No show has aged as gracefully. The Wire stood the test of time after only intermittently being acknowledged while on air. “How many shows are being taught?” said Darrell Britt-Gibson, who played Darius “O-Dog” Hill. “That’s its impact. It’s left a lasting impression on the culture, and hopefully it continues to do so with the next generation and the generation after that. It’s a timeless piece of art.”

