HBO’s 5-Part Crime Drama Has One of the Best Seasons in TV History

At the turn of the 21st century, HBO was the place for prestige crime drama. The launch of The Sopranos in 1999 paved the way for the 2002 premiere of The Wire , which focused on drug dealers in Baltimore and the police officers trying to disrupt their operations. The series is still one of the best shows of all time, and provided breakout roles for huge stars like Idris Elba and Michael B. Jordan .