By Swoon hub
Although it began in the late ’90s, “The Sopranos” truly dominated the early 2000s television scene. It offered an in-depth look at the life of Tony Soprano, a New Jersey mob boss struggling to manage his criminal organization and his family life.
This series provided a raw, unfiltered look at the city of Baltimore, seen through the eyes of both law enforcers and drug traffickers. “The Wire” was lauded for its authentic depiction of societal issues and its deep dive into the lives of its multifaceted characters.