S01E03 · SCENE 6/24 · 14:21
The Buys · Detail Office
Nagras Audio Recorders Issue

Sydnor brings outdated Nagras audio recorders to McNulty and Greggs.

14:21→16:01
in the episode · 1m 40s · S01E03

What happens

14:21–16:01

They are frustrated with the equipment and discuss the need for lightweight wireless body microphones from the FBI.

WhereDetail Office
DriverSydnor
Positioncomplication
ThreadPolice Investigation and Corruption

Key lines

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14:22

Nagras. Can you fucking believe this?

15:00

But he don't have shit to do with me and l don't want nothing to do with him neither.

15:20

lf McNulty's planning any more bullshit like that l got to be able to tell the deputy before the shit flies.

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Beats

14:25Nagras equipment criticized

Scene in the episode

14:21–16:01
A · Drug Trade Ethics and Power Dynamics
B · Police Investigation and Corruption
C · Personal Relationships and Conflicts

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