Me watching “We Own This City” and recognizing someone from the Wire every 5 minutes1yr ⋅ pinkfloyd078 ⋅ r/TheWire
You show loyalty, they learn loyalty. You show them it’s about the work, it’ll be about the work. You show them some other kind of game, and that’s the game they’ll play.2yr ⋅ ZekeHerrera ⋅ r/TheWire
Was there a single redeeming quality between them... and did I miss anyone? Seriously all awful.3yr ⋅ nogarolien32 ⋅ r/TheWire
I know David Simon won’t do anything related to The Wire ever again but if he did, I’d love to see a Lester Prequel based on his service in Vietnam and his early days on the BPD2yr ⋅ Jjent1 ⋅ r/TheWire
Execs at Johnson & Johnson after CDC advisory panel votes to resume use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine.3yr ⋅ Relevant-Lifeguard77 ⋅ r/TheWire
Templeton Sucks - Exhibit 434.12 - “I’ll type my notes up *quick*.” As a journalist, Scott should know that an adverb is required, he should have said “quickly”.2yr ⋅ kfm2020letsgo ⋅ r/TheWire
I was inspired by a recent post, here is my iteration of a GTA styled The Wire poster4yr ⋅ bacontrout ⋅ r/TheWire
From NYT article on alternatives candidates to McCarthy for house speaker1yr ⋅ TedofShmeeb ⋅ r/TheWire
If there was a computer game of The Wire, this would be the Game Over screen3yr ⋅ island_arc_badger ⋅ r/TheWire
This is the girl who just wants to cop the eight ball in Hampsterdam. The guy tries to be social and she says No Offense. Can we just get the 8ball. Now in season 4 we see her in Andre’a store and he says she’s hooking. 2 scenes in the show and we have character development. I love this show.3yr ⋅ HughJManschitt ⋅ r/TheWire
(OC) Shot in West Baltimore a few years ago. Have been using as a background in Zoom calls and saying “got dat pandemic”. Feel free to use.4yr ⋅ ebbycalvinlaloosh ⋅ r/TheWire
Who else wishes we had more time with the OG Barksdale Crew? (Mysterious Avon not pictured)4yr ⋅ nightflyer94 ⋅ r/TheWire
How old did you think Lester Freamon was? When I first watched I thought he was like 60 b/c of his hobbies... now I’m thinking 43?1yr ⋅ No-Permit8369 ⋅ r/TheWire
Re-reading Homicide while waiting for my copy of The Corner to come and saw this.2yr ⋅ CoraopoRocks ⋅ r/TheWire
Me when the whole internet is calling Better Call Saul the best show of all time1yr ⋅ broncos4thewin ⋅ r/TheWire
“I got motherfuckin nephews and in-laws fucking all my shit up, all the time. And it ain’t like I can pop a cap in they ass and not hear about it Thanksgiving time.”4yr ⋅ Obama_Bin_Laden_89 ⋅ r/TheWire
fore·shad·ow·ing: an indication of what is to come. What other examples can you think of in The Wire?3yr ⋅ Relevant-Lifeguard77 ⋅ r/TheWire
Did Donette really tried to give D’s clothes to Stringer? Like in what universe they would fit?1yr ⋅ Tall_You_200 ⋅ r/TheWire
The most underrated lawyer in the series: Ervin Pepper of Pepper, Pepper & Bayleaf5yr ⋅ OmarBarksdale ⋅ r/TheWire
Finished this legendary series for the first time.The Wire is a realistic portrayal of life, people and community,the endless cycles to it, the nihilism in it.No words to express the emotional state I'm in now.It was one hell of a ride.4yr ⋅ Ajmalbilal97 ⋅ r/TheWire
“They put me in a unit made up of a bunch of the biggest crooks in the whole god damn department. There’s all this money to be made, and now I’m somehow supposed to be playin’ by the book? With these motherfuckers?” Darell Britt-Gibson is about to kill this role.2yr ⋅ maudib528 ⋅ r/TheWire
Was preparing for my exam and ran into a case study with some familiar names.3yr ⋅ wizkidone ⋅ r/TheWire
Breaking Bad fans (tongue in cheek) upset at GoT fans saying it's the greatest TV show ever, and my first thought was this.5yr ⋅ ClaudioCfi86 ⋅ r/TheWire
Absolute must read for any Wire fan that wants another gut-check look into Baltimore’s socioeconomic struggles and the war on drugs. 5/52yr ⋅ Jdevitt96 ⋅ r/TheWire
I posted this two years ago, but it seems extra relevant now that 'Cops' has been cancelled – from Bowling for Columbine (2002), the same year The Wire premiered4yr ⋅ spacemanaut ⋅ r/TheWire
Shiiiiiiiiiieeetttttt I'll take Henry Hill's money if he's just GIVING it away4yr ⋅ NYMoneyz ⋅ r/TheWire
Much love for Detective Patrick Mahone. An old school cop, heavy drinking and heavy living. Took a punch in the line of duty from a violent young drug dealer. Forced into early retirement leaving his loyal partner all alone. Enjoy the retirement sweet prince.2yr ⋅ MajorasMask89 ⋅ r/TheWire
After seeing the Bunk, Bodie, Bubbles, Frank Sobaka and today Marlo on my Third Watch rewatch I’m here to tell you that Third Watch is another great show.2yr ⋅ neofresh ⋅ r/TheWire
