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The Wire: The Complete Series | 
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| Directors: Agnieszka Holland, Alex Zakrzewski, Anthony Hemingway, Brad Anderson, Christine Moore
Actors: Dominic West, John Doman, Frankie Faison, Aidan Gillen, Deirdre Lovejoy
Studio: HBO
Category: DVD
List Price: $249.99
Buy New: $124.99
You Save: $125.00 (50%)
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Rating:  39 reviews
Sales Rank: 99
Format: Box Set, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 23
Running Time: 3600 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.8
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 6.2 x 3.4
MPN: HBOD39347D
UPC: 883929023196
EAN: 0883929023196
ASIN: B001FA1P1W
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: December 9, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Studio: Hbo Home Video Release Date: 12/09/2008 Rating: Nr
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| Customer Reviews: Read 34 more reviews...
 Who comes up with these packaging ideas? January 8, 2009
B. Okeefe (Tampa)
20 stars for the show, zero for the way it is packaged here. It looks pretty, but getting the discs out of the sleeves without scuffing them is an exercise even Mr. Miyagi wouldn't be able to complete without cussing under his breath.
If you have the individual season sets, stick with them. If this is the only way you'll fork over money to see the show on DVD, though, go for it. Assuming you don't scratch a disc to the point that it fails, it's still worth the hassle, because this is the best show of its kind and one of the best shows ever made in any genre.
The BEST!!! January 8, 2009
David Arroyo (Hyattsville, Md.)
This is the best series ever on TV for my time! If you buy this series, you will not be disappointed.
Mixed feelings on the packaging January 7, 2009
Oliver Leland (Bolton, MA United States)
I don't find it necessary to detail what's so fascinating about The Wire; scroll up or down and you're likely to find short essays revealing just that. It's great. That's all you need to know, and if you don't own the series, buy it.
With that said, I'll join the chorus of people a little worried about the packaging. The set does indeed consist of cardboard sleeves. Though these cases are very slick and stylish, frequent use of them would likely cause damage to the business side of the DVDs. Soon, I fear, these discs may end up like my copy of "There Will Be Blood", which suffers a similar packaging plight. It's not all bad, though- it's a magnificent package, I'd say, considering alone that it manages to cram all 5 seasons and all 23 discs into a box not much larger than that of the original 1st season release, and look damned spiffy in the meanwhile.
I will note that upon first removal of the first season (which I absolutely must re-watch now that I've obtained the series at such a devilishly affordable price-tag), no scuffs or scratches are visible. I'll be adding pictures to the site in a day or two to give you non-owners an idea of what's great about the packaging, and what's not.
everything you wanted in a neat little package January 6, 2009
A. S. Alavo
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
All seasons no fuss no frills, for those who are asking there are all languages and subtitles
and what a price
just buy it!!
the only critic i could bring to this utmost excellent series is the horrible intro music which seems to worsen as seasons progress
 Excellent Series at a reasonable price January 6, 2009
Mark Snyder (San Diego, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Wire: The Complete Series The HBO Series is an excellent show. Its not fast paced, but the acting and story lines keep your attention. I first bought season 1 and like the show enough to want to purchase the remaining 4 seasons. I purchased the first season at a retail store and paid more than 40% of what I paid for the complete five seasons series from Amazon. Good price for an entertaining series. I just wished I had know about the Complete Series Box Set before I bought that first season.
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