THE WIRE | TV Reaction | Season 2 - Ep. 11 + 12 | First Time Watching | The Greek is an Evil Dude

[@nrgmanifest]

16:13 One of the coolest scenes in the Wire. Two respected killers gaining mutual respect even after one shot the other all because real recognize real

[@SubZeroJill]

YAS! Mos' def... 😊

[@johnlittle3430]

The Wire: (refers to Bodie Broadus as Bodie literally hundreds of times; refers to him as Preston maybe three times) Mr.: "Preston, Preston, Preston!" Mrs.: "Who the fuck is Bodie?"

[@deltoidable]

I'm like, who's this Preston they keep referring to?

[@CharlieSoze]

Guessing they printed out character bios to help know who’s who, which I admire. But still, yeah, they did my favorite character dirty. :(

[@babyjki444]

i love it, it's so quirky lmaoo. he sounds like a teacher when he says it. 😭

[@stemid85]

"carry me like a baby" 🤣 she continues to be the star of these reactions.

[@Festoniaful]

Valchek saying Odpoczywaj z pokoju when looking at the picture means "rest in peace" btw, the feels man

[@rd30000]

Lmao your kids are like prop joe with the snacks all the time. I love it

[@francisalbert1799]

We used to make s**t in this country, build s**t. Now we just put our hand in the next guy’s pocket. -Frank Sobotka

[@Madbandit77]

It's pretty much true when it comes to business.

[@NaptownClassic]

Our. Our hands. Not "are".

[@Cbricklyne]

@@NaptownClassic What's wrong with your hands? And they are not what?

[@Philbert-s2c]

One of the greatest lines in television....ever.

[@francisalbert1799]

@@NaptownClassic thanks nappy

[@neilsun2521]

People get a bit too obsessed with ranking the seasons against each other but it's not a competition they're all pieces of the same big puzzle

[@alexroxhissox]

As much as I agree with you, I have to say that s5 is objectively worst. The other 4 are totally up for debate.

[@corneliusjones7183]

😊

[@miekgg]

@@alexroxhissoxs5 last couple episodes ties it all so well j bc it i have it over s2

[@alexroxhissox]

@@miekgg S5 over S2? You lost me... That's legitimately the worst take I've ever heard.

[@SubZeroJill]

"You're better than them you got in bed with..." Dang it! Beadie kills me with that line EVERY TIME 💔 I absolutely love this season. (ps- Omar + Brother's encounter is still one of my all-time favorite tv scenes 🔥 right up there w/ Walt's "say my name" in BB)

[@Angrist17]

Omar vs. Levy is easily the most iconic scene of the season. This season starts off a little slow, but really sets up a lot of characters and themes for future seasons. It’s leaves us with lots of good questions to follow up on. Can’t wait to see what you think of S3,

[@Crazyivan777]

Ah, the episodes where Stringer learns what a bad idea it is trying to manipulate Brother Mouzone. It only gets better from there, really.

[@Cbricklyne]

Ninja daughter's cameos are always a welcome delight on this channel. The applause soundtrack is a nice touch and addition to her grand entrances.

[@mmclaurin8035]

I almost spat out my iced tea when the applause started as she sleepily waled in. Cutest. Guest Star. Ever.

[@DLites151]

Last week she came in during the McNulty threesome scene. Yeah, GREAT additions. Keep your kids off the internet.

[@johnlittle3430]

That definitely is Steve Earle. He played a charity show in my town a couple years back and played that song. Like an idiot, I screamed, "Woo, The Wire!" The couple seated next to me ended up winning some merch in a draw and I went with them to meet Steve after the show and apologized, since I've been a fan of his longer than I've been a fan of The Wire. Like a boss, he just said he was happy to have had a part in such a legendary show.

[@frightenedsoul]

I don’t think he ever noticed that Steve Earle was the ex junkie character on the show too

[@billiam8554]

Can't wait for S3 & S4...my favorite two seasons!!

[@beo74]

You are going to love season 3 and 4. I'm looking forward to the rewatch as well. Keep up the good work :)

[@jpmnky]

Yep. Season four will break your heart.

