THE WIRE Full Series Recap | Season 1-5 Ending Explained

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[@guttermanek]

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[@harrydebastardeharris987]

Excellent Recap as although you can get the full box set you can get lost between certain series.

[@JaxonHaxon]

The final montage showing the new generation replacing the old is always so moving and tragic but the scene that always gets me is Bubbles getting out of the basement, such a powerful allegory for drug addictions depths but that there can be hope for the dawn of a new day.

[@raymondsims7042]

That was just a brilliant last scene

[@steverogers7601]

The final montage is what made me realize The Wire was a much more grander show than The Sopranos.

[@raymondsims7042]

@@steverogers7601 yeah sopranos is great but the wire is definitely the better show by far. Honestly that statement is true if you compare any show to the wire. It’s the goat tv show

[@ndogg20]

@@raymondsims7042 Sopranos is a deep study of an evil man and the men around him who justify themselves and their actions. There are never any moments of empathy for the victims whether it's an old lady robbed and murdered, or a pregnant woman beaten to death. We always see the viewpoint of the criminal. But in the long run, what makes Sopranos work is the situation comedy aspect of it: who doesn't love the sheer stupidity and quotable lines? Also in the long run, Sopranos just repeats itself with its winning formula and then runs out of gas and runs on way too long on fumes. The Wire on the other hand has plenty of empathy for the victims of crime, the murdered innocents, criminals and cops are all deeply felt. The Wire focuses on groups of people who dedicate their lives to making a difference in the world, whether it's the cops, criminals, teachers, politicians. And in the long run, it's all for nothing, nothing changes, and the game starts again with new players. The Wire is a complete series that drives its point home in a devastatingly manner and really the show that rises above all.

[@imjustbeingreal100]

I always wished they made a spin off. Almost like a “where are they now” type of series

[@michaelgonzalez2041]

Bro dukie broke my freaking heart when I saw him doin putting that needle in his arm, he doesn’t have a family like bubbles did

[@ajdifilippo12]

That police camera in season 4 is one of the best plot devices EVER.

[@Warszawski_Modernizm]

same with Herc's career and attitude.

[@bgarnett09]

Naa that ring was

[@NemrahG]

That first season is literally pure perfection

[@skatedurr]

Hbo 1st seasons are bangers

[@clashnytech]

Seasons 1 through 3 are what shows want to be nowadays.

[@sergoldenhandthejust1495]

As close as it gets for a 00TV show, it's up there with all the other heavyweight goats 1st seasons(Oz, GOT, Sopranos, BrBa)

[@2SOLID.]

Anytime I see people talk about the wire they say it’s one of the best shows ever made, be honest is it really that good ? I been hesitant on watching it for so long

[@SenorCinema]

@@2SOLID. not really. its pretty boring tbh.

[@jauken83]

Did anyone else go, "Sheeeeeeit...." whenever Clay Davis was on screen?

[@christerry7359]

Hell yeah sheeeeit

[@casteltheghettomonk4392]

No

[@ladycwin07]

Shidddddd

[@JuJuu1017]

Sssshhhhhhhhiiiiiiiiit EVERY time brotha!

[@AyoHAD]

that's the first thing that comes to mind 🤣

[@60secondorless11]

I already know the story but I can never get enough of hearing about it

[@raymondsims7042]

TRUE it’s the best show ever made

[@ironloins]

Same!

[@muhammadeyssa23648]

@@raymondsims7042 The Sopranos and Breaking Bad disagrees

[@raymondsims7042]

@@muhammadeyssa23648 love both but neither is better than the wire imo

[@raymondsims7042]

@@muhammadeyssa23648 I love both but neither is better than the wire in my honest opinion

[@malalford]

Rip Lance Reddick, Michael K Williams & Reg E Cathey 💔

[@nijaljiggetts4749]

And Robert F. Chew (Prop Joe)

[@MrWillHughes]

Didn't know Reg passed away. 😢

[@nijaljiggetts4749]

@@MrWillHughes Yeah, sad stuff. Lung cancer in 2018. I remember because it was right after/during Luke Cage.

