An ambitious crime drama deconstructing Baltimore’s judicial system, The Wire provided an in-depth analysis into how societal institutions play a part in the spread of crime, from the drug dealers peddling their wares on the street to the reporters writing about it in the newspapers. Succeeding The Sopranos and The Wire’s place as the next prestigious show to dominate TV airwaves, Breaking Bad obtained the same favorable standing as the aforementioned series, right down to the multiple Emmy Awards the show garnered at its peak. Taking advantage of its fascinating historical time period, Peaky Blinders thrived at illustrating new events sweeping across Europe at the start of the 20th century, from the burgeoning rise of fascism, socialism, and communism to the imminent arrival of the New York Mafia in international crime circles.
Author: Richard Chachowski
Published at: 2025-08-19 23:00:00
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