Omar Takes The Stand | The Wire | HBO

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[@fp8575]

Way ahead of you. One of the greatest shows of all time.

[@jenelwoodard7665]

RIP

[@MarcillaSmith]

It's all in the shinebox, though, right?

[@allworldentertainment6782]

Gonna miss him indeed. The man played that role splendidly.

[@Adetokunbo03]

@@allworldentertainment6782 Yes he did and with Brother Muzone it was like poetry with a code!!!!!

[@_Simkim]

RIP Michael Kenneth Williams. What a legacy.

[@Werdxp]

Just came here too after the news - RIP you legend

[@UbiDoobyBanooby]

Came here to show my moms and tell her about him.

[@DBSites]

Yessir!! I also came here right after I heard! Rest in peace, Legend!

[@akshaygrover9859]

Legend.

[@americanmuscleup2497]

Rip

[@marktaylor6491]

Few actors get great roles. Fewer still get the chance to play a legend. David Simon might have written Omar, but it was the Michael K Williams who made him flesh. RIP to a truly brilliant performer.

[@RealmsOfThePossible]

Omar was a character that was only supposed to be in a few episodes but Michael's performance was so good Simon created an entire character arc that lasted virtually the entire run of the show for him, that is talent.

[@FlappyBelly]

Make sure that white men don't get credit. That was his dying wish.

[@danshowlund]

Very well said Mark

[@cullyx2913]

Well said Sir

[@sirving1297]

Omar was based on an actual person too!

[@Bran-Da-Don]

The genius of this scene is that even though Omar WAS lying about this Levy made the jury believe him because he solidified Omar's credibility of owning up to who he was. The fact that Omar owned up to who he was and was proud of it convinced the jury to believe his testimony.

[@xChemistryFTWx]

And he also got a good shot at Levy's credibility with the jury

[@KhoalBishop]

He used his truth to tell a lie

[@TheGuyCalledX]

​@@xChemistryFTWx Exactly. How are you going to call out a dude who profits off of robbing drug dealers when you profit off that same blood money?

[@BigMikeMcBastard]

@@TheGuyCalledX Yeah, Levy was on retainer to guys like Stringer and Avon. He knew where his money came from. RIP Michael Williams.

[@mrbump28]

When McNulty tells Stringer "thing is we ain't on the street, we in a court of law" as in the truth matters on the street but not in court lol

[@tshokoboi]

David Simon is a genius in attention to detail. Omar says "I told the police what I KNOW"... not what HE SAW. There is a difference, and as brilliant as Levy is a cross-examiner is, he misses that slight difference but rather focuses on low-hanging fruit regarding discrediting Omar as a witness. And Omar's line on never putting his gun on no citizen hits different when you contextualize the meaning of citizen via greek philosophy. He's at peace with being a renegade, but his code won't allow for the violation those who live out these principles of citizenry. The Wire is a brilliantly written show!

[@byronbranch4645]

It really is. What makes it even better is there was 0 ad libs which means all those quotes we all love and know we're written by simon himself. Genius writing. Genius level acting and character depth

[@sharonwebley5503]

Superbly said!

[@MikeD-tf7dk]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Well said, good sir. Well said.

[@karimqk1895]

@Boltshoko Molefhi WOW, that's a great catch noticing how Levy misses that little moment of vulnerability in Omar's wording. It really is due to Levy's hubris in that moment, thinking he had Omar figured out and could easily control the cross-examination. I hadn't picked up on any of that!

[@kalapiziks7561]

You have no idea how right you are about the "details". Season 4 still just floors me. I taught in Detroit for several years and the accuracy of what it's like to teach in inner city schools is unmatched. Simon put things in that I NEVER thought anyone else would know about city schools. The scene that hit me the hardest was Prez finding all of the unused equipment in a room no one paid attention to. It was a very bitter winter day when three other teachers and I took advantage of the "snow day" and went to the nearby high school, which had closed after the previous school year. We'd hoped to find books and maybe a few other things. What we DID find was a room full of SMART boards all stacked up being unused. Just sitting there. And then, to top it off, after we tried to move one of them to our building, we were told that we were not allowed to move them. Our contract with the tech company we'd outsourced to would not allow anyone but their own staff to move and install electronic equipment. So we all went without SMART boards another year. Yeah, it really is that bad and not getting much better.

