THE WIRE · CHARACTER
played by Michael Salconi · Western District Patrol Officer, BPD (2002-Present)
Michael Santangelo
25 episodes · drives 24 scenes
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Character DNA

genes over the scenes they drive
tense 21%sad 10%angry 10%avoidance 10%scheme 8%threat 8%menacing 7%confession 6%deadpan 6%deal 5%tender 5%investigation 4%
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Defining scenes

highest-gene scenes they drive
A New Day · Stoop on Western District streetBoys plan Walker revenge

Namond buys dinner for friends who discuss Little Kevin's murder and plan revenge on Officer Walker.

A New Day · AlleyBoys ambush Walker

Michael lures Walker into an alley, holds him at gunpoint, and Namond splashes him with yellow paint.

More with Less · HotelMichael plays Connect 4 with Bug

At home Michael plays Connect 4 with Bug and suggests paying Dukie to watch him instead of running the corner.

The Buys · Detail OfficeSantangelo's Request to Return to Homicide

Detective Santangelo asks Rawls to return him to the Homicide Unit.

Bad Dreams · Michael McArdle's homeArrest of Michael McArdle

Michael McArdle is arrested by uniform officers and protests his innocence.

Bad Dreams · Detail OfficeWhite Mike's Cooperation

White Mike gives information on Eton and Sergei in exchange for hot dogs and a soda.

Know Your Place · homeMichael confronts his mother's boyfriend

Michael argues with his mother's boyfriend about money and his brother Bug.

S04E09 · 46 ▸ 57:12
Know Your Place · boxing gymMichael asks Cutty for help

Michael asks Cutty for help with a problem he can't bring to anyone else.

A New Day · Street near stoopBoys doubt Michael's plan

Namond, Dukie, and Randy express doubts about Michael's plan to attack Walker.

A New Day · StreetMichael confronts Randy

Michael confronts Randy about snitching to police; Randy denies it.

A New Day · StreetMichael defends actions

Michael defends his actions against Walker and Randy to Namond.

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Episodes

25 appearances

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