[@Smokeynephewabk]

Legends

[@homielander5924]

@@nijaljiggetts4749dang prop Joe gone too, rip Joe

[@Emu39358]

I'd like to thank you for recapping my all time favourite show! Been wanting to rewatch it but I couldn't because I didnt have the time to! Thank you again recap and chill. What a legend

[@sammcoin8430]

you should def rewatch it anyway

[@FirstnameLastname-nq3oj]

I’ve been rewatching the entire series lately. This show is truly a masterpiece

[@raymondsims7042]

It’s by far the best show of all time

[@Toushi99]

best ever made

[@raymondsims7042]

@@Toushi99 without question

[@FsTi5]

I’m 20 so I’m just now catching up on the good 2000’s shows that I didn’t watch cause I was to young but been glued to my tv watching the wire😂😂💯

[@AllenChavis-z5z]

This show is highly overrated

[@RandomRay1]

@@AllenChavis-z5zdon’t know about that

[@otmthewave]

By far the greatest show in tv history as far as im concerned. Season four will never be topped & neither will the entire show

[@theramenspotsidedishes]

agreed.

[@lifeisberserk9566]

Wasn't that good season 4 was far better than the rest of the show but still nothing that amazing

[@otmthewave]

@@lifeisberserk9566 nah fam its just dat dreaded ass season 5 that was not needed. Each season is meant to differ from the next

[@steverogers7601]

@@otmthewaveseason 5 was not dreaded, however it was a little slower than the other seasons. Not to mention, it’s when the show stepped into that “jumped the shark” territory with mcnulty creating that false murders. I’m of the belief that a lot of dudes didn’t like season 5 and saw it as “boring” because they simply didn’t like the “edumuhcation” of newspaper journalism.

[@otmthewave]

@@steverogers7601 it was to me, its the newspaper shit. ik all seasons connect to make this one big puzzle piece, but season 5 was straight dull. the only purpose it serves, IMO, is the aftermath of the amazing season 4

[@nickie7763]

I watched The Wire again for the first time since I was a teenager and completely viewed it with a new set of eyes and understanding! Guaranteed that anytime there’s a rundown of episodes or characters I will be here to watch it! This is a great summary. Love it!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@AbduRahman02]

This was my experience as well I mean I just finished it I first watched it around June 2020 maybe not as long as you but still appreciatee it alot more due to getting older

[@ChairmanMeow1]

Best part about the series is seeing some of it make it out. Poot working as a regular shoe salesman, Cutty becomes a new man completely as a youth counselor, Bubble is allowed to leave the basement, etc. But I guess you see the 'bad side' do the same thing, Michael becomes the new Omar.

[@Mrnovanova]

The Wire is part of the top 3 best TV Dramas ever IMO. In no particular order. The Wire, The Sopranos and Breaking Bad are all 10/10 TV series. Thank you for this trip down memory lane. ❤

[@emmanuelowino9626]

You can add snowfall into that category as well

[@Mrnovanova]

@@emmanuelowino9626 Agreed 💯 Snowfall is this decades Breaking bad.👍🏽

[@MyUserTubeAccount]

1 Sopranos, 1a Wire, 1b Boardwalk Empire!

[@syntheticreality549]

@@MyUserTubeAccountboardwalk would be so much higher if season 5 wasn’t a rushed mess😔 like they had to shove 24 episodes of story into 8 final episodes. And they rush so much.

[@MyUserTubeAccount]

@@syntheticreality549 yea, like Game of Thrones trying to cram their last 2 seasons in 13 episodes total when should've been 30

[@harrypothead42024]

I love how this show dared you to remain a fan at the start of every season

[@RandomRay1]

The show required your attention and even if your on your phone for you few seconds, you missing out on those small details

[@joebob2311productions]

I literally cant watch any show while being on my phone or multitasking and still I know I missed a hella lot of details and just like The Sopranos I know I need to give it a second watch.

