THE WIRE Full Series Recap | Season 1-5 Ending Explained

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The Wire looks at the narcotics scene in Baltimore through the eyes of law enforcers as well as the drug dealers and users. Other facets of the city that are explored in the series are the government and bureaucracy, schools and the news media.
The Wire stars Dominic West as Jimmy McNulty, John Doman as William Rawls, Idris Elba as Russell "Stringer" Bell, Frankie Faison as Ervin Burrell, Lawrence Gilliard Jr. as D'Angelo Barksdale, Wood Harris as Avon Barksdale, Deirdre Lovejoy as Rhonda Pearlman, Wendell Pierce as Bunk Moreland, Lance Reddick as Cedric Daniels, Andre Royo as Reginald "Bubbles" Cousins, Sonja Sohn as Kima Greggs, Clarke Peters as Lester Freamon, Jim True-Frost as Roland Pryzbylewski, Seth Gilliam as Ellis Carver, Domenick Lombardozzi as Herc, J. D. Williams as Bodie Broadus, Michael K. Williams as Omar Little, Corey Parker Robinson as Leander Sydnor, Chris Bauer as Frank Sobotka, Paul Ben-Victor as Spiros Vondas, Amy Ryan as Beadie Russell, Pablo Schreiber as Nick Sobotka, James Ransone as Ziggy Sobotka, Bill Raymond as The Greek, Robert Wisdom as Howard "Bunny" Colvin, Aidan Gillen as Tommy Carcetti, Reg E. Cathey as Norman Wilson, Chad Coleman as Dennis "Cutty" Wise, Jamie Hector as Marlo Stanfield, Glynn Turman as Clarence Royce, Robert F. Chew as Proposition Joe, Method Man as Cheese, Jermaine Crawford as Duquan "Dukie" Weems, Maestro Harrell as Randy Wagstaff, Julito McCullum as Namond Brice, Tristan Wilds as Michael Lee, Isiah Whitlock Jr. as Clay Davis, Michael Kostroff as Maurice Levy, Gbenga Akinnagbe as Chris Partlow, Felicia "Snoop" Pearson as Snoop, Clark Johnson as Augustus Haynes, Tom McCarthy as Scott Templeton.
This is a recap of some of the biggest and best moments from the entire The Wire series, including The Wire season 1, The Wire season 2, The Wire season 3, The Wire season 4, and The Wire season 5, featuring Omar's death, Stringer's death, Omar killing Stringer, Kenard killing Omar, Hamsterdam, Michael killing Snoop, Snoop's death, Avon's arrest, Marlo's arrest, Wee Bey meme, Bodie's death, Wallace's death, the series finale ending, and more!
Timestamps:
00:00 Season 1
08:30 Season 2
14:15 Season 3
20:19 Season 4
29:24 Season 5
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[@RecapAndChill]

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[@guttermanek]

That code no longer works.

[@JaxonHaxon]

The final montage showing the new generation replacing the old is always so moving and tragic but the scene that always gets me is Bubbles getting out of the basement, such a powerful allegory for drug addictions depths but that there can be hope for the dawn of a new day.

[@raymondsims7042]

That was just a brilliant last scene

[@steverogers7601]

The final montage is what made me realize The Wire was a much more grander show than The Sopranos.

[@raymondsims7042]

@@steverogers7601 yeah sopranos is great but the wire is definitely the better show by far. Honestly that statement is true if you compare any show to the wire. It’s the goat tv show

[@ndogg20]

@@raymondsims7042 Sopranos is a deep study of an evil man and the men around him who justify themselves and their actions. There are never any moments of empathy for the victims whether it's an old lady robbed and murdered, or a pregnant woman beaten to death. We always see the viewpoint of the criminal. But in the long run, what makes Sopranos work is the situation comedy aspect of it: who doesn't love the sheer stupidity and quotable lines? Also in the long run, Sopranos just repeats itself with its winning formula and then runs out of gas and runs on way too long on fumes. The Wire on the other hand has plenty of empathy for the victims of crime, the murdered innocents, criminals and cops are all deeply felt. The Wire focuses on groups of people who dedicate their lives to making a difference in the world, whether it's the cops, criminals, teachers, politicians. And in the long run, it's all for nothing, nothing changes, and the game starts again with new players. The Wire is a complete series that drives its point home in a devastatingly manner and really the show that rises above all.

