The Big Picture

  • The Wire's final episode, "-30-", wraps up the show's expansive and ambitious storytelling in a powerful and sweeping manner.
  • The final season of The Wire, while somewhat divisive, still provides interesting commentary on ethics in news reporting and the interactions between journalists, police, and the public.
  • The finale of The Wire, running for 93 minutes, gives closure to many characters and ends with a closing montage that is moving and fitting for the show as a whole.