Writing a 15 page paper on the wire

Since its debut in 2002, The Wire has received numerous awardsand praise for its accurate depiction of urban life in Baltimore, Maryland. Justas Boys in the Hood impacted ageneration by portraying poverty’s impact on the African American community inthe 90’s, The Wire serves the modernday audience with an entertaining, informative, and realistic show thathighlights the complexities of urban poverty and the effects on other facets ofsociety. The character development, realistic environment, and rollercoasterplot creates an emotional attachment with the viewer which enhances theentertainment value while also informing the audience about inner city poverty.However, the show originally airs on HBO, limiting its potential audience. Inaddition, the show receives lower viewer ratings compared to other HBO programswhich can be attributed to the intricate story lines, lack of a prominentactor, and implacable realism.