[@jburma]

2:34 "I got the shotgun, you got the briefcase-- it's all in the game though, right?" Great scene in one of the greatest shows ever. Kenneth Williams RIP.

[@entitledtv3197]

The best comeback ever

[@lunadoll3908]

Wich season and episode please?

[@charlescarmichael56]

seriously the look on that lawyers face was SO SATISFYING when Omar said that

[@TheMrCiwan]

@@lunadoll3908 Season 2 Episode 6, and do yourself a favor and watch the whole show if you haven't already.

[@lunadoll3908]

@@TheMrCiwan started season 1. It's interesting to say the least

[@riff2072]

"You can steal 10 times more money with a briefcase than you can with a gun."-Vito Corleone

This is cope

[@acrustykrab]

Hedge funds and manipulating markets

[@tonmoy1549]

Grade A Cope for being pea-brained.

[@f-empire-8]

Can store more in a briefcase than you can your pockets, true statement.

[@jasonwolfe3252]

The Judge's reaction is the best part.

[@Inthatgoodway]

Judge: sheeeeeeeeeiiiiiiiiiit

[@dudebro5527]

He even smirked when Omar said he made it so Mike Mike couldnt sit right.

[@donnaparker5965]

😆

[@jimmiwhoo]

Levy's reaction was the best part to me

[@trevor_phillips213]

he was like what u looking at me for

[@tomoyopop]

I love what he did with that tie. So irreverent, cheeky, and also showed his commitment to himself.

[@marioss2167]

How did it show his commitment to himself?

[@jlop6822]

@@marioss2167 the DA attorney told him to “wear something with a tie” in order to look presentable. Clearly she meant some type of suit. That’s not and never was going to be Omar, and he knew it. He wore his own style to the courthouse, albeit with the tie to “appease” the DA’s request. Commitment to himself. He wouldn’t even change his clothes to something he felt he wasn’t.

[@cannabico6621]

But he had a suit when taking his grandma to church, hehe.

[@danielcantiego9374]

​@@cannabico6621 That was for his Grandma and respect of God. That's different

[@nathaninostroza7655]

McNulty: it's a look?! Omar: no, it aint! Me: 😂

[@SARGEHALO666v2]

You come at the king, you best not miss.

[@charlescarmichael56]

the lawyer DEFINITELY missed!

[@plainOldFool]

With his testimony, even if miss he can't miss

[@Jeepell]

What a line that was!!!!

[@TheIDRIS2000]

@@charlescarmichael56 Wee-Bey didn't though.

[@SpellingBeeC]

levy just got owned

[@iliaponomarev1624]

"You are amoral, are you not?" - says one of the most amoral characters to one of the most moral (well, in his own way).

[@nachocabrera5909]

a man must have a code!

[@anatoldenevers237]

I'm not sure I'd say Omar's one of the most moral, but he's certainly far more respectable then Levy

[@andrewdean1324]

@@nachocabrera5909 indeed

[@julianisaac6004]

That's the trickery of lawyer language. When they make an accusation "Mr Isaac, you like chicken wings" and then follow it with an assertion and a negative "do you...not", either reply of yes or no can be seized upon. See, people don't know if they are confirming if they like chicken wings or denying that they don't. If a jury hears it the same way as the lawyer plays it, well, to many that becomes an admission of guilt or not denying that they are innocent....for the record, your honor, I love em!

[@calvinjames9229]

@WungusBill Yep, the citizen quote sums him up. If you ain't part of the game you shouldn't be touched, but you step slightly across that line... 'all in the game yo'

[@DannyStuart]

I love this scene. Particularly, I love how proud Omar is of what he does, because he has no delusions about it. He's totally honest and at peace with who he is, and he doesn't think he's above doing what he does - which is more than Levy can say. Look at how genuinely shocked Levy is when he has his description of Omar turned back on him. Despite having more blood on his hands than just about any of Avon's crew, he has never for a second considered himself to be a part of the game.

