The Wire

How to watch The Wire in Australia

The early 2000s HBO era was one for the ages, with no shortage of entertaining and hard-hitting shows hitting the channel. While not all of us would’ve been able to watch it when they initially aired – partially thanks to Australia’s usual struggle of getting American shows Down Under – but thankfully we’ve come a long since then. But if you’ve missed the golden era of HBO and are looking to make amends, where exactly can you watch shows like The Wire? Find out in this Canstar Blue guide.

How to watch The Wire

The Wire is available to stream on both BINGE and Foxtel, or can be purchased from iTunes and Telstra TV Box Office.

Watch The Wire on BINGE

The entire series of The Wire – all five seasons – is available to stream on BINGE.

Sign up to BINGE! 

Are you looking for something binge-worthy? Why not check out BINGE? With multiple subscription plans available, you can choose a plan that suits you (or your family) and settle in for a night on the couch with a wide range of movies and shows!

Brand Subscription Type No. of Screens/same time viewing Advertised Cost^^/month
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BINGE Basic Plan

  • Stream over 10,000+ hours of shows and movies
  • Watch on 1 screens at the same time with Ads
  • 7 day free trial

min. cost $10 over one month

1No. of Screens /same time viewing $10
Advertised Cost/month
Go To Site
Binge logo

BINGE Standard Plan

  • Stream over 10,000+ hours of shows and movies
  • Watch on 2 screens at the same time
  • HD available
  • 7 day free trial

min. cost $19 over one month

2No. of Screens /same time viewing $19
Advertised Cost/month
Go To Site
Binge logo

BINGE Premium Plan

  • Stream over 10,000+ hours of shows and movies
  • Watch on 4 screens at the same time
  • HD available
  • 7 day free trial

min. cost $22 over one month

4No. of Screens /same time viewing $22
Advertised Cost/month
Go To Site

Watch The Wire on Foxtel

Similarly to BINGE, Foxtel offers all seasons of The Wire to be streamed.

Watch The Wire on iTunes

All five seasons of The Wire can be purchased through iTunes for $29.99 each.

Watch The Wire on Telstra TV Box Office

Telstra TV Box Office has all five seasons of The Wire available to purchase and download, with individual episodes costing $2.99 each, with seasons costing $27.99 each.

What is The Wire about?

The Wire is set in the US city of Baltimore, a city where its inhabitants and the police force are seemingly at odds, with the series exploring a different industry or institution each season, including illegal drug trade, public schooling, and the media. Loosely based on the experiences of a former police report and former police detective, The Wire follows homicide detective Jimmy McNulty as he tries to uncover various crimes that happen throughout his city, and the effects that each case has on the city, and himself.

Sign up to Disney+ Australia

After some Disney classics? Sign up to Disney+! There are two plan options to choose from – a monthly subscription, or prepay for a year. Both plans include the same features, with unlimited downloads and the ability to stream on up to four screens at the same time. This table includes links to a referral partner.

Brand Subscription Type No. of Screens/same time viewing Advertised Cost^^/month or year
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Disney+ Monthly Subscription

  • Stream the Disney+ library, including Disney+ Originals, Star Wars, Pixar, Marvel, National Geographic & Star
  • Watch on 4 screens at the same time
  • Add up to 7 profiles
  • Unlimited downloads of shows and movies on up to 10 devices

min. cost $13.99 over one month

4No. of Screens /same time viewing $13.99
Advertised Cost/month
Get Deal
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Disney+ Yearly Subscription

  • Stream the Disney+ library, including Disney+ Originals, Star Wars, Pixar, Marvel, National Geographic & Star
  • Watch on 4 screens at the same time
  • Add up to 7 profiles
  • Unlimited downloads of shows and movies on up to 10 devices
  • Prepay for a yearly subscription and save on the monthly cost

min. cost $139.99 over one year

4No. of Screens /same time viewing $139.99
Advertised Cost/year
Get Deal

Photo Credit: BINGE

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