[@VersieKilgannon]

I like your recaps because it helps me "watch" shows I normally wouldn't on my own. And your voice is really soothing

[@Kydabra]

Just finished the finale for the first time. Wow, what a show. Can't wait to rewatch. Thanks for this recap.

[@820avebaby]

They gotta bring shows like these back. Nothing will ever be the same

[@george_denbrough]

If there's one thing i've learned in life it's hold on to what was, because things will never be what they were

[@shtcoinmaxi1367]

People do not have the mental capacity or patience now for a slow methodical show like this.

[@Snickerszn]

@@shtcoinmaxi1367I was just about to say this. The episodes where long and drawn out with critical thinking involved. This wouldn’t be a huge hit today. If there isn’t action every 2-3 minutes people with be in there phones.

[@SauceGawd-w1b]

A new season of the Wire would be interesting , it would have to begin with Stringer finally getting out of prison and coming home to a modern day Baltimore , n seeing what has happened to the survivors of the original Wire episodes, like Bubbles , Micheal , Dukie, Randy , Poot, Slim Charles, n Wey Bey Son

[@ashiyatheprettiestvirgoo]

i love how some of the characters that were in the corner was in the wire as well i love both shows

[@none1232]

Wow. This recap reminds how amazing The Wire was. Great job!

[@toddmac2020]

Thank you for this. I love this show. I have watched it from beginning to end three times over the years.

[@OmarScruggs]

Ive been working as a case manager/social worker for 22 year. And worked in the shelters and detention centers. Season 4 is the realest season in tv history. I lived that life with my job

[@RicardoHernandezGTX]

All these yrs an i missed that Carver was the mole and i just started rewatching it

[@george_denbrough]

Literally one of, if the best, shows ever. Hands down Rest in peace Lance Reddick. You were taken too soon.

[@Mordecai154]

Man RIP Omar and Prop Joe also

[@moneymikz]

String thought being the star pupil in a Balmer community college would have him ready for them away games 🤦‍♂️

[@professorjaybee]

I immediately clicked on this video like I don’t have every plot point and season memorized!!😩🤦🏽‍♂️….Season 2 is sooooooo underrated!!

[@fifthbusiness1678]

Watching this reminds me of just how good The Wire was. The best dramatic TV series ever, IMO. Thanks for uploading this - the editing and narration were excellent. I’ve subscribed and look forward to more great content.

[@ebonywhite1388]

Great recap. This was an excellent show

[@jaxondakota7080]

I like the way you described the whole series so clear cut!

[@malalford]

I will rewatch this many times between rewatches of _The Wire_

[@kevins5011]

That was the best 7 year series on tv in a nut shell🎉

[@onshaqnem]

I like how some characters became others characters later down the line. For example: Mike became the new Omar ,Naymond became Clay Davis,Duke became bubbles

[@Stealyogirl8989]

What makes you think naymond becomes clay Davis? He always struck me as more of an example of how many of these kids could successfully get out if they were given the right opportunities

[@onshaqnem]

@@Stealyogirl8989 So you telling me Clay Davis wasn’t given the right opportunity?

[@dicknose]

Naymond becomes the new clay? What show were you watching?

[@onshaqnem]

@@dicknose the signs are clearly there. They both even stated how they don’t care who offers them money or wat the consequences are they’ll take it. Naymond speaking at a convention center shows that he might even be a politician. I’m pretty sure if somebody offer Nay some dirty money he’ll go back to his hood ways…just like Clay

[@dicknose]

@@onshaqnem you got all that from one high school debate? That’s a stretch at best

[@Polo22546]

These breakdowns illustrate everything that you missed while watching the show. Sensational!!

[@epiphanyconsulting]

Love this Recap!! The Wire is on of my favorite all time shows... But, I couldn't help but think everytime you said MCU that Iron Man and Thor were gonna pop up...😂😂😂

[@vanillathunder3024]

The biggest victim in the whole series? Wee-Bay’s fish.

[@nijaljiggetts4749]

😂💀

[@patrickamerica1956]

Na the western district roof

[@cataqmf9111]

​@@patrickamerica1956 😂 beercan graveyard

[@alisterfolson]

I just finished bingeing the series. An excellent "Law and Order Hard-R" blast from the past.

