Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Wire List
- Boardwalk Empire - Explores crime and politics in Atlantic City during the Prohibition era, offering a deep narrative and character development.
- Breaking Bad - Follows the transformation of a high school chemistry teacher into a drug kingpin, showcasing moral struggles and the drug trade.
- The Sopranos - Examines the life of a mob boss and his family, blending crime drama with complex characters and psychological themes.
- True Detective - Anthology crime series that dives deep into complex investigations and the psychological impact on detectives.
- Narcos - Chronicles the rise and fall of drug kingpins in Colombia, highlighting the complexity of law enforcement and crime.
- Ozark - Follows a financial planner who relocates to the Ozarks to launder money for a drug cartel, dealing with crime and family dynamics.
- The Shield - Centers on a corrupt police unit in Los Angeles, combining crime and morality in a gritty police drama.
- The Night Of - Explores the complexities of a murder case and the criminal justice system through a gripping narrative and character study.
- Better Call Saul - A prequel to Breaking Bad that explores the backstory of a small-time lawyer, blending drama and dark comedy in the legal field.
- Snowfall - Set in LA during the early 1980s, it focuses on the early days of the crack cocaine epidemic and its impact on society.
- The Corner - A miniseries that presents a realistic portrayal of addiction and poverty in Baltimore, similar to The Wire's themes.
- Shameless - Follows a dysfunctional family living in a poor neighborhood, exploring themes of crime, survival, and community.
- Top Boy - A British series about drug dealers in London, touching on issues of crime, loyalty, and socio-economic struggles.
- Fargo - Anthology crime series that weaves dark comedy and drama while exploring the human condition, often involving criminals.
- Bosch - Follows an LAPD detective as he solves homicide cases, embracing a gritty realism and deep character development.
- Mindhunter - Follows FBI agents who develop criminal profiling techniques by interviewing serial killers, focusing on law enforcement and psychology.
- Deadwood - Set in a frontier town during the Gold Rush, it blends crime, politics, and the struggles for power in a gritty environment.
- Ray Donovan - Centers on a fixer for the rich and famous in LA, dealing with personal and professional crime-related challenges.
- Homicide: Life on the Street - A realistic portrayal of homicide detectives in Baltimore, showcasing the challenges of crime-solving and personal lives.
- The Wire: The Musical - A comedic take inspired by the original series, focusing on the elements of crime and culture in Baltimore.
- Southland - Depicts the lives of LAPD officers, showcasing their challenges and moral dilemmas in a realistic crime drama.
- Gomorrah - An Italian series focusing on the ruthless world of organized crime in Naples, highlighting its sociopolitical implications.
- The Americans - Follows two KGB spies in America during the Cold War, delving into deception, loyalty, and ethical dilemmas.
- Queen of the South - Follows a woman who rises to power in the drug trade, exploring themes of crime, betrayal, and survival.
- Unbelievable - Based on true events, it explores the complexities of a rape case and the police investigation, highlighting systemic flaws.
- The Blacklist - Follows an ex-criminal mastermind who helps the FBI capture high-profile criminals, mixing crime with intrigue.
- Justified - Follows a U.S. Marshal enforcing his own brand of justice in Kentucky, blending crime with southern drama.
- Luther - Features a brilliant but troubled detective in London facing moral challenges while solving serious crimes.
- Mindhunter (2021) - Returns to the exploration of criminal psychology and FBI profiling, offering deep character studies and investigative drama.
- City on a Hill - Set in 1990s Boston, it tackles corruption and crime within law enforcement while showcasing deep character arcs.
- American Crime - An anthology series that focuses on crime's impact on the victims, families, and the community, examining social issues.
- Mindhunter: The Psychopath Test - A documentary following the psychological aspects of crime and the pursuit of understanding criminal behavior.
- Banshee - Revolves around an ex-con assuming the identity of a murdered sheriff, blending action, crime, and drama in a small town.
- McMafia - Follows a British-raised son of Russian mafia exiles as he gets drawn into the world of organized crime and corruption.
- Ray Donovan: The Film - A wrap-up to the show Ray Donovan, diving deeper into his connections to crime and personal struggles.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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| 1 |
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2010 | United States of America | Crime | 205091 | 8.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 2 |
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2008 | United States of America | Crime | 2187130 | 9.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 3 |
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1999 | United States of America | Crime | 484655 | 9.2 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 4 |
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2014 | Mexico | Crime | 666957 | 8.9 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-MA |
| 5 |
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2015 | United States of America | Biography | 477729 | 8.8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 6 |
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2017 | United States of America | Crime | 353176 | 8.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 7 |
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2002 | United States of America | Crime | 89420 | 8.7 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 8 |
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2016 | United Kingdom | Crime | 175458 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 9 |
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2015 | United States of America | Crime | 668297 | 9 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 10 |
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2017 | United States of America | Crime | 32798 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 11 |
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2000 | United States of America | Crime | 5583 | 8.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 12 |
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2011 | United States of America | Comedy | 293526 | 8.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 13 |
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2011 | United Kingdom | Crime | 41177 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 14 |
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1996 | United Kingdom | Crime | 733442 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 15 |
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2015 | United States of America | Crime | 84883 | 8.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 16 |
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2017 | United States of America | Crime | 344617 | 8.6 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
| 17 |
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2004 | United States of America | Crime | 119179 | 8.6 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
| 18 |
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2013 | United States of America | Crime | 94340 | 8.3 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
| 19 |
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1993 | United States of America | Crime | 14375 | 8.7 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 20 |
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2009 | Crime | 29380 | 8.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 | |
| 21 |
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2014 | Italy | Crime | 45086 | 8.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 22 |
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2013 | United States of America | Crime | 112919 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 23 |
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2016 | United States of America | Action | 34833 | 8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 24 |
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2019 | United States of America | Crime | 122903 | 8.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 25 |
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2013 | United States of America | Crime | 282373 | 7.9 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 26 |
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2010 | United States of America | Action | 120607 | 8.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 27 |
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2010 | United Kingdom | Crime | 155724 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 28 |
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2019 | United States of America | Crime | 15715 | 7.6 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
| 29 |
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2015 | United States of America | Crime | 10185 | 7.7 | Serie | Canceled | TV-14 |
| 30 |
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2013 | United States of America | Action | 127246 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 31 |
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2018 | United Kingdom | Crime | 17154 | 7.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |