The Wire

HBO's 'Treme' as a Pro-Urban Argument

In this interview, Treme creator David Simon discusses what motivated team that produced "The Wire" to turn their attention from Baltimore to New Orleans.

May 1, 2011 - AlterNet

New Series Highlights the "Shame" of New Orleans

Treme, the new TV series from David "The Wire" Simon, explores the impact of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans.

April 12, 2010 - The Globe and Mail

Simulating Urbanity

HBO's The Wire has wrapped its last season of urban criticism disguised as a cop show. Dan Hill, who creates simulations of cities in his day job, is fascinated by The Wire's simulation and deconstruction of Baltimore.

September 12, 2008 - cityofsound

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