The List Wire on MSN

'The Wire' actors who have died in real life

Considered one of the best crime drama television series of all time, "The Wire" created a massive following during its five ...
Screen Rant on MSN

Generation Kill: David Simon's underrated Iraq War miniseries

A couple of months after The Wire ended, David Simon was already back with another masterpiece on HBO: the underrated war ...
Capital Gazette

David Simon: Don’t use ‘The Wire’ to justify sending troops to Baltimore

Television producer David Simon has a message for Republican lawmakers who are pushing sending National Guard Troops to Baltimore — they should keep “The Wire” out of their mouths. “Anyone citing a ...
The Atlantic

David Simon Sort of Apologizes for Offending 'Wire' Fans

Let me say this: my apologies to anyone for saying, or trying to say, "You're not cool if you didn't get to The Wire early, and I only want you to watch the show on my terms." What I was saying is The ...
The Baltimore Sun

David Simon bears blame for Baltimore’s image troubles | READER COMMENTARY

David Simon is right to call out Republican lawmakers for citing “The Wire” as justification for sending National Guard troops to Baltimore (“David Simon: Don’t use ‘The Wire’ to justify sending ...

'The Wire's Most Misunderstood Season Worked Because James Ransone Went All In

The Wire was unfairly maligned for its dock worker season, but was actually an important portrayal of Baltimore.
Hyperallergic

The Wire Creator Breaks Down the WGA Strike

As the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike enters its third week, many are now probably familiar with the bands of Hollywood writers, actors, and producers protesting outside network studios in ...