TV Series
Where to Watch The Wire (2002) in the US
- 2002–2008
- TV-MA
- 59m
- 5 seasons
- 9.3IMDb
The Wire is available with a subscription or to buy in the United States.
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- Prime VideoSD59 minTV-MAStarts at$14.99/ seasonOpens in a new tab.
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Availability last checked Oct 8, 2026.
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- Watch the series with a subscription on HBO Max (HD).
- Buy available seasons on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
Seasons and episodes
Watch links for each season and episode are the same services that carry The Wire.
What it's about
The streets of Baltimore as a microcosm of the US's war on drugs, and of US urban decay in general. Seen not only through the eyes of a few policemen and drug gang members but also the people who influence and inhabit their world - politicians, the media, drug addicts and everyday citizens.
Cast and crew
- Writer
- David Simon
- Starring
- Dominic West, Lance Reddick, Sonja Sohn
Details
- Release date
- Jun 2, 2002
- Language
- English, Greek, Mandarin, Spanish
- Country
- United States
- Awards
- Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. 18 wins & 59 nominations total
Where to Watch The Wire (2002) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch The Wire in the United States?
- The Wire is available with a subscription or to buy in the United States. Watch the series with a subscription on HBO Max (HD). Buy available seasons on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream The Wire or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the series with a subscription on HBO Max (HD). Buy available seasons on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch The Wire for free in the United States?
- We have not confirmed a free option for The Wire in the United States.
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