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The Wire’s Marlo: An Iconic Villain with a Terrifying Message
While much of The Wire is about how the game remains the same with a shifting cast of players, Marlo Stanfield represents a virulent form of newness. A new game with no respect for the old rules and with no mercy. Looking back on The Wire now, we can see how Marlo’s ability to make a very bad state of affairs even worse conveys an important, timeless message. Let’s take a look at Marlo’s story in The Wire to unpack its deeper symbolism and why we need to remember his warnings today.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 One of TV's most iconic villains
01:31 Marlo's new, sadistic game
06:45 Marlo vs. Avon & Stringer
08:58 Thirst for power & respecting his name
10:32 How his story ends
CREDITS
Executive Producers: Debra Minoff & Susannah McCullough
Chief Creative Director: Susannah McCullough
Associate Producer: Tyler Browner
Writer: Susannah McCullough
Narrator: Jessica Babineaux
Video Editor: Travis Martin
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