The Wire cast back together after 23 years
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Crazy that wee bey admits even he didn't want to watch Season 2
Half of the cast has passed away.
Legendary series.
Did a rewatch 2 - 3 years back with pops. We’d watch an episode or two together; I would give him an ep or two, and we’d pick up on the following week’s visit.
We did the same for the 1st time watch of Peaky Blinders about 8 - 10 years after it had aired and caught the last season in real time from the uploads from overseas.
Did a rewatch 2 - 3 years back with pops. We’d watch an episode or two together; I would give him an ep or two, and we’d pick up on the following week’s visit.
We did the same for the 1st time watch of Peaky Blinders about 8 - 10 years after it had aired and caught the last season in real time from the uploads from overseas.
Shit sucked
Translation: The Wire ON-THE-BENCH Squad tells their stories....
Actually it's good
Yo wtf am happy his kid still alive thats crazy
Nah it was good. The problem is u got to binge watch it
Dont do them like that
Where is Idris at, though?naa it's not ...it's boring...it just gets a pass because the rest of the series is awesome
and i did binge watch it the first time. I've probably watched the wire cover to cover about 7 times
nobody really cared about the dock workers
He had time difficulties
It wasn't just about the port workers. That seasone showed how the drugs and weapons were smuggled into B more through the ports
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The Corleone family decides to take control of the drug trade in Baltimore. Bodie Brodus is upset with the Marlo crew for forcing him to use their inferior product, and he takes a meeting with the Corleones to discuss taking over Marlo's territory. What happens.
In this explosive crossover scenario, the Corleone family’s expansion into Baltimore’s drug trade would unfold with ruthless precision. Here’s how it likely plays out:
Final Twist?
If Michael Corleone is running things, he might later decide Bodie is too independent and have him replaced—just as Marlo would have. The game stays the same; only the players change.
Result: The Corleones win, Marlo falls, Bodie rises (briefly), and Baltimore becomes another cog in the mafia’s empire.
In this explosive crossover scenario, the Corleone family’s expansion into Baltimore’s drug trade would unfold with ruthless precision. Here’s how it likely plays out:
1. The Meeting with Bodie
Bodie, a seasoned and respected soldier in the Baltimore drug game, meets with Corleone representatives (likely led by someone like Peter Clemenza or a trusted capo). Bodie lays out his grievances: Marlo’s crew is pushing weak product, disrespecting established corners, and tightening the screws on independent dealers. The Corleones, seeing an opportunity, offer Bodie a deal:- Better product (high-quality heroin smuggled through Corleone connections).
- Protection (hit squads to eliminate Marlo’s enforcers like Chris and Snoop).
- Profit-sharing (Bodie keeps a larger cut than under Marlo).
2. The War Begins
The Corleones don’t play by Baltimore rules—they bring New York-style hits:- Chris and Snoop are ambushed—a car bomb or a sniper takes them out, sending a message.
- Marlo’s stash houses are hit—firebombed or raided by corrupt cops on the Corleone payroll.
- Bodie’s crew flips corners, now slinging Corleone product under their flag.
3. The Endgame
- Marlo is isolated—his inner circle dead or flipped, his money seized.
- The Greek connection (from The Wire) gets involved—either siding with the Corleones (better business) or getting pushed out.
- Bodie becomes the new kingpin—but under Corleone oversight.
Final Twist?
If Michael Corleone is running things, he might later decide Bodie is too independent and have him replaced—just as Marlo would have. The game stays the same; only the players change.
Result: The Corleones win, Marlo falls, Bodie rises (briefly), and Baltimore becomes another cog in the mafia’s empire.
How do the Corleones deal with Omar Little?
Omar Little—the legendary, shotgun-wielding stick-up man who robs drug dealers with a code—would be a unique problem for the Corleones. Unlike Marlo’s crew or the Barksdales, Omar doesn’t operate like a traditional gangster. He’s a lone wolf (or, at most, a small crew), highly mobile, unpredictable, and deeply entrenched in Baltimore’s street mythology.
Here’s how the Corleones would likely deal with him:
The Corleones can’t fully control Omar—he’s a force of nature in Baltimore. They might eventually take him down, but not before he costs them dearly. In the end, they’d respect him—like a dangerous wildcard—but wish he’d just go away.
"A man with a code like that... you don’t find him, he finds you." — Some wise Corleone consigliere, probably.
Omar Little—the legendary, shotgun-wielding stick-up man who robs drug dealers with a code—would be a unique problem for the Corleones. Unlike Marlo’s crew or the Barksdales, Omar doesn’t operate like a traditional gangster. He’s a lone wolf (or, at most, a small crew), highly mobile, unpredictable, and deeply entrenched in Baltimore’s street mythology.
Here’s how the Corleones would likely deal with him:
1. Initial Assessment
- The Corleones would first hear about Omar from Bodie or other local dealers. At first, they might dismiss him as just another hoodlum.
- But when Omar starts hitting their shipments—walking up in his trench coat, whistling "The Farmer in the Dell", and taking down their crews—they realize he’s a serious threat.
2. Attempts to Neutralize Omar
The Corleones would try different strategies, escalating as needed:A. Bribery or Recruitment (Fails)
- They might approach Omar with an offer: "Work for us, and you can take a cut instead of robbing us."
- Omar refuses. He doesn’t play for teams, especially not out-of-town mobsters. His code—"I don't put my gun on no citizen"—means he won’t hurt innocents, but he has no loyalty to any organization.
B. Sending Enforcers (Also Fails)
- The Corleones send hitmen to ambush Omar—but Omar knows the streets better than they do.
- He’s survived against Barksdale’s and Marlo’s best shooters; New York muscle won’t scare him.
- Result: A few dead Corleone soldiers, Omar disappearing into the alleys.
C. Using the Police (Partial Success)
- The Corleones have political connections and could pressure Baltimore PD to go hard after Omar.
- But Omar is already Public Enemy #1 in Baltimore—cops like Bunk and McNulty have been after him for years.
- Problem: Omar thrives because the system can’t hold him. He’s been arrested before, but witnesses fear him, cases fall apart, and he always comes back.
3. The Corleones Adapt—Omar Becomes a Ghost War
Since direct force doesn’t work, the Corleones shift tactics:- Cutting Off His Support: They pressure local businesses (like Butchie, Omar’s ally) to stop helping him.
- Psychological Warfare: They spread word that Omar is targeting civilians (against his code), trying to turn the neighborhood against him.
- A Trap: They set up a fake shipment, lure Omar in, and ambush him with overwhelming force—no dramatic standoff, just a brutal, professional hit.
Final Outcome?
- Best Case for the Corleones: Omar is killed, but he becomes a martyr—Baltimore’s streets remember him, and the Corleones are seen as just another invading force.
- Worst Case: Omar keeps robbing them, becoming their white whale, draining resources and morale.
The Corleones can’t fully control Omar—he’s a force of nature in Baltimore. They might eventually take him down, but not before he costs them dearly. In the end, they’d respect him—like a dangerous wildcard—but wish he’d just go away.
"A man with a code like that... you don’t find him, he finds you." — Some wise Corleone consigliere, probably.
Pretty good thinking of both scenarios
What?!
Please. Give Omar a pick of any young, Italian handymen, and he would have been tamed. Brother Omar was color-struck. Could Omar find a man the color of Poot beautiful? Im not saying he's not violent, but I didn't hear those words when Tasha was killed.