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QUESTION REGARDING STORYLINE IN SEASON 3

posted 8 years ago by dmbcwalk
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First I would like to say that I just finished Season 3 a few nights ago and this show is everything everyone ever made it out to be. Absolutely fantastic.. looking forward to watching the last 2 seasons... even though from what I've read season 5 seems to be considered the worst...alright on to my question and please no spoilers!!!!

Alright... maybe I just missed it but why did Stringer Bell meet the cop in the graveyard and give him directions to Avon's hideout? Why was he turning his partner in? The only thing I could think of was because Avon would not listen to Stringer about not starting a war with Marlow and to keep it cool. So Stringer was afraid that Avon would bring unneeded attention to them from the cops so he wanted to have Avon arrested..? Is this why he turned on him or is it something else and I just missed it..? Thanks!!

[–] McGibbs22 8 years ago

You basically got it right. The unwanted attention that Avon would bring would not only lead on police investigations but Prop Joe and the Co-Op would you have cut Stringer and Avon out of the good supply of dope.

[–] prolifik5 8 years ago

The other members of the co-op were threatening to cut the Barksdales out of the supply because the war with Marlo was causing their business to suffer. Stringer pointed this out to Avon but he didn't care - he just wanted his corners. Once Marlo killed DeVonne (the girl Avon used to try and lure Marlo into a trap) Stringer realised there was no chance of convincing Avon to talk truce, so he dimed on him to prevent their business from being sabotaged.

[–] dmbcwalk 8 years ago

Awesome... thanks! Also one other quick thing... would you all agree that season 5 is the worst? Because again from what little bit I've read while not trying to spoil anything for myself is that season 5 is considered the worst while 4 is considered the best by many. And if 4 is the best then DAMN have I got something to look forward to.. because if it gets better then what it already has been then im excited.

[–] prolifik5 8 years ago

Season 5 is the worst by most accounts but we're talking about a very high bar here. I would actually say it may very well be the funniest although I had some other problems with it.

Personally I prefer Season 3 but Season 4 is also exceptional.

[–] Airjordan2288 8 years ago

Calling it the worst of the 5 is probably accurate. First off it was only 10 episodes so it felt rushed. The main story line they throw in for season 5 seems out of place as well. but still enjoyable by all accounts. If anything it had the poor circumstance to follow season 4 which in my opinion is the greatest season of the Wire. The show had nowhere to go but down after that. But i would by no means call it terrible. Just not as good as previous seasons.

" Tell me mom...when your little girl's on the slab...where will it tickle you?"

[–] BigBadDolemite 8 years ago

Season 5 is the worst and there is no question about that but take into account just because its the worse does not mean its bad. In fact its usually only made a big deal when someone is trying to make an argument against the show. But its still highly regarded when compared to other shows, 89 on Metacritic and 100% on Rotten. So its still a great season and has a fantastic ending and I'd say the only real flaw is its too short only having 10.5 episodes.

And I think season 3 is the best but Season 4 is every bit as good.