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The Wire Complete Series Blu-ray collects all 60 episodes of David Simon’s HBO crime drama, from 2002 to 2008. Over five seasons, the series explores Baltimore’s drug trade, port, city hall, schools and newspapers, with Dominic West, Idris Elba and Michael K. Williams. This is a brand-new copy, in stock and shipped free within the US. Add it to your cart today!
| Format | Blu-ray |
|---|---|
| Discs | 20 |
| Run time | 3563 minutes |
| Condition | New |
| Availability | In stock |
The Wire Complete Series Blu-ray brings home every season of David Simon's acclaimed HBO crime drama, all 60 episodes from its run between June 2, 2002 and March 9, 2008. Set and filmed in Baltimore, Maryland, the series follows police officers, drug dealers, dockworkers, politicians, teachers and reporters across five seasons.
This is a brand-new copy. You will need a Blu-ray player or a game console that plays Blu-ray discs, because it will not play in a standard DVD-only player.
The Wire looks at Baltimore through a different institution each season. Season 1 follows the illegal drug trade, Season 2 turns to the city's port system, Season 3 examines city government and bureaucracy, Season 4 moves into the school system, and Season 5 focuses on the print news media.
Dominic West plays Jimmy McNulty, Idris Elba plays Stringer Bell, and Michael K. Williams plays Omar Little. Lance Reddick plays Cedric Daniels, Wendell Pierce plays Bunk Moreland, Sonja Sohn plays Kima Greggs, Andre Royo plays Bubbles, and Aidan Gillen plays Tommy Carcetti.
The series is told from the perspectives of both the police and the people they pursue, so each season builds a fuller picture of how the city works.
The Wire won a Peabody Award for its second season, a Writers Guild of America Award for its fourth season and a Directors Guild of America Award for its fifth. It earned NAACP Image Award nominations for Outstanding Drama Series for every season, and two Primetime Emmy nominations for writing.
Because each season builds on the last, the show rewards watching in order, and having the whole series on disc means you can do exactly that, at your own pace, with no streaming catalog changes to worry about.
Explore more TV and movie box sets, browse all TV series on disc, or read our list of the best TV series box sets. For the full cast and episode history, see the Wikipedia article on The Wire.
The Wire Complete Series Blu-ray: Questions Buyers Ask
How many episodes are in the complete series?
All 60 episodes across five seasons.
Will it play in my DVD player?
No. This is a Blu-ray set, so you need a Blu-ray player or a console that plays Blu-ray.
What condition is this set in?
It is a brand-new copy, and our 30-day return policy covers your purchase.
Who created The Wire?
David Simon created the series, which aired on HBO from 2002 to 2008.
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This is the Blu-ray edition, 20 discs.
Jeff Carlin –
Originally posted on Amazon.com · not a MarioShroomed purchase
The Most Important Television Series of All Time….
H.B.O.’s “The Wire” is EASILY the most important television series of all time — and MY PICK for the very best.
Yes, “The Sopranos” is excellent; yes, “Deadwood” is wonderfully profane and Shakespearean; yes, “Boardwalk Empire” is a fun look at the roaring ’20s; but “The Wire” — with its searing “insider’s view” into a major (albeit fictionalized) American city — trumps them all. (I’m sorry, folks, but “Breaking Bad” doesn’t even come close!)
“The Wire” stands out as the best in television because of its great writing and acting. This show is populated with wonderfully complex characters and very realistic (and explicit) dialogue. The characters and stories are exquisitely detailed and intertwined with others, which requires the viewer to pay attention or “listen carefully.” (My Wife is new to the series and she learned very quickly that she can’t just watch “The Wire” passively — like she’s watching a “reality T.V.” show or an Adam Sandler comedy.)
I’m not going to say much more about the QUALITY of the show…. Like a masterpiece of literature, you need to dive into the show (or text) and discover it for yourself.
The video and audio qualities are INCREDIBLE. I was initially worried when Blu-ray.com published its review with those 40 screenshots. (Some of them looked a little noisy and strange to me.) But “The Wire” looks BRAND NEW — and WAY better than I ever imagined it could look. I watched all five seasons on D.V.D. for over eight years (give or take) and this “alternate version” of the series is much, MUCH better.
