Soaring: A Journal of Undergraduate Research
Abstract
In the Fall of 2023, I had the great pleasure of studying the first season of an HBO drama from the 2000s called The Wire. In this paper, I analyze how creator David Simons made relevant cultural commentary about American capitalism and its effects on the citizens of our cities, specifically Baltimore. Simon derives his knowledge of Baltimore from his years spent as a crime reporter at The Baltimore Sun, which had a profound influence on the realism displayed in the show. This first season of The Wire proves to be sophisticatedly complex, stepping away from traditional cop shows at the time. Throughout the paper, I will explain specifically how The Wire is different from other television shows and why its impact demands understanding.
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Gullo, Jack
(2024)
"An Overview and Analysis of The Wire’s First Season,"
Soaring: A Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2024, Article 9.
Available at:
https://fisherpub.sjf.edu/soaring/vol2024/iss1/9