HBO’s We Own This City, what is also considered by many as the spiritual sequel to The Wire, wrapped its first season just days back. The show created by George Pelecanos and David Simon narrates a fictionalized account of the infamous GTTF ( Gun Trace Task Force) in the city of Baltimore.
The first season gave us a look at the institutionalized corruption deep-rooted in the city. The series has been well received not only by critics but audience as well. And everyone is now asking about We Own This City Season 2. But will it ever happen? Let us find that out below-
Is We Own This City Season 2 Coming back?
We Own This City debuted on the network on April 25, 2022, and ended its run on May 30, 2022. Meanwhile, in regard to We Own This City Season 2, things are not looking very bright. As few fans might already know that the show was planned as a miniseries on HBO. Moreover, The series’ creator, David Simon, has previously stated that it is a “coda” to The Wire rather than a sequel.
Codas are generally used to add a piece to completed work and offer a final ending chapter. Also, the fact that We, Own This City was planned as a miniseries makes a continuation look less likely. However, there have been instances in the past when the mini series was extended due to the overwhelming fan response. Therefore, everything depends on the fans’ response and what plans the showrunners have in mind.
What Could Happen In We Own This City Season 2?
We Own This City’s potential as a conclusion to Simon’s The Wire tale does not imply that it will be. While the outcomes of the trials are portrayed, the principal protagonists almost always end up in prison. We Own This City’s entire objective is to demonstrate that the so-called “war on drugs” is almost never-ending because the organizations that support it are crooked.
Ending the series by incarcerating the “evil people” runs against Simon’s show’s theme. This is because large-scale systemic change does not occur due to a single high-profile drug bust. More stories based in Baltimore that continue to investigate wrongdoing and bureaucratic rot would be an excellent way to grow the world naturally in We Own This City Season 2.
Cast Details!
The cast roster of the crime drama series features The Punisher star Jon Bernthal in the role of Sgt. Wayne Jenkins, and Wunmi Mosaku as Nicole Steele. Meanwhile, the show also stars Jamie Hector as Sean, Josh Charles playing Daniel Hersl, and McKinley Belcher as G Money. Moreover, Darrell Britt-Gibson stars as Jemell Rayam. Rob Brown plays Maurice Ward, David Corenswet stars as David McDougall, and Dagmara Domińczyk appears as Erika Jensen. In addition, Don Harvey portrays John Sieracki, Larry Mitchell as Scott Kilpatrick, and Ian Duff as Ahmed Jackson.
In addition, the show features Delaney Williams as Kevin Davis, Gabrielle Carteris as Andrea, Tray Chaney as Gordon, and Domenick Lombardozzi as Stephen Brady. If the show returns with We Own This City Season 2, we will see the return of the majority of the main cast member. At the same time, there might also be some new faces joining the cast of the second season.
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