"Undertow" is the fifth episode of the second season of the HBO original series, The Wire. The episode was written by Ed Burns from a story by David Simon & Ed Burns and was directed by Steve Shill. It originally aired on June 29, 2003.
The title refers to the tide effect that traps unsuspecting swimmers; a metaphor for Frank Sobotka's inability to extricate himself from the smuggling operation despite his desire to.
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"Undertow" is the fifth episode of the second season of the HBO original series, The Wire. The episode was written by Ed Burns from a story by David Simon & Ed Burns and was directed by Steve Shill. It originally aired on June 29, 2003.
The title refers to the tide effect that traps unsuspecting swimmers; a metaphor for Frank Sobotka's inability to extricate himself from the smuggling operation despite his desire to.
Vondas makes this comment in reference to a shut down steel works reflecting the season's theme of the death of work in American cities.
Although credited, Frankie Faison and Deirdre Lovejoy do not appear in this episode.
Colonel William Rawls questions detective Lester Freamon and Bunk Moreland about their case. He tells Freamon he has been detailed to the South Eastern district and recommends that Bunk bring in a fresh detective.
Bunk, Beadie Russell, Ray Cole and Mackey serve grand jury summons on checkers at Frank Sobotka's union who worked on the Atlantic Light, the...
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