'The Wire' Cast Reminisces About The Legendary HBO Show | PEN | People

[@journalism101]

D'Angelo Barksdale is an under rated character on The Wire. He was brilliant and relatable.

[@journalism101]

therealist811 Tell me more.

[@bobhollywood6292]

Journal Wright agreed.

[@journalism101]

Bob Hollywood Tell me more.

[@bobhollywood6292]

Journal Wright he was born into the streets, and not just that, but into a drug-dealing empire. You can tell that he is reluctant to be a part of that world, but it's all that he knows. He's not a violent person, and isn't afraid to show that he has empathy. The scene where he and Bodie are about to get into about Wallace playing with a toy is a prime example of that. Hel, even when he finds out that Stringer has Wallace killed, he is tempted to snitch, but he knows that he just can't do it, that it would be against everything that has been ingrained in him. And he loses his life anyway. Almost every character has a tragic end to them, but his death seems so Shakespearean.

[@journalism101]

Bob Hollywood That's beautifully stated. What I loved most was the gems he was dropping on Bodie, Poot, and Wallace like teaching them how to play chess by comparing it to the drug game and then informing them they don't have to be rude to the fiends or be violent because it's just like any other lucrative enterprise and that catching bodies brings in the police not the drug trade itself.

[@Texhoover]

Bodies death hit me in the feels I grew attached to him through out the show

[@wizzsonn2181]

Austin Crosby hell yeah!

[@gunner4126]

He was a piece of shit, but did a great job acting

[@christophercortez7191]

Duuuuuuude he deserved a better death, not to say they did a shit job with his death, just as a person he deserved a better death, but hey not all soldiers get heroic deaths and thats how it goes sometimes.

[@gabrielamaya2964]

@@christophercortez7191 I don't know. Once you do Wallace like that, you deserve the same.

[@jasewildheart]

@@gabrielamaya2964 yup. he was no hero. And a gunfight he instigated lead to a child bystander dying.

[@Tecnho]

10 years from now, The Wire will still matter.

[@KayleeCee]

I agree. It went on the air 16 years ago, it wrapped 10 years ago, and people are *still* talking about it like it's fresh and new.

[@nicjfrancis]

Tecnho i agree and that’s sad

[@dougroux5087]

Sadly, Yes

[@BeastReview]

And game of thrones will be forgottenn

[@gabrielwallis5628]

"all the pieces matter" Lester Freeman

[@mrsinister8943]

Still cant believe this show never won not one major award. One of the best shows ever no doubt.

[@mattkrause1573]

Isn't that the same thing with Better Call Saul? Both shows I would put in my top 5 all time

[@joshgts9675]

You're correct. BCS not getting an award is criminal. That show kept me glued to the screen the entire time. @@mattkrause1573

[@megaboner690]

​@@mattkrause1573absolutely BCS and The Wire are two of the most impressive works of art I've ever seen, ever

[@Independent365]

I agree. Omar getting popped had me STUNNED!

[@lukey9220]

braiden45 ditto

[@fruutii]

The fist time I saw The Wire, I was in shock when Omar died. The second time, I hated it, even though I knew it was coming. The third time I loved it, just showed how brutal the streets are, when a little corner kid can kill you like that! It may seem like sloppy writing and an ending unworthy of Omar, but I find it brilliant!

[@simplyxsammix3]

hated how it was a kid that took him out. we deserved a marlo & omar showdown !

[@blackwinter963]

braiden45 & by a fuckin kid🤦🏾‍♀️

[@bobbysmith35962]

that kid wanted to be Omar

[@annli2473]

this is the best casting, I don't c anyone else playing Omar the way Micheal k Williams did

[@perahwharbone8015]

Michael K Williams was a model until someone glassed him at a nightclub so the scar is real x

[@olycatastrophen7318]

Ann Li mcnutty

[@voteZDLR]

Yeah it's sort of like another actor, Adrian Brody, who was in a motorcycle injury, broke his nose, and now the broken nose is like a trademark for him as an actor.

[@stevebb2915]

the guy who played chibs in sons of anarchy was given a glasgow smile walking home from DJing at a club. He was depressed and robert Carlyle told him hollywood would love it. hey presto.

