SEASON 2 FINALE | The Wire Season 2 Episode 11 & 12 | Reaction & Commentary

[@RadianIndustries]

Every season of The Wire has a lot to offer. I am looking forward to Season 3!

[@mang198]

Season 2 is one of the strongest seasons. People were just mad it took focus off Barksdale.

[@makani9004]

I do think it's one of the weaker Seasons, but that's just because there are only 5. On any given day I could be craving any of them. It's a very personal season, while also introducing us more to the ethos of the show and the world of Baltimore.

[@FrankFreezy_]

I got it. But regardless it's a banger

[@BouillaBased]

On first watching it, that's exactly how I felt. But watching it again, I liked it a lot more because it really punctuated the pettiness that exists in a lot of what the government does.

[@guillaumeduke3414]

@@BouillaBased That's sayin' a lot about the level of quality of the show

[@BouillaBased]

@@guillaumeduke3414 It really does. The writing throughout is brilliant.

[@brianna21314]

Seeing how much you genuinely emphatize for "innocent" kids and people like D and ZIggy, I bet season 4 will gonna be your favourite season.

[@FrankFreezy_]

I love this I love that you notice it. But please let's not emphasize or hype upcoming episodes/seasons. That way I don't build up hype in my mind and can organically react, enjoy, and be surprised by it when it comes 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@djhart25]

I feel you, and agree. But let's be careful.. that's getting close to spoiler territory in my mind. Let him just watch it with zero expectations as most of us were able to.

[@MotoNomad350]

Season 2 is strong despite its initial reputation. Many original viewers hadn’t yet understood the scope and ambition of the series so they were expecting more of the West Baltimore drug trade story and were disappointed they didn’t get it. Seasons 3 & 4 are as good as their reputations. You won’t be disappointed for continuing The Wire.

[@FrankFreezy_]

Makes sense

[@guillaumeduke3414]

Chris Bauer is the name of the one playin' Frank Sobotka and indeed he is good !

[@stephendavis6267]

Pour one out for Frank Sobotka. Chris Bauer deserved the Emmy that year for his performance -- one of the most tragic characters in television history. A good man who wanted to do right by his people. Like Beadie said, Frank was better than those who he got in bed with.

[@FrankFreezy_]

Respect! And yeah I still think about that line and how emotional it was

[@zelazbert]

It's that in-between area this ends in, the one we got familiar with from season 1. It somehow hurts and feels about right at the same time. - Thanks Frank, see you in season 3! -

[@FrankFreezy_]

True and so sad! You’re welcome. 3 coming soon

[@TuskyBaby]

Season 2 is pretty much a full on tragedy, and I love it

[@BH-h6l]

Shout out to James Ransone who played Ziggy. There isn't a weak performance in this series, but Ransone loses himself in that role so much you forget he's acting. He's done a lot of great character work including the adult Eddie Kaspbrack in IT Chapter 2.

[@BouillaBased]

He was a shining light in Generation Kill. I recommend that performance to people just to inform them of how to effectively break tension.

[@FrankFreezy_]

He did an amazing job

[@temper44]

After watching this video I think its clear. The cat is working for the Greeks, trying to give you a heart attack at key moments of the show!

[@FrankFreezy_]

And honestly it almost worked😂😂

[@eeejjj6378]

Great reaction! A couple of thoughts: I think Bubs avoided Kima since he told McNulty not to tell her that he relapsed. I think he felt shame and didn't want to disappoint her. Also, I think Omar would have been more skeptical of Stringer. I get his emotions got played, but they've already parlayed since Brandon died. Either way led to some fantastic moments with him and Brother. Lastly, I completely agree on the actor playing Frank. What a great performance.

[@FrankFreezy_]

Ah very good points. Thanks for elaborating 🙏🏾

[@InnovatorEyes]

On first watch, a lot of Wire fans maligned season 2 (myself included) and only came to love it later. I'm glad to see that you already enjoyed the season - gives me a lot of hope for how you'll perceive the rest of the show. You've earned a loyal viewer here.

[@blinkachu5275]

I don’t really understand why, on my first watch I loved it

[@TuskyBaby]

​@@blinkachu5275Same man. Frank is my dude and just the whole dock crew was such a great vibe. Then we have some of the most impactful stuff in the series like the "All Prequel" episode where, among other things, D is killed off. Then you add all the setup for season 3 with Stringer, and it genuinely baffles me that people could hate this season.

[@FrankFreezy_]

@@TuskyBaby facts

[@FrankFreezy_]

It's going to be fun going forward for sure can't wait to share it with you all

[@tiapesi2738]

I watch the Wire only with you amd I was so excited for the finale of season two. I am so thankfull that you are not dropping it for season three. ❤ I will definetly be around for it!

