Baltimore's Finest: Unraveling the World of The Wire
The Wire dives deep into Baltimore's urban decay, weaving threads of cops, dealers, longshoremen, politicians, journalists, and educators into a tapestry that reveals the systemic failures and moral ambiguities lurking beneath the surface.
The Wire Trivia
Which Baltimore drug kingpin did Idris Elba portray in "The Wire"? (Genius)
#1: Avon Barksdale
#2: Stringer Bell
#3: Marlo Stanfield
#4: Omar Little
What is the profession of Cedric Daniels at the start of "The Wire"? (Medium)
#1: Police Detective
#2: Police Lieutenant
#3: Police Major
#4: Police Commissioner
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The Wire Fun Facts
One of the show's main characters, Omar Little, was based on a real-life Baltimore stick-up man named Donnie Andrews.
Snoop Pearson, who played Felicia Snoop Pearson, was discovered by actor Michael K. Williams in a Baltimore nightclub and had a real-life criminal past.
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