The grain is consistent from episode to episode (and from season to season) and the colors really POP off of my 50-inch screen. Details are RAZOR SHARP. The wider (1.78:1) aspect ratio makes the show look more cinematic — and I’m not distracted by any black bars on the sides. Also, as the Blu-ray.com reviewer indicated , IF you didn’t know that “The Wire” was not meant to be in this wider aspect ratio…you’d never know it! Yes, you lose a little bit of visual information on the top and bottom of each shot…but you GAIN so much more on the RIGHT AND LEFT! The difference is completely NEGLIGIBLE.
Indeed, every episode looks and SOUNDS amazing. The folks at H.B.O. did well to REMASTER this show! Hats off!
I haven’t watched all of the extras, but the content of the show more than makes up for the lack of supplemental material. The commentary tracks are all very interesting. (They’ve been ported over from the D.V.D.s., but they’re still good.)
“The Wire” is beyond reproach and this Blu-ray box set is a very attractive package. Admittedly, I’m a little biased — when people ask me about my favorite movie, I sometimes tell them that “I can’t decide” and then I change the subject and start raving about “The Wire” — but this box set was WORTH the wait and the money.
BUY THIS SET!
Sebastian M. –
Originally posted on Amazon.com · not a MarioShroomed purchase
Jen G. –
Originally posted on Amazon.com · not a MarioShroomed purchase
Best. Show. Ever.
Being from Baltimore, I’m embarrassed that it took me such a long time to finally watch The Wire. WOW, it is an excellent series! Normally I’m more of a fantasy/sci-fi type (I count Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Lost, and Fringe among my favorite TV shows), but the writing, acting, and plotting of The Wire was just amazing. It’s confusing at first because of all the different characters and story lines (think Game of Thrones but set in present-day Baltimore) but it’s well worth paying attention. I really appreciate that The Wire takes a holistic approach to inner city problems – you see how parents, law enforcement, schools, and the media all fail young kids born into poverty, and you see people trying their best with the life they were given. The school season is probably the best season of television ever; it’s heartbreaking but utterly captivating. I especially appreciate the nuanced approach The Wire takes with its characters. The cops aren’t always the good guys and the drug dealers aren’t always the bad guys; they’re all people who are making decisions and dealing with the consequences (good and bad) of those decisions.
Z06_Pilot –
Originally posted on Amazon.com · not a MarioShroomed purchase
The Wire-It really is the best program ever produced for television
This truly is the best TV show ever, IMO, and I’ve seen many of the contenders (MASH, NYPD Blue, West Wing, Sopranos, Hill Street Blues, etc). I have probably seen the entire series 10 times or more, and just pre-ordered it on Blu-Ray. How David Simon created 5 seasons, each with a different primary theme, yet wove the characters and past story lines seamlessly into the entire series run is just amazing to experience. Some people are down on the show because it is dark. It is true that the over-arching theme through the entire series is the complete failure of the drug policy in this country that has existed for the past 2 decades, as well as a raw view of the devastation created in the wake of the combination of gangs, drugs, and guns in the inner city. The character development is 2nd to none and is so realistic since no one is all good or all bad-there are elements of both in everyone. It is also a pleasure to see numerous Wire alumnae showing up on current programs (The Good Wife being a great example as well as The Affair). Seeing the the actor who portrayed Marlo’s muscle Chris Bartlow, playing a minister on the Good Wife is just wonderful to watch.
Blu-Ray Update: i know that David Simon was not happy with some of the scenes post high def modifications, but I must say, to my eyes, it looks outstanding. It’s jolting how much better it looks compared to the DVD (especially, if like me, you have seen the DVD series 10+ times and are used to the washed out colors and horrible blacks!) in addition to vibrant colors and deep blacks, the facial close ups look great. skin tones and finally true to life. Well worth the cost…..
Kathy Customer –
Originally posted on Amazon.com · not a MarioShroomed purchase
EW is correct – “The Wire” is The Best!
I don’t think there are fans and foes of “The Wire.” Rather, I think there are folks who have experienced it and those who have not. I am just as much of a fan of “Breaking Bad” as anyone I know. It was therefore of great interest to me that in the midst of the frenzied final episodes of BB, an EW article appears touting “The Wire” as the best television series ever. I had seen (and loved) much of “The Wire” when HBO aired it live. Still, EW’s claim seemed bold indeed. So, here I am, working my way back through all five seasons of gritty crime and corruption in Baltimore, and savoring every single second of it. If anything, the episodes are only better on second viewing. The characters and dialogue even more compelling over time. If you are a crime drama fan, or if you are dreading the drama gap that will ensue with the end of “Breaking Bad,” get “The Wire” boxed set and prepare to fall in love with an unforgettable cast of characters all over again.