Shows similar to We Own This City

Heralded as one of the best television dramas of all time, The Wire delves deeply into the complex urban life of Baltimore, Maryland. Like We Own This City, it's created by David Simon and explores the interconnectedness of law enforcement, drug trade, the school system, and media.

Centered around a relentless LAPD homicide detective, Bosch explores the life of law enforcement in the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles. The show's dedication to the portrayal of realistic police work and personal drama makes it a must-watch for aficionados of the genre.

The Shield is a gritty, no-holds-barred police drama that follows the corrupt practices of an elite unit of the Los Angeles Police Department. Fans of We Own This City will appreciate the intense character-driven plots and moral ambiguities.

Offering an unfiltered look at the lives of police officers in the LAPD, Southland's raw depiction of the professional and personal struggles they face on a daily basis bears similarity to the themes in We Own This City.