[@voteZDLR]

It's definitely helped in Michael K Williams case, we were just watching The Night Of (another excellent thing with him in it) and we've seen a few shows now that had him in it, Boardwalk Empire, The Wire and then The Night Of and the person I was watching it with was like "Isn't it interesting how each of the characters he's played for HBO all have scars?" and I was like "uhhhh you realize the scar is real, right?"

[@GeoffC19]

Omar's testimony against Bird was the best courtroom scene in that series - absolutely nailed Levy to the cross - just about peed laughing at Levy lol

[@4thQtrTrane]

“I got the shotgun, you got the briefcase 🤷🏾‍♂️” Monumental line!

[@GeoffC19]

@@4thQtrTrane absolutely the best line of that whole scene

[@propositionjoe1515]

@@4thQtrTrane it's all in the game right?

[@johncumberbatch9260]

#facts

[@byronbranch4645]

I got the shotgun...you got the briefcase...s'all in the game tho right? - omar

[@iandowd3665]

To all those actors who played their parts in the wire thanks it was a brilliant series and I mean brilliant.

[@rarebreed3229]

Ian Dowd It's the rare show that had outstanding actors in damn near every role. From Lt. Daniels, Colvin, Carcetti, McNulty, Carver, Bunk, Herc, Greggs, Freamon to Prop Joe, Omar, Brother Mouzone, Slim, Stringer, Avon, D, Marlo, Chris, Bodie, Snoop, Bubbles, Michael, Kenard, Poot, Wallace every actor portrayed the hell out of their roles. The black characters were'nt just shallow stereotypes on screen. The writers allowed them to bring these characters to life. The Wire is and was a one of a kind show.

[@laurapaquian1869]

I watched The Wire because of COVID and looking for shows to binge. My God....what great writing, character development, story lines, relationships...JUST WOW. Easily in my top 3 of best shows I've ever watched.

[@aland.3728]

We Marylanders still speak about the Wire like it’s still in production . It truly showed real Baltimore and all its components unfiltered. Love it. David Simon and the cast are magic!

[@KtotheG]

Some of the politicians and bureaucrats didn't like it. They were embarrassed by the truth being exposed.

[@adamwarlock7158]

I have the most love for Dukie. He had me feeling for him.

[@Prado73]

Same here, hope he could turn around like bubbles did... But the kid had no one on his corner it was fucking brutal

[@bridgewatermelvin3722]

Adam Warlock Had Luv For Michael He Really Grew Up

[@justinadams6951]

Legit cried. So heart wrenching.

[@mcld4214]

I thought he was gonna end up like that kid with the ponytail

[@jasminehill6312]

My heart still breaks for Dookie, Randy and Michael

[@shortcutDJ]

ex addict, The Wire changed my life.

[@shitgiest1924]

Shortcut may god bless you.

[@shortcutDJ]

thank you 8 yrs now. :)

[@shitgiest1924]

Shortcut you must be proud of yourself sir. I have never met an actual addict in my life. But this show has opened my eyes to the reality of struggle one goes though. Keep up :)

[@stonebone316]

Awesome. Curious how it did exactly. But glad it did for the better.

[@seldane3218]

Gj man I’m stilling trying to get my shit together but I’ve gotten better but still got a long ways to go but 8 years congrats

[@davidmurphy8364]

I've never been so devastated by the death of a character as I was when Omar was killed.

[@ferrariserena]

David Murphy It was just the game, yo.

[@aharris82]

I used to feel sorry for him too, but he played a dangerous game and contributed to the cycle of violence in the city.

[@lvsarmy2012]

For me it’s his killer that I was I surprised about, only a kid could get that close and not cause him to be suspicious.

[@sliding_by8607]

The show showed us from the beginning that only a kid could get close to Omar. The whole time we were watching to see if Chris/Snoop would catch him but we already knew he don’t get caught slipping unless it was a kid.

[@User01-y5x]

Lmao the boy that killed him his Instagram is I.shot.omar 🤣🤣🤣

[@mamosby08]

YO, Omar COMING!!

[@killwill2696]

😂😂😂

[@ganggreen9750]

Terrel: Omar you best roll out we up in here with the Mac 10 Omar: I thinks not Terrell, I thinks not 😂

[@Christian-dg1wp]

Aaaayooooo

[@Robin-kp1nv]

Oh indeed

[@nasirjones9149]

Best show ever created. And yes D’angelo was my favorite character as well. His death hurt. Bodie’s death made me cry because he was so relatable and he was just a product of his environment, but he really cared for the people around him.

