Hollywood · Shows like it
What to watch after The Wire, chosen for the mood, characters, and story qualities that made it memorable.
Starting from The Wire (2002) · Series
These picks update as the catalogue and streaming options change. Viewing options are shown for the US.
Series · 2003 · 46 min · English
WhyMayday matches The Wire in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (crime, drama) and shared themes (crime, underworld).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
Series · 2008 · English
WhySons of Anarchy matches The Wire in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (crime, drama) and shared themes (crime, underworld).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
Series · 2024 · English
WhyTracker matches The Wire in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (crime, drama) and shared themes (crime, underworld).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
Series · 2026 · English
WhyCape Fear matches The Wire in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (crime, drama) and shared themes (crime, underworld).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
Series · 2005 · 46 min · English
WhyThe Closer matches The Wire in the ways that matter most through shared themes (crime, underworld) and overlapping genre ground (crime, drama).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward mystery.
Series · 1989 · 50 min · English
WhyAgatha Christie's Poirot matches The Wire in the ways that matter most through shared themes (crime, underworld) and overlapping genre ground (crime, drama).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward mystery.
Series · 1971 · English
WhyColumbo matches The Wire in the ways that matter most through shared themes (crime, underworld) and overlapping genre ground (crime, drama).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward mystery.
Series · 2006 · 43 min · English
WhyPsych matches The Wire in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (crime, drama) and shared themes (crime, underworld).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward comedy; theme leans toward comedy, humor.
Series · 2000 · 44 min · English
WhyGilmore Girls matches The Wire in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (drama) and shared themes (drama, emotional).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward comedy; theme leans toward comedy, humor.
Series · 2024 · English
WhyElsbeth matches The Wire in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (crime, drama) and shared themes (crime, underworld).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward comedy, mystery; theme leans toward comedy, humor.
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