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An FBI in league with The Greeks.
* FBIAgent: Of the corrupt variety, trading info with a criminal cartel.
* TheMole: He promptly alerts The Greek of any direct action against him from the law.
* SmallRoleBigImpact: Appears briefly in 3 episodes, he's the reason The Greek doesn't get caught in season 2, and probably ever.
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An FBI in league with The Greeks.
* FBIAgent: Of the corrupt variety, trading info with a criminal cartel.
* TheMole: He promptly alerts The Greek of any direct action against him from the law.
* SmallRoleBigImpact: Appears briefly in 3 episodes, he's the reason The Greek doesn't get caught in season 2, and probably ever.
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* PlotTriggeringDeath: Subverted. The series start with [=McNulty=] inquiring about his death. In most shows, this would be the setup of the MysteryOfTheWeek (or season), but in ''The Wire'' it serves instead as the EstablishingSeriesMoment.
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* PlotTriggeringDeath: Subverted. The series start with [=McNulty=] inquiring about his death. In most shows, this would be the setup of the MysteryOfTheWeek (or season), but in ''The Wire'' it serves instead as the EstablishingSeriesMoment. SmallRoleBigImpact is similarly averted, as his death is not related to [=McNulty=] pissing on the chain of command, that would fall on the murder of Pooh Blanchard and witness William Gant.
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[[folder: The Governor of Maryland]]
The unnamed Governor of the state of Maryland. A Republican, he is almost certainly a NoCelebritiesWereHarmed version of [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Ehrlich Bob Ehrlich]] in much the same way that Carcetti is based on Martin O'Malley.
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* EvilIsPetty: While he may not actually be evil, he certainly is petty, as he's willing to spite Carcetti and everyone in Baltimore just to score political points and stay in office.
* TheGhost: Never seen.
* NoNameGiven: He's just the Governor.
* ObstructiveBureaucrat: Snubs his meetings with Carcetti to get a rise out of him.
* TheRival: Knows Carcetti is gunning for his job. Eventually he loses (much as Ehrlich lost to O'Malley in 2006).
* SmugSnake: Does whatever he can to humiliate Carcetti.
The unnamed Governor of the state of Maryland. A Republican, he is almost certainly a NoCelebritiesWereHarmed version of [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Ehrlich Bob Ehrlich]] in much the same way that Carcetti is based on Martin O'Malley.
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* TheGhost: Never seen.
* NoNameGiven: He's just the Governor.
* ObstructiveBureaucrat: Snubs his meetings with Carcetti to get a rise out of him.
* TheRival: Knows Carcetti is gunning for his job. Eventually he loses (much as Ehrlich lost to O'Malley in 2006).
* SmugSnake: Does whatever he can to humiliate Carcetti.
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[[folder:William Gant]]
A state's witness in the murder trial of D'Angelo Barksdale.
* PlotTriggeringDeath: His murder is what really makes [=McNulty=] go off the reservation.
* SmallRoleBigImpact: He's killed by Bird. This sets up the downfall of the Barksdale empire, as Jimmy takes offense and starts making even bigger waves that make the news and can no longer be ignored.
[[folder:Fredo Braddock]]
A state's witness murdered in Season 54
* NotMeThisTime: His death is unrelated to gang wars or drug violence.
* PosthumousCharacter: The first dead person on the series.
* SuspectIsHatless: He was able to convey that his killer was "a guy with a gun".
* SmallRoleBigImpact: As he was a death of state witness becomes a major issue during the primaries.
-->'''Norris:''' So our guy's dead because a bullet misses a bleach bottle, and this fuck Carcetti gets to be the mayor behind this stupidity. I fucking love this town.
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[[folder: The Governor of Maryland]]
The unnamed Governor of the state of Maryland. A Republican, he is almost certainly a NoCelebritiesWereHarmed version of [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Ehrlich Bob Ehrlich]] in much the same way that Carcetti is based on Martin O'Malley.
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* EvilIsPetty: While he may not actually be evil, he certainly is petty, as he's willing to spite Carcetti and everyone in Baltimore just to score political points and stay in office.
