Homecoming

Greetings from Lithuania.

"Homecoming", sixth episode of 'The Wire" season 3 was beyond good - it was pulse pounding excellents. There are plotlines which eventually I think will lead to a conflict - especially one with boss not sharing same views on how to do business. This one is my favorite in this season so far. Hamsterdam plot line on the other hand has some parallel with previously mentioned one - both men trying to do something differently to avoid violence.

Overall, so far six episodes in season 3 were all outstanding. Writing is basically flawless as well great acting and etc. This is highly addictive show.

Colvin pushes local dealers hard to comply with Hamsterdam, whilst Avon looks to re-establish the Barksdale name on the corners of West Baltimore.

This is one of the best episodes, with great plot development and awesome character moments.

There are some classic scenes of The Wire in this one. Firstly, the dynamic between Avon and Stringer starts to get very compelling, with great development by the writers and scenes that embody the third season themes about change and reform brilliantly. Closely linked is the arc of Cutty, who goes through an important turning point that for me is not just a high point of the episode, but the entire show. Wood Harris, Idris Elba, Chad Coleman and Anwan Glover are all excellent.

It is such clever writing and filmmaking to generate audience sympathy with violent criminals. Even Avon comes across as decent in one scene and you wonder how this is even possible!

Bunk has an iconic exchange with Omar that is well written and exceptionally well acted by Michael K Williams and Wendell Pierce. You can feel the writers frustration with audiences romanticising about Omar in every word of Bunk's rant.

The politics within the chain of command in the Baltimore PD suffers another Jimmy McNulty special. His character, plus Daniels, Greggs, and Colvin all have some great scenes.

Carcetti's ambition starts to get interesting with the reveal of a strategy and more insightful moments into his narcissism. You could quite believe this is a personality type that would want power.

As ever, there is so much going on in just one episode it would take an essay to cover it all.