Alliances
- Episode aired Oct 8, 2006
- TV-MA
- 59m
The ensuing negative attention turns Royce against Burrell, who takes the heat while Rawls comes to the rescue. At school, Prez's reward/punishment program meets with mixed results, and Colv... Read allThe ensuing negative attention turns Royce against Burrell, who takes the heat while Rawls comes to the rescue. At school, Prez's reward/punishment program meets with mixed results, and Colvin looks to restore order by separating disruptive "corner" kids from more attentive "stoo... Read allThe ensuing negative attention turns Royce against Burrell, who takes the heat while Rawls comes to the rescue. At school, Prez's reward/punishment program meets with mixed results, and Colvin looks to restore order by separating disruptive "corner" kids from more attentive "stoop" ones. Chris tries to enlist Michael into Marlo's ranks, spooking Randy along the way. D... Read all
- Officer James 'Jimmy' McNulty
- (credit only)
- Dennis 'Cutty' Wise
- (credit only)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaLeakin Park, where Bunk and Freamon search for the body of Lex, is the location where the body of real-life murder victim Hae Min Lee (made famous by the podcast "Serial") was found.
- GoofsWhen Marlo enters the vehicle (at around 47 mins), you can see the camera and camera operator in the side view mirror.
- Quotes
Mayor Clarence V. Royce: I admit I've made some mistakes, Burrell being one of the biggest. But he's got a job for about 10 more days. After the primary, he's gone believe me. And that last stunt - pulling a detective.
State Delegate Odell Watkins: What'd you expect?
Mayor Clarence V. Royce: Not that, huh-uh. Hey, I had nothing to do with that nonsense.
State Delegate Odell Watkins: Now that's a straight-up lie. I was at that damn meeting when you told him "Slow the case down.".
Mayor Clarence V. Royce: I didn't mean...
State Delegate Odell Watkins: Who the hell knows what you mean anymore Clarence? Look at this.
[hands Clarence two campaign flyers]
State Delegate Odell Watkins: Look at it! You gave me your word on this. Your *word* Clarence! But here you are ticketed up with Eunetta in her best precincts and then ticketed up with my girl Daniels where she's running strong.
Mayor Clarence V. Royce: Odell, this is the first I've seen this. C'mon now! This is probably Eunetta's people pulling this shit.
State Delegate Odell Watkins: With a "Citizens for Royce" authority line? Eh, look at you Clarence. Just look at you. You've forgotten your agenda. You've forgotten your base! You think a shave and some Marcus Garvey posters are gonna get you over? Do you think that's gonna make up for jumping in bed with every damn developer? Shit. You're even on Clay Davis's tit.
Mayor Clarence V. Royce: Now don't you go getting all self-righteous with me Odell. Campaigns run on dollars - you know it.
State Delegate Odell Watkins: Whose dollars? Those sons of bitches you got around your card table every month feeding your kitty? Oh yeah, I know about that too. You... trouble with you - fuck you, Clarence. I'm gonna sit what's left of this one out. I'm gonna sit it out!
Mayor Clarence V. Royce: Sit it out. The primary?
State Delegate Odell Watkins: Sit it out!
[Odell starts to leave]
Mayor Clarence V. Royce: Odell! ODELL! Who the hell do you think you are huh? Come November, I'm still gonna be the only game in town! Odell, turn your back on me now, I won't forget it!
Chief of Staff Coleman Parker: We can't afford this! We need his organization on Tuesday, go after him!
Mayor Clarence V. Royce: Fuck that holier than thou motherfucker!
- SoundtracksAnother One Bites the Dust
Performed by Robert Brammer (as Clint Eastwood) & Winston Hislop (as General Saint)
Written by Robert Brammer and Winston Hislop (uncredited)
This is very strong episode that lays some important ground for character development and some of the more dramatic moments later in this season.
The corner boys are in heavy focus once more with a quite poignant 'Stand By Me' like moment for Randy and some early signs of where Michael's arc might be going. As always in season 4, these characters are the most engaging and the young actors do a fantastic job.
In the classroom scenes I am on board with Prez's new career journey. Having volunteered as a teacher in some difficult environments, I can identify with the moments that show him finding his feet as a disciplinarian and his compassion for certain students. This season truly shows the impact of home life and how it comes across to an outsider.
The political fight between Royce, Grey and Carcetti gets very intriguing as certain information is made public. What I love about this are the moves made by certain individuals who can smell blood in the primary, plus the handling of a potential scandal. As always The Wire portrays the self serving nature of people in command structures perfectly. Aiden Gillen, Reg E. Cathey, and Glyn Turman are on great form.
Marlo's approach to the Omar problem is a clever move by the writers that displays more of the character's disregard for the innocent bystander. This increases the sense of threat towards a fan favourite character and (similar to the security guard scene in 'Refugees') the audiences contempt for Marlo.
Everything involving the police, from the search for bodies to the new approach of the Major Crimes Unit is frustrating and somewhat amusing to behold.
Visually it is excellent as always, particularly the night scenes on the backstreets, local hangouts, and inside the boarded up tenement, which all have great atmosphere.
For me it's a 9.5/10 but I round upwards.
- snoozejonc
- Oct 9, 2022
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- Hillman St., Baltimore, Maryland, USA(Rawls meets Carcetti)
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- Runtime59 minutes
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- 4:3