[@TonyGonzales]

It's *all* in the game.

[@lunalea1250]

So true!

[@johnkoeppel6933]

@@TonyGonzales The game is the game. Always.

[@15M417]

@@johnkoeppel6933 the game ain't in me no more. none of it!

[@SylviaDallas]

So true

[@nelsonrichardson3538]

"JUST LIKE YOU MAN" "I GOT THE SHOTGUN YOU GOT THE BRIEFCASE" The look on the judges face priceless

[@charlessands7649]

Levy was secretly one of the most ruthless of the show. All others showed a conscience at some point, even Chris. But Levy was always unbothered.

[@SomeInfo-ib3wz]

Accurate portrayal of a high level corporate/political lawyer.

[@leonidas9808]

I don't think Marlo have a conscience tho

[@hsm543]

Levy, Chris Partlow’s attorney: “most ruthless of the show” Partlow, serial killer: “showed a conscience at some point” 🤔🙄

[@LaurentCardinal]

Yeah cause he's pretty shielded from any arm. Put him in the street where Omar is at, and he won't be so cocky

[@deenareese3223]

Right levy the one told him to get rid of that witness lady, that she could still hurt him!

[@amileoj9043]

That closing line! One of the greatest moments of one of the greatest characters in one of the greatest shows in TV history. Just brilliant writing and acting to set it up and deliver it with such sly power. Thank you, David Simon, and RIP Michael K. Williams, legend.

[@AA-qb7ni]

The greatest television character of all time.

[@lubbucs546]

No bout a doubt it.

[@VincoMalus]

Amen🙏🏿

[@pablocamilonunezacuna2115]

And the goat tv series of al time

[@pancheeetee]

Just because we love him and he’s so magnetic it doesn’t mean he is the greatest. I think he’s below characters like Saul Goodman, Ragnar Lothbrok or Tyrion Lannister. But I guess, giving the fact that I’m not an academic about this, it’s all subjective

[@lubbucs546]

@@pancheeetee Being on the best show ever helps.

[@champagnesocialist3716]

RIP to an actor who stole every scene he was in.

[@rewa97197]

❤

[@ajmalr4790]

Great way to describe it

[@jewunit347]

He didn't steal scenes. He was always the owner.

[@champagnesocialist3716]

@@jewunit347 it’s an expression.

[@jenniferbeathea7906]

👑🌟

[@matthewjames206]

Omar Little is one of the greatest characters ever created. Michael K. Williams played him to perfection. Such heartbreaking news of his passing today. My thoughts and prayers to his family, friends, and fans. Rest peacefully, Michael.

[@zombiechacha6076]

RIP Michael k Williams

[@seandlax9]

I mean, Omar wasn't created, he's a real dude. In fact, a lot of his confirmed real life exploits are actually toned down to make them actually believable to the viewer. The most famous being the jump off the balcony to escape Chris is much lower in the show (it was like two stories higher in real life). It's not the only time HBO has done this either. In Band of Brothers, the distance that CPT Speirs runs out in the open across German lines in Foy is shortened considerably on the show because the producers and director honestly believed that no viewer would believe how far he really ran completely exposed. Twice.

[@paramitch]

RIP Michael. One of the most incredible actors I've ever seen, not just as Omar, but in half a dozen other roles. And by all accounts one of the kindest, gentlest, and most generous people you could ever want to meet. Gone far too soon.

[@DarrellTurnerJr]

He was great in Boardwalk Empire too

[@timleopardxolo]

And in 'The Road'.

[@jobeans4760]

It was only for one season, but his performance in 'Lovecraft Country' was incredible.

[@paramitch]

@@jobeans4760 I haven't been able to bring myself to watch LC yet, but it is definitely on my list. I'm still so sad about his loss.

[@dchegu]

@@DarrellTurnerJr tho in boardwalk empire, he is playing Omar playing as stringer bell.

[@MikeMJPMUNCH]

I love how the judge is just like "What do you want me to do, he has point"

[@paveldrotar4493]

Rather, it's "You chose the aggressive interrogation style yourself, don't look to me for defense!" Normally, a judge would have to reprimand a witness who would insult a lawyer like this, but that doesn't apply if the lawyer insults the witness first ("You are amoral! [... a parasite!]").

