Michael is running out of options to deal with problems at home, whilst Herc blunders through more sensitive police work.
This is another very strong episode that lays the foundations for some big events to come.
There are lots of interesting plots unfolding in this episode that involve so many characters that it is impossible to mention everything. The standout scenes for me involve Michael and Namond. Both characters continue to be developed brilliantly by the writers. Michael in particular has a huge moment by the implication of one scene. Namond continues to be depicted plausibly in scenes that both amuse and frustrate.
Speaking of frustration, Herc has one of his worst episodes professionally and some moments are hard to watch. This clearly is a character the writers use to highlight institutional disfunction within the police department and it's consequences. Everything that has led to his involvement in various situations has been brilliantly plotted within the story there are some crucial moments here inspire dread in what is to come.
The political dealings of Carcetti get more interesting with the writers doing a great job of showing how complicated it will be for him to even attempt solving some of the problems.
Prez has some memorable scenes as he learns that the same problems that paralyse the law enforcement process are endemic within the education system. These are not subtlety conveyed to the audience, but feel important issues to tackle.
All performances are top drawer as always and likewise the production values.
This is another very strong episode that lays the foundations for some big events to come.
There are lots of interesting plots unfolding in this episode that involve so many characters that it is impossible to mention everything. The standout scenes for me involve Michael and Namond. Both characters continue to be developed brilliantly by the writers. Michael in particular has a huge moment by the implication of one scene. Namond continues to be depicted plausibly in scenes that both amuse and frustrate.
Speaking of frustration, Herc has one of his worst episodes professionally and some moments are hard to watch. This clearly is a character the writers use to highlight institutional disfunction within the police department and it's consequences. Everything that has led to his involvement in various situations has been brilliantly plotted within the story there are some crucial moments here inspire dread in what is to come.
The political dealings of Carcetti get more interesting with the writers doing a great job of showing how complicated it will be for him to even attempt solving some of the problems.
Prez has some memorable scenes as he learns that the same problems that paralyse the law enforcement process are endemic within the education system. These are not subtlety conveyed to the audience, but feel important issues to tackle.
All performances are top drawer as always and likewise the production values.
