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The Wire - Series 1-5 - Complete (Box Set) (DVD, 2008)

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Acclaimed HBO series THE WIRE centres on the drug culture of inner-city Baltimore. The show's storyline unfolds from the viewpoints of both the criminals ruling the streets and the police officers determined to bring them down. This release contains all five series in their entirety.

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EAN7321902249360

eBay Product ID (ePID)69604648

Product Key Features

ActorDominic West, Lance Reddick, Sonja Sohn

Film/TV TitleThe Wire-Series 1-5-Complete (Box Set)

DirectorErnest R. Dickerson, Joe Chappelle

LanguageEnglish

Run Time3499 Mins

Aspect Ratio16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen

Release Year2008

FormatDVD

FranchiseWire

FeaturesWidescreen

GenreDrama, General

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Number of Discs24

Certificate18

Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America

ReviewsWashington Post - The absence of gimmickry and the presence of respect for the story and the audience give THE WIRE organic advantages over nearly all other TV dramas, whether they deal with cops and crime or birds and bees., AV Club - Among the many things that separate THE WIRE from other TV dramas is the way that creator David Simon eases into a season., Variety - Based on the seven episodes previewed, it's every bit as cynical, riveting and brilliant as the four flights that preceded it - a searing look at the decay of a major American city that puts most of what's on television to shame., New York Times - It is one of the most intimate and alarming depictions of urban America on television, and yet it's an invigorating and even exhilarating experience, each season a new HARRY POTTER book for adults.

Sound sourceDolby Digital

Movie/TV TitleThe Wire - Series 1-5 - Complete (Box Set)

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by BdAO6utbR8S@Deleted
11 Aug, 2021
Best tv series l have ever followed, and now l can follow it again, on repeat, via dvd!
Great to revisit one of my fave TV series of years ago, and find that The Wire is truly great! And watching it on DVD, l can rewatch it *in detail*. Brilliant 😀
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by dw0_74
17 Nov, 2024
This is a programme I could not watch wh...
This is a programme I could not watch when it was out on TV late at night. I also tried to buy it on cd but could not get one.I did not know Idris Elba was one of the stars. Fast moving police series 5 seasons.
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by malarky86
27 Jun, 2019
Brilliant entertainmant
This is a brilliant crime fighting story. Its gripping and very true life with super characters. My only hitch is that a small scratch on one of the discs causes a blip and I missed about 30 seconds of one episode but hey ho.
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by kiuk690
25 Mar, 2024
The Wire box set
Bought for my daughter and she loves it. It’s an American cop show starring Dominic West. It was secondhand but in good condition.
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by uk2015_polla
13 Jun, 2018
Landmark cops and robbers series where there are goodies and baddies on both sides - and much humour.
There is little I can say that has not been said before about The Wire. It is a gritty look at drug-related and other crime in Boston from the point of view of the Police who have to deal with it, who do not always behave as well as they should, and the perpetrators, who are not always willing perpetrators. These grey areas leave you wondering who are the real criminals - at the same time, there is a great deal of lovely humour - some of it dark, some of it just funny.
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by h_syls_rmzbcro
06 Sep, 2018
Must be seen although heavy at times.
The Wire is a number of series which encapsulate the war on the streets of Baltimore, America, against substance abuse and large scale localized drug dealing. It is very entertaining in the respect it allows the viewer to take a close to realistic 'Peek' into an often unfamiliar way of life and the underlying politics of Baltimore. Be prepared to laugh, cry and sometimes be repelled and shocked by what you see. Absolutely unmissable viewing!
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by poweroftheriff
26 Jan, 2022
One of the best TV series ever made
The Wire and The Sopranos stand above every other TV series, like watching a great movie that's 6 seasons long.
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by the-northern-lights
23 Apr, 2024
Item arrived in good time. All good! Thank you. A+++
Item arrived in good time. All good! Thank you. A+++
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by marriell_8
06 Feb, 2022
Difficult to watch
Was in very good condition,but could not get in to it,neither could the wife.Its a popular and award winning show so it must be me lol.sold it to my brother,he loves it.
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by sha-95876
24 Sep, 2024
Powerful drama with strong characters
Quality nitty crime drama with superb acting throughout. Idris Elba superb.
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