The show started with the drug trade, then abruptly switched to union longshoremen, and moved to mayoral politics, the school system and finally print journalism. Very few TV shows have ever been able to successfully tell such a large and interconnected story at this scale. Unfortunately many of the themes explored in the show still exist, which allows the show to continue to be just as relevant (and entertaining) today. The realism of the show allowed it to explore social, political and educational issues without appearing sensational or exploitative. Another remarkable aspect of the show was its willingness to kill off lead characters in service of the story, unlike most shows, just about anyone could go at any time. Williams), 'Kima' Greggs (Sonja Sohn) and Stringer Bell (Idris Elba), to life with performances so honest you might think they weren't actors. For 60 episodes The Wire’s cast brought characters like Detective Jimmy McNulty (Dominic West), Omar Little (Michael K. Created by author and former Baltimore journalist David Simon and written by acclaimed authors like Richard Price (Clockers) and Dennis Lehane (Gone Baby, Gone), the series was known for it’s hard looks at civic bureaucracy and gritty realism.Īiding to the show’s realism was a very talented, but not necessarily well known cast which occasionally included former police officers and drug dealers. In reality The Wire is a thorough examination of one American city, specifically Baltimore, Maryland. On second look the show is an examination of the criminal justice system, or relentless critique of the War on Drugs. He would have to been born in 1993 to be 8 at the time of his claim, which was in the fall of 2002.On the surface HBO’s 2002 series, The Wire, looks like a traditional police drama. (' The Buys') The stated age aligns with Michael's appearance. (' Hot Shots') However, McNulty informed Greggs earlier that Michael was eight. The birthday on McNulty's separation agreement reads November 3, 1997.He says he wants to be a videogame designer. Michael and Sean managed to record Stringer's number plate, which aided their father's investigation. Jimmy teaches his sons the front and follow technique and when he spotted Russell Bell in a market he had them follow him. Michael plays soccer and Jimmy tries to attend his games. He lives with his mother and his brother Sean following his parents separation but still sees his father.

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