[@imjustbeingreal100]

I always wished they made a spin off. Almost like a “where are they now” type of series

[@NemrahG]

That first season is literally pure perfection

[@skatedurr]

Hbo 1st seasons are bangers

[@clashnytech]

Seasons 1 through 3 are what shows want to be nowadays.

[@sergoldenhandthejust1495]

As close as it gets for a 00TV show, it's up there with all the other heavyweight goats 1st seasons(Oz, GOT, Sopranos, BrBa)

[@2SOLID.]

Anytime I see people talk about the wire they say it’s one of the best shows ever made, be honest is it really that good ? I been hesitant on watching it for so long

[@SenorCinema]

@@2SOLID. not really. its pretty boring tbh.

[@jauken83]

Did anyone else go, "Sheeeeeeit...." whenever Clay Davis was on screen?

[@christerry7359]

Hell yeah sheeeeit

[@ajdifilippo12]

That police camera in season 4 is one of the best plot devices EVER.

[@Warszawski_Modernizm]

same with Herc's career and attitude.

[@michaelgonzalez2041]

Bro dukie broke my freaking heart when I saw him doin putting that needle in his arm, he doesn’t have a family like bubbles did

[@malalford]

Rip Lance Reddick, Michael K Williams & Reg E Cathey 💔

[@nijaljiggetts4749]

And Robert F. Chew (Prop Joe)

[@MrWillHughes]

Didn't know Reg passed away. 😢

[@nijaljiggetts4749]

@@MrWillHughes Yeah, sad stuff. Lung cancer in 2018. I remember because it was right after/during Luke Cage.

[@Smokeynephewabk]

Legends

[@homielander5924]

@@nijaljiggetts4749dang prop Joe gone too, rip Joe

[@60secondorless11]

I already know the story but I can never get enough of hearing about it

[@raymondsims7042]

TRUE it’s the best show ever made

[@ironloins]

Same!

[@Emu39358]

I'd like to thank you for recapping my all time favourite show! Been wanting to rewatch it but I couldn't because I didnt have the time to! Thank you again recap and chill. What a legend

[@sammcoin8430]

you should def rewatch it anyway

[@nickie7763]

I watched The Wire again for the first time since I was a teenager and completely viewed it with a new set of eyes and understanding! Guaranteed that anytime there’s a rundown of episodes or characters I will be here to watch it! This is a great summary. Love it!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@AbduRahman02]

This was my experience as well I mean I just finished it I first watched it around June 2020 maybe not as long as you but still appreciatee it alot more due to getting older

[@FirstnameLastname-nq3oj]

I’ve been rewatching the entire series lately. This show is truly a masterpiece

[@raymondsims7042]

It’s by far the best show of all time

[@ZumiSweats]

best ever made

[@raymondsims7042]

@@ZumiSweats without question

[@Mrnovanova]

The Wire is part of the top 3 best TV Dramas ever IMO. In no particular order. The Wire, The Sopranos and Breaking Bad are all 10/10 TV series. Thank you for this trip down memory lane. ❤

[@emmanuelowino9626]

You can add snowfall into that category as well

[@Mrnovanova]

@@emmanuelowino9626 Agreed 💯 Snowfall is this decades Breaking bad.👍🏽

[@MyUserTubeAccount]

1 Sopranos, 1a Wire, 1b Boardwalk Empire!

[@syntheticreality549]

@@MyUserTubeAccountboardwalk would be so much higher if season 5 wasn’t a rushed mess😔 like they had to shove 24 episodes of story into 8 final episodes. And they rush so much.

