Has anyone else seen The Wire? I think it's one of the best shows ever written. It was an HBO drama that aired from 2002-2008. Here's the Wikipedia overview of the show:
"Each season of The Wire focuses on a different facet of the city of Baltimore. In chronological order they are: the illegal drug trade, the seaport system, the city government and bureaucracy, the school system, and the print news media. The large cast consists mainly of character actors who are little known for their other roles. Simon has said that despite its presentation as a crime drama, the show is "really about the American city, and about how we live together. It's about how institutions have an effect on individuals. Whether one is a cop, a longshoreman, a drug dealer, a politician, a judge or a lawyer, all are ultimately compromised and must contend with whatever institution they are committed to."
Anyway, here's a great (parody) essay that envisions The Wire as a 19th century serial novel. Check out the illustrations and text...very Dickensian.
"When It's Not Your Turn"
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