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The Wire is a critically acclaimed American crime drama television series created by [[david-simon|David Simon]] for [[hbo|HBO]]. The show is set in [[baltimore|Baltimore]], Maryland. The Wire features a large and diverse cast, including [[idris-elba|Idris Elba]], [[dominic-west|Dominic West]], and [[michael-b-jordan|Michael B. Jordan]]. The show has been credited with influencing a generation of TV writers and showrunners, including [[vince-gilligan|Vince Gilligan]], the creator of [[breaking-bad|Breaking Bad]], and [[matthew-weiner|Matthew Weiner]], the creator of [[mad-men|Mad Men]].