[@gabrielasevilla1349]

I took a course in Undergrad on The Wire for a writing requirement. & My law school also had a Criminal procedure class based on The Wire . This show is legendary .

[@jasminehill6312]

That's cool!!

[@IDONTLIKETHATSHIT]

But did you see the entire series? I'm guessing no.

[@gabrielasevilla1349]

I Don't Like That Shit I’m confused by the comment . Yes I’ve watched it probably 3 times and now I’m living in Baltimore so through a whole new lens. When I first watched it in undergrad in like 2012 we compared Newark to Baltimore . Because that’s where my school was.

[@Strawberry-zb9mz]

@@IDONTLIKETHATSHIT you're weird bro

[@IDONTLIKETHATSHIT]

@@Strawberry-zb9mz I'm a female but judging by your picture I should be calling you bro.

[@nanonkay5669]

When Carver said he auditioned for stringer bell 😂😂😂😂 c'mon man

[@shadyxi3217]

Ain't no way 😂😂😂😂😂

[@StainsStainsStains]

It’s well known that actors will audition for whatever roles they’re auditioning for on a certain day, they don’t really intend to get the role but they’re hoping the casting director will offer them another role which is what happened here.

[@knopHDTV]

@@shadyxi3217 aint no way are the perfect words haha

[@KtotheG]

I could see Carver as Stringer. I could also see Idris as police.

[@jlop6822]

@@KtotheGElba as a cop is much more believable. He would’ve been a good Lester too

[@MA-rf6bd]

Bodie was the most underrated character

[@chrisvanegmond3157]

Yeah Bodie was one of my favourite characters.

[@TIBYCOLLINS]

I don't think hes underrated at all, most people I talk to put his death as the saddest, only rivaled by Wallace. Seeing him burnt out and disillusioned from the game, and his final stand where he pretty much accepts his fate is brutal. When Bodie killed Wallace I really hated him, but as the season went on you can see he never really gets over it. Just a pawn in the end :(

[@MA-rf6bd]

@@TIBYCOLLINS how the game goes brudda went out on his two feets and on his own block that’s G shit majority man would’ve done 10 toes

[@TIBYCOLLINS]

@@MA-rf6bd for sure, he could have run with Poot but he was tired of rolling over for Marlo. Stood out tall in the light throwing caps like a beast, he was someone Marlo couldnt just disappear

[@grappaduraone]

The Wire is the best thing that the medium television has ever produced.

[@TaddyPee]

Oh indeed

[@CVargas202]

Except for maybe Breaking Bad

[@CoastLifee]

The Sopranos is slightly superior to the wire.

[@zero5uk]

Sopranos is mere soap opera in comparison. The Wire's lasting effects (people studying demographic change and foundation) along with the most majority black cast in TV history (esp considering Hollywood/film history of oppression) and the importance of that make the two shows incomparable. The Wire stands alone.

[@depressedkermit5337]

Daniel Healy "mere soap opera" . There is an entire psychological aspect to the show. However, I'm sure it flew over your tiny mind.

[@TheReelMcCoySC]

The more of these interviews i see the more blown away i am by each and every one of these amazing actors!!!

[@iliketohearmenmoaning]

YOU COME AT THE KING YOU BEST NOT MISS

[@dcsmooth]

Ace Breao He didn’t.

[@robertstan298]

@@dcsmooth The comedy understander has logged in.

[@KTKZon58]

Lesson here, Bey....

[@sionnfox6893]

Badass xD I love when he says to Marlo, "You must have me confused with a man who repeats himself"

[@timyac]

Damn Rhonda looks better now then she did on the show.

[@Teefromda16]

Tim Yac she a milf

[@cxmxg]

Probably looks better here because to be fair she's not that good as an actress, always overdoing reactions and facial expressions and body movements. Looks more natural here

[@keithbridges2144]

make-up, get with it you idiots lol

[@glasscitymatt419]

Keith Bridges 👍🏽😂😂

[@BLOEDVLEK]

She was always smoking!

[@squareinsquare2078]

Did one of my final exams in college on The Wire. Did no study, got a result of 92%. Watching The Wire 5 times wasn't study to me.

[@GOWRISANKARAS]

what paper was that?

[@robwright6735]

what?... lol

[@positivevibesandmorelife7307]

Easiest exam in exam history no wait my cousin did one on marijuana so yours is the second best.

