The Wire Season 4 Episode 12 Reaction | FRR

[@greed42o]

season 4 is such a masterpiece.

[@jayjacobl4667]

best season. gut punch after gut punch.

[@Cbricklyne]

That Randy's "YOU GONNA LOOK OUT FOR ME, OFFICER? HUH?",.......is right up there with Dee's,..."WHERE THE BOY AT STRING? HUH? STRING!!! WHERE WALLACE AT, YO?",...from Season 1. .....in the pantheon and hall of fame of Great Wire Season-ender lines and heat-breaking dialogs.

[@jmwild1]

God these kids are giving S-tier performances. Every one of them. I always forget how strong these last few episodes really are, and the whole season is so strong already.

[@francoliles189]

It's crazy the difference in how Randy reacted to seeing Prez at the door compared to seeing Carver at the door. He trusted Prez and was comfortable around him, which is wild when you remember how Prez treated the youth of Baltimore in season one. Carver meant well and cared, but he still had the badge that kept him from being as connected as he wanted to be to protect them. Which is also a milestone improvement compared to how he treated them in earlier seasons.

[@Kaspisify]

Haha when Bralik commented on Lester's walk the only thing I could think of was: "Look at that bowlegged motherfucker. I made him walk like that."

[@FriendRequestReviews]

😂🤣

[@dudermcdudeface3674]

Until that very moment, Namond believed his mother loved him. Calls back to when Dee's mother told him to sacrifice himself for Avon's business, but even more brutal and explicit now. That's a "soul death" moment. No one but a true writer can show that, and no one but a true actor can bring it to life. And Carv having to walk away from Randy yelling at him in the hospital is top candidate for most profound moment in the history of television.

[@Klosecall7782]

This is the episode where the young actors outshined the rest of the cast.

[@chrisb.8758]

The security guard who told Carcetti the governor is ready to see him is Bob Ehrlich, the former Republican governor of Maryland who’s basically the real life version of the governor that Carcetti is complaining about.

[@simonzagonski1150]

Bralik watching from 25 to 27 mins, wide-eyed, frozen, soaking it in... great reaction!

[@onesuaveg]

I know this show by heart, but watching it back wit yall made me realize that this is the greatest episode of television...period.

[@dakritic]

I instantly fell in love with The Wire when it first aired on Sunday June 2, 2002. It was right after Six Feet Under and before that was the Sopranos. HBO was off the hook. When Season 4 aired, I had no idea how much a television show could impact the soul. The heartbreak was real. It’s without a doubt the best season from the best show ever. Yes, I realize what I am saying.

[@neilsun2521]

Really? You were one of the few, then! Cause it was a bit of a slow burn show -- I didn't hear any serious critics talking about it until the end of season 3 at the time.

[@dakritic]

@@neilsun2521: And I’m damn proud of it too. I’ve never gone with the status quo. I respected The Wire for refusing to spoon feed its audience with cliches. Shit was real.

[@neilsun2521]

@@dakritic Yeah it's certainly great. Although very few people caught on to it early on -- even the actors thought they were gonna need new jobs by the 3rd episode's airing (Bubs and Kima interview).

[@dakritic]

@@neilsun2521: Im going to keep it 💯. I get so sick and tired of the media always asking the same damn questions to the cast. The Wire was a slow burn, not many viewers, blah, blah, blah. The Wire was great because Dave Simon and Ed Burns didn’t give a fuck about that. They just wanted to tell a great story and in a way that challenged the viewer. It was a novel for television and like all great novels, it rewarded you for your patience. I was hooked from the jump. A Predominant Black cast whose characters were multilayered. At the end of the day, the viewership, and lack of accolades had shit to do with it being methodical. It had to do with White America not wanting to see a story that didn’t look like them. The block was always in-tuned to the Wire. White America didn’t want to entertain it. Facts. Not one Emmy win for The Wire. But you have Breaking Bad… (A slow burn) cleaning shop. I call bullshit.

[@monadreher2428]

​@@dakriticYou are absolutely right 💯 but...I love Breaking Bad not for nothing 😂😂😂😂 Those emmy's were well deserved.

[@AnjeannetteMarie-Swifie4Ever]

Incredible episode, rips my heart out every f-ing time. YOU GONNA LOOK OUT FOR ME SERGEANT CARVER? YOU GOT MY BACK? 😞

[@DannyBedo]

This episode is the reason to watch the entire show. This episode has so much dark weight it has its own gravity. Every step of this episode is at a full sprint. This episode is violent in a fashion that’s incredibly realistic; from Michael bitch slapping Nay, to fucking up Kenard, Cutty gettin shot, Randy’s step mom getting burned alive… it’s savagely apparent these kids lives are FUUUCKED up and all these stories are based in the world we live in.

