In the projects. On the docks. In City Hall. In the schools. And now, in the media. The places and faces change, but the game remains the same. In the fifth — and final — season, the series expands its focus into the media — specifically the role of newspapers in big-city bureaucracy — as it follows a newspaper staff as they struggle to maintain integrity and meet deadlines in the face of budget cuts and staff reductions.
Budget cuts hit the police hard; corporate downsizing frustrates the staff of a local newspaper. |
McNulty decides to take matters into his own hands; Marlo takes care of unfinished business. |
Carcetti's police plans are leaked to the press; Marlo cleans up his cash. |
The police brass changes; McNulty and Freamon look for bodies; Prop Joe pays his last respects. |
Marlo's new alliance gives Freamon and McNulty a fresh lead; the press turns to a breaking story. |
Templeton makes headlines; Bunk follows up on old leads; McNulty takes an interest in the homeless. |
S05E07 : Took 8.21/10 (aired on 02/17/2008)An unexpected call puts Templeton and the paper back in the spotlight--and gets McNulty unwanted… |
Bunk returns a McNulty favor; Carcetti is forced to make deals; Hayes asks Templeton about his… |
Freamon's hard work pays off with a promising lead, though McNulty isn't in the mood to celebrate. |
S05E10 : -30- 8.86/10 (aired on 03/09/2008)McNulty and Freamon face the consequences of their actions, while Carcetti tries to save face. |