The Wire (2002)
Audiences love it.
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The Wire is streaming in Japan on U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next.
What the audience says
The Wire has pulled the kind of numbers most English series never see. It's sitting at 8.6/10 on TMDB across 2,839 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average.
Is it worth starting?
This is 5 seasons deep — English crime, leaning drama. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
- Why
- Currently 8.6/10 from 2,839 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
Told from the points of view of both the Baltimore homicide and narcotics detectives and their targets, the series captures a universe in which the national war on drugs has become a permanent, self-sustaining bureaucracy, and distinctions between good and evil are routinely obliterated.
Good to know
| Genre | Crime / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
David Simon
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 3 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All U-NEXT titles in Japan
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