[@FriendRequestReviews]

After watching The Corner you get a greater appreciation of the realism in The Wire

[@neilsun2521]

@@FriendRequestReviews Yeah, I was gonna recommend The Corner. I watched it about 10 years ago. It's very accurate with its depiction of addiction. (You gotta watch 'Oz' by the way! Different creators but very similar type of vibe as Wire + Corner.)

[@DannyBedo]

@@FriendRequestReviews yo I spent all day looking up “the corner” cuz I was straight up out of the loop, how did “Oz” “the wire” “the sopranos” and *“the corner”* exist at the same time; cuz one of these things is not like the other 😂😂😂

[@Cappadonna72]

Yo, I love the "you'll see" clip you use in editing!! Perfectly used every time!!

[@marcuscato9083]

I remember being tricked by that first Chris, Snoop, Michael chase scene. I'm glad to see I wasn't the only one. 😂 Great reactions, gentlemen, keep 'em coming.

[@gacaptain]

Great insight and recognition from you guys. The deeper you get into this series the more you feel like you are really immersed in the city of Baltimore in every way. And by the end of season 4 the city gets really dark.

[@Zokolov]

If Bralik thinks this is insane just wait till you see the finale, because good God

[@stephendavis6267]

"That all there is to it?" -- Bubbles For my money, the most heartbreaking epigraph of all.

[@DevinJones-tc6cw]

Wallace's "This is me, yo, right here." That one is up there as well.

[@stephendavis6267]

@@DevinJones-tc6cw Definitely, as is Sobotka's "I need to get clean." But something about the simple finality of Bubbles's quote just packs such a wallop -- that a simple decision unknowingly cost him everything -- that it puts it over the top for me.

[@DevinJones-tc6cw]

@stephendavis6267 I can understand that. It's uniquely simple yet very sublte and powerful. Frank's quote was really good too. I think the best one though out of them all is ironically Snoop's. That's just life in a whole nutshell.

[@stephendavis6267]

@@DevinJones-tc6cw Aw yeah, I love that one as well, but I love it more because it's a direct reference to "Unforgiven," one of my favourite films (which I feel would make a great palate-cleanser for Formal and Bralik after they finish "The Wire").

[@DevinJones-tc6cw]

@stephendavis6267 Unforgiven is such a throwback like wow. Would be very interesting to see these two react to it.

[@chucks9205]

That "YOU'LL SEE😂" cut scenes kill me 😂😂

[@greed42o]

that ending with randy is soo great are you gonna look out for me!!!.

[@marcuscato9083]

The title is reference to a Billie Holliday song called God Bless the Child. The lyric goes "God bless the child who's got his own".

[@lisannebaumholz5028]

A wonderful song by an amazing artist: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6GWZWx-baxjjrM

[@MichaelEvans-i2r]

The Wire consists of 60 episodes over five seasons: SEASON 1 (13) SEASON 2 (12) SEASON 3 (12) SEASON 4 (13) SEASON 5 (10)

[@bensmith6229]

"I do this for Bunny... I'm a Colvin now" - Namond I haven't laughed this hard in a while

[@Nidjo79]

Prezbo got the advise that Carver learned the hard way. Don't get too attached as you can't change the system. It really sucks.

[@johnholmeswebb8162]

The dudea that threw the molotov cocktail at randys house are the same ones that they were fighting in front of the school, they were mad because they got their azz whooped.

[@MainTopmastStaysail]

Shout out to Slim Charles, who spent the whole season driving in circles around Bodie's corner, stopping once an episode to tell him the latest bad news.

[@shooter_My_Dula]

That Randy Ending just Hit different 😢. Good Reaction Fellas! NOW PUT HIS ASS BABY-BOOKING! 😂.

[@leon1999-b1t]

Jeepers creepers trench coat is wild 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DevinJones-tc6cw]

That caught me completely offguard 😂😂😂😂 And I was off the edible too. Gave me a very good laugh. Formal play too much.

[@johnholmeswebb8162]

What was more emotional? “You gonna look out for me?” Or “where the fuck is Wallace”?

[@DevinJones-tc6cw]

This is tough as all hell but Imma have to ultimately go with Randy on god. Just the look on his face as he's about to go back into a place that he was trying so hard to avoid. That just hits different.

[@LoverOfManyArts]

I'm gripped by both of those

[@neilsun2521]

Michael saved Cutty's life, when Monk was about to go for a headshot. Which shows he's still got some humanity. Would've been a depressing end to Cutty's story if he'd gone like that!

