S05E05 · SCENE 20/23 · 52:21
React Quotes · wiretap room
Wiretap Plan and Davis' Speech

Detectives discuss the wiretap plan. Senator Davis gives a speech proclaiming his innocence.

52:21→53:16
in the episode · 0m 55s · S05E05

What happens

52:21–53:16

Detectives discuss the wiretap plan and how to use the court authorization for the serial killer's phone to listen to Marlo Stanfield. Senator Davis gives a speech proclaiming his innocence and saying he has done nothing except serve the people.

Wherewiretap room
DriverJimmy McNulty
Positionresolution
ThreadSenator Davis' Indictment and Political Fallout

Key lines

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52:29

I've seen the good work you've done for the community...

53:05

This here is Lester Freamon's motherfucking wire.

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
investigation0.5
tense0.5
triumphant0.5
threat0.3
social rule violation0.2

Beats

53:03Wiretap setup complete

Scene in the episode

52:21–53:16
A · Stanfield's Rise and Vondopoulos' Instructions
B · Dukie's Struggles and Michael's Guidance
C · Senator Davis' Indictment and Political Fallout

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The Wire - Lester Prank Calls Marlo · WireLover2

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JM
Jimmy McNulty38 episodes · drives 119 scenes
LF
Lester FreamonClarke Peters59 episodes · drives 80 scenes

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