[@MyUserTubeAccount]

@@syntheticreality549 yea, like Game of Thrones trying to cram their last 2 seasons in 13 episodes total when should've been 30

[@VersieKilgannon]

I like your recaps because it helps me "watch" shows I normally wouldn't on my own. And your voice is really soothing

[@FsTi5]

I’m 20 so I’m just now catching up on the good 2000’s shows that I didn’t watch cause I was to young but been glued to my tv watching the wire😂😂💯

[@820avebaby]

They gotta bring shows like these back. Nothing will ever be the same

[@george_denbrough]

If there's one thing i've learned in life it's hold on to what was, because things will never be what they were

[@shtcoinmaxi1367]

People do not have the mental capacity or patience now for a slow methodical show like this.

[@Snickerszn]

@@shtcoinmaxi1367I was just about to say this. The episodes where long and drawn out with critical thinking involved. This wouldn’t be a huge hit today. If there isn’t action every 2-3 minutes people with be in there phones.

[@flysocietyotm]

By far the greatest show in tv history as far as im concerned. Season four will never be topped & neither will the entire show

[@theramenspotsidedishes]

agreed.

[@lifeisberserk9566]

Wasn't that good season 4 was far better than the rest of the show but still nothing that amazing

[@flysocietyotm]

@@lifeisberserk9566 nah fam its just dat dreaded ass season 5 that was not needed. Each season is meant to differ from the next

[@steverogers7601]

@@flysocietyotmseason 5 was not dreaded, however it was a little slower than the other seasons. Not to mention, it’s when the show stepped into that “jumped the shark” territory with mcnulty creating that false murders. I’m of the belief that a lot of dudes didn’t like season 5 and saw it as “boring” because they simply didn’t like the “edumuhcation” of newspaper journalism.

[@flysocietyotm]

@@steverogers7601 it was to me, its the newspaper shit. ik all seasons connect to make this one big puzzle piece, but season 5 was straight dull. the only purpose it serves, IMO, is the aftermath of the amazing season 4

[@toddmccraven7078]

Thank you for this. I love this show. I have watched it from beginning to end three times over the years.

[@natewhitten1454]

thank you!! been looking everywhere for a recap

[@harrypothead42024]

I love how this show dared you to remain a fan at the start of every season

[@ayeshabrown7294]

This is exactly the video i needed! thank you so much ;)

[@pamelalansbury94]

Thank you for doing this!!

[@ebonywhite1388]

Great recap. This was an excellent show

[@george_denbrough]

Literally one of, if the best, shows ever. Hands down Rest in peace Lance Reddick. You were taken too soon.

[@Mordecai154]

Man RIP Omar and Prop Joe also

[@none1232]

Wow. This recap reminds how amazing The Wire was. Great job!

[@tomdonahue8110]

Great recap. Very well done!

[@vanillathunder3024]

The biggest victim in the whole series? Wee-Bay’s fish.

[@nijaljiggetts4749]

😂💀

[@patrickamerica1956]

Na the western district roof

[@cataqmf9111]

​@@patrickamerica1956 😂 beercan graveyard

[@williamramirez7559]

Thanks for the memories. That was such a journey watching the series.

[@ashiyatheprettiestvirgoo]

i love how some of the characters that were in the corner was in the wire as well i love both shows

[@christophermiglino2869]

Thank you. This is a great recap of the best series ever made!!

[@malalford]

I will rewatch this many times between rewatches of _The Wire_

[@Epicdomofilmz]

This was very well done

[@homoerectus744]

Thnx for the cliff notes time line. My only exposure to the show has been these disjointed yt clips.

[@Kydabra]

Just finished the finale for the first time. Wow, what a show. Can't wait to rewatch. Thanks for this recap.

[@alisterfolson]

I just finished bingeing the series. An excellent "Law and Order Hard-R" blast from the past.

[@DevinJones-tc6cw]

LMAOOOO I'm sorry but Law and Order though? 😂😂😂 Nowhere near the same bracket. Terrible comparison.

[@jesterchesterfield2374]

Law and order ain’t even close to this show.

[@redactedmane]

wow what a great cliffs notes to one of the greatest pieces of literature ever written. THANK YOU !

