I finally watched some of the critically acclaimed TV series begun in 2002. Intense. Complex, profanity laced dialogue.

The first season introduces two major groups of characters: the Baltimore police department and a drug dealing organization run by the Barksdale family. …

… the investigation takes the direction of electronic surveillance, with wiretaps and pager clones to infiltrate the security measures taken by the Barksdale organization. This leads the investigation to areas the commanding officers had hoped to avoid, including political contributions. …

Stories for the show are often co-written by Ed Burns, a former Baltimore homicide detective …

… The investigating detail was launched by the actions of Detective Jimmy McNulty (Dominic West), whose insubordinate tendencies and personal problems overshadowed his ability …

The detail was led by Lieutenant Cedric Daniels (Lance Reddick) who faced challenges balancing his career aspirations with his desire to produce a good case. …

The first season received positive reviews from critics, some calling it superior to HBO’s better-known “flagship” drama series such as The Sopranos and Six Feet Under.

… it parallels the war on terror through the chronicling of the war on drugs. …

Some great characters. Bubbles. Stringer Bell. Omar.

“Come at the king, you best not miss.” – Omar

Click PLAY or watch the Intro on YouTube.

Music by The Blind Boys of Alabama – Way Down in The Hole.

I’ll be getting season 2.