The Target

The Wire: Season 1: Episode 1

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The Wire: Season 2
The Target

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HBO | Air Date: June 2, 2002
Starring: J.D. Williams, Lance Reddick, John Doman, Wendell Pierce, Wood Harris, Deirdre Lovejoy, Andre Royo, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison, Larry Gilliard Jr., Dominic West, Sonja Sohn
Summary: "...when it's not your turn." - McNultyDuring the trial of D'Angelo Barksdale, a mid-level dealer accused of murder, the prosecution's star witness recants her testimony, resulting in a not guilty verdict. After the trial, Detective James "Jimmy" McNulty explains to Judge Phelan how he suspects the Barksdale crew for a slew of related"...when it's not your turn." - McNultyDuring the trial of D'Angelo Barksdale, a mid-level dealer accused of murder, the prosecution's star witness recants her testimony, resulting in a not guilty verdict. After the trial, Detective James "Jimmy" McNulty explains to Judge Phelan how he suspects the Barksdale crew for a slew of related murders. When the judge contacts McNulty's superiors about this revelation, McNulty is taken to task for his indiscretion. Meanwhile, D'Angelo is free to return to work, but he soon discovers that he's been demoted.… Expand
Genre(s): Drama, Suspense
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