Aren't you really sick of hearing about "The Wire," yet not knowing a thing about it? The HBO drama set in Baltimore focuses on the relationships among the police, citizens, and a local institution that varies from season to season. The first season, for example, focused on the drug trade, while season two took on the seaport system.
Nominated for two Emmy awards for writing, the show's fans will still tell you that the top-notch writing is what keeps people coming back for more.