[@DevinJones-tc6cw]

Monk is such a punk fr 🙄 Had to use a weapon to prove a point.

[@christopherking4932]

This episode is unbelievably great and it's heartbreaking at the end with randy.

[@DevinJones-tc6cw]

The scene where Prez secretly laughs at the student's remark is one of the best little character moments ever. Just a natural "Actually, pretty funny" example and very relatable. I love it. Yeah idc what anyone says, I know an opinion is a opinion and everything is subjective which is fine and all that but I'm sorry people who think The Wire is a "bad" show are just...wrong. It's not the show for everybody, absolutely not but saying it's a *bad* show...just no 😂😂😂 Like the fact that this season is as incredible as it is and the main protagonist, McNulty, has barely been present in the overall storyline is brilliant writing to me personally and that aspect of Season 4 alone shows you who the main character of the series actually is which...just adds to the brilliance for me. This episode is simply put incredible. Definitely one of the greatest episodes of television and easily one of the most tragic. There is just *too* much in this episode to talk about. All that said I think the finale "Final Grades" is the best episode out of the entire series. Julito McCullum once again absolutely steals it for me although Maestro Harrell is easily a close second but again all four boys are equally fantastic. Sherrod's death is obvious, even more so than Wallace's, but I think that was intentional cause it's one of those moments where we the audience know what's about to happen and we're powerless to stop it. Kind of like with Frank Sobotka. I got chills on my first watch and then when it actually happened...bruh. Legit the first time this show got me to cry (the following episode *did* not help). The buildup and Bubbles figuring everything out. Not to mention Andre Royo's acting. Sheesh.

[@woahblackbettybamalam]

Seems like Baltimore citys master of coin is skimming off the top 😂

[@casmatt99]

Randy's arc has my pick for the most tragic of the entire show.

[@DevinJones-tc6cw]

Agreed. It's a toss up between him and Dukie for me.

[@stephendavis6267]

It's definitely the most infuriatingly tragic because we saw so many instances where, if other people had done something just a little bit different (i.e. if Crutchfield had given the message to Bunk instead of pissily throwing it in the trash), Randy could have been saved. But I think Dukie is probably the more heartbreaking overall because the poor kid never had a chance from the jump. The system didn't just fail him; it fucked him from Day 1.

[@The_Gerry_Man]

ENERGY!!

[@vaughnalston3009]

Rawls looked like Paulie in the mirror when Valcheck told him the truth.😂😂😂

[@manzell]

Every step Bubbles takes forward, it gets thrown back in his face worse than if he'd done nothing at all.

[@dd-lv6ee]

Yeah this episode is insane

[@keenanbell2854]

The best season of television…..

[@BillyBong]

Bubbles arc is so fucking good.

[@missmaomi28]

Maybe I’m slow but what do the comments mean by “arc” ? 🥹

[@BillyBong]

@@missmaomi28 character arc. Basically the character's story from start to finish

[@taztaztaz]

not much to say after this episode for me.. too much heartbreaking.. and even after all these years of watching and knowing exactly whats coming i still cry hard for sharrod and bubbles..

[@johnholmeswebb8162]

The scene when cutty gets shot in the leg, Formal says "What? He about to beat all these niggaz up?" Thats where Corey holcomb should have popped up.

[@unc54]

This might be the most depressing episode of the series.

[@neilsun2521]

Season 5 is the last. And it's a bit shorter. So enjoy the end of the last long one!

[@DizzyMakavelli]

I watch you guys when I’m having a dinner. Where’s the Soprano tho? I’m not eating well in days. 😂

[@FriendRequestReviews]

Was suppose to come out Wednesday but it's been getting block, we're trying our best to get it out today🤌

[@tavarisp452]

I know y’all probably tired of hearing it but we told y’all season 3 and 4 different

[@Cappadonna72]

When you realize this show received no huge awards, it's heartbreaking!!!

[@mattlawrence1932]

No matter what character u bring up in this episode...its all like a catch 22 ( or in B-more slang its pronounced a : *cash twen-tee-tuew* ) lolz 💯 its Damn if u do or damn u don't... regardless It's still just real life unfortunately & life can be brutal & that be the scariest part of our human world cuz that's actually real life in politics , law enforcement & especially on the streets 👌

[@JTD2001]

Mike aint mike no more😂

[@gptd7178]

Mike the same, just got more fierce

[@nazgul9538]

Bubbles sherrod trauma is a crucial turning point

[@neilsun2521]

Did Omar hit the co-op in this episode?! I don't think you showed any of it. I can't remember if it's in this one or ep. 13.

[@DevinJones-tc6cw]

It was this episode. They didn't edit it in that much. Omar is absolutely him.