[@halfcadence1417]

5 is good : ((

[@Efilnikufesin76]

@beo74 Me too, always something new happening with this show that you can connect the dots with afterwards but never thought of it in the beginning. Miss this age of HBO. Don't really get into what they put out now. Some is ok, but just ok. Sopranos, The Wire, Deadwood, Band of Brothers, The Pacific (though not as good as BoB), but quite good. Even Entourage a bit, but just a bit. The first four are icons of television and I seriously doubt we will ever see series as good as these for a good while if ever. I think 2 shows came close, 1) I really liked City on a Hill on Showtime, but didn't get to finish the last season, and they took it completely off the platform before I could. Sooo disappointing. Kind of had The Wire feel a bit. Kevin Bacon was astounding as a scumbag FBI agent. Mindhunters on Netflix was great too, and as usual..gets cancelled. Is it just me or does Netflix not have a clue anymore? I would kill for more Mindhunters and more actually done well Altered Carbon. AC season 1 was astounding, season 2 was very Meh. Yet I thought both seasons of MHs were great and had a great deal to build on.

[@cooleroconnor1718]

My boy Marlo is about to show up.

[@Efilnikufesin76]

@@cooleroconnor1718 Wtf man?

[@kevinmassey1164]

I’ve always felt this was one of the top seasons. The Ziggy storyline is so well done, leaving you feeling sorry for a character you’d never expect to feel sorry for. The Omar court scenes are probably my favorite scenes in the entire series

[@fakecubed]

In the top five, for sure.

[@chipsthedog1]

Whoever does the editing and puts in the cheers when little one decides to visit is awesome, never fails to make me smile and although that's a hard act to follow I've got to say these reactions to the wire are Golden, when I see you have dropped a new one I actually save it until I can really immerse my self into the video with a drink & snacks. Thank you for the work you put in keeping us entertained long may it continue with

[@sergioaccioly5219]

Every time the kid walks in I dry swallow, wondering what she'll see (and understand of what's) on the screen. This is the best show I've ever watched, but it's not for kids.

[@timlois]

I absolutely love the song selection for the final moments of Episode 11. Just fits the drama so well.

[@claudej.montgomery9421]

19:58 The Greeks were going to let Frank live and let Ziggy walk. All they wanted was his loyalty. It’s like “The Departed”. The FBI agent in San Diego is getting intel on the Greeks and he sends the text to boss Greek that Frank turned informant. That’s why they killed him

[@juhawks37]

"I bet you there's a fuckin' police detective somewheres else right now looking at a table full of heads..." I love Bunk. God I miss this show.

[@manzell]

Ziggy and Cheese are both named Chester... Prezbylewski and Wee-Bay are both named Roland.

[@neilsun2521]

And there are parrelels with each 2: Prez and Weebay both f**ked up in a similar way by shootin' a gun... Ziggy + Cheese both mouthy and annoying in a similar way

[@Buttsley1]

Cheese’s name isn’t Chester it’s Melvin

[@ResidentPetrolhead]

Cheese has actually been given two different first names at various points: He's on the unit board as both Melvin and Calvin Wagstaff at different times, but never Chester.

[@babyjki444]

fun fact: for nearly every season they didn't know if they would get renewed and thought every season. except 5, would be their last. the wire is very retroactively popular and acclaimed, during its run it's ratings were very low and they received no award recognition.

[@guaddv]

Butchie is a fascinating character. You'll be seeing more of him in season 3 . He's got an interesting back story, too. But you'll have to wait a bit for that.

[@PhilMyu]

Good on you to recognize that there’s more depth and layers with the second season. You can expect more of that. That’s what’s so great with The Wire: they tell new interesting stories with old and new characters while adding more layers to what’s there in terms of how it all is connected (all the pieces matter). The drugs, the drug crews, the addicts and citizens, the suppliers, the police, politicians, the game overall and… well, more to come. :-)

[@andbrittain]

Weird that Mr. Movies mentioned that he had read multiple feedback that fans are not so found of season two. Season two is by far my Favourite having now watched the entire show through twice and Uncle Frank my absolute favourite character despite his limited appearances compared to other more omnipresent characters. After viewing season two I was surprised and impressed at how high the creators had set the bar and although never disappointed by subsequent seasons I came to expect that standard and was not as startled as they continued to hit that high mark. Thus season two will always be king in my memory of the most brilliant and complex television series I have experienced to date.

