An exciting drama series - filmed on the streets of Baltimore - which captures the gritty reality of life for a team of homicide detectives in the front line of crime fighting. As the squad combat gangland killings, serial murders and crimes of passion, team spirit, loyalty and humour keep the officers sane. From a production team which includes Oscar-winning Barry Levinson (RAIN MAN, BUGSY) and Emmy Award-winner Tom Fontana (ST ELSEWHERE). This series has won eleven awards including an Emmy and a Peabody award.