There are some reprehensible characters on The Wire but also some real heroes. Who are the characters you admire most? My votes are for: Lester: a brilliant mind and a natural leader Bubbles: he is damaged, he has screwed up but he is truly kind-hearted and courageous Omar: the man has a code Bodie: A soldier, loyal to the end to those he respects Daniels: Always has his team's back, respects 'chain of command' but will stand up when he disagrees with an order Colvin: A good man, enough said Sobotka: Got into bed with the wrong people but his intentions were noble
Pryzbylewski = He *beep* up as bad as a cop can but his intentions were always good and he was always by the book and fair. He became a really fantastic teacher and role model.
Bubbles = The best character hands down, for me.
Omar = Another favourite. Took risks he wouldn't have in real life but was fantastically played.
Kima = HOT! But also a brilliant, tough cop. Respected and looked up to Lester, as she should.
Lesta = One of my favourites. Awesome, cool as *beep* dude.
McNulty = As a TV character I loved him in whatever state he was in, but I really liked him when he was "clean". He couldn't stop the work becoming too personal.
Bunk = Cool dude, tough, smart and amusing.
Bodie = I wouldn't say I liked or respected him, but he definitely grew on me.
I have forgotten their names but I liked the guy who ran the boxing gym a lot, and the sponsor/councillor guy who helped Bubs. And the addict babe who "nearly bled out" giving that speech. Others too.
EDIT: Bunny and Prop Joe = I liked and admired both of those very different characters.
Maybe...but I couldn't get pass his voice and mannerisms. He just irked me for some reason. I guess I could say that I admired his ability to not compromise his morals no matter how much he wanted to climb the career ladder. It was so hard for me to admit that because he really irked me. I found myself rolling my eyes whenever he was on the screen.