The Wire 3x11 Reaction

You say, when Stringer is running away, “All the doors are locked”. Count all the times Stringer has said, “lock the door” when someone is leaving a room. Nothing is accidental in the writing of this show.

Did it recently get blocked? Really wanted to watch the discussion but it’s not loading up for me.

String Bell was such a compelling character. I dare to say he was at least top 5 for me. Now that Omar and Mr bow tie here killed him, you do have to wonder how both of them screwed up Jimmy’s investigation. Also, by doing this, Omar should definitely be a person of interesting by other characters but time will tell. You guys are definitely going to love the next season, specially Lola :)))

Btw, there are a couple of spoilers in the YouTube comments for the reaction you've just released (S3 Ep 3) - from the user WorldsPhamous. I have to say I’m surprised at the number of people who are revealing character outcomes or commenting on future events. I’ve seen other YouTubers react to The Wire and their comment sections are usually spoiler-free. Disappointing that hasn’t been the case here.

Just about as close to a perfect episode of tv as you can get imo. The journey of Avon and Stringer's relationship throughout this show is so beautifully written every step of the way and their scenes this episode are amongst the finest. Idris Elba's performance in that final scene is so so good, you can see and hear the fear as he realises this is it for him, the dream is over. It's very similar to Bodie and Poot killing Wallace in season 1 (on Stringers orders), Stringer didn't quite piss his pants but he might as well have. At the time it was quite a shocking moment for him to die but it couldn't have been done better. Can't wait for the rest of your discussions on this brilliant show

WOW And I thought I knew a lot about the Wire but the people in the comments are OUTSTANDING.👏👏👏

the site of stringer’s greatest ambition, the housing redevelopment, literally becomes his own coffin. brilliant writing

Also another thing that never fails to baffle me is how String NEVER thought to bring Levy, HIS LAWYER, in on his building project so he can look over the paperwork, like just Why??!! That whole situation could have been avoided if he had just spoke to Levy, but yet another classic example of String NOT being as smart as he thinks he is.

Man this episode never fails to make me emotional!!! It's crazy because out of the two, I only cared about Avon. But something about watching these two best friends who came up in the game together separate for good but also betraying each other hurt, even though they are not good people, it still made me emotional. Especially their last scene together, you can still see the love they have for each other even though they both know they just betrayed each other, neither one of them wanted to but to each of them it was the only way. I understand Avon's position way more than String's, by this point String had just done wayyy too much for Avon to try and defend him. But even then he still tried to see if Mouzone would allow him to fix it without String dying, he only agreed when he realized that wasn't an option. Nothing is more poetic, than these two being the downfall for each other. The greatest relationship in all of The Wire period, sad to see it go.

I remember watching the rooftop scene for the first time and I didn't get as emotional as watching it now with you guys. The line "Just dream with me" and the hug hit extra hard this time around for some reason

I'm glad it didn't happen, but damn that would have been a great alternate timeline to see. I mean, Avon was right. Every law enforcement agency in the country would be on top of them and they'd all be in cuffs in less than 48 hours.

One crazy thing that a lot of people don't catch is what's in the last call between Stringer and Shamrock, where the gang finally catch him. It has Shamrock telling him ''Those hitters you asked after, they're good with it'', suggesting that Stringer was going to go ahead with the Clay Davis hit, anyway, and managed to find people willing to do it.

BrillIant episode. Written by George Pelecanos who also wrote the penultimate episodes throughout the series (S1 - "Cleaning Up" - Wallace's death; S2 - "Bad Dreams" - Frank's death; S3 - "Middle Ground” - Stringer's death). He also wrote what I consider the best ever episode of The Wire in Season 4 so I'm really looking forward to your reaction to that penultimate episode. The scene with Avon and String on the roof is brilliant - two men who have betrayed each other without the other knowing. “It’s just business.” Killing off String was a brave move - such an ending for a highly compelling and charismatic character would usually be a no-no but here we see it coming and we’re invested because we’ve been following these characters for three seasons.

Stringer the entire series - "Yo LOCK THAT DOOR!" "Did you lock that door?!" "Lock the door." No worries String, every door is locked.

The show writers were getting help from god for real 🙏🏽 only reasonable explanation 😂

With his last dying breath Stringer Bell whispered “Aye Yo, Shut the door man”

Best episode of the series? Best episode of the series. That scene on the roof... Goddamn.

Damn it, I guess I will have to wait until morning to watch this one but I can’t wait to see how you girls react to Stringer bell downfall lol

About to hit the hay so I'll check this out tomorrow. I really, really hope that you didn't end up reading that spoiler on the previous episode's post as you were so close to starting season 4 without having anything spoiled. I guess I'll know whether or not that happened when I watch the video. Anyways, R.I.P. handsome boy Stringer.

the best episode in the show imo

Classic episode with a great stand off at the start. Been looking forward to this reaction...

I hate this episode