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Features: DVD, Widescreen, Dolby Digital (5.1), English, French, Spanish, Subtitled
The most unvarnished, uncompromising and realistic police drama ever returns for another hard hitting season.McNulty has been demoted to harbor patrol, Daniels is in the police archive dungeon, Prez is chafing in the suburbs and Gregs is stuck behind a desk. Meanwhile, on the docks of the Baltimore harbor, the rank and file scrounge for work and the union bosses take illegitimate measures to reinvigorate business, but a horrific discovery is about to blow the whole port inside out. While the detail is on ice, a new case begins... This five disc collection includes all 12 episodes from The Complete Second Season of The Wire!
"A series best served by DVD." LA Daily News
"The best show on television, period." San Francisco Chronicle
"...one of the most demanding and thought-provoking series ever to grace television." Brian Lowry, Variety
"...I loved every minute of The Wire..." Elizabeth Skipper, DVD Verdict
"One would be hard-pressed to find another series that blends the personal and the political in such a kinetic yet thoughtful way." Entertainment Weekly
"...so magnificently executed, so fascinating in its evolution, so frequently bracingly profound that it does no less than elevate the medium of television itself." Movieline's Hollywood Life
"...the best show on television, period." Tim Goodman, San Francisco Chronicle
"As challenging social commentary, compelling character study and magnificently detailed drama, The Wire is peerless." Ultimate DVD
"Four stars. Brilliant." USA Today
Editor's Note
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 around 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. 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. The second season is included here in its entirety.
| Features | Audio Commentaries With Dominic West And Michael K. Williams, Executive Producer Karen Thorson And Editor Thom Zimny | | Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound; Spanish, French, English Dolby Digital Stereo | | Episodics And Recaps | | Interactive Menus | | Scene Selection | | Subtitles: English, French, Spanish |
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Release Information
| | Studio: HBO |
| Release Date: 6/6/2006 |
| Running Time: 720 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 2003 | | Catalog ID: 92358 | | UPC: 00026359235825 | | Number of Discs: 5 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English | | Available Subtitles: English, French, Spanish | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Standard 1.33:1 [4:3] |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Image Award (2007) | | | Michael K. Williams, Nominee, Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series | | | Seith Mann, Nominee, Outstanding Directing in a Dramatic Series | | | Wendell Pierce, Nominee, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | |
Emmy (2005) | | | George P. Pelecanos, David Simon, Nominee, Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series | |
Image Award (2005) | | | Idris Elba, Nominee, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | | | Sonja Sohn, Nominee, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | |
Image Award (2004) | | | Wendell Pierce, Nominee, Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series | |
Image Award (2003) | | | The Wire, Nominee, Outstanding Drama Series |
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| Customer Reviews | ![]() | | Cinematography |  5 | | Plot | 5 | | Acting | 5 | | Overall Satisfaction | 5 |
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5 of 5 Outstanding Drama Monday, August 18, 2008
Philander from Saint Charles, Missouri
The Wire season 2 is everything that I expected it to be and more. The Wire is the best crime show that I have ever seen and I can't wait to purchase season 3...............! Was this review helpful?  
5 of 5 Becoming a Junkie Friday, July 18, 2008
Richard from Dallas, TX
I had a gift card to Best Buy and had no idea what to purchase. I had heard the hype about The Wire, as the series finale had occurred and it was being lauded in many places. My wife and I played the first disc, the first episode, took our first hit. By the end of season 1, we wanted more. We could not ever watch only one episode, and then, too soon, there were no more. Thankfully, season 2 was already on its way. We cringe at the thought that one day, there will be no more deliveries, no more drops from the stash. Season 2 has been every bit as good as season 1, and unlike so many other shows, each season has a different focus, a different backdrop within the city of Baltimore, a new theme. Some of the players are left behind, new ones are added, and the story woven is rich. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Season 2 only gets better Monday, May 26, 2008
Al from Miami, FL
If you enjoyed Season 1 of the best police drama ever on TV, then you'll be thoroughly satisfied with Season 2. This Season remains focused on the Baltimore drug trade, but this time with an eye on how drugs (and other things) get into Baltimore by way of the docks. The acting is as superb as season 1, and the plot is as challenging as season 1 as well. The writers continue to steer away from the stock caricatures and simple cases of shows like 'Law & Order' and instead aim for realism - so it is not for the faint of heart, but those who stick with it will be rewarded. The Wire is the most intelligent show you will ever watch, and if you live in urban America then it will likely speak directly to you. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Best crime show ever Monday, March 19, 2007
Brian Donley from Milwaukee, WI
For the uninitiated, The Wire brings an ultra-realism to the crime genre, using the entire season to develop the characters on both sides of the law. Unlike other crime procedurals, things don't wrap themselves up at the end of every episode with a solution that falls into place like a house of cards. Instead, The Wire takes you through the lives of the characters who commit the crimes to give you a rich understanding of their motivations and how they find themselves in these situations. Characters on the side of the law are flawed and motivations are not always in the right place. The Wire is a brilliant show that deserves your attention, so check it out. Was this review helpful?
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