Is Mcnulty's Actual Sympathy For D Angelo?
The most interesting character in this episode was the Deacon that spends most of his time this episode speaking with Colvin. It was amazing that he was so inspired to help a community even if the only people there are drug dealers and buyers. His dedication to helping others lead to Colvin bringing in supplies for the dealers so that “Hamsterdam” would not be a complete area of survival of the fittest. Furthermore, he provided one of the best lines in the episode. When Colvin asked if he was hustling a game of pool, the Deacon replied, “No. I’m educating.” The most memorable scene for me is when McNulty sits down and talks to Briana Barksdale about D’Angelo. It is interesting to see how McNulty uses both his actual sympathy for D’Angelo