The Wire is a "serial procedural" - it's arguably the most procedural fictional show in TV history, as it documents procedures in more detail & precision across a range of occupations, from police work to drug dealing to freight shipping to political fundraising. What most people call a "procedural" really means…

The Wire is a "serial procedural" - it's arguably the most procedural fictional show in TV history, as it documents procedures in more detail & precision across a range of occupations, from police work to drug dealing to freight shipping to political fundraising. What most people call a "procedural" really means…

Sure - it helps you remember your information without needing to think about it to use the same birthday. Walt doesn't need to change his age, and it's not like a birthday on an ID is traceable.

Sure - it helps you remember your information without needing to think about it to use the same birthday. Walt doesn't need to change his age, and it's not like a birthday on an ID is traceable.

A random thought: the machine gun in the trunk is the clear signal that Mr. Chips is now Scarface, as if Walt is saying hello to his little friend.

A random thought: the machine gun in the trunk is the clear signal that Mr. Chips is now Scarface, as if Walt is saying hello to his little friend.

Shards of glass are a hint.

Shards of glass are a hint.

I find how much love & respect Schur has for Amy Poehler so charming. It seems different than the standard Hollywood puffery, and that sincerity & admiration oozes through the entire show.

I find how much love & respect Schur has for Amy Poehler so charming. It seems different than the standard Hollywood puffery, and that sincerity & admiration oozes through the entire show.

The fact that they weren't going for the lyric reference might be this walkthrough's most shocking revelation.

The fact that they weren't going for the lyric reference might be this walkthrough's most shocking revelation.

I believe the actual poll question was "Who would you rather drink an O'Doul's with?"

I believe the actual poll question was "Who would you rather drink an O'Doul's with?"

I'm pretty sure that Schur said in a midseason interview that it is legal in many towns, so they're rolling with it. She may have to recuse herself on the P&R budget.

I'm pretty sure that Schur said in a midseason interview that it is legal in many towns, so they're rolling with it. She may have to recuse herself on the P&R budget.

I'm not a doctor, but I play one on TV.

I'm not a doctor, but I play one on TV.

Goldman & Donovan were running the writers' room in seasons 2 & 3, with Harmon still overseeing the show.

Goldman & Donovan were running the writers' room in seasons 2 & 3, with Harmon still overseeing the show.