I was waiting for you to get to the Stringer death. I mean damn. That was some rough viewing.

Seriously. I was sitting there all tense, clutching at my hands, willing it not to happen.

You said something a little while back about no fallout from Stringer crossing Avon?

Man, he'd come so far and built so much.

The king stay the king, man.

that ratfink Clay Davis

Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeit.

So season 3 started off a little slow and confusing, but then it became awesome and I loved it.

It's so much fun reading your reactions to the show. Thanks for posting them here!

It didn't occur to me until now, but Stringer's story is like Wallace's story, but longer and bigger. Got into the game because that was the best option available, but in some way wasn't really suited to it - he was always either trying to change the rules or get out and go legit, but there's no getting out. Cutty's about the only guy to find a way.

Wow, that's sharp. You mind if I incorporate that into yet another essay on The Wire that I'm working on?

You said something a little while back about no fallout from Stringer crossing Avon?

Heh, yes. It's weird though because it's not like Avon actively took him out. Stringer had it coming from both Omar and Brother Mouzone, and it's possible that they could have gotten him on their own. But if there hadn't been some love lost between the two of them, Avon would have actually, you know, tried to save his ass.

Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeit.

His voice is so distinct and out-of-place. Is that a strong Southern accent or what?

It's so much fun reading your reactions to the show. Thanks for posting them here!

I'm glad you're enjoying them!

It didn't occur to me until now, but Stringer's story is like Wallace's story, but longer and bigger. Got into the game because that was the best option available, but in some way wasn't really suited to it - he was always either trying to change the rules or get out and go legit, but there's no getting out.

Aw, man. The fucking game kills all my favorite people. Like I said above, Stringer definitely had it coming (Wallace did too, in a way, since he'd snitched, but he wasn't culpable the way Stringer was), but he was really appreciating the benefits of going legit! Avon, however, sort of embodies the game in his old-school, territorial way of thought.

I'd be honored, Corwood.

Excellent! Thanks!

And, well, you could say the same about D'Angelo. Same sort of deal: got into the game because it was the family business but started to see it wasn't the life he wanted, and he was ready to get out and make something of himself. The Wire is like a serial killer of hope.

The Wire is like a serial killer of hope.

It ain't half done.