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After rewatching The Wire, the ending for Duquan was the most depressing for me
Posted on 4/9/24 at 8:22 pm
Posted on 4/9/24 at 8:22 pm
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Spoiler alert for those who have not seen it
When I first saw the series, I always thought it was Wallace’s death was the saddest thing in the series but I felt real bad for Duquan. He was a kid who had nothing and came from nothing. All the kids made fun of him and he just wanted to have friends. He finally made friends, doing good in school, and lost everybody at the end of the series. Him lying to the teacher about needing the money to go back to school with both sides knowing it was a lie was sad to watch and seeing him become a drug addict was a sad ending for him.
Spoiler alert for those who have not seen it
When I first saw the series, I always thought it was Wallace’s death was the saddest thing in the series but I felt real bad for Duquan. He was a kid who had nothing and came from nothing. All the kids made fun of him and he just wanted to have friends. He finally made friends, doing good in school, and lost everybody at the end of the series. Him lying to the teacher about needing the money to go back to school with both sides knowing it was a lie was sad to watch and seeing him become a drug addict was a sad ending for him.
This post was edited on 4/9/24 at 8:27 pm
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Posted on 4/9/24 at 8:59 pm to Byrdybyrd05
Finished a rewatch last week and yeah the scene with him asking Prez for money is heartbreaking. Good kid with a hellacious upbringing that couldn't escape it.
Posted on 4/9/24 at 9:00 pm to Byrdybyrd05
Duke never had a chance. Randy’s situation towards the end isn’t much better. Imagine losing a good foster mom, trusting the police for them to ultimately fail you and then being put in a boys home like that with a reputation as a snitch.
Posted on 4/9/24 at 9:06 pm to Byrdybyrd05
Thats one of the main points of the show. Most of those kids never had much of a chance.
I wish there were more movies and tv that showed kids making it out of that cycle.
I wish there were more movies and tv that showed kids making it out of that cycle.
Posted on 4/9/24 at 9:09 pm to Byrdybyrd05
The school season(s) are underrated I think. The show's character of Baltimore couldn't have been told without it. It was so perfect for the series to demonstrate the plight and path of the other characters having come up through that system and city. It's an autobiographical account of sorts, 20+ years ago which continues today after 4 Presidencies and multiple shitty mayors.
Posted on 4/9/24 at 11:00 pm to Byrdybyrd05
Good thread. I agree with you. His ending was by far the saddest. Wasn't that bad a kid but you kind of knew it would end up being bad for him in the end.
Posted on 4/10/24 at 7:15 am to Byrdybyrd05
The show was generally sincere, even with liberties taken/sensationalism for some storylines. While it might be depressing, it is a reality for many.
In a way, the kids storyline showed how we get a range of outcomes. And, if you want some hopefulness, maybe Duquan becomes the Bubbles of the next generation.
In a way, the kids storyline showed how we get a range of outcomes. And, if you want some hopefulness, maybe Duquan becomes the Bubbles of the next generation.
Posted on 4/11/24 at 1:51 pm to Byrdybyrd05
Agree. Sad but gritty realism in the treatment of the street kids. Really gets to you if you’re dialed in.
Posted on 4/11/24 at 2:33 pm to Byrdybyrd05
Bodie’s ending had me. Him and McNaughty sitting together pondering how they got there was epic.
Posted on 4/12/24 at 9:44 am to Byrdybyrd05
Rewatching "The Wire" for the 6th time and the opening of Season 2 Episode 4 feature the Key Bridge.
For those who have never driven over it!
For those who have never driven over it!
Posted on 5/5/24 at 5:54 am to Byrdybyrd05
quote:me too....and Omar was the badest mofo in the hood.
I felt real bad for Duquan.
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