Another solid episode. Bubbles becoming clean I think is a much needed change for his character, having seen him go through 4 seasons of constant addiction, accurate as that may be of addicts and their unending struggles to get clean. Andre Royo is playing someone who clearly is clinically depressed very well. This season seems to have delved straight into Marlo making his moves and having people killed which is great to see after a season of him not doing a whole lot except have several people put in vacants by Chris and Snoop. As for the journalist subplot, I am still absolutely apathetic. I really wish it would actually hold a lot less screen time than it's getting because everything else is far more interesting. I think right now it's the only thing holding the season back, but soon enough it'll get more relevant I'm sure. Seeing Avon Barksdale's return was a very unexpected surprise, though I'm sure he's still very much out of the picture. He does set up a meeting that could link Marlo and the Greeks, though, and that could be very interesting. I look forward to seeing how that does pan out. As for that ending, I really don't know what to think just yet. McNulty is always scheming but he's also back to being an alcoholic mess so I guess I'll wait to see what happens there
Mid 7
Mid 7