[@gsfbffxpdhhdf7043]

I went to med school. What trade did u get out of school

[@devendra7983]

What fucking college is that?????

[@shakir1998]

The most underrated show of all time.

fs87 Yeah man, it never got the respect and praise it deserved. People rate The Sopranos and Oz over it which is bullshit. It can go toe to toe with all those shows.

[@SneharthoDey]

It's not a TV show dude. That is why it can't be mentioned in the same bracket with other "entertainment" shows. It was shot naturally, portraying real life of a city as it goes on everyday. It's the great novel of our period.

[@bucky90269]

The Sopranos and The Wire are the 2 greatest shows ever, ranked in no particular order. 1a. and 1b. IMO.

[@RPJ412]

Snehartho Dey I get what you're saying but it's a TV show dude lol

[@SneharthoDey]

Yeah, the greatest thing ever put on TV.

[@JustSomeCanadianGuy]

Every The Wire interview video on KZbin is too short. Someone needs to make like a 10 hour mini series documentary on everything surrounding The Wire.

[@jmpsthrufyre]

I'm just some Canadian guy and I say that would be great

[@mafia_dave32]

My favorite : Slim Charles . He was a Gang Star !!!

[@liquidgeorge]

dave g “That was for Joe, yo.”

[@andrejohnsao7899]

The only one who got the drop on Marlo.

[@gregorydiggs9227]

Slim Charles was a real G.

[@evacuationdurgence768]

@@liquidgeorge " but now n*g*a " BOOM

[@Martin-Querns]

Thee Clay Davis, Downtown Clay Davis

[@marctouss1862]

who would have thought the biggest star out of that show would be wallace?!!..

[@jwouter]

Marc Touss think Stringer bell is still a bit bigger ......

[@JJ_SDWR]

@white america's worst nightmare in totality Idris Elba is definitely a bigger star than Michael B Jordan. The only reason you feel like MBJ is bigger is because he is in a movie that is a much bigger hit at the time of your writing. Elba has a much deeper resume

[@stonebone316]

A bunch of them did well though. Amazing actors all throughout this show.

[@Imperator-SPQR]

Yo, where wallace at?!

[@leegsy]

@@Imperator-SPQR Where's Wallace, String?

[@mikelilguapo4826]

Does anyone notice Rhonda Pearlman did not age at all? omg 😱 she looks exactly, exactly the same since the last Wire Episode she appeared in. Wow, just Wow.

[@GlobalNotes]

Arguably the best written show ever. I felt the same way when season 2 came on. To the point I didn't watch for about 3-4 years. When you see it play out in its entirety, you can truly appreciate the genius that is created in that Big Picture kind of way

[@DavidAlsh]

Honestly, one of the best series ever created

[@daveh9551]

I felt the same way about Season 2 also but it gave incredible insight on how the dope got into Baltimore to begin with and who the people were at the docks helping to do it. The Wire left no stone unturned and it's the only show that Has over 10 main characters who's faces and screen names you know right of the top. Bunk will always be Bunk no matter what he does .. Omar, McNautly, Bunny, Marlo, whoever

[@cutebrwnsknma]

Who’s watching this in 2020!???? #QuarantineLife

[@TheBigOllie]

Shiiiieeeeeeettttt...!

[@markkotfila9369]

My son had recommended it for years. “Shining shit and calling it gold.” Just blew through it in 5 quarantine weeks.

[@punisher4499]

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[@muminaharris81]

There's a podcast dedicated to the wire ☺☺

[@rensopinto2139]

Me. First timer. Pretty good so far

[@doobiesoda3873]

Honestly, I really appreciated the second season because it showed how it is from all different communities. I mean I'm black and grew up in the hood but the show itself is fire.

[@nathannewman799]

doing a pandemic rewatch - still such an incredible show

[@novadhd]

Pandemic!

[@tushar_thakur24]

@@novadhd 😂😂😂

[@gavriloprincip11]

The Wire is like your first love that ruined relationships for you after being dumped. I quit TV .why bother it will never compare

[@jermyhopkisn9654]

Yeah there are tons of great shows. But none of them are The Wire.

[@danielricardo5029]

Homeland is damn good.

