"You Gotta Keep the Devil Down in the HOLE!"

Last week mark the end of HBO's most gripping series, The Wire. Most people have never heard of this show, but it openly exposes Baltimore for what it is worth; Drug Ridden Streets, Corrupt Politicians, Poor School System and a Police Force that is Underpaid and Overworked. What an Amazing Show, I suggest you go to your nearest BestBuy and by seasons 1-4 then wait on 5 to come out next fall.

Each season of The Wire focuses on a different facet of the city of Baltimore. They are, in order: the drug trade, the port, the city bureaucracy, the school system, and the print news media. The large cast consists mainly of character actors who are little known for their other roles. Simon has said that despite its presentation as a crime drama, the show is "really about the American city, and about how we live together. It's about how institutions have an effect on individuals, and how…whether you're a cop, a longshoreman, a drug dealer, a politician, a judge [or] lawyer, you are ultimately compromised and must contend with whatever institution you've committed to."

Despite never seeing great commercial success or winning any major television awards, The Wire has frequently been cited by critics as one of the greatest television series of all time. The show is recognized for its realistic portrayal of urban life, artistic ambitions, and uncommonly deep exploration of sociological themes.

Damn GoodNESS,
aB

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