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"The Detail" is the second episode of the first season of the HBO original television series, The Wire (2002–2008). The episode was written by David Simon from a story by David Simon and Ed Burns and was directed by Clark Johnson. It originally aired on June 9, 2002.
Jun 9, 2002 · The Detail: Directed by Clark Johnson. With Dominic West, John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison. Lt. Daniels puts his team together but the extra help he's asked includes several less than stellar officers. It also includes McNulty, who is obviously in the doghouse.
- (6.4K)
- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Clark Johnson
- 2002-06-09
Synopsis. Detectives McNulty and Bunk visit Medical Examiner Randall Frazier at the Office of Chief Medical Examiner to view the body of state’s witness William Gant. McNulty is convinced that Gant was murdered by the Barksdale Organization to retaliate and discourage future witness testimony.
Jun 9, 2002 · Lt. Daniels and his newly formed Barksdale detail arrive at their operation headquarters: a dark basement under the city's Court building. [Carver] Jesus Christ. [Griggs] Goddamn.
Daniels and McNulty turn to a higher authority to crack the case. Stream Season 1 Episode 2 of The Wire online or on your device plus recaps, previews, and other clips.
Season 1, Episode 02. The Detail. "You cannot lose if you do not play." — Marla Daniels. The brass tries to downplay William Gant's murder so no one will think he was murdered for his testimony, but McNulty, once again, tells Judge Phelan, and even though he urges Phelan not to tell the press, they find out anyway.
The witness who testified against D'Angelo is killed and the Barksdale organization is suspected. In light of Phelan's pressure, a detail is formed to investigate their activity in the towers and the pit.
