S01E08 · SCENE 21/21 · 31:53
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Judge Phelan Threatens Burrell

Judge Phelan calls Burrell and threatens contempt if the wiretap is shut down early.

31:53→34:53
in the episode · 3m 00s · S01E08

What happens

31:53–34:53

Judge Phelan calls Deputy Burrell and threatens him with contempt if the wiretap is terminated before the full 60 days.

Wherebar
DriverJudge Phelan
Positioncomplication · complication
ThreadBarksdale Operations and Violence

Key lines

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32:03

Ask Greggs if you don't believe me.

32:08

Look, l've got to go.

32:56

This time, the judge.

33:56

Yeah, bitch-slap the side partner for dipping into my private stock then take missy home and fuck her till she smiles.

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Scene DNA

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Beats

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34:19Bunk burns his clothes to destroy evidence of infidelity

Scene in the episode

31:53–34:53
A · Barksdale Operations and Violence
B · Police Investigation and Internal Strife
C · Personal Struggles and Relationships

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