* TheGhost: Never seen.
* NoNameGiven: He's just the Governor.
* ObstructiveBureaucrat: Snubs his meetings with Carcetti to get a rise out of him.
* TheRival: Knows Carcetti is gunning for his job. Eventually he loses (much as Ehrlich lost to O'Malley in 2006).
* SmugSnake: Does whatever he can to humiliate Carcetti.
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* RevolversAreJustBetter: He is a bit taken aback when he is encouraged by Slim Charles to use a semi-automatic, stating his preference for the trusty .38 revolver, as it "don't jam". Slim Charles retorts that it might be the case, but a revolver doesn't hold 15 shots, and these days it is volume rather than making your shots count, that gives you an edge in a street shoot-out.
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->''I don't trust you. I can care about you, and I can want us to be friends, and if you give me enough time Jimmy time, Jimmy, I can actually want you to be happy. But how the hell am I supposed to trust you?''
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** When Omar accuses him of playing a part in Brandon's absolutely horrific torture and murder, Brother Mouzone simply comments that what happened to Brandon "isn't my style".
** Despite being a cold-blooded hitman, he's one of the few characters in opposition (at least initially) to Omar who never uses homophobic slurs and even chides Lamar for doing
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* ItsAllAboutMe: To a degree. He seems enthusiastic about the potential to reform education while immersed in the study itself. But his conversation with Colvin as the study winds down gives Colvin the sense that he cares more about it being a credential for himself in the publish or perish world of academia. Further confirmed when he gives a public presentation on his findings. Colvin shakes his head in disgust, and quietly leaves.
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A fancy, high-priced lobbyist hired by Frank to drum up political support for dredging the canal. His great-grandfather was an uneducated labourer, and the family has steadily climbed the socioeconomic ladder ever since.
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A fancy, high-priced lobbyist hired by Frank Sobotka to drum up political support for dredging the canal. His great-grandfather was an uneducated labourer, and the family has steadily climbed the socioeconomic ladder ever since.
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[[folder: Snot Boogie]]
Real name Omar Isaiah Betts. He is killed at the start of the series.
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->''My great-grandfather was a knife sharpener. Pushed a grinding stone up Preston Street to Alice Ann, one leg shorter than the
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* UsefulNotes/TheAmericanDream: His family achieved this by having every generation strive to surpass the previous one, persuing higher education and rejecting their working-class roots; unlike the stevedores who passed down blue collar union jobs from father to son.
* BriefcaseFullOfMoney: Frank paid him from a shoebox full of loose bills in his desk drawer.
* IvyLeagueForEveryone: His oldest son is a student at Princeton.
* NecessaryEvil: How Frank views him. He hates that he needs a rich guy in a suit on his side to be taken seriously, and is pretty open in his contempt for Bruce.
* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: When Frank becomes politically toxic after his arrest Bruce bails on him, but he does have the decency to meet Frank in person and tell him so face to face.
* SelectiveObliviousness: He had to at least suspect that the money Frank was paying him with wasn’t legit but he didn’t want to ask questions.
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[[folder: Snot Boogie]]
Real name Omar Isaiah Betts. He is killed at the start of the series.
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* BriefcaseFullOfMoney: Frank paid him from a shoebox full of loose bills in his desk drawer.
* IvyLeagueForEveryone: His oldest son is a student at Princeton.
* NecessaryEvil: How Frank views him. He hates that he needs a rich guy in a suit on his side to be taken seriously, and is pretty open in his contempt for Bruce.
* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: When Frank becomes politically toxic after his arrest Bruce bails on him, but he does have the decency to meet Frank in person and tell him so face to face.
* SelectiveObliviousness: He had to at least suspect that the money Frank was paying him with wasn’t legit but he didn’t want to ask questions.
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Real name Omar Isaiah Betts. He is killed at the start of the series.
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* ThatManIsDead: After going straight, he preferred being called Dennis instead if Cutty.
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* FourEyesZeroSoul: His glasses really brings out his ice-cold glaze.
