S05E03 · SCENE 11/22 · 25:29
Staff Cuts and Cole's File

The editor discusses staff cuts while McNulty shows Bunk a ribbon in Ray Cole's file.

25:29→31:30
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What happens

25:29–31:30

The editor tells a staffer they value his dedication and will do more with less. McNulty shows Bunk a red ribbon found in Ray Cole's file.

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DriverJimmy McNulty
Positionact1 · complication
ThreadMcNulty's Scheme

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26:16

Go home? For the Iove of God, I'm working a seriaI kiIIer.

26:32

You want to taIk on it?

28:26

Anything beyond that depends on your generosity, to save those who want to be saved.

31:15

CID. Figures, don't it?

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25:20McNulty explains his motivation

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25:29–31:30
B · Homicide Unit Dynamics
C · Media and Budget Cuts

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