The Sopranos vs. The Wire: Which HBO Crime Drama Reigns Supreme?

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The Sopranos vs. The Wire: Which HBO Crime Drama Reigns Supreme?

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HBO has produced many outstanding shows, but when it comes to crime dramas, the debate inevitably narrows down to The Sopranos and The Wire. While other series such as , , , and receive rightful acclaim, two productions stand out as towering achievements: The Sopranos and The Wire.

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Although the New Jersey-based mafia saga changed the medium, the Baltimore-set institutional epic offers a compelling claim to being the better of the two.

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