The Deacon visits Hamsterdam, whilst Stringer confronts Avon.
This is a classic episode with some of The Wire's best moment.
One of the strongest aspects is the development of the story in Hamsterdam which gets even more thought provoking. It's a tribute to the writers for not only considering the social problems associated with the idea, the potential solutions, plus the reactions of all those directly involved or connected. It also links nicely to the scenes involving Rawls, Burrell and Carcetti, putting you on edge contemplating the political fallout.
It is difficult to go into too much detail without spoiling, but the scene involving Avon and Stringer is one of the most dramatic and compelling I have seen. It is brilliantly filmed and both Idris Elba and Wood Harris do some of their finest work.
The scene with McNulty and Brianna is equally as brilliant. It is a powerful moment that owes praise to the foundations laid by so much of the storytelling in the previous two seasons. Certain truths needed to be heard by D'Angelo's mother and it feels plausible for a blunt, self-serving individual like him to do it. Dominic West and Michael Hyatt are both amazing.
Speaking of West, his character is involved in one of the greatest moments of cringe-comedy I have ever scene in this episode. His dialogue with the Sheriff of Dumfries, subsequent behaviour, and the Sheriff's chat with Greggs never fail to make me laugh.
Other characters have memorable moments such as Dennis, Prez, Marlo, and Omar, but I could go on for ever with positivity about this episode. I remember watching it for the first time (many years ago) and had to find out what happens next.
This is a classic episode with some of The Wire's best moment.
One of the strongest aspects is the development of the story in Hamsterdam which gets even more thought provoking. It's a tribute to the writers for not only considering the social problems associated with the idea, the potential solutions, plus the reactions of all those directly involved or connected. It also links nicely to the scenes involving Rawls, Burrell and Carcetti, putting you on edge contemplating the political fallout.
It is difficult to go into too much detail without spoiling, but the scene involving Avon and Stringer is one of the most dramatic and compelling I have seen. It is brilliantly filmed and both Idris Elba and Wood Harris do some of their finest work.
The scene with McNulty and Brianna is equally as brilliant. It is a powerful moment that owes praise to the foundations laid by so much of the storytelling in the previous two seasons. Certain truths needed to be heard by D'Angelo's mother and it feels plausible for a blunt, self-serving individual like him to do it. Dominic West and Michael Hyatt are both amazing.
Speaking of West, his character is involved in one of the greatest moments of cringe-comedy I have ever scene in this episode. His dialogue with the Sheriff of Dumfries, subsequent behaviour, and the Sheriff's chat with Greggs never fail to make me laugh.
Other characters have memorable moments such as Dennis, Prez, Marlo, and Omar, but I could go on for ever with positivity about this episode. I remember watching it for the first time (many years ago) and had to find out what happens next.
