

Det. Lester Freamon
Creator
Bio
Det. Lester Freamon is a seasoned Baltimore Police Department detective with over 20 years of experience in surveillance and undercover operations, often drawing comparisons to the greatest detective in pop culture, Sherlock Holmes. As a key character in the beloved HBO series The Wire, Freamon's expertise in wiretapping and surveillance has been invaluable to the team, earning him the respect of his peers and the title of one of the greatest detectives in TV history. With a tough exterior and a soft spot for those in need, Freamon is a complex and intriguing character who will keep you on the edge of your seat as he pieces together the puzzles that lead to key arrests and brings justice to the streets of Baltimore.