THE WIRE · CHARACTER
played by —
Frank Sobotka
14 episodes · drives 24 scenes
01

Character DNA

genes over the scenes they drive
angry 22%tense 21%investigation 17%scheme 10%misunderstanding 5%rivalry 5%coincidence 4%negotiation 3%petty grievance 3%absurd 3%triumphant 3%humiliation 3%
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Defining scenes

highest-gene scenes they drive
Port in a Storm · DocksNick Vows Revenge on Greeks

Nick rages at the docks and dismisses the men who try to hold him back.

Port in a Storm · South Eastern deskPrez's Apology and Surrender Talk

Valchek sets terms for Prez's apology, then Louis Sobotka arrives at South Eastern to ask about his son's warrant.

Port in a Storm · South Eastern interrogation roomNick Confesses Smuggling Details

Nick gives a statement on the smuggling ring, including Spiros, the Israeli, and the dead Russian.

Port in a Storm · Sobotka houseLouis Threatens Police at His Door

Louis threatens to shoot himself and then warns police to stop harassing his house.

Hard Cases · Baltimore harbor docksNick confronts Frank

Nick Sobotka meets his uncle Frank at the harbor to discuss stolen cameras and money troubles.

Hard Cases · BarZiggy and Nick at bar

Nick warns Ziggy to lay low after the camera heist; Frank confronts them.

Hard Cases · WarehouseGreeks propose chemical heist

The Greeks ask Nick and Ziggy to steal industrial chemicals instead of cameras.

Bad Dreams · Nick Sobotka's HomeDiscussion of the Dock Business

Nick returns home to find his mother and father, and the dock business is discussed.

Bad Dreams · Union HallDiscussion of the Union and the Feds

Frank Sobotka discusses the union and the Feds' involvement in the case.

Bad Dreams · Union HallDiscussion of the Union and the Feds

Frank Sobotka discusses the union and the Feds' involvement in the case.

Port in a Storm · South EasternLouis Takes Nick to Surrender

Louis Sobotka asks about his son's warrant at South Eastern, and the docks mourn Frank Sobotka's death.

03

Episodes

14 appearances

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