All the Pieces Matter

The Wire, a television show which aired from 2002 to 2008, has become increasingly popular since its last episode aired. The show addresses important issues, including the failings of the drug war and criminal justice system, systematic prejudice in law enforcement, and other social institutions. Idris Elba, Dominic West, and Michael B. Jordan have gone on to become significant stars as a result of their roles in the show. David Simon and Richard Price are two of the show's creators and writers. The show is often used as a teaching tool at universities to teach cinema theory, criminal justice, sociology, and other subjects