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: Michael Kenneth Williams' performance as Omar Little continues to steal every scene, further establishing him as a standout character.

: Wallace’s reaction to Brandon’s brutal death highlights his tragic position. Despite working "the Game," he is still fundamentally a child—one who never imagined his phone call would lead to such a horrific outcome. The_wire_1x06

Critics and fans often point to this episode as the moment the show's "slow burn" starts to ignite. : Michael Kenneth Williams' performance as Omar Little

: The dialogue continues to be a highlight, using street language to create an unmatched level of realism. Critics and fans often point to this episode

“As D'Angelo points out, Wallace works in The Game and knows how violent it can get, but he's still just enough of a kid that he never imagined someone might die because he made a phone call.” Blogger.com · 17 years ago

: McNulty finds himself squeezed between his loyalty to the case and Major Rawls, who gives him only a week to return to his old post.

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