[@epiphanyconsulting]

Love this Recap!! The Wire is on of my favorite all time shows... But, I couldn't help but think everytime you said MCU that Iron Man and Thor were gonna pop up...😂😂😂

[@ngairehodge8566]

Your Vessi commercial, I watched it. You had my attention at the intro, lol!

[@onshaqnem]

I like how some characters became others characters later down the line. For example: Mike became the new Omar ,Naymond became Clay Davis,Duke became bubbles

[@Stealyogirl8989]

What makes you think naymond becomes clay Davis? He always struck me as more of an example of how many of these kids could successfully get out if they were given the right opportunities

[@onshaqnem]

@@Stealyogirl8989 So you telling me Clay Davis wasn’t given the right opportunity?

[@dicknose]

Naymond becomes the new clay? What show were you watching?

[@onshaqnem]

@@dicknose the signs are clearly there. They both even stated how they don’t care who offers them money or wat the consequences are they’ll take it. Naymond speaking at a convention center shows that he might even be a politician. I’m pretty sure if somebody offer Nay some dirty money he’ll go back to his hood ways…just like Clay

[@dicknose]

@@onshaqnem you got all that from one high school debate? That’s a stretch at best

[@Phenzelle]

Great freaking recap!

[@ivanburden4658]

Chef's kiss as always sir.

[@mr3000sr]

Man this was amazing !!!!

[@lthomas6022]

Excellent recap of One of the best series ever!

[@yepthatsKEY]

uhmmm yes please!!! i have been thinking about watching it but it is so much . Thank you !

[@RicardoHernandezGTX]

All these yrs an i missed that Carver was the mole and i just started rewatching it

[@bilboswaggings1826]

Thank you for this❤

[@TheLoneFranger]

It’s like you knew I was in the middle of a rewatch 😂

[@micljbitty]

Great job brother

[@ecidadeII]

This is fantastic!!

[@jrbrassow4325]

Excellent recap. This is the best TV show ever..

[@projectbreadwinners2942]

Great great recap

[@Jamarrayy]

Season 4 was my fav.. I didn’t even watch 5 but I’m thinking about rewatching it

[@04ohgolly1]

It’s ok, it could have been more. But predictable.

[@NiniEJ]

I didn’t watch season 2. I couldn’t get into it, but may go back and try again.

[@dmv_shoes7058]

@@NiniEJseason 2 was boring asl

[@melvinbridgewater4955]

Worth Watching again and again.

[@kevins5011]

That was the best 7 year series on tv in a nut shell🎉

[@professorjaybee]

I immediately clicked on this video like I don’t have every plot point and season memorized!!😩🤦🏽‍♂️….Season 2 is sooooooo underrated!!

[@jamespatillo3742]

Season 2 wasn’t bad it just was so different then the rest of the seasons

[@Mordecai154]

I really, really liked Season 2. The docks, Beeadie, Frank, his nephews. Great storyline.

[@athiestjesus8133]

The stuff with the dock workers never really went anywhere though and had pretty much no impact on the rest of the series

[@Mordecai154]

@@athiestjesus8133 agree. I just liked the dock characters.

[@seekeroftruth8658]

Love you Man

[@shtcoinmaxi1367]

Season 2 is underrated

[@plantsandspreadsheets]

Just saw this posted and I’ve never seen it. Happy to have a show knowing there’s a lot of episodes and comes so highly recommended. Is there a new season coming or is this just a recap because you like the show so much?

[@malalford]

It ended 10 years ago.

[@iamkublai4021]

The show is just that good

[@rocky0260]

Can u do recap for Person of Interest, cant find any for later seasons!

[@ryancoulter4797]

Thank you! Would love to see a recap of Treme.

[@enowilson]

Nice recap.

[@Damnsaburna]

One of the best shows in existence.

[@CounterCultureCantCount]

"That's good work, that's really good work."

[@HeyCupertino]

Well done Edit: really well done

[@johnwhite6981]

I talked to David Simon about how the ending wasn't the big reveal about the guy who runs everything. He said you want your cake and ice cream too. Hell yeah

[@normiesammie]

wow i never realized the amount of stars on the show... 🌟 🤩 ⭐️ 🌠 💫 ✨️ ❇️ 💖 ..... great review ... 👏 👌 👍🏽 🙌

[@mastersteve_00]

Excellent ❤

[@liljj2390]

ABOUT DAMN TIME!!!!

