I’ve been catching up on The Wire, a crime drama which ran on HBO for five seasons. It’s one of those special shows that you must watch from the beginning in order to appreciate.
A number of critics have hailed it as “the best show ever.” After watching the first three seasons, I’m inclined to agree. The Wire is spellbinding. As masterfully written by series creator David Simon, the story unfolds as if it were an epic novel, not a television show. Writers from all genres and mediums can learn something from studying this series, for The Wire is storytelling at its finest.