THE WIRE

An essay that compares the methods of storytelling used in "The Wire" with those of written novels.

The Wire Season One Preview (No Spoilers). The Wire is a Must Watch.

When "The Wire" begins, Detective Roland Pryzbylewski is assigned to the Barksdale detail and is thought of as just another hump, but he proves to be useful.

Many argue that the United States is losing the war on drugs, and "The Wire" agrees. But, the show also helps to explain why.

"The Shield" and "The Wire" are two critically acclaimed police dramas whose success stems from many factors, but the shows wouldn't have worked without their successful leads. This article compares and contrasts Vic Mackey and Jimmy McNulty.

Choosing villains on a show like The Wire is very difficult. Every character is so complex that they do not fit easily into categories. But, here are the top villains of the show.

This is an examination of the HBO series The Wire, and its attempt to highlight the flaws of urban education. The paper examines the issues that make urban education a struggle and offers solutions to help engage urban students.

An essay about how "The Wire" and Jonathan Kozol's "The Shame of the Nation" show different amounts of hope to change the broken inner-city education system, and the strengthens and limitations of their arguments.

An essay about how "The Wire" uses moral ambiguity to depict life in the inner-city in a more realistic fashion.

This is an essay on Louis Althusser's views on repressive and ideological state apparatuses, and how The Wire supports his ideas.

An article on The Wire's use of characterization to present the troubles facing inner city schools and their students.

An article about how realism is used in David Simon's "The Wire," and a comparison of its realism to that of other crime dramas.

Watching HBO's "The Wire" should be on your to-do list before the election.

The Wire series finale just aired; how did the show end? Was there a great conclusion or did The Wire, like The Sopranos, fall short of lofty expectations? Read this fan's take on The Wire series finale and what it meant.

A look back at the series finale of the Wire, and its sobering message for us all. Forget Survivor or American Idol. The Wire's finale was reality TV at its finest.

The best show on television, The Wire, broadcasts its final episode Sunday, March 9. Let's take a look.

For five seasons now, The Wire has consistently been the best show on television. Yet no one seems to watch it. Why?

This article talks about the TV series The Wire on HBO and what makes this show so compelling.

The Truth You Can't BeTRAY discusses Chaney's path to stardom from age 6, the unforeseen roadblocks along the way, and the moment his life changed after the studio lights went out.

A collection of 4 fantasy football free agents to target on the waiver wire.

With the death of a great television writer, David Mills, this tribute is for his work, family, fans, and him. Another great person associated with television has passed at the young age of 48.

The truths learned about myself and the effect of alcohol on my entire family.

Is that under-wire bra making you miserable? Yank that wire out and get on with your life!

The article shares information about and reviews the latest episode of "Project Runway."