The case against the GTTF develops and we see more backstory involving Jenkins and Suiter.
The writers continue to tell the story in different time periods, from various perspectives and focussing on several people. For me this all flows very well, particularly the connection between Suiter and Jenkins that leads to what feels like an important moment.
As you would expect from Simon and Pelecanos, there is a strong focus on the environmental factors leading to the events depicted. Police officers are shown to be alienated in a dangerous job that they perceive does not pay enough or give little thanks for the risks involved. In the same breath they show the contrasting attitudes between individuals who are in the same boat so it strikes a good balance between social constructions and individual choice.
Also commendable is the impact portrayed on victims such as the example used of the Davon Robinson case which indirectly led to tragic circumstances.
Visually it is superb with lots of great Baltimore street scenes and moments of police procedural drama. I'm not sure if it's deliberate or not, but there are some good contrasting visuals as the editor cuts from one location to the next, which could be a beautifully tranquil restaurant. It reminds me of those "thin line between heaven and here" moments shown in The Wire.
Speaking of The Wire look out for Jermaine Crawford, Domenick Lombardozzi, and Maria Broom.