Yes, ‘The Wire’ Is Being Remastered; No, It Won’t Be Airing Soon
By Germain Lussier/Sept. 2, 2014 12:17 pm EST
The original The Wire remastered report came from HBOWatch.com who happened to find this promo.
However, Indiewire (among others) actually contacted HBO directly and were told while The Wire is in the process of a remastering, plans to air it are currently indefinite. The above commercial was released prematurely, is incorrect and episodes are “currently under review.” There’s also no info on when we’ll see them, what resolution they’ll screen at or how we can get our hands on them. So it’s good news bad news. The Wire remastered is coming, we just have to wait a while.
The Wire began in 2002 and ended its five season run in 2008. Though it was largely overlooked at the time, the show slowly but surely built an audience based on its incredible critical reviews and can’t miss word of mouth. Despite never winning an Emmy award (it was only nominated for two), the show is now considered to be one of, if not these, best television shows in the history of the medium.
Simon’s show attempted – and succeeded – in making a show about a city. Over the course of five seasons, and through the interlocked stories of characters at the police department, shipping docks, City Hall, schools and newspapers, The Wire created a profile of a city under siege. A city with potential drowning under corruption, unsolvable social problems and crime. It also made stars of actors like Idris Elba, Michael K. Williams, Dominic West, Amy Ryan, Aidan Gillen and so many others.
The Wire is a show that deserves to be seen in the best possible format and HBO knows this. It’s one of their crown jewels. Eventually, we’ll see it with its full potential. But even until then, a lower resolution and bars on the side of your TV can’t hurt the indescribable power of the show.
For more on The Wire, check out this episode of the /Filmcast where Dave and the guys welcomed noted TV critics to talk about the show.
