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The Wire
TV-MA
Crime
Drama
Release Date
2002 - 2008-00-00
Network
HBO
Showrunner
David Simon

Cast

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WHERE TO WATCH

Streaming
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Writers
Richard Price, Joy Lusco, Rafael Alvarez, Dennis Lehane, David Mills, William F. Zorzi, Kia Corthron
Seasons
5
Showrunner
David Simon

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