Each season of The Wire focuses on a different facet of the city of Baltimore. They are, in order: the drug trade, the port, the city bureaucracy, the school system, and the print news media. The large cast consists mainly of character actors who are little known for their other roles. Simon has said that despite its presentation as a crime drama, the show is "really about the American city, and about how we live together. It's about how institutions have an effect on individuals, and how...whether you're a cop, a longshoreman, a drug dealer, a politician, a judge [or] lawyer, you are ultimately compromised and must contend with whatever institution you've committed to."
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The Wire Season 3 – Episode 12 – Mission Accomplished
McNulty decides it is time to reassess his pursuit of Stringer Bell and what to do with his life. Carcetti realizes that Gray knows about his plans to run for Mayor. Avon gets ready to go to war against Marlo.
The Wire Season 3 – Episode 11 – Middle Ground
The wire finally reveals what’s going on in Barksdale’s organization but it proves to be too little too late. Carcetti visits Amsterdam. McNulty finds a piece to his puzzle in a very unsuspected place.
The Wire Season 3 – Episode 10 – Reformation
Brother Mouzone decides to make a return trip to Baltimore. Colvin puts off a reporter when questioned about Amsterdam. Burrell delivers his news to City Hall. Pearlman and Daniels plead their case to the FBI, with little results.
The Wire Season 3 – Episode 9 – Slapstick
McNulty and Prez turn up in the wrong alley and it ends up not being good news for Prez. Cutty finds help in an unlikely ally. Bubbles is wired up. Pearlman and Daniels confront a cell phone company in the hopes of easily gaining a wiretap
