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The widely acclaimed police drama “The Wire” explores crime in Baltimore and centers on the various officials trying to stem the flow of violence. From its gripping suspense and jaw-dropping twists to its pulse-pounding plotlines, the HBO series could do no wrong, with impressive writing and a genre-defining grit. One of the hallmarks of the series was its impressive cast, led by Lance Reddick as the inherently honest Cedric Daniels, who rises through the ranks of the police despite the corruption all around him.
A career-defining role for Reddick, Daniels is guided by a deep sense of moral integrity, which only makes his job more difficult as he is forced to make ethical compromises to get the job done. As he is cornered into difficult choices, the job begins to impact his personal life, and we see the fallout from his fight to balance his ideals. One of the most famous top cops in TV history, Daniels was the foundation of “The Wire,” and Reddick never got tired of talking about it. “You know, it’s an iconic piece of history and I feel very fortunate and proud of the work we did with that,” he told GQ in 2019.
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Many members of the cast and crew of “The Wire” took to social media to mourn Reddick’s untimely passing. “He was grace, elegance, and kindness personified,” Deirdre Lovejoy, who played Rhonda Pearlman, said in an Instagram post. “Wildly talented, quietly passionate and always a gentleman. I treasure our years on ‘The Wire’ together and I love you Lance. Rest peacefully.”
