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The Wire: Know Your Corner

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The Wire is a critically acclaimed television show that aired on HBO from 2002 to 2008. The show is set in Baltimore and explores the city's drug trade, political corruption, and social issues through the perspectives of various characters, including police officers, drug dealers, and politicians. The show is known for its realistic portrayal of urban life and its complex storytelling, which weaves together multiple plotlines and characters. The Wire has been praised for its writing, acting, and direction, and is often cited as one of the greatest television shows of all time.

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  1. What is the name of the Baltimore newspaper that is featured in the show?
  2. Who portrays Cedric Daniels in The Wire?
  3. Who created the HBO series The Wire?

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