THE WIRE · CHARACTER
played by Michael Kostroff · Defense Attorney (?-Present)
Maurice Levy
28 episodes · drives 7 scenes
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Character DNA
genes over the scenes they drivetense 21%negotiation 19%deadpan 19%deal 19%scheme 12%menacing 4%investigation 3%misunderstanding 2%coincidence 1%
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Defining scenes
highest-gene scenes they driveSentencing · CourtroomPlea negotiations for Barksdale
Lawyers negotiate a plea deal for Avon Barksdale.
Hamsterdam · Parole hearing roomAvon's parole hearing
Maurice Levy argues for Avon Barksdale's early release at his parole hearing.
Late Editions · Levy's officeO-Dog takes the blame
O-Dog reluctantly agrees to take the gun charge for Snoop and Chris in Levy's office.
-30- · Law OfficeLevy's Problem
Levy's problem
-30- · police stationLevy Thanks Associate
Levy thanks his associate for tipping him about the wiretap.
Unto Others · Polygraph RoomLevy's Explanation and Wardell's Testimony
Levy explains his rationale behind the polygraph and Wardell testifies.
-30- · City HallLevy and McNulty Negotiate
Levy and McNulty discuss a deal to keep the wiretap out of court.
The Detail · otherD'Angelo's Letter
D'Angelo writes a letter to Gant's children, expressing sympathy.
All Prologue · CourtroomCross-Examination Begins
Maurice Levy cross-examines Omar, questioning his credibility and pointing out his criminal record.
All Prologue · CourtroomLevy's Accusations
Levy accuses Omar of being a parasite on the drug trade, and Omar rebuts that Levy lives off it too.
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Episodes
28 appearances01
S01E013.7M viewersThe Target
36 scenesJun 2002
02
S01E022.8M viewersThe Detail
24 scenesJun 2002
06
S01E062.98M viewersThe Wire
24 scenesJul 2002
09
S01E093.42M viewersGame Day
31 scenesAug 2002
10
S01E104.15M viewersThe Cost
24 scenesAug 2002
11
S01E113.43M viewersThe Hunt
24 scenesAug 2002
12
S01E123.66M viewersCleaning Up
35 scenesSep 2002
13
S01E133.77M viewersSentencing
23 scenesSep 2002
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S02E044.33M viewersHard Cases
24 scenesJun 2003
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S02E053.62M viewersUndertow
35 scenesJun 2003
06
S02E064.11M viewersAll Prologue
24 scenesJul 2003
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S03E041.45M viewersHamsterdam
32 scenesOct 2004
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S03E051.34M viewersStraight and True
42 scenesOct 2004
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S03E07Back Burners
39 scenesNov 2004
10
S03E101.67M viewersReformation
39 scenesNov 2004
11
S03E112.04M viewersMiddle Ground
24 scenesDec 2004
12
S03E122.04M viewersMission Accomplished
17 scenesDec 2004
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S04E07Unto Others
24 scenesOct 2006
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S05E011.23M viewersMore with Less
23 scenesJan 2008
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S05E021.19M viewersUnconfirmed Reports
32 scenesJan 2008
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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
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S05E060.74M viewersThe Dickensian Aspect
24 scenesFeb 2008
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S05E070.57M viewersTook
37 scenesFeb 2008
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S05E08Clarifications
23 scenesFeb 2008
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S05E090.71M viewersLate Editions
37 scenesMar 2008
10
S05E101.1M viewers-30-
38 scenesMar 2008