Rest in peace Lance Reddick, you were perfect in every character you ever played.

Love the shot of them breaking the camera in every season lol

Bodie breaking the camera was such a great shot that they had to keep it in every season, even at the last episode

Pick a favorite? Sheeeeeeit...

RIP Reg E. Cathey (August 18, 1958 - February 9, 2018), aged 59 RIP Robert F. Chew (December 28, 1960 - January 17, 2013), aged 52 RIP Lance Reddick (June 7, 1962 - March 17, 2023), aged 60 RIP Michael K. Williams (November 22, 1966 - September 6, 2021), aged 54 You will be remembered as legends.

One of the greatest shows ever.

Season 3 has to be my favorite intro. It feels so frantic and passionate and it perfectly fits with the shadow of conflict and war that looms over Season 3. Barksdale vs Stanfield, Avon vs Stringer, Old Generation vs New, Carcetti and his bid for mayor, as well as Bunny and Stringer both battling the systems they participate in. Its so good, especially with the shots of the punching bag, dogfights, and guns loading up which just adds more element to it. It has a very “dog days” feel to all of it, and it’s definitely a turning point for the show.

0:00 Season 1 - The Blind Boys of Alabama 1:30 Season 2 - Tom Waits 3:00 Season 3 - The Neville Brothers 4:29 Season 4 - DoMaJe 6:03 Season 5 - Steve Earle

That ominous swooshing sound at the end of every season is incredibly underappreciated. I can't even imagine any of them without it

Can't beat the season 1 song, it's so good

The fact each season uses a different version of the opening intro is one small example of the brilliance of this show. Typical thought is if the show is popular you keep the same familiar intro each season, maybe just the most minor tweak to it after a time. But using a completely different interpretation of the same song not only keeps it fresh each season but hearing each theme individually brings you back to memories of that specific season. Then, the fact each season focused on a different group (corner boys, police, kids, politicians, newspaper writers) but still kept everything from previous seasons tied together makes it that much more epic. Also, there was nothing Hollywood about the show. Living around a similar environment this is the one TV show that seemed the most genuine to what really goes on in the streets. There was some suspect acting here and there but overall you can tell much time and thought was put in to making this show as close to true-to-life as possible. I know people who swear The Sopranos was the greatest show in TV history but, to me, The Wire outshines The Sopranos without question. Not even close, in my opinion.

The fourth one is my favorite, that "keep him in the hole" part is just perfect!

Same shit, new players. Brilliant idea to have one of the central themes of the show reflected in the opening titles.

Season 4 is the truly breath-taking season and had the best theme ♥

Season 4 shit gets dark fast and hard Just like life

Each different song seems to fit it's specific season perfectly.

Hard to look past season 4. One of the best seasons of any television series ever. Sounds like hyperbole but it really isn't. That being said, the other seasons are ALMOST as powerful, particularly season 1, which comes fairly close to season 4. Season 2 is underrated, I prefer it over season 3. Season 5 is obviously the 'weak' spot of the series, but still much better than 99% of tv shows out there. Astonishing show.

1 and 4 are the best ones IMO.

I went to college with one of the kids who sang on the Season 4 version! (And yes, it was in Baltimore. I love the city and I love this show!)

Seasons 3 and 4 were always my favorite. Upon re-watching, they're all great. Love Tom Waits' song, but the Blind Boys version was always my favorite.

I love the 4th opening

Just finished my first watch of The Wire and seeing this compilation just makes me miss it so much already

I like 5 the most, but 2 is the best sung version. The breakdown in 4 is amazing too :)

The second season song really fit the season. The blues version of the song goes well with the guys that are so down on their luck and what happened to Frank. Season 4 song was also a great fit for the season. It featured the kids and it was sung in a sad tone which goes with the despair that season 4 showed.

season 1 00:00 season 2 01:30 season 3 03:00 season 4 04:29 season 5 06:02

I'm actually in tears listening to this. I miss this show so much. Someone hit me with a shovel so I can forget it and rewatch it please

I always imagine: Lester singing season 1 Frank singing season 2 Clay singing season 3 The school kids singing season 4 Walon singing season 5

Season 5 of The Wire was really good, in many ways it was such a perfect end to the series, bringing back every character for a cameo except for Brother Mouzone

The season 2 intro has the original version of the theme song, sung by Tom Waits.

Season 5 opening wasn’t that bad yall. It’s hella catchy, I love the shot with the papers printing

R.I.P Micheal Williams🖤 Love the fourth intro and saison, even the first. A few quotes for you to remember: "You only got to fuck up once. Be a little slow, be a little late. Just once." "There you go again. Acting like we got an inelastic product when we don't." "I'm an XL" "I got the shot gun you got the briefcase. All in the game" "Mr. Little, how does a man rob drug dealers for eight or nine years?" "Day at time, I suppose."

Honestly I think Season 3 is the best season of the Wire -- followed by Season 4

THAT 5TH ONE HIT HARD AF! 🤦🏽‍♂️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

RIP Michael I guess it's time to rewatch the wire

Season 2 aka the Original is my favorite version: Love that guttural, raspy, swallowing gravel sound.