[@mat7083]

@@paveldrotar4493Or does it?

[@filmreviewer117]

We lost a true legend today and this scene is just one of many showing the craft this man had.

[@mdd04000]

@@bossshxtonly that’s a lie

[@mauricedavis1740]

@@mdd04000 why even respond to that troll..?

[@eastsidereviews727]

Rest in Power Michael K. Williams. Heaven gotta know, Omar coming.

[@TheGuyCalledX]

Heaven knows he wasn't only Omar, and the struggles he went through being typecast

[@TxxT33]

Them angels be ducking

[@jawadad802]

Imagine those angels and St Peter at heavens gates all scattering behind clouds after the cherubins yelled out "Omar coming, Omar coming!

[@solomonecclesia5253]

In your dreams. The Kingdom of Heaven is Righteous, Love, Joy and Peace in the Holy Ghost. Ain't nothing Holy about the Omar Character.

[@TheGuyCalledX]

@@solomonecclesia5253 separate the actor from the character. Listen to some of Michael K Williams' interviews. Dude was a devout man and the Lord rescued him for a dark place to let him show us his art. Now he wants him to rest with him

[@BigPaz32]

His death hit me hard, what a talented actor he was. Rest in power Michael ❤️

[@conn1239]

RIP Micheal K Williams, true acting legend!

[@MobileTech296]

Omar is the very definition of "to thine own self be true". He had no illusions about who he was or what he did, he cared about his friends and his community, and though it sometimes pained him he always did what he thought was right. An absolutely brilliant character in a series full of them.

[@beans0708]

Don't forget, Bunk shamed Omar pretty good later on, commenting on how hollow Omar's code was in the context of "how far we done fell."

[@jameswamba4338]

​@@beans0708I loved the relationship between Omar and Bunk.

[@RunstarHomer]

I love that even the judge can't help but giggle at Omar saying he shot Mike-Mike in the hind parts lol

[@JovialHeretic]

I love the great detail in a later scene where Levy takes a long look at his briefcase before leaving the courtroom. That was one of those little details that really added to the life of the show. Like Lester says: "all the pieces matter."

[@Sonny1065LV]

Best series ever period.

[@ikefeenstra1010]

second best, Sopranos goated

[@calo4035]

@@ikefeenstra1010 🤣

[@jojoswag5263]

No

[@curetiamhices289]

I thought The Sopranos and Breaking Bad were the best, then I finally got around to watching The Wire. It knocked them out.

[@ColinRekrab]

Breaking Bad and The Sopranos don’t even come close to The Wire

[@mnakfoor]

St. Peter sits at the Pearly Gates Faintly, in the distance, he hears someone whistling "The Farmer in the Dell". The sound gets closer. St. Peter nervously gulps.

[@williameddy1662]

mnakfoor-----If St .Peter is like a Baltimore drug dealer , he starts to run .

[@chitsb]

God I love Omar. So confident, self-assured and grounded. The fact that he’s played by such a handsome actor with a killer voice makes him all the more likeable

[@Cherokeechuck9]

The scar across his face really sells the character too. Can't imagine a better Omar

[@jameswamba4338]

His voice is gold.

[@jameswamba4338]

​@@Cherokeechuck9nobody could have played Omar any better. Just like nobody could have played Prop Joe any better or Sobotka or Clay Davis. In general, the casting was superb.

[@shevwreck7815]

I will absolutely never forget the very first time that I watched this scene! I was already a big fan of Omar after viewing the first season. Plus the added bonus of being/living in Baltimore I was in love with the show. But as this scene played out I couldn't contain myself. Tears from laughter streaming down my face along with an ear to ear grin. What a scene, what a show and last but certainly not least what an amazing actor. He is truly missed.

[@Leornianæfre]

R.I.P Michael K Williams. Thank you so much for Omar Little and thank you for helping to make The Wire the greatest but more importantly, the most important pieces of visual artwork for many generations to come. It’s difficult to pick my favourite scene, but if I had to, this would be it. Probably the most iconic scene, along with the chess game and the scenes Shakespeare himself would have been proud, Omar and Brother Mouzone in the alleyway, along with Bunk and Omar on the bench.

