Jermaine Crawford on his R&B music, playing Dukie on 'The Wire' and the difficulty separating the two

Jul 7, 2015

'True Detective' goes darker in Season 2

'True Detective' goes darker in Season 2

Jun 12, 2015

Smile For the Camera: The representational limits of 'The Wire'

Smile For the Camera: The representational limits of 'The Wire'

Jun 2, 2015

'The Wire' Season Five: There ain't no nostalgia to this shit

'The Wire' Season Five: There ain't no nostalgia to this shit

Jun 2, 2015

'The Wire' Season One: It all begins with Snotboogie

'The Wire' Season One: It all begins with Snotboogie

Jun 2, 2015

Was 'The Wire' just another obstacle standing in the way of the city?

Was 'The Wire' just another obstacle standing in the way of the city?

Jun 2, 2015

'The Wire' references abound on social media in response to riots

'The Wire' references abound on social media in response to riots

Apr 28, 2015

Police and 'Black Baltimore'

Police and 'Black Baltimore'

Apr 27, 2015

'Gotham' recap, 'Under the Knife'

'Gotham' recap, 'Under the Knife'

Apr 21, 2015

Sun Investigates: Cellphone surveillance seen years earlier in 'The Wire'

Sun Investigates: Cellphone surveillance seen years earlier in 'The Wire'

Apr 11, 2015

Civil rights historian aims to reform NCAA 'cartel'

Civil rights historian aims to reform NCAA 'cartel'

Apr 3, 2015

Clicking and Streaming: Netflix Original Series 'Bloodline' brings Faulknerian modernism to television

Clicking and Streaming: Netflix Original Series 'Bloodline' brings Faulknerian modernism to television

Apr 3, 2015

Elite Eight of the Maryland Film/TV Showdown: The Avon Barksdale Region

Elite Eight of the Maryland Film/TV Showdown: The Avon Barksdale Region

Mar 31, 2015

Comparing Barack Obama's thoughts on 'The Wire' with those of Baltimore officials

Comparing Barack Obama's thoughts on 'The Wire' with those of Baltimore officials

Mar 27, 2015

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