THE WIRE | TV Reaction | Season 2 - Ep. 5 + 6 | First Time Watching | Omar is Robin Hood!

[@fenianbastard6226]

I used to be a longshoreman in Boston. Standing out those docks with a container held above your head by a crane, meanwhile the wind is blowing it around & i had to help guide it onto a truck bed. Tough work.

[@Damphouse]

The applause track for your daughter was hilarious

[@kennethstephens1110]

Always is

[@jamesbarels469]

An Arsenio Hall "woof-woof" entrance would be great.

[@anthonypatterson8796]

Its my favorite part, always makes me laugh.

[@lilrizq]

I love when the kids come in asking their random kids questions, lol.

[@joelwillis2043]

"Pawns, they get capped quick. They're out of the game early. " - DeAngelo. Well, two out of three of the characters in that scene are dead, Wallace was the other.

[@christopherking4932]

Unless they some smart ass pawns.

[@DannyBedo]

“The king stays the king, yo.”

[@karabomasibi2331]

Crazy how the pass pawn Bodie is still in the game, " He is a smart ass pawn " I guess

[@neilbiggs1353]

It's amazing just how broad the show is - in the space of the episode you go from the comedy of the court scenes to the horror and tragedy of De Angelo's murder and it all fits together

[@paulhewes7333]

all the pieces matter...

[@neilbiggs1353]

@@postmastersgt1670 It's what happened in the 2nd episode they watched in the video. I'm curious how that constitutes a spoiler

[@NestorCaster]

It’s all in the game….

[@SubZeroJill]

Just wanna confirm- Brianna wasn't saying goodbye to D.. she didn't know abt the hit at all. She was heartbroken for her son, esp after he made it ckear he's emancipating himself from the family business (i.e. proud legacy) ..that's the thing abt the Barksdale siblings- they're all abt family. Stringer knew thus, which is why he had to find an "outsider" to kill for him. Daz all 🤓

[@postmastersgt1670]

Exactly Avon and Brianna had no parts in Stringer 🐍 move.

[@postmastersgt1670]

Stringer was a major snake for ochestrating that hit.

[@Madbandit77]

33:14 The prison teacher is acclaimed crime novelist Richard Price, who's best known for "The Wanderers" and "Clockers", both made into movies. He also wrote some episodes of "The Wire" and co-created the HBO miniseries "The Night Of..." with Steven Zaillian.

[@joelwillis2043]

Sick. Thanks for the trivia.

[@al1665]

That's some brother Muzone s**t right there.

[@chimpinaneckbrace]

Definitely an all time great Omar episode.

[@Jbreeze3878]

That want no temp murder

[@WT003]

"Shot him in his hind parts" is one of my favorite Omar quotes, which honestly, just about anything he says is a quote. I'm also glad you guys finally got to and enjoyed his courtroom scene, one of the best scenes in the series. S1 still ranks higher than S2 so far, still entertained by S2 though. I forgot D'Angelo died in S2, thought he lasted until S3. RIP D'Angelo. I'm assuming you guys didn't recognize him since you didn't comment on it, so just in case you were interested, Cheese is played by Wu-Tang member Method Man.

[@daveistheman0000]

ain’t nobody tie a tie like omar!

[@dmitrypressman1570]

Baltimore knot

[@IMDJGAMEPLAY]

The Wolfpac part broke my heart. Had me doing the Patrick Stewart Facepalm.

[@beardymcj2026]

I started re-watching this show like a week and a half, two weeks ago. Figured I'd catch up and watch along with ya'll. Didn't work. Already finished it. That's how good this show is

[@LoneWolf_Cub_Ogami_Itto]

I'm saying

[@timlois]

Omar's testimony is AMAZING!!!!

[@kyrosv1289]

I also prefer Season 2, but you have to take into account that it is built from Season 1, it is very important! The same way that: - you cannot have Terminator 2 without The Terminator - you cannot have Aliens without Alien. Like good novels, they build, grow and develope.

[@justinhearst]

The Seal that was taken down in the office was the Immigration and Naturalization Services Seal (INS) as that department was basically transferred under the then recently create DHS seal back in 2003 because of 9/11

[@HackWilson14]

The Sergei character is one of my favorite characters in the franchise. He’s so underrated and the actor makes him so likable with his straight faced humor mixed with him being a bad a$$

[@EminusSleepus]

Underrated? Dude stop

[@swiftdee5287]

Son' if it weren't for Sergei here you would be one cadaverous motherfcker - Prop Joe

[@mrdarkshoe]

Apparently the dude is actually american, and a southerner, if thats true he did a pretty good european accent lol

[@onmysoul1241]

Does he have hands? Does he have a face? Yes?

