The Wire

[SD_Eagle5]

The death was fitting. It made sense. It would have been a complete cop out to have Omar gets the heroes ending or an over-dramatic, contrived send-off. He went into buy a pack of smokes, and some little thug hopper offed him. Just like that. That's what happens. Say what you want about the phony serial killer story line, but this was a painfully realistic way to send off Omar. The character certainly deserved better, but this isn't a typical TV show.

They didn't have to kill him off...and letting Kenard some random 10 year old hopper kill him was beyond stupid. He didn't need a heroes ending, I would have rather of seen his character go into exile then have him killed off in such a manner. If I were the writers I'd be more concerned about giving the fans what they want. Its like the writers just threw that in there because like you said 'this isn't your typical show so this is how we are different'. We already get it, this isn't the Soprano's or some other crappy show.

That scene would have been like Clint Eastwood in High Plains Drifter going after the outlaws who whipped him then getting shot by the midget when he went into the saloon to grab a beer.

The best part of the serial killer angle was lastnight when the psychologist was describing the killers characteristics and McNulty's face when he realized he was describing him

Like I said, after these last two episodes season 5 is dead to me.

[The BIGSTUD]

I thought it was fitting at the time, but Omar is way too street smart to go out like that. He wouldn't be walking the streets like that either. He hides in the shadows and comes out when necessary.

[SD_Eagle5]

I thought it was fitting at the time, but Omar is way too street smart to go out like that. He wouldn't be walking the streets like that either. He hides in the shadows and comes out when necessary.

not when he's telling anyone who will listen to tell Marlo to meet him in the streets...anytime...anywhere

[MDS]

I thought it was fitting at the time, but Omar is way too street smart to go out like that. He wouldn't be walking the streets like that either. He hides in the shadows and comes out when necessary.

not when he's telling anyone who will listen to tell Marlo to meet him in the streets...anytime...anywhere

He took one look at Kenard and didn't view him as a threat. That was the point. When someone else came in the store he looked over to see who it was. If it was Chris or Snoop or someone like that, he would've drawn his gun. But it was a little kid, so he didn't bother. And now he's dead. He was done in by a little thug. Fitting end.

[Wingspan]

So I got the first disc of season 1 from netflix. I watched all three episodes.

It's ok. And i will eventually get to disc 2, but I am not in any hurry.

[MDS]

No.

[MDS]

http://www.newsweek.com/id/114438/output/print

Simon defends the season.

[SD_Eagle5]

Episode 9 was by far the best episode of the season.

[MDS]

Jesus farging christ Omar is dead. I'm still in mourning.

[The BIGSTUD]

I agree about episode 9 SD.

[SunMo]

haha, they actually had a kid kill a major plot character...awesome

[ice grillin you]

re-watched episode 6 just now.

the randy scene with bunk = most painful moment in the show since wallace died.

not even top 10


i have refused to read this thread for the last three episodes...but they have been phenominal....right up there with the first four years...next week is gonna be redonkulous

[MDS]

you are a crazy kid, igy.

but episode 9 was one of the best yet. series finale should be total closure, so its gonna be something else. i dont think itll be up on demand, either.

[ice grillin you]

it wont be?

wow thats horrible...we gotta wait two weeks

[MDS]

yea im pretty sure it wont. they are trying to make the finale into an event like many series finales are, but the problem is only 1 million people or so watch this show, so it wont be much.

i do hope im wrong, but at least this might give me some time re-watch the entire 5th season before the finale.