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We Own This City

“In a war, you count the bodies and call them victories.”

Series Overview

The story of the rise and fall of the Baltimore Police Department's Gun Trace Task Force — and the corruption and moral collapse that befell an American city in which the policies of drug prohibition and mass arrest were championed at the expense of actual police work.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
HBO
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 6 Episodes

Air Date Window

2022 – 2022

Premiered: Mon, Apr 25, 2022

Created By
George PelecanosGeorge Pelecanos
David SimonDavid Simon

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Mon, May 30, 2022

Season 1, Episode 6: “Part Six”

After the arrest of several GTTF officers, Suiter grows concerned about his grand jury subpoena. Jenkins learns his fellow officers are cooperating with the investigation as the full extent of his crimes comes to light. Davis and the mayor’s office go head-to-head on funding for the consent decree, while Steele questions whether the U.S. justice system can ever be changed.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Official TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-11

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

George Pelecanos, David Simon

Screenplay & Story

Justin Fenton

Original Score & Music

Kris Bowers

Director of Photography

Yaron Orbach

Producers

Reinaldo Marcus Green, David Simon, George Pelecanos, Ed Burns, Kary Antholis

Literary Origin & Source Material
Book:Justin Fenton

Department Leadership Roster

Kris Bowers

Kris Bowers

Original Music Composer

Yaron Orbach

Yaron Orbach

Director of Photography

Valeria De Felice

Production Design

John Mabry

Producer

Reena Rexrode

Producer

Dona Adrian Gibson

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-MA

TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-MA

Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.

Australia (ACB)MA 15+
United Kingdom (BBFC)18

Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.

India (CBFC)A

Restricted to Adults (18+).

France (CNC)18

Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.

Germany (FSK)18

FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About We Own This City

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What is We Own This City about?

The story of the rise and fall of the Baltimore Police Department's Gun Trace Task Force — and the corruption and moral collapse that befell an American city in which the policies of drug prohibition and mass arrest were championed at the expense of actual police work.

How many seasons does We Own This City have?

We Own This City comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in We Own This City?

Key cast members in We Own This City include Jon Bernthal, Wunmi Mosaku, Jamie Hector, Josh Charles, McKinley Belcher III.

Who created or directed We Own This City?

We Own This City was developed and directed by George Pelecanos, David Simon.