[@sharonwebley5503]

Alllllllllllllll good

[@dynamic9873]

maybe the best performance ever seen on a television screen a great legacy for a great man RIP Michael Kenneth Williams

[@eb9095]

1:04 even had the judge laughing 😂 This dude was the best on this show I was always entertained

[@rockylum6947]

The Legend is gone,but the footage of his performances will be with us forever. Rest in Power.

[@msnfraser4459]

I would definitely believe this testimony. RIP. He'll surely be missed.

[@tannerboyle9423]

MKW gave life to arguably the greatest character in television history. RIP

[@JEEDUHCHRI]

Omar Little and Rust Cohle. Kings.

[@InADarkTavern]

Tony Soprano cmon

[@dondada348]

@@InADarkTavern Walter White? Jax Teller?

[@oiaeu2438]

Elliot Alderson and Tommy Shelby

[@pitcrue-ry8sn]

Every once in a decade or so, a show comes along that is timeless. Great writing, unknown actors who steal the show, amazing content, and isn't afraid to take a topic to the edge. A show you can't wait to see and goes by so quickly it leaves you wanting more....... The Wire...Classic

[@mkn.567]

One of the best characters, best acted characters, from the best show. ever. RIP.

[@SRZ418]

The writing on this show is poetry. Perfection. I can watch this scene a hundred times and still amazed. “It’s all in the game.”

[@GodCee360]

Even your comment is Poetry homie. Well said

[@MrMooemoney]

This just shows it's all a game and levy play in that game just like omar.... Genius writing by the writers.

[@supermario5871]

powerful ..sean ...shotgun /briefcase

[@adarshb6708]

"Omar's Coming Yo"

[@carenburmeister5002]

Williams was brilliant in his portrayal of Omar. This is my favorite scene of his. May God rest his soul and grant peace and comfort to his family and friends.

[@Hipnip1son]

This is one of my two favorite scenes in The Wire. The other is Brother Muzone meeting Omar in the alley. Great writing and great acting.

[@JnEricsonx]

"Omar listening." That's when Batman and Superman have just teamed up.

[@joemcguire9988]

I’ve always loved the judge’s expression at the end like “I don’t know, is it in the game?”

[@siphillis]

Omar Little and Tony Soprano are the two greatest television characters of all time, and for a few years HBO had them BOTH.

[@blackurustrikes2328]

And they were being aired at the same time! In hindsight, it almost don't even seem possible!

[@tipy959]

Add Walter White to that list for sure

[@siphillis]

@@tipy959 "Breaking Bad" is a Sony property and was released after both "The Wire" and "The Sopranos" ended.

[@garrybrown2627]

My favorite shows i choose them over Breaking Bad easily

[@brayerkh]

@@garrybrown2627 Eh, Breaking Bad is up there with them, and Better Call Saul. All perfect in their own ways.

[@daffyduck3536]

Just about my favourite scene in the whole series, and that's saying a lot.

[@timward276]

"I got the shotgun, you got the briefcase." What a fantastic line.

[@chriswaller9362]

I watched the show for the first time a couple months ago. I literally watched this scene in awe, paused it, and rewatched it 3 more times before continuing on. Just brilliant. Brilliant writing. Brilliant acting from everyone. But brilliant is underselling what Michael K Williams brought to that role. I’ve never seen anything like it.

