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The Wire at 20

HBO Max

9 episodes

Few shows are as beloved as the HBO Original Series The Wire. In honor of its 20th anniversary, HBO is releasing a brand new podcast hosted by musician and actor Method Man and featuring revealing interviews with the show’s most memorable voices. Over eight episodes, the podcast will look back at David Simon’s sprawling five-season drama and unpack its complex themes, cultural influence, and ongoing legacy. The Wire at 20 podcast is produced by HBO and Campside Media.

More about the show

Stream all five seasons of The Wire now on HBO Max.

Episodes

  1. "The Bigger the Lie, The More They Believe" (with D. Watkins and Sonia Saraiya)

    · 45 min · S1 E8

    In the end, The Wire offered a glimpse of where society was headed if nothing changed. Clarke Peters and Dominic West discuss Season 5's divisive serial killer story arc, while Andre Royo recalls Bubbles' redemption.…

  2. “What Are All These Kids Doing Here?” (with Idris Elba and Jermaine Crawford)

    · 46 min · S1 E7

    The Wire boldly wiped its slate clean in Season 3, rerouting the show moving forward. Idris Elba discusses the slow dissolution of Stringer Bell and Avon Barksdale's relationship and The Wire's use of humor. Then host…

  3. “Remembering Michael Kenneth Williams”

    · 39 min · S1 E6

    The Wire created one of the most complex characters in the history of television in Omar Little, played by the late Michael Kenneth Williams. Casting director Alexa Fogel recalls what made her consider Williams for the…

  4. "A Dysfunctional Family" (with Dominic West and Clarke Peters)

    · 32 min · S1 E5

    The Wire has historically been known for its tight-knit family environment behind the scenes. Executive producer Nina Noble attributes their bond to the show's underdog status. Domenick Lombardozzi, Dominic West, JD…

  5. “We're Making it for Baltimoreans” (with Felicia “Snoop” Pearson)

    · 42 min · S1 E4

    The Wire isn’t exactly a love letter to Baltimore, but you can’t deny the Charm City gives the show its personality and energy. David Simon joins The Wire at 20 to describe how the politics of filming in Baltimore…

  6. “The Redheaded Stepchild” (with Wendell Pierce and Andre Royo)

    · 37 min · S1 E3

    Casting director Alexa Fogel explains how tricky it was to cast one of The Wire’s lead characters, Jimmy McNulty. We hear from Dominic West, Wendell Pierce, and Andre Royo about scoring their roles and the unique prep…

  7. “Free-Bey” (with Hassan Johnson)

    · 50 min · S1 E2

    Hassan Johnson, who played Roland “Wee-Bey” Brice, joins The Wire at 20 for an animated conversation between old friends. He and Method Man reminisce about growing up together on Staten Island, share behind-the-scenes…

  8. “They’re Going to Put This on TV?” (with David Simon)

    · 29 min · S1 E1

    The Wire was far from a surefire hit from day one. Host Method Man walks through The Wire’s long journey to the screen and the initial challenges it faced. Series co-creators David Simon and Ed Burns join to discuss…

  9. Coming Soon: The Wire at 20

    · 4:11 · Trailer · Explicit

    The official 20th anniversary podcast for the HBO Original Series The Wire. Hosted by Method Man and featuring interviews with the show’s cast, crew, and creators, the 8-episode podcast will offer a behind-the-scenes…

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