An HBO crime drama has been crowned the greatest television show ever made by devoted viewers, who have also celebrated a 'masterpiece' political thriller, a 'perfect TV series' and a 'hauntingly atmospheric' period drama, now streaming. The programme commands an exceptional 9.3 out of 10 rating on IMDb alongside a 95% approval on Rotten Tomatoes.
Enthusiasts have long sung the show's praises. One glowing 10/10 IMDb review described the drama as 'phenomenal', highlighting production elements such as the 'moody lighting' and 'striking location work'. They wrote: 'Even the word brilliant isn't enough to put into words how good this series is.' The review concluded: 'In conclusion, phenomenal. 10/10.'
Another viewer suggested it might be the 'best TV series ever made' and declared it a 'masterpiece'. A third echoed these views, writing on the platform: 'Possibly the best thing written for television ever; certainly the best to come out in the last 25 or so years.'
The Wire was a compelling drama focused on 'the Baltimore drug scene, as seen through the eyes of drug dealers and law enforcement'. Created by author and former police reporter David Simon for HBO, the American series topped the rankings of 'The Most Underrated Television Shows'.
One Amazon viewer gushed: 'This is one of the best shows to ever air on television. The first season primarily deals with the narcotics trade in Baltimore, looking at it from both the cops and the dealers' perspectives.' They added: 'It becomes something so much more as the series progresses, into a carefully crafted look at Baltimore by David Simon, who worked as a reporter there for 20+ years. Truly a masterpiece, and it will go down as a classic.'
Testament to the programme's gripping quality, one devoted viewer confessed to spending 36 hours over 10 days binge-watching the entire series, having become 'seriously hooked' from the very first episodes. Fans have praised every element of the series, from the acting to its genuine depiction of everyday life.
