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Where to watch The Wire (2002–2008) in India

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Streaming in India
JioHotstar
Watch on JioHotstar ↗ Included with a subscription · checked 9 October 2026
EnglishCrimeDrama5 seasons

Created by David Simon. With Dominic West, Lance Reddick and Sonja Sohn.

The honest verdict

Viewers love it. A crime series, best on your own. Told from the points of view of both the Baltimore homicide and narcotics detectives and their targets, the series captures a universe in which the national war on drugs has become a permanent, self-sustaining bureaucracy, and distinctions between good and evil are routinely obliterated.

9.3IMDb · 441k ratings
94%Rotten Tomatoes critics
“If You Haven't Seen this show, but are considering it, please read my review.”A viewer review

Heads up: a lot of sexual content, a lot of violence, a lot of strong language, a lot of drug use and a lot of scary scenes.

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Questions

Is The Wire on Netflix in India?

No. In India, The Wire is streaming on JioHotstar.

Where can I watch The Wire in India?

The Wire is streaming on JioHotstar, included with a subscription. Checked 9 October 2026.

Is The Wire worth watching?

Viewers love it: 9.3 on IMDb from 4,41,363 ratings, and 94% of critics on Rotten Tomatoes liked it.