[@DevinJones-tc6cw]

LMAOOOO I'm sorry but Law and Order though? 😂😂😂 Nowhere near the same bracket. Terrible comparison.

[@jesterchesterfield2374]

Law and order ain’t even close to this show.

[@Zosima45]

left out the greatest tragedy of the show, actually didn't mention it at all: Dukie was the sharpest by far of the four boys, but theres no place for that

[@christophermiglino2869]

Thank you. This is a great recap of the best series ever made!!

[@natewhitten1454]

thank you!! been looking everywhere for a recap

[@TheLoneFranger]

It’s like you knew I was in the middle of a rewatch 😂

[@ayeshabrown7294]

This is exactly the video i needed! thank you so much ;)

[@wayne9077]

Awesome breakdown of the entire series Good Job!

[@hahaimout1693]

Crazy how Bob, father Gabriel and Tyreese from the walking dead were all in the same show before

[@blinkin78]

Great video but one minor issue - bunk/freemon didn’t convince Rawls to allow mcnulty to join it was Daniels who took the 13 murders and used that as leverage

[@pamelalansbury94]

Thank you for doing this!!

[@truckerrob7862]

MY list of the best, to least best seasons of The Wire. 1. Season 4 2. Season 1 3. Season 3 4. Season 2 5. Season 5

[@Jamarrayy]

Season 4 was my fav.. I didn’t even watch 5 but I’m thinking about rewatching it

[@04ohgolly1]

It’s ok, it could have been more. But predictable.

[@NiniEJ]

I didn’t watch season 2. I couldn’t get into it, but may go back and try again.

[@dmv_shoes7058]

@@NiniEJseason 2 was boring asl

[@stephenstuckey]

No one ever mentions how good Wood Harris is(Avon). Shout out to Wood yo...dude is legit in everything he does.

[@redactedmane]

wow what a great cliffs notes to one of the greatest pieces of literature ever written. THANK YOU !

[@x332433]

wow amazing video! i must've fell asleep while watching the episode where bubbles makes a sabotaged drug for his bully bc i always wondered why he was so torn apart by sherrod's death. thanks for the awesome video!!

[@ngairehodge8566]

Your Vessi commercial, I watched it. You had my attention at the intro, lol!

[@StoneThatTheBuilderRefusedKK]

"That's good work, that's really good work."

[@plantsandspreadsheets]

Just saw this posted and I’ve never seen it. Happy to have a show knowing there’s a lot of episodes and comes so highly recommended. Is there a new season coming or is this just a recap because you like the show so much?

[@malalford]

It ended 10 years ago.

[@iamkublai4021]

The show is just that good

[@ivanburden4658]

Chef's kiss as always sir.

[@rocky0260]

Can u do recap for Person of Interest, cant find any for later seasons!

[@jacadena7086]

That Segway into the first ad was genius and hilarious! Cheers

[@BirdGang6]

The greatest television show that’s ever been released

[@gerryfegan3608]

As a sequel to this Recap you should do We Own this City. Same writers, same city, even the same actors for about half the cast. It was something special, only 1 season so you could bang that out into a 10 min vid

[@malalford]

& _Clockers_ . Another David Simon joint

[@gerryfegan3608]

@@malalford good looks I gotta check that out. And another amazing Author who's books have been converted into top tier movies would be Cormac McCarthy. He wrote the Border series and No Country For Old Men. Which I'm sure you've seen

[@PacsMental]

I actually felt bad for Bunny in the end of the Hampsterdam arc. He actually tried to make a change and positive results actually happened. Big weights just didnt like the ops behind it.

[@jrbrassow4325]

Excellent recap. This is the best TV show ever..

[@lthomas6022]

Excellent recap of One of the best series ever!

[@BirdGang6]

Syndor becomes the new McNulty Kima becomes the new Lester Michael becomes the new Omar Dukie becomes the new Bubbles Carver becomes the new Daniels The game never changes, just the players do! Absolutely brilliant TV!

