Bunk and McNulty work an old unsolved homicide, whilst Phelan demands more progress from the Barksdale case.
This is a great episode with a number of memorable scenes.
There is a lot going on in 'Old Cases' and it's all excellent.
The fallout from the previous episode's enforced raid on the low rises includes great scenes involving characters like Bodie, Herc, Carver, Phelan, Burrell, Avon, Stringer, and Omar. Actions and events impacting characters from the top to the bottom of the command brilliantly connects everything and everyone.
Lester Freamon gets some good screen time and development. This character has been on the periphery until now and the clever sidelining of the character makes his contributions here more impactful. His exchange with McNulty is so memorable that ever since I first watched the scene, many years ago, I have always kept my mouth shut when the powers-that-be at my place of business inquire about my professional ambitions.
A major theme in the visual storytelling is the numerous contrast between 'heaven and here'. We see this in several different forms, most notably in two scenes involving Bubs that transition brilliantly. However, it is quite apparent throughout many of the visuals and dialogue throughout the episode.
On the subject of visuals, this episode contains one of the most famous sequences in the show's history. I won't spoil, but it is nicely set up by an earlier scene and involves copious use of the f-word.
Generally, the whole episode is full of great moments where the cinematography, transitions and general editing is top drawer.
All actors are fantastic as ever with the likes of Dominic West, Wendell Pierce, Andre Royo, Delaney Williams, Sonja Sohn, Lawrence Gilliard Jr, and J D Williams on top form.
This is a great episode with a number of memorable scenes.
There is a lot going on in 'Old Cases' and it's all excellent.
The fallout from the previous episode's enforced raid on the low rises includes great scenes involving characters like Bodie, Herc, Carver, Phelan, Burrell, Avon, Stringer, and Omar. Actions and events impacting characters from the top to the bottom of the command brilliantly connects everything and everyone.
Lester Freamon gets some good screen time and development. This character has been on the periphery until now and the clever sidelining of the character makes his contributions here more impactful. His exchange with McNulty is so memorable that ever since I first watched the scene, many years ago, I have always kept my mouth shut when the powers-that-be at my place of business inquire about my professional ambitions.
A major theme in the visual storytelling is the numerous contrast between 'heaven and here'. We see this in several different forms, most notably in two scenes involving Bubs that transition brilliantly. However, it is quite apparent throughout many of the visuals and dialogue throughout the episode.
On the subject of visuals, this episode contains one of the most famous sequences in the show's history. I won't spoil, but it is nicely set up by an earlier scene and involves copious use of the f-word.
Generally, the whole episode is full of great moments where the cinematography, transitions and general editing is top drawer.
All actors are fantastic as ever with the likes of Dominic West, Wendell Pierce, Andre Royo, Delaney Williams, Sonja Sohn, Lawrence Gilliard Jr, and J D Williams on top form.