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The Wire: The Untold History of Television

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The Wire: The Untold History of Television

The Wire is an American crime drama television series created and written by David Simon.

The series follows the Baltimore Police Department's Major Case Unit as they investigate drug trafficking in the city. The Wire has been praised for its realism, its unflinching look at the drug trade, and its complex characters.

The Wire was created by David Simon, a former police reporter for The Baltimore Sun. Simon drew on his experiences as a reporter to create a series that was both realistic and unflinching in its portrayal of the drug trade.

The Wire: The Untold History of Television

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The Wire stars Dominic West as Detective Jimmy McNulty, Idris Elba as Detective Russell "Stringer" Bell, and Wendell Pierce as Detective William "Bunk" Moreland. The series also features a number of other talented actors, including Sonja Sohn, Lance Reddick, and Seth Gilliam.

The Wire was a critical and commercial success. The series won numerous awards, including two Peabody Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. The Wire is also considered to be one of the greatest television series of all time.

In The Wire: The Untold History of Television, author Laura Miller tells the story of the making of The Wire.

Miller interviewed Simon, the cast, and the crew of The Wire to create a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the series. Miller's book provides a fascinating look at the creative process behind one of the most acclaimed television series of all time.

The Wire: The Untold History of Television is a must-read for fans of the series and anyone interested in the history of television.

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The Wire: The Untold History of Television

by Vishal Mondkar

4.2 out of 5