We Own This City

A grim, intricate procedural that immerses you in systemic rot, demanding close attention as it shifts through time.

Created by

David Simon, George Pelecanos

Genres

Crime, Drama

Starring

Jon Bernthal, Wunmi Mosaku, Jamie Hector

Tagline

In a war, you count the bodies and call them victories.

Overview

The story of the rise and fall of the Baltimore Police Department's Gun Trace Task Force — and the corruption and moral collapse that befell an American city in which the policies of drug prohibition and mass arrest were championed at the expense of actual police work.

How it feels

Dark, bleak, tense and cynical. Measured and demanding.

About

Corruption, crime, power, justice

Content

Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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