Season 3 was my favorite by far. Season 4 has my favorite theme song.

all great themes and opening montages, part of what makes me appreciate each season in its own unique way. At first I thought season 4 sounded too catchy but it soon became my favorite...prob because of how great that season was that the opening would get me so excited. My personal order is: 4, 2, 1, 5, 3...season 2 Tom Waits is tied for first. Thanks for posting these, I'm tempted to run through this show again! I'm always impressed by how many characters there are and the depth of their character. Would be great to watch again now that I can put faces to the names better.

this show is very underrated I consider it the best show that HBO ever aired!

One of the best shows ever made... very realistic.. remember when McNulty had to "make an accent".. and he does the English/British accent?... and the other actors laughed.. well, the guy is from London!! =)

everything about season 4 just fits perfectly

What I like about each openings that the show is telling us what's to come that upcoming season without giving out spoilers, or the plot it's amazing

there is no series that can make diversity between all the seasons than the wire

4 and 1 all the way.

No idea why but i love tiny changes like how at 3:05 he walks from left to right and then in season 4's intro at 4:33 its the same shot and guy but walking in the opposite direction.

I just love this entire series

SEASON 4 WAS THE BEST SEASON BY FAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

Season 3 had the most memorable scenes in my opinion. Omar and brother stand-off, Mcnulty grilling Brianna, Lestor grilling Mcnulty, stringer and Avon feud , Bunk and Omar, the paper bag speech sheesh

Season 4 FTW!

season 2 intro is the best

4 > 1 > 3 > 2 > 5 but they are all great. What a unique concept by a tv series

That season 4 guitar riffs @ 4:33 . Straight gangsta

I always thought the brass section in Season 2's version was like a ship's horn, quite fitting with the longshoreman's perspectives. My personal favourite is Season 3, with season 1 right behind. Blues really fit this show.

Whoever thought of doing a different intro for season 2 and onward….. they’re a genius!!!

Season 2 hit different

First and fourth seasons were the best seasons period.

This is SO AWESOME!!! Thanks for the smash up!!!

I always thought it was a brilliant move to never show the main characters faces in the intros, its not about the specific characters because they're really irrelevant. They're all going to be replaced eventually

Rightfully The Wire gets praised is one of the, if not *the* best show of all time... But people don't praise the opening credits enough. For me, the best tv show of all time with the best opening credits of all time ❤️🔌❤️🎤❤️🎶❤️📺❤️

sheeeeeeeeeeeit the series is the thing am addicted to

IN MY OPINION season 4, season 5, season 1, season 2, season 3 (in no particular order)

First and Fourth season had the best openings IMO

That editing on point. Coincides with the music so well.

Season 4 had the best intro

" Oh shit it's Omar! "

#4 is it for me, especially the instrumentals as well

Did you notice that they didn't show any of the main characters' faces in any of the opening themes?

Simply the most UNDER RATED Show in T V history! Simply UNFORGETTABLE writing, acting and characters!!💯💫💯💫

i find season 5 the most catchy also the way they made the opening reminds me alot of Oz.

The fact the darkest and most haunting themes of all seasons being the one that focuses on kids and the school system is very yelling at how much we are failing our young people in this country with our under supported communities. It’s very chilling but also very true.

0:43 "And they'll shield you with their wi-i-i-ii-ngs" Love that, it doesn't really come up again in the other openings

I just love the editing of season 4. Marlo putting down his hole cards at 4:57

1 and 2 are the best and I also love the shot of the broken camera.

Season 1 - 0:00 Season 2 - 1:29 Season 3 - 3:00 Season 4 - 4:29 Season 5 - 6:02

The bassline of season 5 is impeccable.

Tom Waits version is best version. It's like he gargles gravel while he sings, and I love it.

First 3 intros are **chef's kiss**

Just started watching this show on HBO on demand and I gotta say it's really good

Seen the entire series like four times now. I think I might have to make it a yearly thing. Best show ever made.

My top 5 The Wire opening intros: 1.Season 4 2.Season 5 3.Season 1 4.Season 2 5.Season 3

I watched entire series and I never realized it’s the same song every season but different versions...

Season 1 and 5 🔥

With a little imagination you can hear Bubbles as the voice of the season 1 intro

I think Season 3 might be my favorite. Really 2,3, and 4 are all out of this world.

season 5 is the best one actually. season 1 prob second fav

5 and 1 are my favorite themes and 2 and 4 are my favorite seasons

The Legend😢

Thank you so much kind sir.

I think the S5 opening is the best, when it hits it really makes you get excited for the episode, especially with the catchy jingle of the beat

Just finished watching the series and honestly love season 2 and season 3 intros

Season 4 FOREVER!!! This version is amazing!🎉

I love that the line scrape in the season 2 intro matches up wit the music😂😂

Best song - Season 3 Best visuals - Season 5 Best blend of the two -Season 4

Best series ever. No doubt

1 and 4 had the best theme songs IMO. But Season 4 is the best season!

4, 1, 3, 2,5 in that order

timeless show

I BEG YOUR PARDON, ON THE STRAIGHT AND NARROW TRACK

Those opening horns in the season 3 intro are really awesome yet foreboding sounding, you can feel the war coming to Baltimore.

Every season. Peak of TV.

The wire is every American inner city across the USA. One of those shows were they could went to season 50