[@LukeIsyourfasha]

Fun Fact: song at the end 41:35 is by steve earle. Also known as "Waylon" from the show.

[@crewchief5144]

Gotta respect the hair game.

[@crewchief5144]

I remember being nervous that Nick was going to get clipped in that end montage.

[@Alkey602]

Hands down best new character this season is the stole truck being shipped around the world

[@ericrice1914]

Season 3 is wild. I laughed when I heard you guys say “That’s Steve Earl” after you heard “Feel Alright”. Just wait.

[@clarktownsend8991]

Season3 and 4 are amazing. You are gonna love them and be frightened by them. Season 3 is great action wise. I cant wait to see her reaction to season 4. Season 4 hits women hard.

[@natesmith7599]

I love this season a lot. The union stuff is all really good, plus so many really great characters coming in as well. Really happy you both liked it!

[@chrislittle2797]

Two absolutely amazing seasons coming up now, back to back.

[@Chuwopington]

I love the hand things in the intro. Please do it more

[@mohammedashian8094]

There was actually constant worrying at the end of each season that they wouldn’t get picked up for another season

[@neilsun2521]

Mrs is dressed for attendance at the War Zone with Jerry Lawler and good ol' JR

[@stephencoan79]

I can't wait for you guys to get into season 3 and meet Chris and Snoop .

[@Madbandit77]

Stephen King, who's a fan of the show, noted those two are the most scary characters on TV.

[@comeatmebro8120]

@@Madbandit77 Those two are scary, but I think Marlo is scarier than both of them

[@onepcwhiz6847]

Hush on the spoilers.

[@chimpinaneckbrace]

@@comeatmebro8120 Seriously, Marlo is terrifying. Every scene he's in he's a menace even when he's not doing much of anything.

[@maniac50ae14]

The crack babies babies'

[@lukeg3983]

Just checked your page to see if you watched these yet. Didn't find it and when i reloaded my homepage it was here 😁

[@Divamarja_CA]

I love each of the left turns the show makes - different aspects of the City highlighted.

[@tidepride86]

30:43 Lol i think she's callin you out cowboy

[@kevinb2844]

Cowboy just ordered Total Gym and BoFlex. He might also be outside listening to Rocky 4 soundtrack and chopping down trees😂

[@tidepride86]

@@kevinb2844 hahahahaha With a chew in

[@CheerfullyCynical829]

If Mr. Movies tried to get that ripped, he'd have no time to sit down for hours every day and react to all this shit!!!! 😂😂 Plus I'm pretty sure Lance Reddick was just genetically blessed. R.I.P.

[@tidepride86]

@@CheerfullyCynical829 LMAO no doubt

[@kevinb2844]

@@CheerfullyCynical829 oh my goodness-I had no idea he died and I just saw that his death occurred recently. I just watched the series about a year ago. Enjoyed you tube podcast this is a man’s world in discussing many of the characters. He has good insight. I imagine a portion of the characters have died in real life as well.

[@RevanBC]

Lots of people hate on this season because it got away from the streets. I've watched the dvd commentary and the writers say the main character is the city of Baltimore. This season was the Docks of Baltimore which told an important story of where the drugs come from. "All the details matter" as Lester would say. Ez

[@celticsF4N]

lol you almost took the Mrs eye out there at the beginning 😂

[@titanuranus3095]

If the Wire had been set 10 years later Ziggy could have been a KZbinr. He would have killed it.

[@jpmnky]

Great work guys. This has always been my favorite season. For a lot of reasons lots of fans don’t like this one as much. Ah, it’s all subjective.

[@TheCentralScrutinizerAgain]

this is the only season i liked.

[@babyjki444]

wait....mr. how are you wearing the headphones with the cowboy hat? i've been staring the last 10 minutes of the video trying to figure it out lmao. are there cutouts in the hat?

[@jamaalstricklin9867]

"I cant remember shit" -Mrs. Movies- ....no truer words have ever been spoken...lol :)

[@yetisburgeadress]

I am sure you both have over a years worth of reactions planned out;but a show that I have never seen a reaction for is TREME created by the same folks who did The Wire.... Even if you didn't react to it I just want to recommend it to your both for Personal T.V Time. One of the best character written, well acted, multilayered shows ever.. The music is a character;The food; The city of New Orleans... It begins 3 months after Hurricane Katrina... Worth diving into. Love the Output from the Whole Movie Family... Thank You much.

