The Wire depending on your social economic status as well as your age. They interviewed some teachers in Baltimore, when the series was still going, who said it couldn't have been anymore accurate.

The collaboration of ex-Baltimore police, as well as teachers and/or politicians gave it that authentic vibe.

I liked season 2 the best I don't want to spoil it for people who haven't seen the whole series but the way that season ends reminds me of how they end season 2 of Boardwalk. Build up a character and then..........