Was cleaning up some files on my computer and found this old drawing of Omar I did a few years back.5yr ⋅ andconick ⋅ r/TheWire
I don't rate Sergei's all round criminal credentials when he fails to notice a box the size of a small laptop with a 3 inch antenna sticking out, sitting directly underneath his driver's seat door.2yr ⋅ nogarolien32 ⋅ r/TheWire
After Charm City, here is Locust Point Stories : a GTA styled poster representing the second season of The Wire. I based it off Vice City and Vice City Stories' box art. Let me know what you think! Next seasons coming in the next weeks.4yr ⋅ bacontrout ⋅ r/TheWire
The last two guests at Julitos #TheWireWatchParty were Kwame Patterson (aka Monk) and Seth Gilliam (aka Carver).4yr ⋅ funnyfaceking ⋅ r/TheWire
Made a rounded logo for the subreddit - Giving a f*** when it ain't my turn5yr ⋅ mrbrisco ⋅ r/TheWire
When Jimmy is listing off other good detectives in the department, he mentions Ed Burns, who is the co-creator of the show and a former Baltimore detective turned school teacher2yr ⋅ cricket_guy ⋅ r/TheWire
Part 1 of our nearly 2hr exclusive Podcast interview with David Simon is now live. Search for The Wire Stripped in your favourite podcast app to listen right now!2yr ⋅ kobestarr ⋅ r/TheWire
The Wire cast in other shows. Congrats to Reg E Cathey for appearing in all five2yr ⋅ Itsandyryan ⋅ r/TheWire
When Vondas shoots down Marlo to take Joe’s position. Chris is standing perfectly in front of “NO SMOKING” so it says “NO KING”3yr ⋅ ZekeHerrera ⋅ r/TheWire
Season 2 has honestly grown on me a lot now. I like it a lot more than I did the first couple of times watching it.4yr ⋅ DannyHikari ⋅ r/TheWire
From dock worker to homeless. Wasn’t this the guy who helped Ziggy steal those cars? Must have had no other options after the Union folded. He’s a homeless guy McNulty speaks to in s5 Malaka!3yr ⋅ tukai1976 ⋅ r/TheWire
Guess who came up when I was looking for older police shows? PIMPIN ASS ORLANDO!4yr ⋅ professor_angry ⋅ r/TheWire
The Wire is full of great, subtle moments. Walking to the first day of school, Randy, casually and without any fanfare, hands Dukie his lunch bag.5yr ⋅ GooFoYouPal ⋅ r/TheWire
Avon looked like a child being grilled by his mother for getting suspended at school while he was talking to Brianna about D2yr ⋅ Ghotiah_LORD ⋅ r/TheWire
When my friend says Game of Thrones is the greatest tv show ever, yet refuses to watch The Wire because it's 'old'7yr ⋅ slingoo ⋅ r/TheWire
Since so many of you enjoyed my previous GTA The Wire poster, I accepted the challenge of making one for each season after a few people suggested it. Here is GTA Charm City, representing the first season. I will post the rest as I get them done!4yr ⋅ bacontrout ⋅ r/TheWire
This must be the most f*@ked up shit Bunk must've ever heard, lol. This scene cracks me up every time!4yr ⋅ poedan ⋅ r/TheWire
One of the most subtle and brilliant use of symbolism that got me hooked into the show. IYKYK1yr ⋅ willpostbondd ⋅ r/TheWire
The Wire 5x5 Alignment Chart (Made this after finishing the series, I know it's not completely perfect)4yr ⋅ BenJammin007 ⋅ r/TheWire
What's the most dangerous thing in America? A Wire fan with a library card...4yr ⋅ MrPrestige ⋅ r/TheWire
“I happen to know my man in the Marine Unit intimately and he's, without a doubt, the most swollen asshole in American law enforcement”3yr ⋅ Relevant-Lifeguard77 ⋅ r/TheWire
When someone asks me how many times I've watched The Wire in its entirety4yr ⋅ Kargamborgh ⋅ r/TheWire
Apparently Delaney Williams threw shade at the real Jay Landsman. Has anyone seen those interviews?1yr ⋅ shmottlahb ⋅ r/TheWire
How I wish Carv listened to his gut instinct. On each rewatch, this scene becomes harder and harder to watch knowing what comes to follow.2yr ⋅ cricket_guy ⋅ r/TheWire
Snot Boogie and Snoop. The actor that is Snot was actually on the pre-production team (costume dept.) all 5 seasons of The Wire. He got his start as a teen shadowing on the set of Homicide: Life On The Street.3yr ⋅ Relevant-Lifeguard77 ⋅ r/TheWire
So glad to see bodie got an honest paying job as a trucker. Glad he moved on from the Barksdale organization4yr ⋅ kanyeBest11 ⋅ r/TheWire
“Soldering and policing, they ain’t the same thing”. This conversation with Colvin change Carver’s perception of everything. Herc didn’t have this chance, so he stayed the same way throughout the show.2yr ⋅ OKeoz4w2 ⋅ r/TheWire
Rewatching with my roommate who has never seen it before, and for the life of me I cannot understand why HBO Max would use this cover. Isn’t it just a spoiler?2yr ⋅ htizzzle ⋅ r/TheWire
