Fair rating?The Wire· Season 2 · Episode 5
Undertow
"They used to make steel there, no?" – Spiros VondasZiggy's inability to move a package of drugs costs him his Camaro and nearly his life as he falls foul of East side dealers. Seeing his cousin in danger, Nick attempts to parley with one of the dealers but discovers that they have torched Ziggy's car. Daniels sends his detail out for some hand-to-hands as they half-heartedly step up their investigation of the docks. Officer Russell gets information from an old boyfriend who indicates that the union computer may be useful in tracking containers. Sobotka's frustration with the Greeks begins to grow as he is once again denied a meeting with their boss, remaining defiant even when his payment for smuggling each container is tripled. Donette visits D'Angelo and tells him that he is being supported; D'Angelo remains cynical. The Barksdale family's drug trade continues to falter because of supply problems.
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#10In Season 2of 12 rated episodes
#53All-timeof 60 rated episodes
−0.3vs season avgSeason 2 averages 8.3
2003First airedJune 29, 2003
Guest stars
Domenick Lombardozzias Det. Thomas "Herc" Hauk
Seth Gilliamas Det. Ellis Carver
Tray Chaneyas Malik 'Poot' Carr
Randall Boffmanas Malik 'Poot' Carr
Richard Burtonas Sean "Shamrock" McGinty
Clifford "Method Man" Smithas Melvin "Cheese" Wagstaff
Callie Thorneas Elena McNultyShamyl Brownas Donette
Jeffrey Pratt Gordonas John "Johnny Fifty" Spamanto
Luray Cooperas Nathaniel "Nat" Coxson
Chris Ashworthas Sergei "Serge" MalatovRobert Colesberryas Det. Ray Cole
Kristin Proctoras Aimee
Lance Irwinas MauiCrew
Steve ShillDirector
Ed BurnsStory · Teleplay
David SimonStory