Breaking Down the Season 2 Finale of ‘The Wire’

Jemele and Van break down the last episode of Season 2, “Port in a Storm”

By Jemele Hill and Van Lathan Jul 21, 2020, 8:36am EDT

Jemele Hill and Van Lathan break down the Season 2 finale of The Wire and the episode’s inevitable ending (01:30), if Nicky Sobotka was a victim (17:00), Stringer’s visit to Brother Mouzone in the hospital (34:15), the Greek’s goodbye (50:00), and more.

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