Quite happy with the opening episodes of season 5. For one, McNulty is back to being an alcoholic and his don't give a shit attitude is right behind it. These are very crucial elements to a well developed episode. Also, I'm glad there was a little change of pace in attitude on Freamon's side. Hands down one of the best parts in the series is when he is giving advice to McNulty on how to manipulate the murders. I guess the ware and tear of all the political BS Freamon has experienced is finally taking its toll. Now whether this is for the good or not i've yet to decide. Interestingly enough the viewer still doesnt know what Daniels did that allows Rawls to have leverage over him. Hopefully we find out what he did. Lastly, I dont think Marlo, Snoop, Chris and maybe even Mike knows whats coming for them. Im expecting this last season to erupt into WWIII. But who knows, anything could happen.
Season 5 I suppose is going to revolve around the media. We've already seen how the media can manipulate and stretch the truth through the means of Daniels. Media plays a vital role in how the general public deciphers the world. The media is a very dangerous tool. I believe this aspect of the media will play out in The Wire. Its also interesting to see how the media is the glue between all of these different subcultures/agencies/operations. The media has no friends, how and what the media publish is up to their discretion. This will definitely play out in the later episodes for sure. Unfortunately I have a bad feeling that McNulty might be on the losing end of this media propaganda.
Interesting point about media being the "glue"...
ReplyDeleteOh McNulty.... he is one interesting character, and I have to agree that I'm kind of glad that he's back too --- I just enjoy seeing all the things he gets himself into, pretty funny stuff. I definitely agree that the media can have a dangerous aspect to it as well since it can ultimately shape how the public perceives certain topics. However, at the same time, the public's wants and needs serve as a form of checks and balances on the media since it thrives on profit and crazy stories --- they have to give the public what they want to a certain point.
ReplyDeleteI think it is interesting that yes Freamon gives him advice but he does not do it himself. He knows Mcnulty is a loose cannon and is more likely to take the risk than himself. McNulty is right back where he began, I am mad that he brought innocent Beadie into the mix and is breaking her heart.
ReplyDeleteWhy are you so glad that McNulty is back to being self-destructive? I disagree upon your happiness because his destructive behavior is creating so many problems and drags more than himself in the conflicts
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