[@al1976-v7m]

@@onmysoul1241 Then it wasn't us!

[@creativeuserneim]

"I got the shotgun you got the briefcase it's all in the game though right?"

[@lizetteolsen3218]

The best for Omar. I LOVE this epi.

[@DataCab1e]

Omar in court is easily my fav sequence of the season. And I'm pretty sure Ziggy got drugs from Cheese on at least partial credit (somehow,) expecting to pay him back after it sold off, but obviously chose to do so through an incompetent if not outright thieving retailer (Frog.)

[@derred723]

"Today we have ships." is a comment about the fact that "today" there are ships at the dock providing work for people. But "the writing is on the wall." That's changing. The work is going away and they have a chance to get three times the fee and stock up some money. "Fuck the writing" is Frank saying fuck the loss of dock jobs for the working poor. He's gonna fight that societal trend. As for is he gonna take the three times rate, you'll see but I don't think him taking the work or not is the real point of that scene, it's to show working poor, losing jobs and a union guy fighting to keep them there, fighting against a changing tide. And if you remember earlier they say "They used to make steel there no?" Again, a comment on the changing times and the loss of those jobs that would not require a higher education.

[@joeconcepts5552]

The way your daughter's creeping in, she's definitely trying to get a glimpse at what special secret shows Mommy and Daddy are watching.

[@Jbreeze3878]

Oh how I've been waiting for the reaction to this glorious piece of tv excellence.

[@billiam8554]

Since this is my favorite show, I really like all seasons. My rank is S4, S3, S2, S1, S5.

[@gh987]

Every week she remembers nothing other than, Mcnutty. 😂 one of the best shows ever made !

[@bplup6419]

Today I just realized McNutty also played the evil politician from 300. Must have been have a great great ancestor.

[@Madbandit77]

Dominic had a Mick Jagger meets Harry Hamlin ("Clash Of The Titans") vibe as Theron.

[@postmastersgt1670]

He a British actor too jus like Stringer.

[@bplup6419]

@Postmaster Sgt His fake british accent in that one ep was great and yeah Idris dropped a couple hard r's in his role 😅

[@mahgeetahh]

next time your daughter asks about bosses you say "fuck the bosses"

[@sickturret3587]

one of the greatest episodes, omar and the court. and also we got thr chance to know who is the boss.

[@Casca74]

Ziggy owes money to Cheese, because Ziggy bought a package of dope on consignment. Which is how a lot of street dealers do it; but Ziggy has no street respect he gets shorted by the street dealers he is using to move the package.

[@jimtatro6550]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Omar is the greatest character on this show ever.

[@dakritic]

Great reaction. The Wire only gets better. God bless your little girl, she’s adorable.

[@rose.i]

They always seem so angry when their kid walks in poor girls just saying hello

[@Camille_92]

For real, pissed me the fuck off. Sweet kid, like wats with the animosity

[@shytguy]

The courtroom scene is by far my favorite scene in the wire and his response to the lawyer is all time

[@kevintipcorn6787]

The sign change was the post 9/11 rebrand from INS to ICE/USCIS.

[@MrGrifft]

I only caught that on the 3rd playthrough, it's another example of the rebranding discussed by stringer in class.

[@MrErizid]

8:05 They are putting taps on the Port Authority phones. Those don't need warrants because they are owned by the State.

[@slow114]

Dee's mom had no idea he was about to get taken out... neither did Avon. That was all Stringer. That's why he hired out of towners so it couldn't be traced back to him.

[@LethalWalou]

That Cheese Wagstaff character is played by Method Man, a rapper from Wu-Tang Clan. On the 'behind the scenes' it's funny when he tells how people were acting up how 'Method Man only got the role with connections' and he goes 'no mfers I actually went to the auditions and auditioned for the role'. I like his character, mostly in later seasons though.

[@al1976-v7m]

I thought he was one of the less charismatic gangsters, but it worked well because they can't all be charismatic.

[@LethalWalou]

@@al1976-v7m He was conniving, opportunistic, street smart. He was of course a horrible person, one of the worst in the show, as he betrayed his own blood to gain some control and money under Marlo. But in the end he was a very well written character for the show, and I liked his less than serious moments with the actual serious gangsters. ''Now show me that cheese''.

[@chriscostelloe8942]

Loved your special guest!

[@dmitrypressman1570]

The old seal on the wall was for INS

[@chrisb7831]

Turns out D'Angelo managerial style had an effect on Poot and Bodie. They would have handled the situation with that fiend differently in season 1.

