When did The Wire jump the shark? 🦈

Season 5, Episode 1

The Wire is generally acclaimed for its realism and complex storytelling, but some fans felt that the fifth season's focus on the media industry and the introduction of exaggerated characters like journalist Scott Templeton marked a shift away from the show's grounded roots. This change in focus and tone was seen as less compelling compared to previous seasons, leading some viewers to perceive it as the moment when the show 'jumped the shark.'