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Series · HBO

The Wire

2002–20085 seasons60 episodes60 min

The Wire is a American series that premiered on HBO in 2002 and ran until 2008. 5 seasons and 60 episodes. Created by David Simon.

HBO logoOriginal networkHBOcable channel · 220 shows on record
19401960198020002020

On air 2002–2008: 7 years

Key facts

Network
HBO
Format
Series
Premiere
June 2, 2002
Finale
March 9, 2008
Years on air
7
Seasons
5
Episodes
60
Running time
60 minutes
Language
English
Production
HBO
Distributor
HBO Max, Hulu, Warner Bros. Television Studios
Set in
Baltimore

Credits

Created byDavid Simon
ProducersGeorge Pelecanos

Cast 9 on record

Cast memberRole
Dominic WestJimmy McNulty
Lance ReddickCedric Daniels
Seth GilliamEllis Carver
Clarke PetersLester Freamon
Sonja SohnKima Greggs
Domenick LombardozziThomas "Herc" Hauk
Andre RoyoBubbles
J. D. WilliamsBodie Broadus
Jim True-FrostRoland Pryzbylewski