[@alexmckee4683]

Yeah, no one reacts to Treme. Unfortunately it would be difficult to react to with all the music in it. Some episodes are 50% music, mostly copyright.

[@yetisburgeadress]

@@alexmckee4683 Great point.... Damn copyright laws... I take it that you watched Treme... What did you think if you don't mind me asking?

[@alexmckee4683]

@@yetisburgeadress oh I loved Treme. Even Davis, who I know a lot of people find as annoying as Ziggy. I already knew and liked some of the music in it, but the performances in the show are fun. I don't think there was a character story I disliked, but I particularly enjoyed Creighton and Toni Burnette, Sonny, Big Chief Lambreaux, Jeanette Desautel, and Antoine of course. A lot of those characters have serious character flaws but I guess they are very willful characters and free spirits. Sonny is a bit of an outlier I suppose but I enjoy his arc and growth. Like The Wire, I like how the city itself is a main character. There's a tremendous sense of place. They don't shy away from the bad aspects and although the writers have their own political opinions which do shape the story a bit they treat the viewer intelligently and it never descends into propaganda.

[@yetisburgeadress]

@@alexmckee4683 Your second line(ha!) had me laughing. I watched with an ex-girlfriend and the first scene with Davis in his place with Jeanette she looked at me and said.." Oh my.. You are my Davis.." I tried but could not shake Sonny.. Glad he made it through but even his first scene.. Talking down to the church kids in NOLA for the first time... I always wanted the guy to ask about his accent and make a point of what a hypocrite he was.... I'm glad HBO let them have that half season to wrap things up. Not pull a Deadwood again... Or Luck.. even though I know why that show was ended.

[@captgeech]

I love this season, never understood ppl who say it's the worst. It's definitely second favorite for me right under Season 4, which is just insanely good.

[@phoenixsharpshooter]

Still sticking with 4>2>3>1>5 as my ranking and so happy you guys enjoyed 2 so much since as you said a lot of people don’t seem to like it

[@alexmckee4683]

"The Greek" could be Turkish but I think not due to how he interacted with the Turkish guy from the container ship. He could be Cypriot, or even Italian (there's a Greek speaking area in the south of Italy). He really could be from many different places around the Levant. His organisation contains an Israeli and a Greek, and a Ukrainian. The Ukrainian is a bit atypical in the group, though. Naturally his exact place of origin is deliberately vague, so it may be that the writers didn't actually have anywhere particular in mind.

[@kylefisher1458]

IIRC what Valchek says at the end is the Polish version of rest in peace

[@LoneWolf_Cub_Ogami_Itto]

Marlo incoming. Death has a face, and his name is Marlo Stanfield

[@_eclipz_]

I love em all, all seasons for different reasons, yeah i used to rap... lmao. Honestly though... I go back to this show once every two- three years. Love it that much. This and the Miami Vice show from the 80's are the only two shows I still go back and watch on a regular basis.

[@jimtatro6550]

The word to describe this season is sad…..Frank wasn’t a bad guy

[@Jumido_]

Just caught up with the wrong people.

[@CheerfullyCynical829]

Every season is sad. The smart, hardworking, conscientious guys who actually want to make a positive difference in the city get fucked over HARD and tossed aside (Lester, Bunny, Jimmy, even Daniels), while the ambitious ruthless company bureaucrats who juke the stats and play the political game get promotions, more power, and bigger houses. Just like real life.

[@KeenAesthetic1]

I actually shed a tear when Frank didn't make it in ep12.. I was hoping and praying 😢

[@SubZeroJill]

He definitely wasn't... 💔 Someone once said how the sea respected him too much that it took his hody back home & I never forgot that. Chris Bauer was great as Frank :)

[@Efilnikufesin76]

There are a great many people in this country who do bad things to survive, and there are a great many people who do bad things to put themselves ahead. Up to you how these people are seen.

[@eltedioso]

One interesting element of this show is just how often the cases sort of fall apart at the end. They're able to prosecute SOMETHING, but the bigger fish get away. It's probably very true to life, and I respect that very much. But it sort of goes against the conventional rules of storytelling!

