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Critically acclaimed American crime drama series set in Baltimore

Critically acclaimed American crime drama series set in Baltimore, telling the story of inner-city drug culture as seen through the eyes of drug dealers and law enforcement. Created by David Simon

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The Wire: Series 4

Tristan Mack Wilds

Jim True-Frost

Dominic West

Aidan Gillen

Sonja Sohn

Clarke Peters

Lance Reddick

Joe Chappelle

Larry Gilliard Jr

Idris Elba

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The Wire: Series 4: Episode 1: Boys of Summer

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Episode 1: Boys of Summer

Series 4

Boys of Summer

BBC Two - The Wire, Series 4, Boys of Summer

Marlo believes he has finally solved the problem that Stringer could never figure out.

Critically acclaimed drama series. As the new school year approaches, four West Baltimore boys wrestle with what to do with the rest of their summer vacation.

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.

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Critically acclaimed crime drama series telling the story of a single drugs investigation

Critically acclaimed crime drama series telling the story of a single drugs-and-murder police investigation from the point of view of the police and their targets

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