[@billymattson5336]

Banshee is the second greatest show of all time so you should watch that

[@gavriloprincip11]

@@billymattson5336 uhh ya I just tried watching Banshee it it has literally, ( and I literally use the word literally in its literal definition) had every cheesy clichéed American TV trope I mentioned within the first 5 minutes... literally. ....I made through 15 minutes and switched to another Danish political thriller to cleanse my pallet. ( I think I'll stick to European stuff .They make TV that's not so adolescent and write for the functionality literate.) ....Man ,I wish they made more wire .

[@willvergano6761]

yo try the Sopranos. Not quite on the level but its close

[@lovrboy670]

Sherrod dying is one of the best and most heartbreaking deaths in television

[@Masterbiracial]

Not really. He was a minor character only to play a part in bubbles character growth. He died offscreen and if it wasn't for bubbles mentioning him nobody on that show or even the community was going to be impacted by his death. If it was Dukie then you got something here

[@user-yn2ru2ep1j]

Exactly. He was barely a character. Bubbles’ reaction to it was heartbreaking.

[@kobyashimaru1353]

Simply the best show I've ever seen. This will be more important as time goes on. Never been equalled imo

[@OntarioAndrews415]

The Wire was simply the best of the best. I mean, there were and are a lot of good shows. Greats ones. But The Wire was the best. The story lines and acting was second to none. And when you go back and watch it again you realize what a brilliant guy David Simon is. Little Man, Omar, Cheese, Cutty, Snoop, MIchael, Rawls, Bunny, Randy, Kima, Prop Joe, The Greek, etc. Names that are forever in my head.

[@cxmxg]

Where Wallace at

[@sofie_johanne8288]

Carlo Geeno i was going to say that

[@neilwilson5785]

Omaar! They were even scared of him when he went to the store for cereal. Heh.

[@Toulouse41000]

No more honey cereal?

[@yasminekiser2360]

Toulouse41000 honey nut* 😂

[@nekrataali]

Holy fuck that scene where he stops to just smoke a cigarette and they mistakenly drop a package out the window because they think they're about to get robbed cracks me up. Omar didn't even know they had a stash there, is out in his jammy-jams, and wasn't even armed 😂😂

[@garyortolano7374]

...in his ROBE.

[@waynewaltower2725]

Long live The Wire! I watch it every year like it's a new series

[@evacuationdurgence768]

I'm watching it After 6 years ( " and four months " ) ! I saw it maybe 15 Times AT l'East (but 5 or 6 being concentrate)

[@kylestyyle987]

“There are no good guys and bad guys. There are people. Complicated, complex, dynamic people. And it would behoove us all to take the time to look and listen to them.” Wow, Carver’s a lot wiser than I remember him on the show

[@grahamleeper8015]

I mean... Marlo is definitely a bad guy lol

[@bigburs1]

Great social commentary that STILL resonates even today 12 years after the show's finale! Great writing, directing as well as some of the BEST actors. Didn't want to see it end but as with all good things.......

[@myhometucasa5489]

Without a single doubt the greatest TV show ever written

[@orphanoforbit7588]

I bought the whole show on DVD and I will have it forever.

[@louisalcantar8522]

Bodie's death made me whimper like a school yard sissy

[@XxxX-wx3er]

Louis Alcantar so unfair

[@williamkukis]

He was badass until the end

[@XxxX-wx3er]

William Kukis - until he started talking to McNulty? He seemed to be crumbling.

[@BrockMarz69]

bodie was so fucking underrated

[@XxxX-wx3er]

Brooks May Bodie is Bae

[@heynowls3058]

Sopranos, breaking bad, and the wire. The best ever.

[@ELLIOT1311]

Mad Men as well.

[@quiners9174]

You got it! 👍

[@shiestyrecords3225]

I replaced Breaking Bad with Oz

[@thewkovacs316]

breaking bad sucked

[@shiestyrecords3225]

@@thewkovacs316 if you're slow of course it would

[@premierleague1862]

I was introduced to the Wire here in the UK in 2012. I found it to be compulsive and at times heart wrenching viewing from start to finish. A great script, brilliant performances across the board and a spotlight put on those, many in authority would rather not see illuminated. No fake awards necessary as its message is far to serious for that. Like a fine wine it will resonate globally in the consciousness of those priveliged to watch it, then, now and in the future. A timeless classic.

[@deborawalton5787]

If Top boy was ending, I think they should cast Snoop as Jaqs mother, period point blank!

