'The Wire' Named Second Best TV Show of the 21st Century by NY Times
HBO's acclaimed series 'The Wire' has been ranked No. 2 on The New York Times' list of the 100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century. Created by Silver Spring native David Simon, the show offers a profound look at Baltimore's struggles with the war on drugs.
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