[@googlegame2649]

Please Recap Billions season wise individually 🙏🙏🙏 i need 1-4

[@alirezamgh6840]

Thanks❤

[@MrsBlack8998]

This was so good. Thank you. 😊

[@user-kb7ct7ev4q]

Just finished season 5 and it was so good.Everyone got the ending they deserved

[@gerryfegan3608]

As a sequel to this Recap you should do We Own this City. Same writers, same city, even the same actors for about half the cast. It was something special, only 1 season so you could bang that out into a 10 min vid

[@malalford]

& _Clockers_ . Another David Simon joint

[@gerryfegan3608]

@@malalford good looks I gotta check that out. And another amazing Author who's books have been converted into top tier movies would be Cormac McCarthy. He wrote the Border series and No Country For Old Men. Which I'm sure you've seen

[@jesstube6466]

best show ever broadcast on television

[@nicolasbsmith78]

I forgot how good this show was! 🤯

[@finnkilgour3136]

You gotta recap snowfall such a good inspiration series taking stuff from the wire, sopranos, and many others. snowfall a different type of show

[@PaulA-ns9te]

can't wait for season 6-10 recap

[@kamisioluwa6381]

can you please recap the blacklist and the magicians

[@a4realbrotha50]

WOW, very well done.............

[@thuptenyathatsang383]

I think i binged these whole series in like 5 days. Thats gotta be the record right?

[@cooliehimarley7]

Naw if it's 5 seasons 5 days makes sense I watched the first season in a day

[@Damnsaburna]

I never realized sherod took the bad dope omgggg wow how did i miss that!

[@blinkin78]

Great video but one minor issue - bunk/freemon didn’t convince Rawls to allow mcnulty to join it was Daniels who took the 13 murders and used that as leverage

[@HooksyCollins]

As an advid fan of this series, there's no way you can adequately recap this story in less than 40 minutes, no way!

[@george_denbrough]

Well yeah, we'd be here for days. Not really feasible to do a super in depth analysis of the show. As much as i'd like one

[@dylankahle8802]

and he didn't

[@niksyakhina6311]

Carcotti after his tenure as mayor transform into little finger 😂

[@grandsuNx]

I just finished the show and I gotta say I wasn’t expecting mcnulty to do some crazy stuff like staging a serial killer Ngl lmaoo

[@richardbaker_0086]

This brought back bad memories of my addiction years.

[@YayoSosa_187]

I remember watching the wire every Sunday faithfully. i’m from Maryland but not B-more tho Moe

[@factoryusa666]

Thanks !!! Please do OZ if you ever get the chance

[@pokirimirchi]

Please make video for Deadwood

[@davbank6029]

Best Series ever

[@saxmanphd]

Greatest show ever made

[@chynakissz]

Hi, can you guys recap "Once Upon A Time"? Can't find one anywhere. Thanks.

[@RecapAndChill]

Definitely!

[@nathanarievlis3985]

I really wish your sponsor sold pajamas . I can only imagine your Omar reference😂

[@steverogers7601]

The wire can literally teach you life lessons. *Lesson:* you think it’s one way, but it’s another way. *Lesson:* chase drugs, you get drug dealers, you chase the money, and you don’t know where it’ll take you. *Lesson:* there you go caring when it’s not your turn to care. *Lesson:* the job won’t save you, it won’t make you whole, it won’t fill your A up. *Lesson:* every job, career, system in place has a game to be played and there are winners, losers, and victims. *Lesson:* the players will always change but the game stays the same.

[@somekindaguy2184]

Music at the end?

[@schopra13]

Amazing summary

[@BirdGang6]

The greatest television show that’s ever been released

[@hahaimout1693]

Crazy how Bob, father Gabriel and Tyreese from the walking dead were all in the same show before

[@julioalvaradojr]

Best show ever made

[@valentinevisionz9273]

U gotta do oz next❗️