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: Wallace should be in school or a stable home rather than playing parent to abandoned children in the Pit. His inability to handle the brutality he witnessed signals a deep moral conflict that sets him apart from others like Bodie. Strategic Shifts and Power Plays

On the investigative front, the eponymous "wire" finally goes live, but it comes with strings attached that highlight the bureaucratic hurdles the detail faces. The_wire_1x06

Critics and fans often point to this episode as the moment the show's "slow burn" starts to ignite. : Wallace should be in school or a

: Michael Kenneth Williams' performance as Omar Little continues to steal every scene, further establishing him as a standout character. Critics and fans often point to this episode

: The dialogue continues to be a highlight, using street language to create an unmatched level of realism.

“As D'Angelo points out, Wallace works in The Game and knows how violent it can get, but he's still just enough of a kid that he never imagined someone might die because he made a phone call.” Blogger.com · 17 years ago