We Own This City episode 1, "Part One," details the unlikely beginnings of the investigations that would bring down the Gun Trace Task Force.
Here's what We Own This City changes from the true story it is based on and what it gets right. Most of the events in the series are true to life, with some small alterations. In addition to robbery, the GTTF was charged with extortion, racketeering, and overtime fraud, with almost all members sentenced to significant jail time. The group is believed to have stolen at least $300,000 in cash as well as hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of marijuana, heroin, cocaine, and jewelry. While the Task Force largely targeted drug dealers, unlike The Wire's memorable Omar, they also harassed a number of people who were never charged with a crime. The Gun Trace Task Force effectively operated as its own gang within the city of Baltimore, conducting a number of robberies and keeping the money for themselves. Wayne Jenkins, the leader of the Gun Trace Task Force. John Bernthal stars as the real-life Sgt. Related: We Own This City Episode 1 Perfectly Flips The Wire's "Omar Comin" Scene The negligence that led to Gray's death, and the subsequent acquittal or dismissal of charges for all of the officers, led to widespread protests and was seen by many as another example of police targeting and killing Black people with no repercussions. The story is set amidst public unrest and distrust in policing following the 2015 death of Freddie Gray, which saw six police officers charged with homicide. As with other Simon miniseries like Show Me A Hero and Generation Kill, the series is heavily based on journalism, in this case the 2021 nonfiction book We Own This City by former Baltimore Sun reporter Justin Fenton. We Own This City sees The Wirewriters David Simon and George Pelecanos returning to the setting of Baltimore and its ongoing issues with crime and policing.
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