Wire Quotes

Praise for the show that never spoon-fed anyone.

These wire quotes are almost entirely a tribute to the acclaimed series 'The Wire,' from the sheer joy of being cast in it to admiration for how it takes its time and never spoon-feeds the viewer. It's fandom expressed as genuine respect for craft.


One quote turns critical, calling it 'quite criminal' how systematically the show was ignored during its run. For more on television and connection, see connection quotes and emotion quotes.