What to watch after The Wire

Just finished The Wire? Watch The Sopranos — same subject: crime. Also strong: Bosch, The Shield. Three lenses, each with a reason.

Best match

  1. The Sopranos (1999) — Same subject: Crime Streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max in the US (via JustWatch)
  2. Bosch (2014) — Eric Overmyer worked on both Streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US (via JustWatch)
  3. The Shield (2002) — Same subject: Crime, Thriller Streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US (via JustWatch)
  4. Sherlock (2010) — Two steps away in the credits Streaming on Hulu, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel in the US (via JustWatch)
  5. Boardwalk Empire (2010) — Same subject: Crime Streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max in the US (via JustWatch)

Same feel, new subject

  1. Behzat Ç: An Ankara Detective Story (2010) — Similar rhythm across its run
  2. The Deuce (2017) — Same feel: complex, dark Streaming on HBO Max in the US (via JustWatch)
  3. Bosch (2014) — Same feel: complex, realistic Streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US (via JustWatch)
  4. Bosch: Legacy (2022) — Same feel: complex, realistic Streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US (via JustWatch)
  5. Young Justice (2010) — Same feel: complex, thought-provoking Streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max in the US (via JustWatch)

Same people

  1. Treme (2010) — David Simon created both Streaming on HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel in the US (via JustWatch)
  2. Bosch: Legacy (2022) — Eric Overmyer produced both Streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US (via JustWatch)
  3. The Plot Against America (2020) — David Simon created both Streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max in the US (via JustWatch)
  4. Generation Kill (2008) — David Simon created both Streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max in the US (via JustWatch)
  5. We Own This City (2022) — David Simon created both Streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max in the US (via JustWatch)

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