Unlike most television crime dramas, which neatly introduce and then solve a case all in the space of one hour, HBO's THE WIRE follows one single drug and homicide investigation throughout the length of an entire season. Centered on the drug culture of inner-city Baltimore, the series' storyline unfolds from the points of view of both the criminals lording the streets and the police officers determined to bring them down. This first season introduces detective Jimmy McNulty (Dominic West) and his supervisor, Cedric Daniels (Lance Reddick), as they begin to pursue evidence against drug kingpin Avon Barksdale (Wood Harris). Meanwhile, Barksdale and his henchmen Stringer (Idris Elba) and Wee-Bey (Hassan Johnson) concern themselves with a rival drug dealer (Michael K. Williams) who's been cutting into their profits. Created by writer David Simon (THE CORNER, HOMICIDE: LIFE ON THE STREET), THE WIRE's multifaceted approach offers a nuanced overview of every aspect of the drug trade and the complex morality of its participants.

DVD Features:

Region 1
Digi-Pack
5-Disc Set
Full Frame - 1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0 - English, French, Spanish
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary - David Simon - Creator/Executive Producer; George Pelecanos - Screenwriter; Clark Johnson - Director
Behind the Scenes - Episodic Recaps
Trailers - Previews - Season 2
Interactive Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Selection

Dominic West: Actor, 28 DAYS, THE WIRE, CHICAGO (2002)
Lance Reddick: Star, BAD CITY (2006)
Wood Harris: REMEMBER THE TITANS
Hassan Johnson: ACTOR
Idris Elba: Actress - ULTRAVIOLET
Michael K. Williams: Actor, TV series The Wire
Larry Gilliard: Actor
Sonja Sohn: Actress, SLAM
Wendell Pierce: ACTOR
Dominick Lombardozzi: 
Seth Gilliam: American Actor
J.D. Williams: Actor, MR. SMITH GETS A HUSTLER (2002)
Andre Royo: Actor, TV series The Wire
Michael B. Jordan: Actor, HARDBALL (2001)
Wendy Grantham: Actress, TV series The Wire
Clayton Lebouef: Actor, TV series The Wire

"13 rivetingly intricate episodes..."
"[G]ripping..."
"[T]his looks like a masterpiece."
Ranked #8 in Uncut's Best TV DVDs Of 2005 -- "[G]ritty and gripping....Determined not to insult your intelligence with even a lick of sentimentality..."