THE WIRE · CHARACTER
played by Bill Raymond · Narcotics Kingpin, The Greeks
The Greek
11 episodes · drives 9 scenes
01
Character DNA
genes over the scenes they drivescheme 20%tense 18%avoidance 15%deadpan 15%social rule violation 5%angry 5%sad 5%investigation 4%negotiation 4%deal 3%threat 3%obsession 2%
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Defining scenes
highest-gene scenes they drivePort in a Storm · Safe houseGreeks Relocate and Drive North
The Greeks inspect a grim dump site and discuss the body. They recall photos from a seized shipment and set out for the next stop.
Moral Midgetry · Pool hallDeacon wants to discuss Hamsterdam
The Deacon insists on talking more about Hamsterdam with Colvin.
Undertow · officeGreek and Vondas Discuss Sobotka
The Greek and Vondas discuss Sobotka's request for a meeting
Storm Warnings · Sobotka detail officeKoutris tips off The Greek
FBI insider Koutris warns The Greek about the investigation and wiretaps.
Port in a Storm · Greek safe houseNick Asks What Will Happen
Nick faces an uncertain future, and the Greeks dismiss a shipment container.
That's Got His Own · schoolDealers Discuss Poisoning and Politics
Drug dealers discuss using poison to eliminate rivals, and The Deacon arranges a meeting with State Delegate Watkins.
That's Got His Own · policeNamond's Conflict and Deacon Meets Watkins
Namond Brice seeks help from a mentor, and The Deacon arranges a meeting with State Delegate Watkins for Colvin.
Transitions · Greek's restaurantGreek suggests insurance policy
The Greek returns Marlo's money and suggests an insurance policy for future losses.
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Episodes
11 appearances01
S02E014.43M viewersEbb Tide
26 scenesJun 2003
02
S02E023.5M viewersCollateral Damage
23 scenesJun 2003
05
S02E053.62M viewersUndertow
35 scenesJun 2003
08
S02E083.64M viewersDuck and Cover
22 scenesJul 2003
09
S02E093.04M viewersStray Rounds
38 scenesAug 2003
10
S02E103.51M viewersStorm Warnings
28 scenesAug 2003
11
S02E113.7M viewersBad Dreams
21 scenesAug 2003
12
S02E124.48M viewersPort in a Storm
44 scenesAug 2003
04
S05E041.28M viewersTransitions
44 scenesJan 2008
07
S05E070.57M viewersTook
37 scenesFeb 2008
10
S05E101.1M viewers-30-
38 scenesMar 2008