[@catty_5656]

Definitely! Finished the show literally an hour ago and loved it so much. Omar is by far my favourite character and Michael K Williams did an excellent job. He will be sorely missed

[@sitizenkanemusic]

Dominic West as McNulty- Brilliant Lance Reddick as Lt/Major Daniels- Amazing Sonja Sohn as Kima- Wow Wendell Pierce as Bunk- Perfect Idris Elba as Stringer Bell- Fantastic Wood Harris as Avon Barksdale- Excellent Lawrence Gilliard Jr as Dee Barksdale- Terrific Aiden Gillan as Mayor Carcetti- Unbelievably Good Michael K Williams as Omar- LEGEND Andre Royo as Bubbles- LEGEND There are a bunch of high quality actors on this show that I haven't mentioned. Every single one of them gives an amazing performance. But 2 actors stand out as the people who make the show (especially season 1). That's Michael K Williams and Andre Royo. They SHINE the whole time. I've watched them all- Sopranos, Dexter, Mad Men, Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, every single sitcom, and police procedure show- ALL OF THEM. None of them touch the greatest that is The Wire. The Wire is the GREATEST SHOW OF ALL TIME.

[@benjaminvg8018]

The Deuce is just as brilliant as The Wire, in my opinion.

[@ExcentricDragon]

Don't forget Felicia Pearson as Snoop.

[@jameswamba4338]

You're so right. The casting was so superb. And yes, Omar and Bubbles are that. Also Prop Joe - great character, superbly cast.

[@PolishGod1234]

The actor who played Frank Sobotka was great too

[@rahmanmuhammad9791]

I'm going to miss you Omar. RIP Michael k Williams

[@hugoomarperezortiz3488]

In heaven: "Here comes Omar yo!"

[@cc3184]

Omar comin

[@nonikhanna1]

Aaayyyyooooo

[@Red_Beard2798]

*Arrives at the Pearly Gates* "Y'all better open this door man, before I huff and puff!"

[@Zenocrat]

One of the greatest TV characters ever invented. In my top 5 of all time for sure.

[@fotisxevgenis]

As I found out , I came here to pay my respects in one of the best scenes this actor gave us in TV history! RIP 💯

[@Major00Tom]

Text, direction, photography, acting and editing, everything made to the point of perfection.

[@13lood13ath]

RIP Michael Kenneth Williams. Your speech about Legos in Community is still one of the funniest things I've ever seen.

[@raulbetancourt5795]

Phelan is an incredible judge, that look was like: Don't look at me, He got you there.

[@caesarq7513]

That’s probably my favorite dialogue from the entire series. So true on so many levels.

[@DawnRoache-y9n]

"How many times have you been arrested?!" "Enough not to take it personal "😂😂😂😂

[@hr6334]

Omar was the best character on the Wire 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@fooloof1211]

That be Bubbles, yo.

[@laurieb.9555]

Made the jury laugh...legendary

[@MuricaTurkey]

Such talent. Out of this world. RIP 💔 The greatest actor to come along in a very long time.

[@leeanna3114]

RIP Michael K. Williams! You were the reason I watched this show!❤

[@714milky]

I've never watched this show. Is it worth a binge?

[@pratn]

Yes

[@batspeling7909]

Best show ever. You're in for a treat.

[@714milky]

@@batspeling7909 better than The Sopranos or The Shield?

[@David.Andrew]

@@714milky On par with sopranos, better than Shield.

[@marc07112]

..........YES

[@Stephen24]

Dear Michael, thanks so much for this incredible character, the greatest in tv history. We will remember you forever.

[@Youften]

Rip Micheal k. Williams "A man has got to have a code" My favorite quote from my favorite character.. Omar was instantly my favorite character on the wire series. Hearing about his passing was saddening beyond belief, literally... I was literally shaking my head in disbelief for a whole 2minutes when I saw the headline. 😢

[@Smith13j]

I love the reactions of everyone including the judge and jury. It’s excellent. Everyone did an amazing job looking truly entertained, amused and surprised at Omar’s testimony against Bird. Fabulous acting by Michael Kenneth Williams, a superb actor. May he rest in peace.

[@MarkHyde]

MK Wiliams and his delivery - spot on - the Judge just left shrugging at the defence attorney lol

[@kgarg92]

Top 3 TV characters of all time..Omar..what a show

[@cullyx2913]

RIP to a master actor………Thankyou for the memories Sir.

[@SomeInfo-ib3wz]

Oh my god, one of the greatest lines ever written and delivered.