[@gracelang7090]

My friend had the wire on and i just watched with him and i got absolutely hooked. I used all my free time watching. Then omar died and i mourned him and then i googled michael k williams and i mourned some more. 😭

[@gavriloprincip11]

“Social document “ ....that’s most brilliant way to describe it.

[@boatymsboatface3929]

I rented it for two snowy workless weeks- watched it non stop- I was so depressed and bereaved after the last dvd. I’ll never forget my feeling of utter disbelief that there was no more Wire.

[@ladyfightsoctopus8166]

RIP Michael.K. Williams. A wonderful actor.

[@118142yannick]

It is now 2023 and I am watching The Wire for the first time. Rn I’m on S4E8 and this is easily one of if not the best tv shows I have seen

[@brandnewog]

Lot of memorable deaths, but the part that hit me hardest was when Greggs was shot. The anxiety, the guilt, the intensity of the search for that car. One of the most tense moments every captured in any series.

[@biggman633]

One of the Best T.V. series that had major viewership. The writing was brilliant & still resonants with people til this day ... Binge watched this just recently.

[@golu_badbola]

Ever since 2011 I have made a ritual to rewatch The Wire every year. And everytime it blows my mind as if I'm seeing the greatest piece of entertainment first time every time.

[@marover]

I always get emotional when I watch anything about The Wire. So many remarkable and extraordinary moments.

[@KhanyoMjamba]

"...when Wallace got blown away...Creed!" LMAO

[@truestdude]

Old Man: What the fuck you go & do the that for? Now we short the 9! Slim Charles: That was for Joe. Old Man: This sentimental MF just cost us money!

[@dawolf4274]

truestdude LMAO one of MANY great lines and scenes in the series

[@blujay9191]

What I do?

[@METALFAN4EVS]

Omar was the best character, followed very closely by Bubbles, then McNulty.

[@jmpsthrufyre]

Who? Ohhhhhhhh, you mean McNutty.

[@toughshit330]

The fuck did I do

[@geronimoheavyshadow5046]

@Bruno Jimmy yoooo Bunk my dude with cigare

[@huzaifaaziz4605]

@@toughshit330 made me laugh hahahahahaha

[@PatchedThePipe]

Its not the best tv show ever!...... Its the best thing to ever been shot on camera & put on ANY screen. When ya watched a tacky soap opera with cheesy acting you have to get an episode of The Wire in afterwards to remind yourself that people can make good shows. Its by far the cleverest show created, by far.. theres really not many things come close. Breaking Bad ,Soprano's were amazing shows in their own right, but gave you more hollywood style action and a quicker drama "fix".. The Wire was just gritty, slow, long drawn out stories which added to the realism. It was real life at real life pace.

[@bucky90269]

woolen Nailed it. The Wire is more than a show. It is a viewing experience. It is as real as it gets. David Simon really spent a year living in the streets of Baltimore in the 1980s. He showed the world the heart beat of that city. As real as a tv viewing experience can get.

[@NathanielLongchallon]

Have you seen the leftovers ??

[@Shablue1]

"Its not the best tv show ever!...... Its the best thing to ever been shot on camera & put on ANY screen." A-Fucking-Men

[@stonebone316]

As someone who just got done binge-watching this again for probably the thousandth time, I really can't disagree with you. Such a brilliant brilliant show.

[@CommanderLongJohn]

To say Breaking Bad much less the Sopranos doesn't come close is absolutely absurd, and very fan-boyish.

[@wesleypipes1440]

RIP Michael K 🥲 legendary

[@irishgreen3919]

I am an Old White Irish guy from NYC. Homicide: Life on the Street and The Wire , both by David Simon are the greatest shows ever on TV. They show the progression of the City of Baltimore. Both shows have the greatest characters of any show. I grew up poor 1 scene in Homicide when they are trying to get a kid to snitch and show him He's just gonna end up dead , They drive him to a lot by the water He says this is the ocean, they tell him it's the Bay the ocean's bigger. This kid was from West Baltimore and never saw the ocean he was about 17-18 yrs old That's powerful and True. In The Wire The Lt.Daniels takes Wallace to his Grandmother's house to hide him so He can testify on Stringer. They're walking up to the Grandmother's house and Wallace says What's that noise, the Lt. says Crickets. He never heard them before , powerful shit. I can relate to that it's real life. It's a big world out there but these poor kids never see it. Then so many people wonder how these poor kids get involved in criminal conduct and drugs. They should watch these shows that David Simon created from truth and being a Reporter on the streets of Baltimore. Good Job to the whole Cast.

