S01E01 · SCENE 24/36 · 26:26
The Target · Barksdale Organization Office
Barksdale Organization Members Discuss

McNulty and Bunk argue about the Barksdale Organization's influence and the need for a more aggressive approach.

26:26→29:09
in the episode · 2m 43s · S01E01

What happens

26:26–29:09

McNulty and Bunk are in a tense conversation about the Barksdale Organization's involvement in the acquittal of D'Angelo Barksdale. Bunk is frustrated with McNulty's interference with the chain of command, while McNulty insists that the Barksdale Organization is a major threat that needs to be investigated.

WhereBarksdale Organization Office
DriverJames "Jimmy" McNulty
Positionescalation · [object Object]
ThreadHomicide Investigation and Barksdale Organization

Key lines

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26:27

What about Marcel?

27:22

No, just sat in the back.

27:37

Come on, l got something for you.

28:11

Sit your ass down.

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Beats

26:31Barksdale members discuss

Scene in the episode

26:26–29:09
A · Homicide Investigation and Barksdale Organization
B · Narcotics Unit and Drug Trade
C · Legal System and Courtroom Drama

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