We Own This City 2022
“In a war, you count the bodies and call them victories.”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- April 25, 2022
- Last Aired
- May 30, 2022
- Format
- 1 season · 6 eps
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E3 "Part Three" (★ 7.1/10)
- Created By
- George Pelecanos, David Simon
- Network
- HBO
- Where to Stream
- HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max
What is We Own This City?
We Own This City is a television series that explores the story of the Baltimore Police Department's Gun Trace Task Force. The series delves into the rise and fall of the task force, which was involved in the policies of drug prohibition and mass arrest.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2022
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 6
- First aired
- Apr 25, 2022
- Last aired
- May 30, 2022
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- HBO
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.1/10 from 280 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 6 episodes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- HBO
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Overview
We Own This City is a television series that explores the story of the Baltimore Police Department's Gun Trace Task Force. The series delves into the rise and fall of the task force, which was involved in the policies of drug prohibition and mass arrest. These policies were implemented at the expense of actual police work, leading to a decline in the city's law enforcement standards. The series examines the corruption and moral collapse that resulted from these policies. The story takes place in an American city where these policies were championed. The series provides a critical look at the consequences of these policies on the city and its residents. The narrative is based on real events and draws from the experiences of those involved in the Gun Trace Task Force. The series premiered in 2022, offering a thought-provoking exploration of the complexities of law enforcement and the impact of policy decisions on a community.
Should you watch it?
“A gritty look at a police task force’s rise and catastrophic collapse.”
- Based on a nonfiction book by a Baltimore Sun reporter
- Explores systemic corruption in law enforcement
- Mature content and bleak tone may be heavy
- Limited to a single‑season miniseries format
Watch it if you’re interested in true‑crime stories about police misconduct.
The series is TV‑MA, featuring graphic depictions of corruption and moral decay, suited for adult viewers.
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Part One Mytharc Apr 25, 2022
- E2 Part Two Mytharc May 2, 2022
- E3 Part Three Mytharc May 9, 2022
- E4 Part Four Core May 16, 2022
- E5 Part Five Mytharc May 23, 2022
- E6 Part Six Mytharc May 30, 2022
Frequently asked questions
Is the series based on real events?
Yes, it adapts the nonfiction book by Baltimore Sun reporter Justin Fenton.
What genre does it belong to?
It is a crime drama miniseries.
How many seasons are there?
It is presented as a single‑season limited series.
What is the content rating?
The show carries a TV‑MA rating for mature audiences.
Which police unit does it focus on?
It follows the Baltimore Police Department’s Gun Trace Task Force and its collapse.
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