The Wire Season 1 Episode 4
The Wire
Season 1

Ep 4. Old Cases

  • TVMA
  • June 23, 2002
  • 59 min
  • 8.2  (5,526)

Detective Jimmy McNulty and his partner Bunk Moreland continue their investigation into the murder of young drug dealer Snot Boogie. They visit the scene of the crime and interview witnesses, but no one is willing to say anything about what happened or who might be responsible. McNulty becomes frustrated with the lack of progress and starts to look for ways to get around the bureaucratic obstacles in his way.

Meanwhile, Baltimore police commander William Rawls meets with Lieutenant Cedric Daniels and orders him to shut down the investigation into the Snot Boogie murder, arguing that it is a waste of resources. Daniels protests, arguing that the case is important for building trust in the community and gathering intelligence on the drug trade, but Rawls is insistent.

As the police struggle to make progress on the Snot Boogie case, they are faced with a new challenge when a group of young street toughs rob a warehouse full of high-end electronics. The robbers are caught on surveillance cameras, but their faces are obscured by masks.

The police soon discover that several of the robbers are members of a street gang known as the Barksdale organization. Detective McNulty sees an opportunity to make headway in the Snot Boogie case by using the evidence from the warehouse robbery to apply pressure to the Barksdale crew.

However, Daniels is wary of using such tactics, arguing that it could backfire and lead to a violent escalation of the drug trade. McNulty is undeterred and continues to pursue the rebels, even as the rest of the police department questions his methods.

This tension comes to a head when McNulty and Bunk question a low-level drug dealer named Wallace in connection with the Snot Boogie case. Wallace becomes increasingly upset and confused as the detectives grill him about his involvement in the murder, leading to a tense standoff that leaves both sides shaken.

Meanwhile, we learn more about the inner workings of the Barksdale organization, and the complicated relationships between the gang's leaders. Avon Barksdale, the head of the organization, is shown to be a shrewd and ruthless operator, with a network of informants and a powerful hold on the drug trade. However, there are signs that Avon's grip on the organization is starting to weaken, as other players jockey for power and influence.

Overall, "Old Cases" is a tense and suspenseful episode of The Wire that explores the complex relationships between law enforcement, the criminal underworld, and the communities caught in the crossfire. With strong performances from the cast, excellent writing, and intense action sequences, this episode is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seat from beginning to end.

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  • First Aired
    June 23, 2002
  • Content Rating
    TVMA
  • Runtime
    59 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.2  (5,526)