Comments on: you want it to be one way. but it’s the other way.

By: Professor Coldheart

Professor Coldheart — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:00:21 +0000

JHaas - True. Also, a stellar performance from Reg Cathey as Norman, Carcetti’s overworked aide.

Matt - That was a ballsy move on Prez’s part. Especially driving down to the Western later and calling Carver out.

By: M. Witty

M. Witty — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:45:00 +0000

I was holding my breath for Prez for the whole season (and again during his few scenes in the series finale), a smart, capable and likable detective who just has a knack for using exceptionally poor judgment at the most critical moments. I was worried one of the kids would end up paying such a lapse this time, but was glad to see him show enough sense to advise Randy against talking to the police.

Oh, and season four has my favorite of the season-ending montages.

By: JHaas

JHaas — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:13:59 +0000

I love that the Clay Davis line is an echo of Namond’s line from earlier in the same episode when Marlo’s handing out cash. But I have to say that the line that resonated most with me during rewatching is the Young Tony’s description of his first day as Mayor: “It’s this gorgeous silver bowl, and he says, ‘it’s from the unions’…”