S02E08 · SCENE 14/22 · 22:15
McNulty's Character and Fake Informant

Daniels and others discuss McNulty's policing style, and Herc sets up the fake informant.

22:15→23:34
in the episode · 1m 19s · S02E08

What happens

22:15–23:34

Daniels describes McNulty as a good police but a self-destructive drunk. Herc and Carver get Bernard to pose as a fake informant named Fuzzy Dunlop, demanding 10% of payments.

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DriverLieutenant Cedric Daniels
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23:12

You'll be registered as Fuzzy Dunlop, a street name.

23:21

Wonderful, now l'm in business with the whole fucking family.

23:27

lt's payday, Zig. Once again.

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21:43Ziggy takes the duck to the bar

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22:15–23:34

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The Wire - Bodie's crew takeover the corner · D23
The Wire - Daniels convices Rawls · Mr. Mengo
The Wire - Who Shall We Send to the Brothel? · WireLover2
The Wire - Cedric Daniels story 108 · D23

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BernardMelvin Jackson, Jr.6 episodes · drives 4 scenes

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