Need to watch "The Wire" on your TV or mobile device at home? Discovering a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or binge the drama TV series via subscription can be difficult, so we here at Moviefone want to do the heavy lifting.
We've compiled a list of streaming and cable services – including rental, purchase, and subscription platforms – along with the availability of "The Wire" on each platform. Now, before we get into the fundamentals of how you can watch "The Wire" right now, here are some specifics about the HBO show.
Originally premiering June 2nd, 2002, "The Wire" stars Dominic West, Lance Reddick, Sonja Sohn, Wood Harris. The series runs 5 season(s), and has a score of 86 (out of 100) on TMDB, which collated reviews from 2,144 knowledgeable people.
You probably already know what the show's about, but just in case... Here’s the plot: "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."
"The Wire" is currently available to stream via subscription, rental, or purchase on Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Spectrum On Demand, Apple iTunes, Microsoft Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, and Vudu .
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