[@majuli8420]

It's true. However, David Simon has stated that reality is inherently undramatic (i.e. doesn't work along the lines of a story), and his show is trying to reflect that while still providing a coherent narrative.

[@eltedioso]

@@majuli8420 Yeah, and it's admirable how they stick to it, even when it's arguably a little unsatisfying for the viewer in some instances.

[@grumble2501]

Season two is my favorite. The who series is great but this one had the Tom waits theme song and so much interesting stuff. Ziggy still breaks my heart. The death of work in a blue collar work town. So damn good

[@normlee6566]

The best villain i can remember in a tv series is coming up. Smart and ruthless.

[@terryhughes7349]

this is an epic series. Is like Charles Dickens in the 20th century.

[@Madbandit77]

There are a lot of great shows, but The Wire earns the label of The Great American TV Series because it talks about society, from the gutter to the high point.

[@Madbandit77]

​@@Kyuzo-qf7zn That's because co-creator David Simon hired crime novelists like Richard Price and Dennis Lehane to work on it, not the usual writers who work on typical cop dramas on broadcast TV.

[@ryanchad586]

Love the 90’s ooohhh for the unexpected cameos

[@DLites151]

Marlo Stanfield, Slim Charles, Season 3 is LIT

[@chrislittle2797]

Don’t forget Cutty

[@DLites151]

@@chrislittle2797 From the Cut?

[@chrisb7831]

Don't forget Colvin too.

[@DLites151]

@@chrisb7831 carcetti too

[@majuli8420]

Don't forget Chris & Snoop, the deadly duo.

[@Designed1]

"He's the most evil guy on the show" oh boy

[@KJT4888]

Alright cool now ya'll are at the best 2 seasons. Season 4 is so unbelievably great. You are about to meet my favorite characters on this entire show.

[@gphillimo]

Season 3 is epic. Y'all gonna love it

[@LeviAckerman-cb5ji]

Yes! I forgot today is Tuesday!😃😃😃

[@chestbuster1987]

I remember really hating this season at first but, over the years, it's become probably my favorite.

[@Boognish82]

my Wire season ranking is: 4, 2, 3, 1, 5 Frank is my fav season character, tragic though...

[@jennym2276]

There is a parallel between the Greeks killing Frank and Stringer killing D'Angelo in my opinion. Avon dragged it on. The one guy wanted to keep him alive but the Greek knew you had to just eliminate him. They did it quickly and are in the wind. Stringer in the weeds and Avon in jail.

[@mintjulius275]

Seasons 2, 3, and 4 are all about tied for my favorite. I can never pick one between em

[@beeasyian1950]

Mrs. Movies always rocking wrestling tees lol

[@kevinb2844]

Avon knows that Stringer set Brother M up-and knows Brother Mouzone at least suspects Stringer Bell setting him up especially when he gets angry at Stringer asking “why?!!” Did you ask Brother who tried to have him killed… Avon understands potential ramifications, which you both alluded to during this podcast.

[@onmysoul1241]

Whew this season flew by quick. Cant decide weather this or 3 are my favorite. Love it all tho

[@nineelephants1975]

Next season, you meet Bunny!

[@djnkosi]

7:48 😊🤣adorable 💚☺

[@williamkerner3758]

A "proffer" is an offer of a deal and usually not to use the information you provide against you.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

Yay, great season!! They're all great, actually, lol. Loking forward to season 3, woo hoo!!!

[@jayshiggs]

Season 4 is my favorite. But really they are all good, hard to rank. 5 is my least favorite only because it was only 10 eps.

[@colepalmer3128]

I got two theories on the nationality of the greek: A: He is actually greek, and him saying "I'm not even greek" is in reference to the fake passports they use to travel for business B: He is from Cyprus. He refers to a turkish man as his patriot early in the season, which would be bizarre for an actual greek to say. Cyprus is essentially divided into two halves, one ethnically greek, and the other is ethnically turkish. So he would still have greek roots, but it would make sense why he called the turk his patriot while also explaining the "I'm not even greek" line

[@kulgan18]

Season 2 is one of my favorite seasons too, less actiony but a lot of depth.

