The Wire
Trailer
The Baltimore drug scene, as seen through the eyes of drug dealers and law enforcement.
Where to Watch
Available to rent or buy
United States
Currently you are able to watch The Wire streaming on MAX (Via Hulu), MAX (Via Prime Video), MAX, and Roku. It is also possible to buy The Wire on Prime Video, Microsoft Store, and VUDU.
'The Wire' Streaming: How to Watch Anywhere
Currently, The Wire is available in Australia, Canada, the UK, and the US
If The Wire is not available in your country or you're traveling, use NordVPN to access it anywhere. Plus, Reelgood users get 3 months free, making it easier to enjoy your favorite content without interruptions.
| Country | Services | Access with NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| United States | MAX, Roku | ✅ |
| United Kingdom | NowTV | ✅ |
| Australia | Binge, Foxtel Now | ✅ |
| Canada | Crave, Starz | ✅ |
| New Zealand | Not Available | ✅ |
Streaming availability last updated: 03:03:00 AM, 05/13/2025 PST
More Information on The Wire
The Baltimore drug scene, as seen through the eyes of drug dealers and law enforcement. The Wire featuring Dominic West and Lance Reddick has one or more episodes streaming on MAX, available for purchase on Prime Video, available for purchase on Microsoft Store, and 2 others. It's a crime and drama show with 60 episodes over 5 seasons. The Wire is no longer running and has no plans to air new episodes or seasons. It was very well received by critics.
Jimmy McNulty
Dominic West
Cedric Daniels
Lance Reddick
Kima Greggs
Sonja Sohn
Bunk Moreland
Wendell Pierce
Rhonda Pearlman
Deirdre Lovejoy
Bubbles
Andre Royo
William Rawls
John Doman
Herc / Detective Thomas 'Herc' Hauk
Domenick Lombardozzi
Ellis Carver / Detective Ellis Carver / Sergeant Ellis Carver
Seth Gilliam
Bodie Broadus / Preston 'Bodie' Broadus
J.D. Williams
Omar Little
Michael Kenneth Williams
Ervin Burrell
Frankie Faison
Lester Freamon / Detective Lester Freamon
Clarke Peters
Roland Pryzbylewski / Detective Roland 'Prez' Pryzbylewski / Det. Roland 'Prez' Pryzbylewski
Jim True-Frost
Leander Sydnor / Detective Leander Sydnor
Corey Parker Robinson
Sgt. Jay Landsman / Sergeant Jay Landsman
Delaney Williams
Avon Barksdale
Wood Harris
Stringer Bell
Idris Elba
Tommy Carcetti
Aidan Gillen
Marlo Stanfield
Jamie Hector
Producer
Ed Burns
Producer
Eric Overmyer
Producer
George Pelecanos
Producer
Joe Chappelle
Executive Producer
David Simon
Executive Producer
Nina Kostroff-Noble
Executive Producer
Robert F. Colesberry
Writer
Dennis Lehane
Writer
Richard Price
Ratings & Reviews
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The reviews praise "The Wire" as one of the best television series ever watched, highlighting it as a must-watch.
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The Wire Season 5 Overview
Jan 6, 2008 - Mar 9, 2008Season 5 of The Wire has 10 episodes that are available to stream on MAX, Roku and for Rent or Purchase on 6 Services.
The Wire Season 5 Episodes
S05 E10-30-
Mar 9, 2008Carcetti maps out a damage-control scenario with the police brass in the wake of a startling revelation from Pearlman and...
S05 E10 of The Wire is available to stream on Roku, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 6 Services.
S05 E09 Late Editions
Mar 2, 2008With Steintorf ordering Rawls to initiate 'creative' remedies for the rising crime rate, Freamon's vigilance pays off with a promising...
S05 E09 of The Wire is available to stream on Roku, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 6 Services.
S05 E08 Clarifications
Feb 24, 2008Baltimore's renewed police commitment brings fresh recruits to Daniels and McNulty, starting with Carver. Facing a new political challenge, Carcetti...
S05 E08 of The Wire is available to stream on Roku, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 6 Services.