[@jeremiahhodge8274]

Gotta keep the devil way down hole🎶🎵

[@hollies5841]

Just started watching this...it is brilliant. So many talented people, love it. Michael K Williams' portrayal of Omar Little was nothing short of Oscar worthy

[@rubyjohn]

omg I miss you guys EVERY SINGLE DAY after I finished watching The Wire

[@jasminehill6312]

Me too! Then I watch it again

[@ClassicFairlane]

I remember hearing about 'The Wire' when it was on the air, but for some reason never watched it. Over the past couple of weeks, I watched every episode of every season...and finally finished last night. WOW! I was so sad & I hesitated watching the final episode knowing that it was the end of the series. Well done, Mr. Simon. Well done, to all of the actors & characters. Well done, to the writers. Well done, to Baltimore. SUPERB SERIES!!

[@bobhollywood6292]

I want those Michael K. Williams pants.

[@tweedy151]

at 5:03. D'angelo Barksdale. Yes, yes and yes. I miss him like I knew him for real.

[@ProtaJ]

I just finished watching Season 2 yesterday and let me tell you, Frank Sobatka was the muthafuckin man!! I usually skipped over the 2nd season because I thought it'd drag or be boring, but the 2nd season was AMAZING.

[@aniiimmense]

so you would watch Season 1, then skip Season 2, and continue watching the rest? that's ridiculous man

[@midofmidlife]

Not gonna lie, i did the same shit. Once i actually gave season 2 a chance. Its pretty good. Still ranked number 5 out of all the seasons tho.

[@aniiimmense]

@@midofmidlife but every season is essential to the overall story and idea David Simon wanted to portray, you read the book that has 5 chapters, but you skip the second chapter for some reason, it is disrespectful to the show lol, as it is arguably the best ever

[@redcatbiker]

Ziggy. It broke my heart what happened to him.

[@nekrataali]

Yeah I hated season 2 my first two viewings. It gets so much better on repeat watches once you how it lays the ground work involving kickbacks to developers, the Greeks returning to B'more, etc. I think season 5 gets more shit than it deserves. People say it's too cartoony with the fake serial killer, but honestly a scandal like that wouldn't surprise me at all in 2020. Even when it aired, Simon said the journalist making up stories/facts in order to win awards and advance their career was something that actually happened when he was a reporter.

[@fredofromchicago777]

I'm 66 years old and The Wire is one of the best shows in the history of TV.

[@bluesz1bluesz17]

Stringer Bell has to be the best character name since the artful dodger

[@disciple2742]

I just finished watching the show. I wish i could forget it all and watch it again. Best show ever

[@tisha2159]

Best piece of work I've ever seen on TV. So underrated, it's a shame!

[@Janszler]

The Wire underrated? It's literally in every list of 'best tv series ever'.

[@gunner4126]

You may want to look up underrated

[@yungheehong5613]

"money aint got owners, they got spenders".... the best line in the show imo

[@moriellymoproblems7842]

Deirdre Lovejoy is such a delight in this segment, "Creed!" 😂😂

[@LikeAGentlemanPlease]

Just finished the series yesterday (again) and I’ve noticed things I’ve didn’t notice before. I watch this show like 3 times now and it feels so damn fresh! And this story is still relevant.

[@RealAdrianReactions]

I didn’t watch the show when it came out ( because I was a little kid, and when the show ended it was in the 8th-9th grade ) but I’m watching it now and it’s so damn good!.. wow I wasn’t expecting this show to be like this I’m in season 5 now.

[@paulvece3714]

Every actor on this show did their characters perfectly. RIP Michael K

[@dylanchadderton1]

The show definitely wouldn't have been the same if Seth Gilliam played Stringer Bell.

[@alvarocarrillo7885]

I love this show! I can still remember getting to my sister house on Sunday night ready to watch the new episode. I just recommended it to a friend and he loves it.

[@isaz597]

Wire deaths that got in my feelings. Wallace D'angelo Stringer bell Omar Bodie

[@steph.cuff.5567]

For me it was prop Joe

[@ViniciusSC10]

Frank Sobotka also.

