The Wire on HBO --- Discussion Thread
#676
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Originally Posted by kvrdave
They were great specials. Showed how some of the actors are ex-Baltimore drug dealers, etc. that the one writer/producer busted when he was in the police. They showed how the language is so different and unique just to Baltimore. They had interviews with a past mayor of Baltimore (also an actor on the show briefly, and the one who thought about legalizing drugs), several current city counsel members, etc. They go into how most of the police characters are based off real people, and that "Bunk" was very well known by everyone.
They also show a lot of interviews with people in the schools. Someone that was a cop in real life did become a teacher (I forget who), and did incredible things. That is what gave away how Prez will handle it....
I don't remember the specials giving much away, but there were a lot of scenes from the 4th season.
They also show a lot of interviews with people in the schools. Someone that was a cop in real life did become a teacher (I forget who), and did incredible things. That is what gave away how Prez will handle it....
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I don't remember the specials giving much away, but there were a lot of scenes from the 4th season.
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#678
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"Omar ain't no terroist, he's just another ***** with a gun. And you ain't no Delta airlines neither, you just a ***** who got their shit took"
Pretty good episode.
Looks like it will be a battle between Cutty and Marlo for Michael.
Loved the bar scene with Lester and Bunk.
"What's the plural of pussy? Pussi"

Pretty good episode.
Looks like it will be a battle between Cutty and Marlo for Michael.
Loved the bar scene with Lester and Bunk.
"What's the plural of pussy? Pussi"
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is marlow part of the co-op w/ prop joe now? i couldn't tell.. prop joe talked to him about it and how in case someone attacks marlow and his crew the co-op would be there..and marlow shook his hand?
then prop joe tells omar about the card game?
was prop joe setting up omar, or was he using omar to mess w/ marlow - but i thought marlow and prop joe are together in the co-op now? or was it to push marlow into joining the co-op after this
then prop joe tells omar about the card game?
was prop joe setting up omar, or was he using omar to mess w/ marlow - but i thought marlow and prop joe are together in the co-op now? or was it to push marlow into joining the co-op after this
#684
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No Marlo is not part of the co-op because he believed himself untouchable. Which is why Joe put Omar on his ass.
Also anyone know where I can see the preview for the next episode? My DVR cut it off.
At Marlo's pigeon coop, Proposition Joe makes a case for him to join the New Day Co-op - the consortium of citywide dealers. He lays out the benefits of "standing together": good quality drugs always available at the best wholesale prices, lawyer and bondsmen on hand, shared information...and "no one f**ks with you." "No one f**ks with me now," Marlo shoots back, before thanking Joe for his time and sending him away.
Also anyone know where I can see the preview for the next episode? My DVR cut it off.
Last edited by sven; 10-02-06 at 03:17 PM.
#685
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Marlo never joined the co-op. Prop Joe was trying to reach out again, and quickly got dismissed - "Nobodies messing with me NOW." Joe was going to see if he could help the now out a little.
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From: Capitol of the Empire! Center of all Commerce and Culture! Crossroads of Civilization! NEW ROME!!!...aka New York City
Originally Posted by Chauzer
hopefully omar finds out that prop joe was using him, and omar goes after prop joe too 

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Originally Posted by Tommy Ceez
What does Omar give a fuck? He got paid and took drug dealer money, all he cared about is that it wasnt an ambush
I loved Marlow's line "Wear it in Health" as he Gave Omar the ring.
My question is did Marlow order Chris and Snoop to take out the security guard? Or did Chris take it upon himself after seeing the altercation.
#691
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Originally Posted by MrX
Yeah, that was his badge I think Snoop had and then tossed after they nailed up the house.
What was the line from Omar? "Nobody owns money. Money only has spenders" or something like that. Classic.
#692
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Originally Posted by kvrdave
I suspect that will be the thing that finally lets the cops figure out where the bodies are.
What was the line from Omar? "Nobody owns money. Money only has spenders" or something like that. Classic.
What was the line from Omar? "Nobody owns money. Money only has spenders" or something like that. Classic.
"Money aint got no owners, only spenders"
#693
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The Wire - "Alliances" - 10/08/06

"Alliances"
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Another strong episode
Good to see Prez starting to get more comfortable with the kids. Loved Donut getting the keys out of the car. "No problem Chief"

I imagine one of the kids, probably Randy or Dukie, is going to lead them to the bodies.
Omar's going to be pissed.
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From: United States of HELL YEAH!!!
My thoughts:
Also does anyone else think that Anthony Gray will win the election? Given that his focus is on schools, the theme this year is schools and bunny's new radical plan to seperate the corner boys/stoop kids? Seems like something the wire would do. Especially given that Carcetti gave him the tip which will help his campaign in this episode.
Also what happened to avon? He's still alive right?
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Also does anyone else think that Anthony Gray will win the election? Given that his focus is on schools, the theme this year is schools and bunny's new radical plan to seperate the corner boys/stoop kids? Seems like something the wire would do. Especially given that Carcetti gave him the tip which will help his campaign in this episode.
Also what happened to avon? He's still alive right?
#695
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He's in prison. Stringer ran the operation last time he went away, and with him dead the Barksdale operation died with him. We saw that with Bodie and Slim Charles out on their own.
#698
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Bodie's working for Marlo now, I think he was by himself and just getting his supply from Slim Charles before.
I think Slim Charles if part of the group that Prop Joe wants Marlo to be a part of. I don't think Slim Charles would have told Chris about Prop Joe knowing about Omar taking down the card game if he was working for him.
I think Slim Charles if part of the group that Prop Joe wants Marlo to be a part of. I don't think Slim Charles would have told Chris about Prop Joe knowing about Omar taking down the card game if he was working for him.
Last edited by MrX; 10-08-06 at 12:47 AM.
#699
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Originally Posted by MrX
I think Slim Charles if part of the group that Prop Joe wants Marlo to be a part of. I don't think Slim Charles would have told Chris about Prop Joe knowing about Omar taking down the card game if he was working for him.
Loved seeing the POS Lt getting nothing in the busts.




