: McNulty and Freamon's "ends justify the means" approach leads to their forced retirement.
If you'd like, I can provide a or a breakdown of where each main character ends up .
: Jimmy McNulty creates a fabricated "serial killer" case to secure funding for actual investigations. Episode Guide The Wire Season 5 Complete Pack
: The police department faces budget cuts; the Baltimore Sun deals with staff reductions.
: Marlo Stanfield consolidates power while Campbell and Carcetti clash over the budget. : McNulty and Freamon's "ends justify the means"
📍 : Watch the "Prequels" (three short clips) often included in complete packs that show the backstories of Prop Joe, Omar, and McNulty.
: The police finally move in on Marlo’s crew using the illegal wiretap. Episode Guide : The police department faces budget
: Newspaper reporter Scott Templeton begins fabricating details to enhance the story.