In the projects. On the docks. In City Hall. In the schools. And now, in the media. The places and faces change, but the game remains the same. In the fifth — and final — season, the series expands its focus into the media — specifically the role of newspapers in big-city bureaucracy — as it follows a newspaper staff as they struggle to maintain integrity and meet deadlines in the face of budget cuts and staff reductions.
Release Date
PremieredThe Wire Season 5 released on January 6, 2008.
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Budget cuts hit the police hard; corporate downsizing frustrates the staff of a local newspaper.
Unconfirmed Reports
McNulty decides to take matters into his own hands; Marlo takes care of unfinished business.
Not for Attribution
Carcetti's police plans are leaked to the press; Marlo cleans up his cash.
Transitions
The police brass changes; McNulty and Freamon look for bodies; Prop Joe pays his last respects.
React Quotes
Marlo's new alliance gives Freamon and McNulty a fresh lead; the press turns to a breaking story.
The Dickensian Aspect
Templeton makes headlines; Bunk follows up on old leads; McNulty takes an interest in the homeless.
Took
An unexpected call puts Templeton and the paper back in the spotlight--and gets McNulty unwanted extra attention.
Clarifications
Bunk returns a McNulty favor; Carcetti is forced to make deals; Hayes asks Templeton about his sources.
Late Editions
Freamon's hard work pays off with a promising lead, though McNulty isn't in the mood to celebrate.
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McNulty and Freamon face the consequences of their actions, while Carcetti tries to save face.
The Wire
Season 5
In the projects. On the docks. In City Hall. In the schools. And now, in the media. The places and faces change, but the game remains the same. In the fifth — and final — season, the series expands its focus into the media — specifically the role of newspapers in big-city bureaucracy — as it follows a newspaper staff as they struggle to maintain integrity and meet deadlines in the face of budget cuts and staff reductions.
Release Date
PremieredThe Wire Season 5 released on January 6, 2008.
Your Progress
Track your watching progress by signing in
Sign In to Track ProgressMore With Less
Budget cuts hit the police hard; corporate downsizing frustrates the staff of a local newspaper.
Unconfirmed Reports
McNulty decides to take matters into his own hands; Marlo takes care of unfinished business.
Not for Attribution
Carcetti's police plans are leaked to the press; Marlo cleans up his cash.
Transitions
The police brass changes; McNulty and Freamon look for bodies; Prop Joe pays his last respects.
React Quotes
Marlo's new alliance gives Freamon and McNulty a fresh lead; the press turns to a breaking story.
The Dickensian Aspect
Templeton makes headlines; Bunk follows up on old leads; McNulty takes an interest in the homeless.
Took
An unexpected call puts Templeton and the paper back in the spotlight--and gets McNulty unwanted extra attention.
Clarifications
Bunk returns a McNulty favor; Carcetti is forced to make deals; Hayes asks Templeton about his sources.
Late Editions
Freamon's hard work pays off with a promising lead, though McNulty isn't in the mood to celebrate.
-30-
McNulty and Freamon face the consequences of their actions, while Carcetti tries to save face.