[@FrankFreezy_]

Me too!! Thanks for watching 😌

[@MachineCheese]

The actor that plays frank was in True Blood.

[@AmericanEnglishman]

Two things about the future Frank (without spoilers): 1. You were talking about how good the acting is. You haven't even met some of the show's best characters yet. 2. You said that just when you think The Wire can't get any better, but you haven't even gotten to the best seasons yet.

[@FrankFreezy_]

Oh boy. I love the sound of that

[@makani9004]

If you want to see more of actors like Lester, you should check out Simon's previous outing "The Corner". It's only 6 episodes and it's great.

[@TuskyBaby]

The show is so depressing 😂. Lester's actor also shows up briefly in Supernatural, if you want something lighter.

[@JMNihon]

There is a series called The Corner. It was also an HBO series and it was focused on Baltimore. A lot of the same actors in both series. Highly recommend watching

[@BennyBlancoNL]

Great reactions again ✌🏾

[@FrankFreezy_]

Appreciate it

[@citizenghosttown]

The fact that this is the least favorite season for many viewers only demonstrates how amazing this seires is.

[@FrankFreezy_]

So true🔥

[@DeeJayResist]

You are going to love the seasons to come. My favorite seasons are in order 4, 1, 3, 2, 5

[@SutekhDaSteemroller]

Ziggy is food in there. You saw how them dudes in holding was lookin at him? He gonna be doing hair and laundry

[@rthompsonmdog]

Thanks! Great reaction. Looking forward to season 3

[@FrankFreezy_]

Many thanks friend! Coming soon

[@a6ruled]

Excellent work again for season 2. Bit of trivia - Mouzone’s assistant is another real person acting - he’s a former juvenile dealer that Simon got to know when he was researching his book ‘The Corner’. You’ve gifted me the game of thinking ahead to all the emotional truth-telling conversations we’ve got coming up 💔🙏

[@willsONfireBeats]

The Greeks are as slippery as owl sh💩! Great reacts to the most underrated season, cant wait for S3!!

[@FrankFreezy_]

Yes they are! Thanks Man. See you in 3

[@deputydog3137]

All this over a damn window😂 that's what I always say about this season

[@FrankFreezy_]

For real! I fuckin damn window😂😂😂 that’s was funny

[@SharonLeggett]

Frank! Might I suggest a watch of HBO's OZ? Yet another show with great characters/actors that was ignored by award shows.

[@dubdeuce1517]

Season 2 has its moments, but I'm glad we getting to the good part. Imo.

[@richardkhchang]

Season 2 can legitimately be argued as the best season of The Wire-- people who criticize it only had superficial gripes that were more of an issue with their own attention span/lack of open-mindedness/preconceived expectations/ability to adjust, in my opinion (and initially, I was one of them). Has nothing to do with the actual quality of the season, which is top notch.

[@Cream-2128]

It is definitely not the best season at all. Season 4 is clearly the best. This season got too much crap from fans but let’s not go crazy

[@richardkhchang]

@@Cream-2128 I stand by my opinion and disagree that there's a defacto authoritative correct answer. Season 4 is the most emotionally engaging, universally relatable to viewers, and popular simply due to the subject matter and types of players involved (it gets a tad overrated because of that, despite being legitimately incredible and among the best), but it's not handled with as much subtlety and understated brilliance/tastefulness as season 2 is, in my opinion, nor is it notably any more well written than any of the first four seasons (MAYBE the first one). Every season besides the last one (especially 2, 3, and 4) has some unique strength that can put it over the top depending on what a person values. Most well rounded and "classic" feeling might be 3 (maybe 1, too), most uncompromising/bold/tasteful might be 2, and most universally appealing/relatable/emotional might be 4. That's all that separates them, in my opinion-- In terms of actual quality, they're all pretty consistent. The way I see it, if you want to win someone over to the series initially, it's going to be season 4 for sure, but over time and after rewatch upon rewatch, season 2 rises to the top for me, personally. I'd actually go 2 >= 3 >= 4 > 1 >>>>> 5 at this point.

[@RandomsPage]

@@Cream-2128 speak for yourself. I can hear an argument for any of the first 4 seasons being the best.

[@607995]

"it just keeps getting better" and youre watching most people's least favorite season!

[@Cream-2128]

I will Ziggy deserved everything he got

[@Cream-2128]

Vondas killed the captain not Sergei

[@nychris2258]

Valchuck is one of the most hateable characters in any TV show in my opinion.

[@Cream-2128]

Vondas killed the captain not Sergei