THE WIRE · CHARACTER
played by Sam Freed · Executive Editor, The Baltimore Sun (?-Present)
James Whiting
9 episodes · drives 6 scenes
01
Character DNA
genes over the scenes they drivetense 50%deadpan 40%awkward 10%
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Defining scenes
highest-gene scenes they driveThe Target · Circuit Court for Baltimore City courthouseMcNulty and Bunk at Court
McNulty and Bunk arrive at the Circuit Court for a homicide trial.
The Target · CourtroomD'Angelo Barksdale Trial
D'Angelo Barksdale is on trial for the murder of Pooh Blanchard.
The Target · Narcotics Unit OfficeDaniels and Foerster Return
McNulty returns to the Homicide Unit and is greeted by Jay Landsman.
The Target · Barksdale Organization OfficeBarksdale Organization Members Discuss
McNulty and Bunk argue about the Barksdale Organization's influence and the need for a more aggressive approach.
The Target · BPD OfficeNarcotics Unit and Homicide Unit Discuss the Barksdale Case
McNulty meets with DEA Agent Fitzhugh to discuss the Barksdale case and the need for cooperation.
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Episodes
9 appearances01
S05E011.23M viewersMore with Less
23 scenesJan 2008
02
S05E021.19M viewersUnconfirmed Reports
32 scenesJan 2008
03
S05E030.85M viewersNot for Attribution
22 scenesJan 2008
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S05E041.28M viewersTransitions
44 scenesJan 2008
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S05E050.53M viewersReact Quotes
23 scenesFeb 2008
06
S05E060.74M viewersThe Dickensian Aspect
24 scenesFeb 2008
07
S05E070.57M viewersTook
37 scenesFeb 2008
09
S05E090.71M viewersLate Editions
37 scenesMar 2008
10
S05E101.1M viewers-30-
38 scenesMar 2008