298 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 10 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Mondays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (98%).
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r/TheWire Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/TheWire
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| wire | 50 (16.8%) | 71 | 51 |
| season | 31 (10.4%) | 37 | 25 |
| show | 21 (7.0%) | 40 | 64 |
| marlo | 15 (5.0%) | 15 | 21 |
| watch | 15 (5.0%) | 38 | 46 |
| mcnulty | 14 (4.7%) | 122 | 31 |
| first | 12 (4.0%) | 9 | 19 |
| avon | 12 (4.0%) | 14 | 20 |
| think | 12 (4.0%) | 53 | 22 |
| time | 12 (4.0%) | 34 | 13 |
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r/TheWire Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/TheWire
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The Wire voted #2 in best TV shows of 21st century by NYTimes poll
Food Scenes on The Wire
Can we take a moment to appreciate Dominic West's British Accent
I think I found why McNulty is named McNulty.
Pinning the floater on Western is the funniest thing McNulty ever did
I hated Ziggy the most
I sometimes forget just how little time McNulty spent a homicide detective.
Rewatching the wire season 2 is so goated on 2nd watch
“Yo, lock that door!”
Snoop is the worst
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wire voted #2 in best TV shows of 21st century by NYTimes poll | 1.4K | 618 | text | Sep 25 |
| Food Scenes on The Wire | 401 | 230 | text | Sep 10 |
| Can we take a moment to appreciate Dominic West's British Accent | 396 | 52 | text | Sep 9 |
| I think I found why McNulty is named McNulty. | 365 | 37 | text | Sep 22 |
| Pinning the floater on Western is the funniest thing McNulty ever did | 325 | 32 | text | Sep 8 |
| I hated Ziggy the most | 305 | 186 | text | Sep 26 |
| I sometimes forget just how little time McNulty spent a homicide detective. | 304 | 59 | text | Sep 3 |
| Rewatching the wire season 2 is so goated on 2nd watch | 281 | 76 | text | Sep 12 |
| “Yo, lock that door!” | 277 | 57 | text | Sep 6 |
| Snoop is the worst | 249 | 182 | text | Sep 3 |
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r/TheWire FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/TheWire
What's the best time to post on r/TheWire?
Based on posting volume, r/TheWire is most active on Mondays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/TheWire?
r/TheWire averages 10 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/TheWire get?
Posts on r/TheWire average about 38 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/TheWire get most?
On r/TheWire, most posts are text posts (98%)