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Creator David Simon originally framed the show for 4:3 (square) to feel like a "gritty" documentary. The 1080p Remaster: The 1080p Blu-ray uses a 16:9 widescreen thewires01s05completeseries1080pblurayx repack
Let’s get one thing straight: The Wire is arguably the greatest television drama ever written. However, its original broadcast was standard definition (4:3 aspect ratio), and it was shot on 35mm film with a gritty, documentary-like intention. The official BluRay release (which this rip is sourced from) presents the show in —opening up the frame horizontally rather than cropping. Purists may prefer the original 4:3, but the BluRay transfer is respectful and revealing. , typically issued by the same group to