‘Somewhat selfish. Clever. Definitely egotistical' – Aidan Gillen on his The Wire mayor, Carcetti
HBO screened the Baltimore-based series from 2002 to 2008
Today at 00:30
Some consider Aidan Gillen's portrayal of Tommy Carcetti in The Wire to be one of the Dublin actor's greatest performances. This might have something to do with the show, which the BBC once claimed was the greatest TV series of the 21st century.
Made by HBO between 2002 and 2008 and first screened here by TG4, The Wire was an urban epic, with no real heroes. Rolling Stone magazine described it as a critique of modern America – and it made for gripping TV.
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