'The Wire,' Down to One Last Season The fifth and final season of the acclaimed HBO drama The Wire has its season premiere Jan. 6. Fresh Air's TV critic has a preview.

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'The Wire,' Down to One Last Season

January 3, 200811:00 AM ET

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David Bianculli

'The Wire,' Down to One Last Season

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The fifth and final season of the acclaimed HBO drama The Wire has its season premiere Jan. 6. Fresh Air's TV critic has a preview.

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