[@jmpsthrufyre]

D'angelos could be seen coming, but damn, that shit fucked me up.

[@darrenjones9359]

I feel you.

[@evacuationdurgence768]

Every character guys ;) Even beadie WE love her.

[@oKApplejack]

You can feel the love when everyone who worked on it looks back on it with such fondness 🥰

[@williefistergash5598]

6:40 I took 3 college classes that had to do with the wire. never watched it before college and watched the whole thing for course credit. amazing.

[@LoveLiveLaughRepeat]

I constantly rewatch the wire. Chefs kiss

[@god7789]

Omar Michael and Bodie were the best characters

[@lifestraight]

God I liked Omar, Stringer Bell, and D'Angelo.

[@kathryna1872]

God Yes! They’re my favorites too. All had heartbreaking endings though

[@emmanuelmondesir1314]

I like Daniel Omar and Avon the most

[@samjames807]

Avon most underrated he was a stand up character with a code of morals too

[@portorock5227]

Omar , Bubbles, Mcnaulty and Stringer

[@daneashton1650]

That scene with Carver and Randy…tears. 🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@noirknight9770]

that hospital scene where Randy screams at Carver was a masterpiece

[@Faheem973]

The most underrated characters in my opinion is Poot and Bubbles. The only 2 characters from the very beginning of season 1 who made it to the end of season 5 (street wise)

[@Vagabond-Cosmique]

Yeah, because they got off the streets.

[@sliding_by8607]

Poppy Kneegrow that’s true but you were always able to see that Poot was selfish

[@ianstrouse3479]

you can’t just have 1 or 2 or even 3 favorite characters in the wire. there are too many phenomenal performances, characters, storylines, moments, just fuck. best show ever made hands down

[@jamiepritchard3829]

Ffs, now i'm going to have to watch it all again for the fourth time!

[@Shablue1]

Only the the 4th?!?

[@Shatru3]

these are rookie numbers

[@edmadison9573]

I JUST put my VP on to this.....dude had never seen it and I am totally obsessed with this show... he told me that this is the greatest drama in the history of television......i completely agree.. R.I.P Reg E. Cathy

[@bobsofia68]

Recently started re-watching The Wire. Think I binge watched it back in 2010 or 2011, Am halfway thru season 2, and D'angelo just got snuffed in prison. "Where's Wallace String ?!!? Where's Wallace !??! "

[@7destruction]

I have re watched this show 6 times! Greatest show ever put on TV!

[@louisbryant638]

It's amazing how realistic this show was. I use to tell people while I was in federal prison that this is like they just took a video camera a stood out there and filmed although we know they were all actor's. The drug portrayal of Baltimore was 💯💯💯 accurate. Pure genius David Simon the way he wove all 5 seasons together with it's characters. I thought it ended because of the bad light of real life was being shined on of Baltimore for the world to see. At least that was the rumor in Baltimore. Especially, when they focused on the politicians, we heard that made them uncomfortable because there again was actual truth and accuracy to it. After it ended some of it actually came true like the Mayor Shelia Dixon getting indicted and so forth.

[@KtotheG]

It was mostly realistic, but some of it was theater and over the top.

[@brettpilkington9539]

Littlefinger schemed to get the show cancelled

[@Shon101Jack]

I am NOW just watching The Wire. This is an awesome show!

[@williammunny1844]

The Wire is the most brilliant show I’ve ever watched. Stringer Bell & Bodie were my favorite street guys; and Lester & Jimmy were my favorite cops. The only shitty thing about this show is the fact it only had 5 seasons. I feel like it could have gone at least 7 or 8. It will always be my favorite show.

[@ryanbesco8067]

The fact Michael K Williams got his start this way is awesome.

[@TheIsh1988]

I hate John Doman so much, lol. SIGN OF A GREAT ACTOR!

[@olycatastrophen7318]

Advait Thite see these mcnulty? These two are for you, one is in your eye and the other is up your narrow Irish ass

[@jasminehill6312]

@@olycatastrophen7318 So tell me. Where don't you want to go?

[@wizziewife4507]

Ty for this 😊 I need to watch my Wire box set again now 👍🏻😁

[@nobu8953]

Damn, the actress that played Rhonda Pearlman hasn't aged since The Wire.

[@silentlamont]

Yea shes always looked 60

[@ravfan123]

Surprisingly season 2 has become one of my favorites. Honestly all five seasons are great