[@ShejtanInsan]

Oh yeah season 3 is coming up , Marlo and the crew.

[@halfcadence1417]

Avon literally apolgizes for shooting a cop. The Greek deliberate plans the assasination of 2

[@samgradyfilm]

Daniels slammin' bod though

[@catchcan221]

Love the old school WWF shirt! Awesome!

[@RazorShalom]

I got to say it’s hard to watch this channel with me being a father who can’t see his son. I got to fast forward when the baby comes in. It hurts too much. I’m watching to forget.

[@misschiefmanager6670]

I NEVER understood why this season got so much hate. For me, season 2 is the best. My rank: 2,4,1,3 and 5.

[@eltedioso]

The moment we all found out that Lance Reddick was sculpted by Michelangelo

[@shawnboyce1663]

Season 1 and 4 are my favorites

[@childrenoftheabzu]

mcnutty and gargamel tag teaming that marmalade.

[@zoneclipper]

Loving all the wrestling t shirts lately

[@NP-zt6hy]

Fav new character is bunny Colvin, but you’ll find out why next season ;)

[@Cbricklyne]

LOL!!! @ when Mrs. Movies notices Lt. Daniels ripped body, ... ....and Mr. Movies' instant facial reaction to that... Don't worry, bud. We all feel you. And by "we" I mean all the rest of us schlubby males. Every other reaction channel that's reacted to The Wire, has seen the same (or similar) sequence of events when the missus comments on the late great Lance Reddick's magnificent Greek God physique.

[@CheerfullyCynical829]

If Mr. Movies tried to get that ripped, he'd have no time to sit down for hours every day and react to all this shit!!!! 😂😂 Plus I'm pretty sure Lance Reddick was just genetically blessed. R.I.P.

[@elusiveDEVIANT]

I didn't know Andy Belflure was in this. Time to watch true blood again. Piiiiiig!

[@toonami99]

Season 1 is my favorite. I remember season 3 shortly takes after 2, and is still good.

[@ChristopherJ0884]

39:25 Just wait til 3 certain characters show up in Season 3, then you’ll see truly evil characters on The Wire, you’ll know them

[@christopherking4932]

Amazing show

[@deputydog3137]

Love the Mrs t shirt 😁

[@derred723]

I hated season 2 on the first watch, as you said. Because season 1 was about the people in the housing project. Season 2 felt like it got away from the street. Which it did. It was about organized labor and the plight of the working poor. I was kinda bored and wanted it to just get back to the low rises. Every episode not with Barksdale people or Omar i wanted to fast forward. And at that time i wasn't clear that the show was showing the varying institutions of the city. In hindsight I love season 2. I think it's great. Not my favorite but I totally enjoy it now. It take it as adding depth rather than ignoring other characters. I loved one and the later seasons but now that i've watched The Wire more than 3 times i love season 2. Brother Mouzhone is my favorite new character hands down.

[@alexmckee4683]

Brother seems like a cartoon character to me. Unrealistic. I get having a Nation of Islam type character, that does make sense, and it's cool to have some diversity in the Black stories they tell. But he's totally unrealistic in my view. Cheese's guys could have killed him if they had had their weapons ready. That kind of attitude'd get you dead real quick. He's also supposed to be a legendary "soldier" but all we see is one minor altercation that could have gone either way. Then Omar sets up on him and defeats his security trivially. Unlike Omar where season 1 shows us that Omar is a fearless stick-up artist with solid tactical skills, we're repeatedly told how serious a threat Brother is but we don't really get to see it. Unless they were deliberately trying to subvert that trope, I think the Brother character is one of the weaker aspects of The Wire.

[@petrusjnaude7279]

Clearly the daughter is a fan of The Wire.

[@samspade8830]

The 3rd season has one of my favorite characters, if I remember correctly. You're going to love and hate this specific character I'm thinking of.

[@MrBoyYankee]

Hit me on tha "Nextel Chirp."

[@rd30000]

I miss Nextel so much. They were so sweet.

[@TheCentralScrutinizerAgain]

Homicide:Life on the Street was also excellent.

[@cmoney1629]

Season was was great, from season 2 on… 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@Tim_Raths]

I love all the vintage WWE shirts the Mrs wears.