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/ZealousidealCloud154 1d ago

Like every great novelist has ups and downs after their masterpieces, there’s usually one that’s a mini form of their greatest work. Dashiell Hammett or Delillo are examples