The drug trade in West Baltimore continues. Marla Daniels: You cannot lose if you do not play.

Royce initially has a seemingly insurmountable lead over challengers Freamon discovers the bodies Chris and Snoop had hidden. The detail's commander, Meanwhile, the organized and cautious Barksdale gang is explored through characters at various levels within it. Scene from The Wire. Intro by Pusha T (2013) Dialogue Hip-Hop / Rap / R&B. "Showstoppers: The 60 Greatest Dramas of All Time". Rawls: McNulty! Colvin tells McNulty about Avon's hideout and armed with the information gleaned from selling the Barksdale crew pre-wiretapped disposable cell phones, the detail stages a raid, arresting Avon and most of his underlings. These included the Despite the above mentioned awards and unanimous critical approval, In the years following the end of the series' run, several colleges and universities such as In the United Kingdom, the show has been broadcast on The series became available in Canada in a remastered 16:9 HD format on streaming service Every season was released on DVD, and were favorably received, though some critics have faulted them for a lack of special features.NPR interview with Simon broadcast the week of January 12, 2008Roush, Matt (February 25, 2013). Landsman: I— uh... he's detailed, M… Simon, originally a reporter for Central to the show's aim for realism was the creation of truthful characters. Posted October 6, 2013 After The Wire made the phrase “my name is my name” infamous, it got a brand new life when Pusha T made it the title of his new album. A few words need to be said of Jamie Hector's masterful portrayal. 2. 2. They again use wiretaps to infiltrate the crime ring and slowly work their way up the chain towards After a dispute over stolen goods turns violent, Sobotka's wayward son Across town, the Barksdale organization continues its business under Stringer also struggles, having been cut off by Avon's drug suppliers in New York and left with increasingly poor-quality product. Meanwhile, police Major Life for the blue-collar men of the port is increasingly hard and work is scarce. 1. Genre: Drama. He again goes behind Avon's back, giving up half of Avon's most prized territory to a rival named In the third season, the focus returns to the street and the Barksdale organization. Around him, his son and nephew also turn to crime, as they have few other opportunities to earn money. Director: Joe Chappelle. Where in fuck is he? Bodie offers McNulty testimony against Marlo and his crew, but is shot dead on his corner by O-Dog, a member of Marlo's crew.Bunk is disgusted with McNulty's serial killer scheme and tries to have Davis is acquitted, but Freamon uses the threat of federal prosecution to blackmail him for information. McNulty: This is just us talking right? 1. with Jamie Hector as Marlo Stanfield. Bodie: I didn't say shit. In response to a question on why a certain character had to die, We are not selling hope, or audience gratification, or cheap victories with this show. As the fourth season was about to begin, almost two years after the previous season's end, Tim Goodman of the Several reviewers have called it the best show on television, including Critics have often described the show in literary terms: the Most of the awards the series won were for season 4 and season 5. Believing that the bloody turf war with Marlo is poised to destroy everything the Barksdale crew had worked for, Stringer gives Major Colvin information on Avon's weapons stash. Just you, me, my partner and... what did you say your name was? The Wire is an American crime drama television series created and primarily written by author and former police reporter David Simon. The scope is expanded to include the city's political scene. The series was broadcast by the cable network HBO in the United States. My Name Is My Name. A new subplot is introduced to explore the potential positive effects of The demolition of the residential towers that had served as the Barksdale organization's prime territory pushes their dealers back out onto the streets of The Major Crimes Unit learns that Stringer has been buying real estate and developing it to fulfill his dream of being a successful legitimate businessman. 1. "My name is my name" trumps all. Davis reveals In a final montage, McNulty gazes over the city; Freamon enjoys retirement; Templeton wins a Pulitzer; Carcetti becomes Governor; Haynes is sidelined to the copy desk and replaced by Fletcher; Campbell appoints Valchek as commissioner; Carcetti appoints Rawls as Superintendent of the During the fifth season, HBO produced three shorts depicting moments in the history of characters in The critical response to the third season remained positive. The organization is continually antagonized by a stick-up crew led by The police have little success with street-level arrests or with securing informants beyond The second season, along with its ongoing examination of the drug problem and its effect on the McNulty harbors a grudge against his former commanders for reassigning him to the marine unit.