interviews with Wire cast members – Interviews include Michael K. Williams, Lance Reddick, Robert Wisdom, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Isiah Whitlock Jr. and more. Reason Magazine Interview with Ed Burns – The Wire co-creator talks about how Baltimore inspires and informs The Wire, and opinions on the "War on Drugs" from his and other co-creators' experiences. The New Yorker Profiles David Simon – A long profile article about David Simon with info about season five as well as his next project. Maxim Interrogates the Makers and Stars of The Wire – A large 2012 interview with David Simon, Ed Burns, other crew, and most of the principal cast members. Bill Moyers Journal: David Simon (on The Wire) , External links 2000s American crime drama television series 2000s American LGBT-related drama television series 2000s American police procedural television series 2000s American political television series 2002 American television series debuts 2008 American television series endings African-American culture American detective television series Articles containing video clips Crime thriller television series English-language television shows Fictional portrayals of the Baltimore Police Department HBO original programming Montgomery County, Maryland in fiction Peabody Award-winning television programs Racism in television Serial drama television series Television series by Home Box Office Television series about illegal drug trade Television series about organized crime Television series created by David Simon Television shows filmed in Maryland Television shows set in Baltimore Works about African-American organized crime