r/TheWire • u/Desperate-Cream-6723 • 4d ago

Thoughts on We Own This City

Going through a little The Wire withdrawal after watching the entire series. I've heard We Own This City is the same vibe and somewhat of a sequel of sorts to the Wire... just curious what you all think of this series and if it holds a candle to the Wire?

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u/Mtn_Man73 4d ago

We Own This City is a true story based almost entirely on eyewitness testimony, and it will convince you that truth is stranger than fiction. As bad as you think Baltimore is based on seeing The Wire, in truth it is actually much worse. As is the corruption in the police department and the government.

It's required watching IMO.