[@Yvanehtnioj2000]

Delonda was so terrible she literally saw Namond as nothing but a meal ticket.

[@SubZeroJill]

I have YET to see or even hear about another TV mom as aggressively self-absorbed as DE'LONDA BRICE, There's no restraint and zero subtlety in that woman's narcissism, it's almost impressive. Poor Namond tho'.... .imagine being raised by as someone who's truly incapable of putting anyone else's needs, feelings, or well-being before their own. Ugh.

[@chidiumeh]

I still consider this the greatest episode of the Wire. Ep 13 comes close too.

[@DevinJones-tc6cw]

Final Grades is the one for me but you're not wrong either.

[@redted12345]

Man I forgot how much crazy shit happened in this one.

[@KMS2K]

This is missing from the playlist btw.

[@FriendRequestReviews]

Thank you

[@postshanna]

Jeepers creepers trench 🤣

[@soanna473]

Season 4 - 13 episodes Season 5 - 10 episodes

[@ipainthouses3084]

Dont yall think the writers gave Lester his last name (Freeman) cuz he looks and sounds like Morgan ? Im crazy about Nate's mom. Not how she acts but she got 1 of those F faces . The way she looks out her eyes 🤪

[@brandonshaw2120]

'...choo mean boy?!' - De'Londa Brice

[@curtisrivers3292]

Deep episode

[@onepcwhiz6847]

It's on like Donkey Kong!

[@booda_B]

FRR FRR

[@elhamjabarkhil605]

Just wait to you watch the last episode of s4 of sopranos its amazing. And sopranso s6 is the best season oat imo

[@DevinJones-tc6cw]

I concur. Season 6 of The Sopranos is top tier along with Season 5. Season 4 finale of The Sopranos is GOATED but this is why I go back and forth between The Sopranos and The Wire so much. The Wire season 4 finale was also great af 😂😂😂

[@TheDemonnat]

Terrible mother, this is so sad. Randy f’ed too he’s gotta go back to the foster home.

[@AngeloJohnson-o9b]

Yo, you guys really be amazed by these things that happen before in the hood. This the Breakdown. Of the Boyz of Summer:(MICHAEL). Michaels a beast, it was always in him but he wanted to act up on his own terms. Michael's only problem was he should've let Namod handle his own business. Michael was headed this anyway, he needed the push. Chris son'd him and Marlo gang'd him up. Knowing he's a beast! Next up

[@trinidadjames203]

Bubbles story is so sad this season bruhh

[@jerryalexander8803]

Season 5 is the last season and there's 12 episodes..

[@ploppill34]

Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit😂

[@tavarisp452]

Formal, I’ve seen the entire series a few times and never thought on how that principle did this to Randy by pressing him on graffiti that first time. Wow

[@DevinJones-tc6cw]

I didn't get that take tbh. Donnelly is literally just doing her job as an Assistant Principal. You can argue her tactics for sure but it's not her fault that Randy got caught up in those occurrences. She was just the response to said occurrences. Idk I just never saw her as a villain.

[@tavarisp452]

I didn’t mean to paint her as a villain. But she for sure leverages Randy’s foster situation to get him to tell on kids. Randy put himself in bad spots but it’s hard to blame him given where he lives and his circle is. Mike mom on dope, Dukie people on dope, Nay mom pushing him to sell dope. Randy the only one who’s stable and she leveraged him using that. No way she could’ve predicted the outcome but it sucks.

[@DevinJones-tc6cw]

@tavarisp452 Oh I don't blame Randy at all, the kid made bad judgement calls but...he's just that, a kid. I've just also never blamed Donnelly for anything. She's an authority figure in a school and she was doing her part especially during the sexual assault accusation. Definitely don't agree with her tactics but that doesn't change the fact that she was just literally doing her job. She reacted as expected to me. The only one to blame for everything is honestly Lil Kevin. Two faced ass shouldn't have never got Randy involved in the first place and then you decided to brag about it to the kid. Likeeeeeeeeeee 🙄 Hate people like him.

[@tavarisp452]

@@DevinJones-tc6cw you know what you’re right. Especially about Lil Kevin. Great point. See people on the internet don’t gotta argue folks.

[@tavarisp452]

@@DevinJones-tc6cw if blame is to be assigned though it’s Herc. If he gives Randy to Bunk it likely gets handled right. But he was so focused on that damn camera that he dropped the ball. As well as that other detective who was mad at Bunk for getting Omar out. The Randy situation is really a string of unfortunate events.

[@ChrisMaxCisneros]

Jeepers Creepers Jacket 😂😂😂

[@joenutz2738]

This show is so fing amazing

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Park Heights!