It Ain’t Like It Was, But It’ll Do: The Wire Season 4, Episode 9 Analysis

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I like this shot with both of the doors open and Omar and Bunk getting in the car at almost the same time. The overhead shot gives it a surveillance feel to it as well.

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This is a really well staged shot. You can see everyone in the scene and in the side view mirror you can see the hands and what they’re exchanging. Car shots have always been really well done in this show.

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Another use of technology. Dookie seems to really have the hang of the computer.

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Red and green in the background. I’m really concerned for Bubbles. I think Herc is horrible at being natural police. He doesn’t have his priorities straight and he doesn’t treat people the way they should be treated. I think as well as hope that things end badly for him because he definitely hasn’t grown in the way Carver has.

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I thought this was a great shot that makes all of them look shadowy, yet powerful. I’m really interested to see where Carcetti takes things with the police force. We already saw some changes being made at the end of this episode. It should be interesting to see how that affects things.

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This was a really interesting glimpse into the life that Kim could have had. I really respect her for being good on her word, money-wise.

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I’m really concerned as to where things are headed for Justin. Now that he’s turned to Marlo’s crew and he has questionable stuff going on at home, I’m worried that things won’t end well for him.