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Where to watch The Wire online in Australia

It's never too late to revisit one of the greatest crime dramas of all time.

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The Wire

Title

The Wire

Year released

2002

Genres

Drama

Classification

MA

Synopsis

4 West Baltimore boys wrestle with what to do with the rest of their summer vacation. Bodie deals with his corner running slower than usual so he decides to take on a runner.

Seasons

  • Season 1
  • Season 2
  • Season 3
  • Season 4
  • Season 5
Despite wrapping up nearly a decade ago, crime drama series The Wire remains as subversive, relevant and utterly captivating as it was when it first aired. Tackling topical issues of institutional corruption, media ethics and personal privacy, The Wire's thought-provoking writing and talented ensemble cast have won it near-universal praise from critics and viewers alike, even though its original run never got the attention it deserved.

That's not a problem these days, though, as it's easy to go back and watch all five seasons of the show without having to structure your life around a TV guide. We've rounded up all the ways to watch The Wire online in Australia in the table above.

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Matt Sayer is a technology writer and editorial engineer for Finder, combining industry expertise with data-driven solutions to help people make better decisions. His extensive portfolio spans investigate reporting on the roll-out of 5G, statistical analysis on the legacy of E3 and guides for popular products like mobile phones and smart speakers. Matt has a Bachelor of Computer Science from RMIT University and is passionate about finding ways that technology can better our lives. See full bio

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