The Wire is an American crime drama television series created by David Simon and broadcast by the cable network HBO.

[1][2] Set in Baltimore, Maryland, The Wire follows different institutions within the city, such as the illegal drug trade, the education system, and the media, and their relationships to law enforcement.

Many have called its lack of recognition, especially in the Outstanding Drama Series category, one of the biggest Emmys snubs ever.

[7] Some have argued the lack of recognition was due to the show's dense plots and a disconnect between the setting and Los Angeles–based voters.

It was thrice named one of the top television programs of the year by the American Film Institute and received a Peabody Award in 2004.