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The Wire

Series 4

Episode 1: Boys of Summer

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Critically acclaimed drama series about drug dealers in West Baltimore and the police investigating them.

As the new school year approaches, four West Baltimore boys wrestle with what to do with the rest of their summer vacation. Bodie's corner is running slower than usual. Marlo believes he has finally solved the problem that Stringer could never figure out.

Detectives Freamon, Greggs, and Sydnor try to get Pearlman to issue City Hall subpoenas. Meanwhile, the mayoral race heats up as Mayor Royce and Tommy Carcetti hit the campaign trail. Prez prepares for his new career, while McNulty turns down a promotion. Show less

Contributors

Michael Lee:
Tristan Mack Wilds
Det. Roland "Prez" Prybylewski:
Jim True-Frost
Det James "Jimmy" McNulty:
Dominic West
Coun. Thomas "Tommy" Carcetti:
Aidan Gillen
Det Shakima "Kima" Greggs:
Sonja Sohn
Det. Lester Freamon:
Clarke Peters
Cedric Daniels:
Lance Reddick
Director:
Joe Chappelle
Maj. Howard "Bunny" Colvin:
Robert Wisdom
Bubbles:
Andre Royo

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