[@jlop6822]

Omar has one of the best character arcs in the show. He’s presented as lower than the low at first, and throughout the series just delivers time and time again. By the time he dies, it almost feels like a protagonist death despite his ways

[@katlap3101]

Omar Little, he was never little, the greatest character on Tv, RIP angel, you’re an angel now

[@oksquall]

Such an amazing performance for one of the best written characters in television. Rest easy King.

[@tarshapowell4601]

"Fix it so he couldn't sit right " RIP Mr. Williams.

[@solharv7817]

Rest In Peace to a legendary actor and a kind man

[@zero_grav_original]

The Wire is one of my favorite series of all time. Easily a personal top 5. MKW was one of the most incredible and pivotal performances on The Wire. Omar, McNulty, Bell, Stanfield, Daniels, Greggs, Rawls and Barksdale... just next level acting across the board. Bubbles too.

[@bennuballbags2]

Best moment in the entire series, actually in all of television. RIP mate, you were bloody awesome.

[@mikebazinga982]

this hits different now, I had just started rewatching the wire again yesterday, man.... fly high..

[@gandalf8216]

It's an amazing piece of acting when Omar seem to have an idea or thought he lacks the language to properly explain, so he comes up with a metaphor involving the brief case his eyes caught to make his point. It's so easy to overact such things by duration, but here Michael Kenneth Williams performs the body language within a split second.

[@gordonaustin6820]

I figured it was a reference to a quote from one of the godfather films. Very true to life IMO. Most of the people I know who dropped out of school and thrives on the rough side of the streets had extremely high levels of comprehension of what they saw as pertinent enough to study

[@geoffreythomson5886]

that scene is by far one of the best ever recorded.sheet any scene with omar is solid gold.

[@robertleigh559]

I had an offer from the Baltimore Sun back in the 60s to write some freelance stuff for them. They liked a couple of stories I had sent to them earlier. That gave me a pass to ride in the back of a police car a few times at night watching the action. When I later watched The Wire I knew it was the real thing, that's how Baltimore was. The Wire was real, an amazing piece of work. And we have lost a great actor who brought it to life.

[@ashley-fk6dp]

was it allready like that in the 60s

[@Sprite_525]

2:32 the lawyer’s shock was perfectly acted, it was anger mixed with a little bit of fear that he’s been found out

[@fleximick]

Rest in peace my man, you will be missed

[@jacksonmadison9994]

1:00 Omar even made the judge start laughing, lol

[@paulisthelegend]

RIP Michael K. Williams. We love you, man

[@gsneff]

One of the best come backs of all time

[@hugonongbri8100]

RIP to an incredible actor. Omar is definitely one of the best tv characters of all time. Up there with the likes of Tony Soprano and Walter White.

[@DirewolfGOT]

A show full of talent and he still stood out

[@Stephen-rb7mp]

Anyone who has never watched that show from beginning to end really needs to do so!!!!!! Its so realistic! I was a big city cop and this is the only show that really nailed it! The politics of it!!!! And it showed both sides! Masterpiece

[@doobybrother21]

Best tv to ever come out of the ÙS. You can follow up with The Corner if you havent watched it already.

[@Stephen-rb7mp]

@@doobybrother21 ill look it up!

[@psychobiddy]

1:40 Omar is so cute when he nods like a little boy when Levy tries to call him out. He actually would've made a great lawyer.

[@aliciad8553]

Started looking up Michael K. Williams performances. Started here. Rest in Power.

[@lukebreezy9099]

The judges face at the end is just priceless!! Haha

[@michaeljohnson5181]

Probably my favorite Omar scene. RIP MKW 🙏🏾

[@lydiajoy1823]

I love the shocked expression on the lawyer’s face. He thought he was on such a roll, but not with Omar!

[@panelsandbars]

I was just thinking of this scene. My phone’s spying on me again 😬

[@Nimno74]

One of the best scenes, and characters, to ever appear on a TV screen. R.I.P.

[@kmeadows100]

So sad to hear of his passing. He created one of the most iconic characters in all of television.

[@rugerred8659]

The wire is the greatest drama television show I’ve watched all 5 seasons 3 times over the years so many classic and memorable scenes, characters and dialogue

[@wev2344]

RIP MKW. We owe all these characters to The Corner and the streets of Baltimore!