The Wire is an American crime drama television series created and primarily written by author and former police reporter David Simon

Was the wire Cancelled?

Simon, in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, said that “The Wire was canceled after season three, and The Wire was nearly canceled again—I had to grovel and beg and plead—after season four.” Despite the difficult journey getting five seasons of The Wire made, Simon praises HBO for allowing him to finish his story …

Will the wire continue?

David Simon’s “The Wire” ended its original run on HBO more than 10 years ago. But the gritty Baltimore-set crime series remains beloved, and dedicated fans want more, more, more. They’re not going to get more.