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  • Actors: Dominic West, John Doman, Wendell Pierce, Lance Reddick, Deirdre Lovejoy
  • Directors: Brad Anderson, Clark Johnson, Clément Virgo, Ed Bianchi, Gloria Muzio
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English, French
  • Subtitles: English, French, Dutch, Arabic, Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Romanian, Swedish
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 5
  • Classification: 18
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: 18 April 2005
  • Run Time: 720 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (179 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0007IK5Z0
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 244 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Television really doesn’t come much better than this. Criminally ignored by far, far too many people, The Wire has proven itself to be that rarest of things: an intelligent, clever, character-driven show, that’s lasted more than one season.

This boxset brings together all the episodes from the maiden series of The Wire, spread across thirteen episodes. Yet those episodes, unlike many in the police genre where the show spends a good deal of its time, are dedicated to just one case. Furthermore, it follows both sides of the case. Thus, there’s the Baltimore police department, with its statistics to manage, its internal politics to manage and its chain of command to respect, set against a highly organised drug gang, who too have more than their fair share of problems.

The Wire is a slow burn show, taking time to delicate put its pieces in place. Rarely do you get a dramatic end to an episode, and it’s not afraid to humanise and blur the lines between good and bad. But, bluntly, there’s nothing--not even The Sopranos--that US TV has broadcast in the last ten years that can hold a torch to it. This first series is genuinely outstanding television, and really deserves your attention. And the good news? Excellent as it is, this first series isn’t even the best that The Wire has to offer…--Simon Brew

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Dominic West, John Doman, Wendell Pierce, Lance Reddick, Deirdre Lovejoy Directors: Brad Anderson, Clark Johnson, Clément Virgo, Edward Bianchi, Gloria Muzio
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158 of 167 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Real Art, 1 July 2007
By C. J. Weekes - See all my reviews
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Over the last few years the quality of the US dramas have been outstanding. The shortned List -: 24, West wing, Battlestar Galactica Rome, Deadwood and of course The Sopranos.

I borrowed The Wire on the strength of this and it was very hard going at first. It had a gritty and unappealing setting(inner city Baltimore). The Pace was pendantic and there was so much street slang and police jargon, it did not seem to be going anywhere. I had not even read the reviews. I was truly going to return it. But at about the 6th or 7th episode. I began to understand the reason for the earlier seeming directionlesness.They were laying the foundations, indeed there was line I think the character Lester made about building things piece by piece till all the characters fit. I aslso began to realise what the writers had done they had created a whole universe, I simply had to see things in thier context.

Now having watched all 3 Seasons on DVD. I concur with the other viewers is saying that this is truly an extraordinary piece of work, A tale of an American city taken from different perspectives as an allegory for something that is happening in the society at a more profound level. Kudos to the writers for the complexity and depth and to HBO for being so bold (as they have always been). The acting is simply seamless, you could be forgiven for thinking you are watching a documentary. The show scope is breathtaking. It has truly raised the bar on what televison can produce
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding - just get beyond the first episode, 14 Oct 2008
I watched the first episode of the Wire a few months ago and wasn't sure what to make of it and allowed the box set to gather dust on the shelf. However, while on holiday I started watching 2 or 3 episodes at a time and suddenly it had a rhythm that wasn't there before. This isn't some quick fix TV like Lost or 24, this unfolds like a novel (unsurprising as the show features writing from the likes of Dennis Lehane and George Pelecanos) and rewards the viewer who follows the simple instruction on the cover of the box 'Listen Carefully'. I'm now on series 4 and it gets better and better - I envy those who haven't yet discovered this brilliant series - they have such an treat in store for them.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Stay with it..., 29 Aug 2007
By Jr Lorrimer "jlorrimer" (Oakworth) - See all my reviews
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After watching the first episode I was baffled as to how my trusted friends could have recommended I watch this, but about halfway through this series everything clicked in to place and I was hooked.
Well crafted writing and some outstanding performances make The Wire shine amongst the dross that is pumped out on our tv's. It's up there alongside the Sopranos and The Shield. I'm looking forward to catching up with the next three series. Buy this. It's pure class.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Wire - best of the lot
For me this is the best of the set. So well done, Initially i bought series one, watched almost over a weekend, sold it on amazon, bought the boxed set, worked my way through... Read more
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Yeah, pretty much what everyone else said... I just wanted to use that tag line.
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1.0 out of 5 stars wrong product
Can't comment on the product because instead of season 1 I was sent season 5 and the exchange proves to be a real hassle. I don't recommend it.
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The wire embraces the harsh reality of life and the balance of good and evil in every character. A complex series which truly engages you in the case and the characters lives. Read more
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Wonderful series, down to earth and deeper, fine development of characters, insight into working in US inner cities. Looking forward to series 2.
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