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27th Mar 2015

Video: Barack Obama talks about ‘The Wire’ with its creator David Simon

Indeed

Paul Moore

Indeed.

This JOE is utterly convinced that no other show will ever come close to matching the incredible complexity, detailed narrative and social relevance of HBO’s superb show The Wire.

This description might sound really serious but the show also features a man that tries to burn his own clothes in what can only be described as an epic drinking session.

Like millions of people around the world, US President Barack Obama is a long-time fan of the critically acclaimed show and he sat down with its creator David Simon to speak about its legacy and America’s war on drugs.

We’re a small bit surprised about Obama’s choice of favourite character, our money was on Lester.

The Wire is the greatest TV show of all-time, apart from Glenroe of course.

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