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Season 4 – The Wire

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This series looks at the narcotics scene in Baltimore through the eyes of law enforcers as well as the drug dealers and users. Other facets of the city that are explored in the series are the government and bureaucracy, schools and the news media. The show was created by former police reporter David Simon, who also wrote many of the episodes.
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The Wire — Season 4

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Critics Consensus

Realistically flawed characters in harrowing, uncompromising circumstances, along with engrossing storytelling, make The Wire one of TV's top dramas of its time.

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Jon Wilde Guardian The Wire's consistency is nothing short of staggering. Oct 21, 2019 Full Review John Doyle Globe and Mail It is easily the best show on television. Put simply, it's a masterpiece of storytelling, drama, humour and social observation. Oct 21, 2019 Full Review Austin Smith New York Post The producers of The Wire have made for themselves a host of challenges, especially the challenge of casting and directing a couple of dozen kid actors with varying levels of professional experience. At this, the producers have succeeded enormously. Rated: 4/4 Oct 19, 2019 Full Review Robert Abele L.A. Weekly The Wire has the sharpest writing, the best directing, incredible performances, unforgettable characters, tragic suspense, deep emotion, raucous humor and everything you'd ever want from a show you watch week to week. Oct 19, 2019 Full Review Seth Freilich Pajiba Easily the best show currently on television, and if I ever sit down to make a list of the all-time top shows, it will certainly sit comfortably in the top five. May 29, 2018 Full Review Brice Ezell PopMatters More or less universally recognized as the The Wire's crown jewel, season 4 is indeed brilliant, and it does contain the most trenchant criticism the show makes. May 22, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Daniel J Yet another layer of the onion. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/25/24 Full Review Max W With a new season comes a new theme—The Wire's fourth season delves into education, exposing the darkness and helplessness at every level of Baltimore society with stark realism—profound and thought-provoking. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/13/24 Full Review JOAQUIM L the best season of any show in the history of television. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/19/24 Full Review Bubbe F Totally engrossing. Can’t stop watching it. Hard to imagine that this really happens. The characterization is amazing and the acting is fantastic. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/07/24 Full Review Max H One of the best seasons of any television series out there. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/06/24 Full Review Daryl D I want you to put the word out there. That we back up. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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John Doman

William A. Rawls

Wendell Pierce

Det. William "Bunk" Moreland

Lance Reddick

Lt. Cedric Daniels

Andre Royo

Bubbles

Sonja Sohn

Det. Shakima "Kima" Greggs

J.D. Williams

Preston "Bodie" Broadus

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 10, 2006 Boys of Summer Marlo maintains discipline without bringing police attention; the mayoral candidates hit different campaign trails in the final weeks of the race; McNulty turns down a promotion. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 17, 2006 Soft Eyes Herc's job with the mayor takes a hard turn; Prez prepares for his first day as a teacher; Carcetti drops a bombshell on the mayor during a televised debate. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 24, 2006 Home Rooms Michael proves to be adept as a runner; Rawls replaces Asher with a company man; McNulty and Bunk reminisce. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 1, 2006 Refugees Freamon and Greggs move to the homicide unit; Cutty gets a job at Tilghman school; Bubbles gives Sherrod an ultimatum to get back in school. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 8, 2006 Alliances Valchek leaks details of a case to Carcetti; Royce turns against Burrell; Chris tries to enlist Michael into Marlo's ranks. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 15, 2006 Margin of Error Carcetti responds to a campaign smear; Randy is accused of a serious transgression; Colvin's special class gets its first enlistees. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 29, 2006 Unto Others Omar calls in a favor; Royce and Carcetti make their peace; Cutty ponders his job future. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 5, 2006 Corner Boys Carcetti makes the rounds with members of the force; Herc tries to retrieve his camera; the return of a missing family member dismays Michael. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 12, 2006 Know Your Place Bubbles identifies a witness for Herc; Colvin motivates his class; Old Face Andre turns to Proposition Joe for protection. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 19, 2006 Misgivings Burrell sends out a mandate; Kevin comes clean to Marlo; Bubbles gets revenge; Chris takes care of a problem. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 26, 2006 A New Day Carcetti faces a dilemma; Randy gets the cold shoulder at school; Omar pays a visit to Proposition Joe; Freamon has a revelation. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 3, 2006 That's Got His Own Landsman rebukes Freamon; Colvin seeks to keep his experimental class funded; Bubbles considers taking extreme measures to get rid of his nemesis. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 10, 2006 Final Grades Burrell offers his support to Daniels; Bubbles' plan backfires; Colvin tries to get Namond off the street; Omar hatches a new plan; McNulty looks to pay back a debt. Details

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Season Info

Director
Ernest R. Dickerson, Joe Chappelle, Agnieszka Holland, Brad Anderson, Christine Moore, Seith Mann, David Platt, Jim McKay, Alex Zakrzewski, Dan Attias, Anthony Hemingway
Screenwriter
David Simon, Ed Burns, Eric Ellis Overmyer, Richard Price, William F. Zorzi, Dennis Lehane, David Mills, Kia Corthron, George Pelecanos
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 10, 2006