The Return of The Wire

Good news for crime fiction fans and anyone who enjoys quality television. HBO has renewed The Wire for a fourth season.

The critically acclaimed, Peabody Award-winning HBO drama series THE WIRE has been renewed for a fourth season, it was announced today by Carolyn Strauss, president, HBO Entertainment. The 12-episode fourth season will begin shooting in late 2005, with debut set for 2006.

Congrats to David Simon, George Pelecanos, et al. Looking forward to it!