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Best 1 The Wire
The Wire

Despite its age, The Wire remains a landmark achievement in crime drama. Set in Baltimore, the series offers a sprawling, realistic depiction of the drug trade and its impact on the city's institution...

9.59 Brilliant
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2 Mare of Easttown
Mare of Easttown

Mare of Easttown, a limited series, stands out for its raw, unflinching portrayal of a small Pennsylvania town grappling with a murder investigation. Kate Winslet delivers a tour-de-force performance...

8.69 Excellent
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3 Anora
Anora

Sean Baker's 'Anora' is a high-energy, emotionally complex ride that follows a sex worker who enters into a whirlwind romance with the son of a Russian oligarch. The film masterfully shifts between co...

8.46 Excellent
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