THIS FINALE IS INCREDIBLE! THE WIRE 4X13 (Final Grade) FIRST TIME REACTION!

[@Kadaspala]

Love how nuanced the character writing is in this show. A lesser one would've had Bodie in a straight antagonist/villain role after he kills Wallace in season 1. Instead we continue to understand and appreciate him in spite of that, and so when his own death comes it feels just as tragic.

[@noahzynski]

Getting everyone to care about Bodie after what he did is pretty incredible writing!

[@spencergadoury]

What a brilliant season, maybe the best. There’s so much amazing stuff that happens even in this episode alone. My favourite scene is McNulty and Bodie having that conversation on the bench. You can tell Bodie has had enough of this game , and it’s heartbreaking when he says “I Feel Old”, even though he’s no older than 20. The “pawns” call back to that first chess game is fantastic , and what’s chilling to think about is everyone who was sitting at that chess game is all dead now …all just pawns.

[@noahzynski]

Didn’t even think about how they’re all dead now! That convo was great!

[@spencergadoury]

@@noahzynski ya the writing is so so good in this show!

[@Bellamy_Koby]

Pots still here ​@@noahzynski

[@lecuyerdooley1084]

True. D was writing all their epitaphs when he said the pawns are the first to go -- they are out of the game quick. None of them made it past 25!

[@FrenchieQc]

​@@noahzynskito add to the chess theme, go back to how Bodie dies. He's a pawn, they typically don't move too much. Chris comes in straight, like a rook. Snoop comes in zigzag behind cars like a bishop. And the one who kills Bodie comes out from behind in an alley, turning 90 degrees, a L move like a knight's.

[@DJLawrence]

Whew, what a season. Poor Randy, he seemed to've had the most stable life and potential with his business skills and he gets swallowed by the foster system. Naymond gets to live the life D wanted, remember how D was forced to live that life because his family was about that life, same with Naymond. I always admire how damn near everyone who didn't like Bodie because of Wallace ended up at least appreciating him and were a little sad at his death. Carver and Prez probably experienced the most growth when it comes to our original cops, and I'm here for it. They both looked at the citizens as there's a separation between cops and bangers but they both got to really see what it was like for the kids so they can understand them as adults.

[@noahzynski]

Well said!

[@lecuyerdooley1084]

I think most Wire fans never had a big problem with Bodie killing Wallace. It's hard to watch, definitely, and it makes you feel sad that he had to go like that, but "the game is the game." Wallace may have been young, but he knew snitching was not the play. He, in essence, brought his death upon himself. I never felt a type of way about Bodie behind that because he was just playing the game; he didn't prey upon poor innocent Wallace or plot his death behind his back (a la Stringer and D) -- his shock when he did shoot and his inability to finish Wallace is evidence of his reluctance. They -- Bodie, Poot, and Wallace -- were all caught up in a game that swallowed the pawns.

[@ceciljr.valenzuela1843]

"... and all the pieces matter. "

[@eltedioso]

Congrats on noticing the 20% - 30% discrepancy. I've never seen any reactor notice that before. Joe more than made back his share. Absolutely shameless, that Prop Joe.

[@noahzynski]

Haha thanks, Prop Joe’s a true business man!

[@altaclipper]

This was a stellar episode.

[@noahzynski]

Agree!

[@charlottedrolet9000]

Another great reaction, Noah!!! Thanks!

[@noahzynski]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@Kleen6288]

Hands down, the Best Season of the Wire, without Stringer, Avon, and not much of McNulty either, sometimes all you need is a fantastic story & script to make GREAT Television💯

[@noahzynski]

Couldn't agree more!

[@lecuyerdooley1084]

This season is such an emotional ride, especially in the final episodes. These kids, man. The unfairness of their circumstances and where those circumstances ultimately take them is difficult to accept, especially Randy and Dukie. Bubbs has a difficult journey all season that gets so bad he hits rock bottom at the end.

[@noahzynski]

Well said!

[@craigmanning7873]

Chris told Michael that he can look anybody in the eye now. Throughout the season (more noticeable on a rewatch) Michael does always tend to keep his head down when talking to men--we now understand he understandably has a distrust of adult men and possibly some sort of shame. One exception was toward the beginning when Marlo was giving out money, Micheal refused it, Marlo asked if he was too much of a bitch to take it and Micheal then looked up at Marlo in the eyes. It was then that Marlo took an interest in him as a potential soldier

[@noahzynski]

Michael is a great character!

[@jayjacobl4667]

Watch your own video Season 1 Episode 1 at 13:24 and compare it to 20:30 in this episode

[@noahzynski]

Wow that’s incredible writing!!

[@Chris-ImperialAerosolKid]

​@@noahzynski I know exactly which bit you're talking about and I haven't got that far here yet and don't need to check the first episode. Btw, Chris and snoop dumped the nail gun in the water

[@grandgnd]

Next season!!!

[@noahzynski]

The final one…

[@chidiumeh]

This is my favourite season. What's your take? 9:43 - The sales rep might remember but the nail gun was bought without a bill of purchase/receipt.

[@noahzynski]

I think either season 3 or 4 is my favorite so far, I’ll have to rewatch to know for sure!

[@FATMAN1988]

My brother Noah always right on time ⏲️ 👌 👍 💯

[@TimothyLafreniere]

Namənd not Namohnd

[@BruceJohnson-om5kl]

You are a Corny coward hiding behind a computer. Soft and weak, don't ever go to a black neighborhood at night you might 🤬 your pants. I tried to get through one of your episodes. But you are terrible at it. Leave the Ghetto series alone your too timid and sensitive.

[@noahzynski]

lol