[@RyBreadisRyGuy]

Little Man shot Kima, not Wee-Bey although he was part of the hit on Orlando. Great synopsis and attention to detail of the best series in television history. 👍🏾

[@Damnsaburna]

One of the best shows in existence.

[@joebob2311productions]

Frank Sabodka is literally just George Costanza without glasses. Tell me Im wrong.

[@HooksyCollins]

As an advid fan of this series, there's no way you can adequately recap this story in less than 40 minutes, no way!

[@george_denbrough]

Well yeah, we'd be here for days. Not really feasible to do a super in depth analysis of the show. As much as i'd like one

[@dylankahle8802]

and he didn't

[@Yvanehtnioj2000]

Stringer is lucky that it was Omar and Mouzone that got to him because Avon would’ve caught up to him in the jails somehow someway and considering he killed Avon’s nephew for that very same reasoning Avon would’ve *really* did Stringer dirty

[@williamramirez7559]

Thanks for the memories. That was such a journey watching the series.

[@finnkilgour3136]

You gotta recap snowfall such a good inspiration series taking stuff from the wire, sopranos, and many others. snowfall a different type of show

[@Epicdomofilmz]

This was very well done

[@Lil_Santa_2001]

Season 4 was def the best, but (unpopular opinion) personally my favorite was Season 2.

[@MrFredcats]

Greatest series of all time!

[@melvinbridgewater4955]

Worth Watching again and again.

[@shtcoinmaxi1367]

Season 2 is underrated

[@timmullen7703]

I’m such an idiot, I never realized what the name of the show meant till you said the police caught Stringer “In a rare act of recklessness recorded on the wire”

[@wherethakeysdenny3409]

Has to be the best series ever

[@niksyakhina6311]

Carcotti after his tenure as mayor transform into little finger 😂

[@richardbaker_0086]

This brought back bad memories of my addiction years.

[@donnellsmith2106]

4=3>1>2>5 But my favorite 2>3=4>1>5 2 was essential in too many ways.

[@ryancoulter4797]

Thank you! Would love to see a recap of Treme.

[@micljbitty]

Great job brother

[@johnwhite6981]

I talked to David Simon about how the ending wasn't the big reveal about the guy who runs everything. He said you want your cake and ice cream too. Hell yeah

[@ccswan8394]

michael and omar will always be my favorite characters

[@nijaljiggetts4749]

"Murder aint no thing"

[@naimcromwell6410]

Nice recap, of this mega show!

[@yepthatsKEY]

uhmmm yes please!!! i have been thinking about watching it but it is so much . Thank you !

[@briane1116]

My favorite show of all-time!

[@HeyCupertino]

Well done Edit: really well done

[@saint_franklin7]

Just finished season 5 and it was so good.Everyone got the ending they deserved

[@keithsmith8975]

Mike became omar Dukie became bubbles Valchek became Burrell Daniels became pearlman Pearlman became the new judge Naymond became the new clay davis Kenard became the new wee bey

[@alebby7391]

“How my hair look Mike”

[@MashaRistova]

I LOOOVED the first 3 seasons but the later seasons with the kids were so hard for me to stomach. It was so hard to watch that it wasn’t enjoyable because it made me so damn sad

[@davbank6029]

Best Series ever

[@kamisioluwa6381]

can you please recap the blacklist and the magicians

[@justjoannak]

Agree with The Magicians

[@CozumelTy]

My fav show ever. Season 4 was pure magic! Theme song sang by kids to go with the motif? Check, redemption arc for Pres? Check! Good acting from the Kids? Check! Thank you for this recap! Great work!

[@nicolasbsmith78]

I forgot how good this show was! 🤯

[@swings301]

This video doesn’t give the show the justice it needs

[@jesstube6466]

best show ever broadcast on television

[@malamutextv]

Omar’s death was the worst man. But also the most realistic. In real life, these guys don’t die in shootouts. They die from their best friends or someone random when they least expect it. Sad life to live.

[@dmv_shoes7058]

His death was the best I hated him him as a whole didn’t make sense