2002 · series · TV-MA · 5 seasons
The Wire
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Is The Wire on Netflix?
No. The Wire (2002) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
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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.
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How we got to 81.6
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 8.6/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 62 | none |
The Wire: common questions
Is The Wire on Netflix?
No. The Wire (2002) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
Where can I watch The Wire?
The Wire (2002) is included with a HBO Max subscription in the US.
Is The Wire worth watching?
It scores 81.6/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in A-tier: excellent.
How many seasons of The Wire are there?
The Wire has 5 seasons.
What is The Wire rated?
The Wire is rated TV-MA in the US.
Who is in The Wire?
The Wire stars Dominic West, Lance Reddick, Sonja Sohn, Wendell Pierce.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.