“I don’t watch it”: The Sopranos isn’t the only series that has David Simon mentioned by name When asked what inspired The Wire

After cowboy westerns and heavy action movies, the world had found its new favorite genre to watch. Drug lords or mafia bosses. Some would say that David Simon’s The Wire was the best of both worlds.

Idris Elba as Stringer Bell in The Wire | Credits: HBO

The Wire tells the story of Detective James McNulty and his team as they investigate drug lords, detective agencies and more in the city of Baltimore. The series received critical acclaim and worldwide acclaim upon its release.

David Simon hasn’t seen The Sopranos

Similar to The Wire, a series titled The Sopranos was released in 1999, starring James Gandolfini. The series was about Tony Soprano, an American-Italian mafia boss in New Jersey.

James Gandolfini in the final scene of The Sopranos | HBO Entertainment

The Wire and The Sopranos were somewhat similar in nature. The only difference between the two series was the point of view.