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The Wire

8.620025 seasonsTV-MATV SeriesCrimeDrama

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.

ProducersNina K. Noble·Eric Overmyer

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
More with Less
Jan 6, 2008 7.9
E2
Unconfirmed Reports
Jan 13, 2008 8.0
E3
Not for Attribution
Jan 20, 2008 8.1
E4
Transitions
Jan 27, 2008 8.4
E5
React Quotes
Feb 3, 2008 8.2
E6
The Dickensian Aspect
Feb 10, 2008 8.0
E7
Took
Feb 17, 2008 8.0
E8
Clarifications
Feb 24, 2008 8.4
E9
Late Editions
Mar 2, 2008 8.6
E10
-30-
Mar 9, 2008 8.7

Cast

Dominic West
Dominic West
Jimmy McNulty
Lance Reddick
Lance Reddick
Cedric Daniels
Sonja Sohn
Sonja Sohn
Kima Greggs
Wendell Pierce
Wendell Pierce
Bunk Moreland
Michael Kenneth Williams
Michael Kenneth Williams
Omar Little
Deirdre Lovejoy
Deirdre Lovejoy
Rhonda Pearlman
Andre Royo
Andre Royo
Bubbles
John Doman
John Doman
William Rawls
Clarke Peters
Clarke Peters
Lester Freamon
Jamie Hector
Jamie Hector
Marlo Stanfield
Aidan Gillen
Aidan Gillen
Tommy Carcetti
Seth Gilliam
Seth Gilliam
Ellis Carver

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The Wire — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Wire?

The Wire is streaming on HBO Max and YouTube TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Wire on Netflix?

No, The Wire is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on HBO Max and YouTube TV.

Is The Wire on Amazon Prime Video?

The Wire isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Wire for free?

The Wire is available on HBO Max and YouTube TV in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Wire?

The Wire has 5 seasons in total (60 episodes). The series concluded in 2008.

Are all episodes of The Wire out yet?

Yes — all 60 episodes across 5 seasons of The Wire are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 6 of The Wire?

No — The Wire ended after 5 seasons, so there is no Season 6.