The Wire episodes 2x09-12

"Stray Rounds" to "Port in a Storm"

Hi, I know this one is late. But the good news is it means you’re getting two The Wire reviews this week! My write up for the start of season three should come out in a few days.

The Wire is a system show. It’s the most famous and acclaimed system show of all time. What I mean by “system show” is that the ideas it’s exploring about institutions and socie…