The Wire S3
crimedrama
179
Masterclass
Measurably increases domain knowledge or cognitive capacity
Score Breakdown
Cognitive Stimulation/50
48
Educational Value/50
38
Craft & Quality/50
49
IQ = round((Cognitive × 0.4 + Educational × 0.35 + Craft × 0.25) × 4)
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The TVI Take
The third season of The Wire — the 'Hamsterdam' experiment in sanctioned drug zones runs alongside a political campaign. Educational about drug policy alternatives and the mechanics of political compromise.
The most politically sophisticated season of the most politically sophisticated drama in television history.
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