[@theBOSpaladin101]

M-E-T-H-O-D MAAAAAN Also: not sure if you noticed but the realtor was McNulty’s ex wife

[@mintjulius275]

Omg that's ridiculously cute yalls kid crashed the thing

[@Mordiaken]

I've been waiting for it to roll over, CONGRATS ON 100K~!

[@al1976-v7m]

I like the chemistry between the two of you. Reminds me when i used to binge watch The Wire with my girlfriend. She probably didn't find it as interesting as I did, but it was still cool because she had relatives in Baltimore that we were planning to visit at some point. Baltimore is pretty far and very different from Montana, must've been just as exotic for you to watch as it was for me (as an Austrian).

[@johng5448]

Can't wait for you guys to get to season 3. That's the wildest of them all. So many great new characters and storylines. My favorite seasons in order are 4, 3, 1, 5, 2

[@CheerfullyCynical829]

Mine is 1, 4(VERY close second), 3, 5, and 2. 1 and 4 might as well be tied.

[@johng5448]

@@CheerfullyCynical829 4 is so sad but realistic. As someone who was born and raised in west Baltimore, how the kids lives were portrayed couldn't be more accurate

[@CheerfullyCynical829]

@@johng5448 I agree, S4 was heartbreaking. Namond didn't deserve to be taken in by Bunny. Dukie did. Dukie was such a good-hearted, sweet, smart kid. He could have had a wonderful life and done great things if someone had just taken him in and cared for him. It's so painful to watch. Especially his final fate in S5, shooting up heroin with the arraber. 😭😭

[@Madbandit77]

@@CheerfullyCynical829 The thing with Namond is he was raised in comfort, unlike his father or his fellow students.

[@sabalos]

Season 2 might feel more 'detached' from the first season, with being centred around the docks, but it's probably my favourite - a tie between 2 and 4, at least. It for sure has the best denouement of any season.

[@LethalWalou]

I think it's much better received nowadays. Back when it aired on HBO people were really angry as they grew to like the characters from season 1. Some even got angry and said how 'white people stole the black people's show'. Nowadays this is all appreciated as it's a piece that matters in the whole story.

[@EllisCarver]

All Prologue is my favorite all-time Wire episode.

[@spornge]

Omar is one of the greatest characters in TV History and its all the actor i think

[@derred723]

The Worldcom/meeting scene is an interesting one in that I think it conveys the idea that in a different world these drug dealers could do a similar job to corporate brand managers, etc.

[@dre3k78]

Or that cooperate CEOs are no better/worse then drug dealers.

[@J.Artan6]

13:50 hey that’s where I live now!

[@EazyDuzIt187]

I just realized that Ziggy is Eddie from IT Chapter 2

[@mohammedashian8094]

37:51 I felt the same way about him on my first watch

[@lifesajoke6965]

I thought your kiddo asked the question "is everybody divorced?" lol

[@marlasinger1808]

I’m the boss … and your dress is on backwards- completely sent me! Literally just spit out my drink 🤣🤣🤣

[@havok6280]

Thumbnail is one of my favorite TV moments...

[@Cincinnatis5StarBarber]

Just to let you guys know, Seasons 3 & 4 are without a doubt the BEST seasons of The Wire! Back to back too!!

[@chipsthedog1]

The cameo role from your daughter was adorable.

[@stpruett33]

That shirt is Just Too Sweet! Awoooooooo

[@crewchief5144]

"Welcome on back...to You, Me, and the Mannequin Boobies"

[@JayMammoth]

Best season is 4 followed by 3,2,1,5 all of them are great though.

[@Hum0ng0us]

What kinds of extras are on the Wire Blu-Rays? Are there cast/crew commentaries and such?

[@juanroman2036]

Great reviews

[@jamesbarels469]

All investigations start with the police thinking a crime has been committed.

[@genericusername9972]

1.) If you watch Gatsby, watch the new one. 2.) Mos Def was really good in Be Kind Rewind (Jack Black was a bit much). This is from the Dexter video. 3.) Maybe Six Feet Under?

[@Hum0ng0us]

Are you guys ordering Pizza Saturday or having home made Pizza on Saturday?

[@Nevyn515]

Every time I see The Greek’s chief of staff I think of him as Bobby Hobbs. Even after him being in The Wire. If you haven’t seen The Invisible Man from about 2000 that will mean nothing to you though.

[@_eclipz_]

Your little one is awesome haha, just done with my 10 year olds bday party and i'm half dead lol. Watching this with a nice glass of JD before i go to sleep for a month :)

[@childrenoftheabzu]

Method man spotted zig his package that the kid hes was just talking to owed him money for.

