S03E09 · EP 34
Episode DNA
37 scenes · 9 threadsStory threads over runtime
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37 scenes · our breakdownMcNulty meets Theresa D'Agostino at her hotel room for an intimate encounter, but has to leave to return to his kids. As he leaves, he suggests having dinner next time.
00:18–03:18seduction · humiliationMcNulty watches TV
03:18–06:01obsessionMcNulty meets with the unit
06:01–06:42investigation
4 ▸ 06:42Stringer Bell discusses business with Slim Charles, including the problem of Marlo and the need to reconcile with the new way of thinking.
06:42–07:29rivalry · threatProp Joe advises Stringer to remind his associate to back off and let the young gun keep his corners.
07:29–07:39deal · betrayalStringer receives a call from Gerard, who has Omar in his sights. Despite it being Sunday morning, Stringer gives the order to proceed.
08:48–08:52scheme · escalationGerard and Sapper attempt to ambush Omar, but he narrowly escapes. The scene shows the crew's perspective as they try to carry out the hit.
08:52–09:06violence · escalationBunny reflects on his work and the impact it's had. He's considering retiring and taking a security job at Hopkins.
09:06–09:10dealMcNulty discusses his theory
09:10–10:58scheme · investigationLester warns McNulty
10:58–13:26Omar confronts his crew about the violation of the Sunday morning truce and the shooting of an old lady. He's determined to make Barksdale's crew pay.
13:26–16:13violence · escalationBubbles and Kima prepare for the undercover buy. Kima gives Bubbles the buy money and instructions, and Bubbles asks if he can keep the drugs.
19:14–19:53scheme · investigationPearlman threatens to make a public statement that the cell phone company is protecting drug dealers. The executive caves in and promises a 4- to 5-day turnaround for the wiretap.
19:53–22:47scheme · investigation
18 ▸ 22:47McNulty and Greggs discuss
22:47–24:16investigation · schemeStringer and Bodie discuss the recent shooting of an old lady and their plans to expand operations.
24:16–24:32scheme · escalationSydnor reports to Freamon about Bernard's phone purchases. Freamon plans to set up DNRs on the phones.
24:32–24:48investigationStringer and Bodie discuss their plans to expand operations and deal with Marlo.
24:48–25:39petty_grievance · avoidance
22 ▸ 25:39Stringer and Bodie discuss the violation of the Sunday truce and the shooting of Omar's grandmother.
25:39–28:27scheme · escalationStringer and Bodie discuss their plans to expand operations and deal with Marlo.
28:27–29:11pursuit · violenceFBI agents discuss the difficulties of wiretaps and the Bureau's priorities.
29:11–31:38violence · betrayalPolice officials discuss the shooting, including the racial component and the need for Prez to see a lawyer.
32:23–33:18violence · investigationPolice officials advise Prez to call the union and get a lawyer before saying anything further.
33:18–34:00investigation · social_rule_violationPolice officials discuss Prez's situation, focusing on the potential consequences of the shooting and the racial component.
34:00–34:19investigation · social_rule_violationPrez discusses his emotional state after the shooting, and a police official advises him to get a lawyer.
34:19–38:06investigation · social_rule_violationPolice officials discuss the aftermath of the shooting, including the need for a suicide watch for Prez and the details of the case.
38:06–39:57investigation · negotiationStringer talks to a developer about a deal. The developer is unhappy with the paperwork and feels Stringer is not taking him seriously.
39:57–40:01scheme · escalationThe developer expresses frustration with Stringer about the deal, and Stringer tells him to be patient.
40:01–41:03avoidanceMcNulty talks to a colleague about his new assignment, then calls Theresa and they make dinner plans.
41:03–41:51seduction · dealTony talks to a friend about his plan to run for council president. His friend is skeptical but Tony is confident.
41:51–43:47schemeHerc and Carv discuss moving a body out of the free zone to avoid a homicide investigation.
43:47–45:31violence · avoidanceAvon talks to an associate about the shooting and the possibility that D rolled on them.
45:31–48:22betrayal · confessionBrianna is upset and confronts someone about something that happened. The person denies any involvement.
48:22–48:55escalationBrianna continues to confront the unknown person about what happened, and the person denies involvement.
48:55–49:59investigationPolice officers discuss the discovery of a blood trail and drag marks, and the need to turn the case into a dunker.
49:59–50:03negotiation · threatA councilman threatens to take his people back to the corners unless the shooter is found.
50:03–51:42A councilman gives an ultimatum to the police about the shooter in the free zone.
51:42–51:51McNulty and Theresa have a conversation over dinner, discussing their jobs and personal lives.
51:51–55:47confessionSame DNA
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2004-11-21
- Overall
- #34
- Writers
- David Simon
- Director
- Alex Zakrzewski
- Pace
- 121 words/min · 237 questions