The Wire

The Wire

The high drama-filled series chronicles the vagaries of crime, law enforcement, politics, education and media in Baltimore. It follows a team of cops and the criminals they are after.
Dominic West, John Doman, Deirdre Lovejoy

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Season Five premiere. As McNulty and the detail continue staking out Marlo's crew, recently promoted Sergeant Carver is welcomed by a cauldron of discontent from officers coping with unpaid overtime.

Unconfirmed Reports
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Although he tells Sydnor the Davis investigation could be a 'career case,' Freamon keeps a wary eye out for Marlo, who takes care of some unfinished business and strikes a business deal with Barksdale.

Not For Attribution
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Carcetti's master plan for the police department is leaked to the press, sending the brass into a panic. Marlo turns to Proposition Joe to help with an enviable problem. Whiting and Klebanow drop a bombshell on the newspaper staff.

Transitions
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Campbell tries to smooth out the transitions in the police department. The newspaper scrambles to confirm surprising news from City Hall but needs to catch up to the TV media in scooping a high-profile Grand Jury appearance.

React Quotes
S5ย E5ย โ€ขย 58mย โ€ขย HD18

Marlo allies with a drug connect, who shows him a new communications trick. McNulty's case gets increased attention from the newspaper, in large part thanks to the addition of Templeton to the reporting team.

The Dickensian Aspect
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Mystified by Omar's disappearance, Marlo and Chris ramp up their efforts to locate their nemesis. After a sparsely attended waterfront ceremony, Carcetti fires away at a more significant press event.

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