My days, when I watched this episode I was so worried for Wallace and as soon as and after he gets shot I just had shivers throughout the whole episode truly powerful stuff. Shot by his own friends in his own house.
RIP Wallace
4 Reviews
If it ain't up in the west side, I don't know s***
snoozejonc3 April 2022
Warning: Spoilers
The Barksdale wiretap starts to yield results and we see reactions from players on all sides.
This is one of the best episodes of the show with incredibly good character moments and we see lots of meticulously written plot threads come together.
I cannot really go into too much detail without spoiling, but it's safe to say that there are wonderfully written parallels between both sides, plus characters like Daniels, Wallace, D'Angelo, Bodie, Poot all have defining moments in their arcs.
I mentioned in other reviews how 'The Wire' brilliantly portrays command structures and this is another classic example. Scenes involving D'Angelo and Daniels (separately) are so well written and performed I find them almost inspirational in their depiction of characters showing strength in the face of oppression.
There are some strong introductions to characters who will become more prominent later on in the show. Isiah Whitlock Jr is great as Clay Davis and likewise Michael Hyatt as Brianna Barksdale.
As in life, it is a bit of an emotional rollercoaster, with moments of strong humour, dialogue exchanges and character behaviour that frustrate and anger, plus a sequence of utter tragedy. The tone of each is set perfectly for the overall story.
All performances are superb, but the standouts for me are Michael B Jordan, Lawrence Gilliard Jr and Lance Reddick.
As always there are great visuals with the camera telling the story and the editing is always relevant to how both the police and the Barksdale organisations are effected by the events portrayed. The transitions between the last two scenes, plus the final image of the episode are particularly good.
This is one of the best episodes of the show with incredibly good character moments and we see lots of meticulously written plot threads come together.
I cannot really go into too much detail without spoiling, but it's safe to say that there are wonderfully written parallels between both sides, plus characters like Daniels, Wallace, D'Angelo, Bodie, Poot all have defining moments in their arcs.
I mentioned in other reviews how 'The Wire' brilliantly portrays command structures and this is another classic example. Scenes involving D'Angelo and Daniels (separately) are so well written and performed I find them almost inspirational in their depiction of characters showing strength in the face of oppression.
There are some strong introductions to characters who will become more prominent later on in the show. Isiah Whitlock Jr is great as Clay Davis and likewise Michael Hyatt as Brianna Barksdale.
As in life, it is a bit of an emotional rollercoaster, with moments of strong humour, dialogue exchanges and character behaviour that frustrate and anger, plus a sequence of utter tragedy. The tone of each is set perfectly for the overall story.
All performances are superb, but the standouts for me are Michael B Jordan, Lawrence Gilliard Jr and Lance Reddick.
As always there are great visuals with the camera telling the story and the editing is always relevant to how both the police and the Barksdale organisations are effected by the events portrayed. The transitions between the last two scenes, plus the final image of the episode are particularly good.
Amazing to say the least
85122216 October 2023
Greetings from Lithuania.
Last two episodes of The Wire called The Hunt and Cleaning Up were simply perfect. Perfect in many ways - the pitch perfect screenplay, terrific acting, directing, editing and storytelling. One after another The Wire delivered more real episodes then you will see in any shows. And as of today, nearly 20 years after these episodes and thousands show after it is still looks, sound and feels like one of the most realistic depictions only organized crime and fight against it. It's not a war as one character puts it, because wars do end.
Overall, terrific episodes in every way.
Last two episodes of The Wire called The Hunt and Cleaning Up were simply perfect. Perfect in many ways - the pitch perfect screenplay, terrific acting, directing, editing and storytelling. One after another The Wire delivered more real episodes then you will see in any shows. And as of today, nearly 20 years after these episodes and thousands show after it is still looks, sound and feels like one of the most realistic depictions only organized crime and fight against it. It's not a war as one character puts it, because wars do end.
Overall, terrific episodes in every way.
1x12
formotog12 August 2020
Warning: Spoilers
This episode was harsh and possibly the best so far. This one delivered, more so than any previous episode, the true harsh reality of the game and the police force. From Wallace's extremely cruel death, to Daniels' constant power struggles with his higher-ups, this show really is unforgiving, which is a great trait to have when dealing with these topics. I particularly liked how at the start of the episode, it showed how McNulty and Daniels had basically switched their stances on the case. It also shows the pretty problematic police stance of "we only care if we no longer feel safe". Stringer Bell looks like he's now poised to be the front man and I'm definitely looking forward to how this season ends
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