That said, the actor agrees that it was ultimately an "important move" for the show's writers to make. After 20 years, Idris Elba has come around on the death of his The Wire character Stringer Bell.

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Idris Elba has insisted he will never watch “The Wire.” The critically acclaimed series is often ranked among the greatest television dramas of all time by critics and audiences alike. The 52-year-old ...

Idris Elba has insisted he will never watch The Wire. The 52-year-old actor had his breakout US role was criminal Russell 'Stringer' Bell on the first three seasons of the hit HBO drama from 2002 to ...

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After 20 years, Idris Elba has come around on the death of his The Wire character Stringer Bell. But when he first got word of his departure from the show, the actor admits he was less than thrilled.