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The Wire
By Sherryl Vint
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By Sherryl Vint
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Analyzes how The Wire repurposed television drama for political critique.
Frequently described by creator David Simon as a novel for television, The Wire redefined the police serial format by unfolding its narrative across many episodes, constructing themes for each of its seasons, and refusing to portray individual crimes outside of their social context. While it never achieved spectacular ratings or won an Emmy during its 2002-2008 run on HBO, the show was honored with several awards and h...
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