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"The Dickensian Aspect" is the sixth episode of the fifth season of the HBO series The Wire. The episode was written by Ed Burns (from a story by David Simon and Ed Burns) and was directed by Seith Mann. [1] It aired on February 10, 2008. [2]
- Stanfield Organization
- Omar Little
- Homicide Unit
- Politics
- The Baltimore Sun
- Stanfield Investigation
Scene opens on a body being stretchered out of Monk’s apartment building by paramedics. Homicide detective Ed Norrisstands in front of the building looking up at the apartment’s broken window. A young boy on a scooter watches the body and the detective leave and then sets off himself. The rest of the Stanfield Organization search for Omar Little fo...
Omar hides out in the maintenance room of Monk's apartment building and bandages what appears to be a seriously injured right leg. He fashions a crutch from a broom and limps out of the building in obvious pain. Omar waits for Fatface Rick at Boots Bail Bonds and uses a glass bottle to hold up the kingpin. Rick offers Omar anything he wants. Omar t...
McNulty reads The Baltimore Sun and finds his fake serial killer story on the front page. Bunk asks him if he is happy and McNulty gleefully explains that he will now have the funds he requires to restart the Stanfield investigation. Bunk guesses that McNulty phoned Scott Templeton, the reporter involved, himself and McNulty tells Bunk that Templet...
Carcetti holds a poorly attended press event to commemorate the opening of “New Westport.” He discusses the rejuvenation of the docks project and the contributions of his predecessors Tommy D’Alessandro, William Donald Schaefer, Kurt Schmoke and Michael O’Malley. He is watched by a group of Union Stevedores including Nick Sobotka, Nat Coxon, Little...
Alma Gutierrez remarks on Scott Templeton’s front page piece about the false serial killer and asks if it was strange to be close to the killer. Having actually faked the phone call Templeton is relatively unfazed. Executive Editor James Whiting and Managing Editor Thomas Klebanowapproach Templeton to congratulate him on the story. Templeton downpl...
Lester Freamon reveals his intention to pursue the Stanfield investigation, despite orders to drop it, to Leander Sydnor. Freamon shows Sydnor the illegal wiretap on Stanfield’s cell phone and delivers the epigraph “If you have a problem with this, I understand completely.” Freamon tells Sydnor that if he is unhappy with the plan he should put as m...
Feb 10, 2008 · The Dickensian Aspect: Directed by Seith Mann. With Dominic West, Reg E. Cathey, John Doman, Aidan Gillen. Mystified by Omar's disappearance, Marlo and Chris ramp up their efforts to locate their nemesis.
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- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Seith Mann
- 2008-02-10
Feb 14, 2008 · Episode 6 of this 10 episode final season was called "The Dickensian Aspect", something Gus' bosses at the Sun seem to think adds some poetry to a story, and which yes, is terminology used by...
Last season, he was left to the wolves in a group home and now he’s become a wolf himself as a means to survive. He can’t be candid to the police, who couldn’t help him before, and he needs ...
The editor wants the readers to feel pity for the homeless. Playing up "the Dickensian aspect" of homelessness is basically telling his reporter to find a hungry beggar saying "please sir, I want some more" (ala Oliver Twist) for the pathos.
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The Dickensian Aspect. TV-MA | 59 MIN. WATCH NOW. Templeton makes headlines; Bunk follows up on old leads; McNulty takes an interest in the homeless. 1. More With Less. Budget cuts hit the police hard. Meanwhile, corporate downsizing frustrates the staff of a local newspaper. 2. Unconfirmed Reports.