[@SnarkKnight1]

Now someone's gotta send y'all Crab Chips

[@spyro257]

tar is super easy to get off clothing, just freeze it... same way u get gum off clothing...

[@diptanshusingh1813]

I am gonna say this again I liked nikky. He is so smart and do those things for his family and friends and he is brave

[@michaelhudson2912]

Frank isn't a proper criminal. He's only doing this to keep the docks going.

[@mintjulius275]

Lol first thing I thought popping up the video was that the missus had a nice shirt choice

[@mintjulius275]

Also I actually love season 2. For me 2, 3, and 4 are all equally amazing

[@karabomasibi2331]

I swear season 2 gets better every time I rewatch it, kinda like the movie Tenet. Well to be fair, The Wire as a whole always gets better on a rewatch

[@Jbreeze3878]

Shout out to Mr Movie for still rocking the jean shorts.

[@kayliibensen387]

4:10 I knew The Wire was gonna be a bad influence, it's got y'all throwing up gang signs! :p

[@djhart25]

"I'm the Boss... and your dress is on backwards."

[@luciolamonica]

OMAR DON'T SCARE!

[@teddyking6563]

Season 2 is great and I believe everyone in hindsight has grown to appreciate it. It was a little off putting on first watch when so many beloved characters from season 1 was pushed to mainly side stories but because they didn't completely deviate from the first season and did more world or really city building in season 2, it makes the overall story feel bigger or more broader. I still love season 1 more. It did all the heavy lifting as far as introducing so many flushed out characters. Plus the cat and mouse game between the drug dealers and police was great not to mention groundbreaking at the time. A cop show where you spend just as much time with the criminals as you do the police. Season 3 might be the best and season 4 is awesome also. 5 although still good is miles behind the other seasons.

[@deputydog3137]

I love that shirt that the Mrs. is wearing🤘🏾 lol I thought she was a wrestling fan I noticed it a second before Mr mentioned it.

[@OneNoteRiff]

how have i only just realised that the headphones go through the hat?

[@christopherking4932]

Awesome reaction.

[@Angrist17]

Omar in court is such a great sequence. The first time I watched The Wire I didn't like Season 2 at first. By the end it was on par with S1. On re-watches it's probably *better* than 1, but 3 and 4 are close competitors too.

[@ericlucas1]

Lol I just told my daughter not to mess with the wolfpac and I come on here and your wife is wearing a wolfpac shirt

[@Wolfpack4eva]

Her shirt made my day. Just too sweeeeet.

[@SubZeroJill]

And Omar's testimny scene, btw.... just *chef's kiss* ⭐

[@vdd]

Wolfpac in da house!!!

[@leeb6476]

Season 2 is my favourite. It builds on season 1 and I really enjoyed the change in direction which seemed to put some viewers off. Omars' character is developed into something more than a stick-up kid, he becomes almost the moral heart of the show, and one of my favourite characters in television. As a working class Brit and union man I can't help feel sympathy for Frank Sobotka and the dock workers plight, even though what he's doing is terribly wrong. Smuggling people is far worse than smuggling drugs.

[@mrgboxx]

such a good show.

[@juanroman2036]

❤from WV dc area great show

[@langstonousley1202]

Love the wolfpac shirt 🤘🏾

[@deputydog3137]

I would've been fine with it if they just left Dee in jail and didn't show him again for the rest of the series, I hated stringer for what he did

[@RealRecognizeReel]

You forgot to say "Too Sweet"

[@ronadish1]

Yo what up, bird?

[@chipsthedog1]

Is there any chance that at the end of each season you could give us your top three characters and bottom three characters? Just add it to the Intro of the next season or the outro of the last, I know I would be fascinated to listen and I am sure I would not be alone. As always thank you so much for the work you put in keeping us entertained by watching this masterpiece.

[@artursandwich1974]

We're censoring mannequins

[@JUSTUSPOETICZ]

TRIPLE THE RATE DOES NOT MEAN TRIPLE THE CANS!!! U GET PAID TRIPLE! If I used to pay a dollar a can, Im giving u 3 a can now! I cant really rank where I fit S2. After watching all 5 seasons, s1-3 are like a trilogy. Telling a story from 3 different sides. D'Angelo's death is still sad to me. I wont say much more but just watch.

[@mpcomega4179]

😅 You need to divorce her now! She didn't know who the Wolfpack were!!? 🤣🤟🏿

[@jakobmessinetti]

That nWo shirt really is too sweeeeeeet!

[@DannyBedo]

Aaaaye reppin the nWo! 😂😂😂 long live macho man, oooo yeayuh ☝🏾

[@geoffadavis]

All the seasons are good. My rank S4, S3, S1, S2, S5.