9.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Wire (2002)
The Wire (2002)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
9.1
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The Wire's central thesis explicitly promotes a progressive ideology through its comprehensive critique of systemic institutional failures, the futility of the War on Drugs, and the deep-seated issues of urban poverty and inequality.
The series showcases a diverse cast that authentically represents its urban environment. Its narrative provides a deep and explicit critique of systemic issues and institutional failures, consistently highlighting their impact on marginalized communities and exploring themes of inequality.
Secondary
The Wire offers a largely positive portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters through its complex and respected depictions of Omar Little and Kima Greggs. Their queer identities are integrated naturally into their multifaceted lives, without being a source of mockery or the primary cause of their struggles. The show treats their relationships and identities with dignity and matter-of-fact acceptance.
The show portrays individual characters finding moral guidance, redemption, and community through Christian faith, often aligning with its virtues. While it critiques institutional failures or hypocrisy, it does not condemn the faith itself.
The Wire does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on other aspects of urban life, crime, and institutions in Baltimore, without including explicit portrayals of transsexual identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Wire is an original television series, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing material. All characters were created for the show, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical gender to compare against for a swap.
The Wire is an original television series, and all its characters were created specifically for the show. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' races could have been established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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