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Fans Reaffirm The Wire as TV’s Best, Pointing to Soaring Scores and Fresh Binge-Watching

High user ratings and paid access on NOW and Prime Video are fueling a new wave of discovery.

Overview

  • The HBO series is being hailed by viewers as the greatest TV show, with praise resurfacing across recent coverage.
  • The Wire is cited with a 9.3/10 IMDb rating and a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score, as reported by the articles.
  • User reviews award multiple 10/10s, highlighting moody lighting, striking location work, and consistently strong writing across five seasons.
  • Created by former police reporter David Simon, the ensemble drama examines different corners of Baltimore society each season.
  • The show is currently available to stream for a fee on NOW and Prime Video, with some fans reporting multi-day binges.