The Wire

I just got done watching the season three premiere of The Wire. For those of you not familiar with the show it is on HBO on Sunday nights and it is fantastic. It is a show about west Baltimore, a very impoverished area, and the crime in the city. What separates this show from the 5,000 other cop shows on television is that it provides all sides of the story. The viewers get the story not only from the police point of view but also from the perspective of the drug dealers and also the politicians of the city. The episodes don't end with the cops winning and justice being served. It is a real life portrayal of things going on in this city. The writers and producers do extensive research and use real people from the area as consultants when creating the show. The new season has introduced a new element as well. Middle school age kids have been added to the cast showing their struggles growing up in such an area. The season is off to a great start and I highly recommend everyone to check out one of the best shows on television today.