We Own This City (HBO)

About We Own This City (HBO)

"We Own This City" is an American crime drama miniseries released in 2022. The series, based on a true story, explores the rise and fall of the Baltimore Police Department's Gun Trace Task Force. The show provides a unique insight into the corruption and moral decay that prevailed within the ranks of the city's police force, leading to the unrest of 2015.

Making / Production

The HBO miniseries was created by David Simon and George Pelecanos, who are renowned for their work in "The Wire". "We Own This City" is based on the book of the same name written by Justin Fenton, a reporter for The Baltimore Sun. David Simon and Nina K. Noble served as executive producers, while Bill Zorzi was the producer.

Actors

• Jon Bernthal as Sgt. Wayne Jenkins: Jon perfectly depicts the character of Jenkins, the head of the Gun Trace Task Force, portraying his transformation from a revered officer to a corrupt cop.
• Josh Charles as Daniel Hersl: Charles presents a compelling portrayal of Hersl, an officer moved by ambition and lust for power.
• Wunmi Mosaku as Agent Hendricks: Through Agent Hendricks' character, Wunmi exhibits the struggles and dilemmas faced by law enforcement agents.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "We Own This City" is based on real events that occurred within the Baltimore Police Department.
• The miniseries marks the second collaboration between creators David Simon, George Pelecanos, and HBO after "The Wire".
• Jon Bernthal, who plays Sgt. Wayne Jenkins, has previously worked in “The Walking Dead”.

Awards

As of now, there are no known awards associated with the miniseries "We Own This City".

Quotes

• "We were all in, right from the start." - Sgt. Wayne Jenkins
• "This isn't policing, it's looting." - Agent Hendricks

Music, Soundtrack

• "Baltimore Blues" - composed by Gary Lionelli.
• "On the Streets" - created under the direction of Michael Brook.