The Wire chronicled the Baltimore drug scene, seen through the eyes of drug dealers and law enforcement. Every part of the drug "food chain" was depicted, from junkies to dealers, and from cops to politicians. It ran for 5 seasons on HBO, airing its series finale on March 9, 2008.
Dramas which confront, and may be difficult to watch at times. Yet performances and writing provide ultimate dividends, with an eventual sense of catharsis for the viewer.