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* EvenEvilHasStandards: Despite being a cold-blooded hitman, he's one of the few characters in opposition (at least initially) to Omar who never uses homophobic slurs and even chides Lamar for doing so.
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** Sardene gets together with Lester because of his kind nature.
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* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: While he may have a brutal and selfish past, some of which lingers in his actions after he is released from prison, Cutty is genuine about helping youths avoid the game through his gym and goes out of his way to steer them clear of trouble.
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* BadassDecay: Discussed Deconstructed in-universe after quitting the game.
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* KnightInSourArmor: He's not very happy with the TheWarOnTerror UsefulNotes/TheWarOnTerror monopolizing the resources of the FBI and is bitter about it. Still finds the time and need to help [=McNulty=] with the so called war on drugs.
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* EstablishingCharacterMoment: His [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5VxvF7DaCw first scene as enforcer]]; he politely debriefs ''Mister'' Cheese, emphatically asks him to move his ass back where it belongs, calmly gives him a bullet for his troubles, says goodbye and then continues about his reading business.
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* EstablishingCharacterMoment: His [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5VxvF7DaCw com/watch?v=3-Rzb6fpwBc first scene as enforcer]]; he politely debriefs ''Mister'' Cheese, emphatically asks him to move his ass back where it belongs, calmly gives him a bullet for his troubles, says goodbye and then continues about his reading business.
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-->'''Mouzone:''' I see you favor a .45.
'''Omar:''' Tonight I do. And I keeps one in the chamber, in case you pondering... Nice show piece you got there.
'''Omar:''' Tonight I do. And I keeps one in the chamber, in case you pondering... Nice show piece you got there.
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45.\\
'''Omar:''' Tonight I do. And I keeps one in the chamber, in case you pondering... Nice show piece you got there.\\
'''Omar:''' Tonight I do. And I keeps one in the chamber, in case you pondering... Nice show piece you got there.\\
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* WorthyOpponent: Him and Omar's interactions makes it clear that despite them being opposite in many ways they also recognize each other as kindred spirits, and they quickly gain a lot of mutual respect for each other. So much so they eventually decide to put aside their animousity and focus on the real threat towards them both; Stringer Bell.
-->'''Mouzone:''' I see you favor a .45.
'''Omar:''' Tonight I do. And I keeps one in the chamber, in case you pondering... Nice show piece you got there.
'''Mouzone:''' Walther PPK. .380. Double action.\\
'''Omar:''' Hear them Walthers like to jump some.\\
'''Mouzone:''' As will you, with one in your elbow.\\
'''Omar:''' That gun ain't got enough firepower to make my joint useless. It definitely won't stop me from emptying out half my mag.\\
'''Mouzone:''' You ''might'' not hit me.\\
'''Omar:''' This range? And this caliber? Even if I miss, I can't miss.\\
'''Mouzone:''' ''(smiles)'' I admire a man with confidence.\\
'''Omar:''' I don't see no sweat on your brow neither, bro.
-->'''Mouzone:''' I see you favor a .45.
'''Omar:''' Tonight I do. And I keeps one in the chamber, in case you pondering... Nice show piece you got there.
'''Mouzone:''' Walther PPK. .380. Double action.\\
'''Omar:''' Hear them Walthers like to jump some.\\
'''Mouzone:''' As will you, with one in your elbow.\\
'''Omar:''' That gun ain't got enough firepower to make my joint useless. It definitely won't stop me from emptying out half my mag.\\
'''Mouzone:''' You ''might'' not hit me.\\
'''Omar:''' This range? And this caliber? Even if I miss, I can't miss.\\
'''Mouzone:''' ''(smiles)'' I admire a man with confidence.\\
'''Omar:''' I don't see no sweat on your brow neither, bro.
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* EstablishingCharacterMoment: His [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5VxvF7DaCw first scene as enforcer]]; he politely debriefs ''Mister'' Cheese, emphatically asks him to move his ass back where it belongs, calmly gives him a bullet for his troubles, says goodbye and then continues about his reading business.
