Analyzes how The Wire repurposed television drama for political critique. Frequently described by creator David Simon as a novel for television, The Wire redefined the police serial format by unfolding its narrative across many episodes, constructing themes for each of its seasons, and refusing to portray individual crimes outside of their social context. While it never achieved spectacular ratings or won an Emmy during...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:081433590X
ISBN13:9780814335901
Release Date:March 2013
Publisher:Wayne State University Press
Length:136 Pages
Weight:0.30 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 5.0" x 6.9"
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