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What shows measure up to The Wire? (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 months ago by Lifecoach5000@lemmy.world to c/showsandmovies@lemm.ee

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The Wire is my all time favorite. Currently watching The Shield and while it’s not bad, it’s more of an edgy Law and Order type cop show.

I don’t think anything truly measures up to The Wire but just wanted to hear about anyone else’s recommendations.

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[–] sprky@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago

To me, peaky blinders, top boy, and although shorter snabba cash had a similar sprawling storyline following the different characters and how they interacted through the different layers of society as well as over time.