HealthyMealthy You try conveying that much will and determination for power and control without saying more than a few lines. Don't diminish his fantastic work.
HealthyMealthy that was by design on Hectors part. He has spoken that he believed Marlo was fueled by Power thus he wouldn't NEED to say much until necessary.
What I love about this scene is its really the first time we see Marlo lose his cool and snap, and we see that behind the mask he wears he is really an insecure individual, and all it took was hearing that Omar was talking smack about him behind his back. Another thing is during the finale: you hear street corner thugs talking about the legend of Omars last stand, not Marlo
I wouldn't call it insecurity in a negative sense. Rather, it's insecurity in the sense that you, as a gang leader, need to be aware of what people on the street think of you, because it affects your status in every way, not to mention your feeling of power. If you call Marlo insecure because of that, you should also call Avon equally insecure, since he was just as much worried about his perception on the street and was just as much in the game for the feeling of power. also, Marlo's anger stems from the fact that he was not told about the Omar's slander. Earlier in the season, Marlo has dealer executed for talking shit about him, but that he carried out with his usual cool. It's not the slander itself, but rather the fact that he was kept in the dark about it.
ikosabre Avon wasn't geared on power; he was geared on respect. Respect was his protocol in the game. He corresponds with Mitch from Paid in Full. He just loved to hustle and show the people around him love. Avon wouldn't coldly murder you because you ran your mouth about him like Marlo did to multiple people who ran their mouth. Avon paid Cutty out 10k for his boxing gym after he quit. Marlo would have most likely punished Cutty for quitting because his perception of Cutty would be of him being weak. Power steered Marlo. If anyone tried to compromise his power or accidentally did so, they are getting a deadly fate. Marlo had no empathy for human life at the slightest when it came to his avarice for power. He resorted to kill an low income security officer who didn't have the power and status to affect his reputation in any way. All Marlo cared about was the crown. Avon was all about respect and he loved being the point guard. He didn't care about power. He let and trusted Stringer to wear the crown while he was gone. Marlo would never let Chris wear the crown while he's locked up just b/c of his ego. I wouldn't be surprised if Marlo would have Chris ho sell his packages if he ever got locked up so Chris's name wouldn't be out there. That's the type of Guy Marlo is.
Taylor Giavasis Good points, although I would claim that power and respect are not that different from each other and somewhat go hand in hand, but I can agree with you.
Taylor Giavasis I disagree and this is why... Marlo was Young, Hungry and very ambitious that is when you want ALL the power, respect and the money not the fame, that is why he chose to hide all the bodies, I'm sure if he would have been in the game as long as Avon he would had done the same thing to Snoop, Chris, Monk or any other close affiliate that wanted to part way. Marlo's young arrogance makes his character well written...gothim down to the T.
This is arguably Marlo's best scene. The range of emotions he shows is impeccably raw and uncut. This is the moment I finally got what he really cared about.
For Marlo's whole run in the show, you just kind of took for granted that he was the boss. The writers didn't try to prove his worth with any violence or heroics. This scene didn't really give any more back story but it fuelled so much intrigue about just what got him to that position. Like just what did he have to do on the way up to command that level of respect from his people? Especially knowing that they are all ruthless gangsters anyway. The Wire created a truly psychopathic character simply by stimulating the viewer's imagination. Amazing writing and acting.
I feel so bad for Monk. He's in the position of being between his boss and his bosses' boss. An absolute rock and a hard place - you can see him weighing it up and going, damn I'm fucked here.
lol Marlo is a clown. He’s not gonna go out there and do anything. He’s fake worried about a name. That’s why Chris didn’t tell him, because he knew it would get him killed or make him look bad because he wasn’t gonna do anything.
What I love is that Omar is already dead by the time this scene happens. There's nothing Marlo can do to prove Omar's taunts wrong, since he can't step to a dead man. People are going to remember Marlo as a punk and a coward for not responding to Omar calling him out.
Highyfly man in real life Every body would just assume Marlo had Omar killed. Remember the little boy who killed Omar was pushing on Marlo s corners with the co ops product. So technically Marlo organization is responsible for Omars murder.
Not necessarily. In fact, Marlo's last scene in the series finale has 2 random thug corner boys mythologizing Omar's death by talking about how he was "surrounded by 9 people with guns" (paraphrasing here). Not to mention that the two corner boys didn't even recognize who Marlo was, but were in full discussion about Omar. The legend of Omar's character outweighed Marlo's status as a kingpin, I think.
@@jordanbryant5035 actually that is the problem. people think omar killed by guys with ak47s others think marlo dropped stringer so people do not know its all legend and myth. macnulty wants to be the one vaunted police , but no,everybody is frustrated in this series,
Denz music Love for Michael? You insane ? This is basically where he decides to kill him ! He asks Cris "Would you be willing to bet your future on that ? "
+Jw4n9 Same type of thing happened in a mob movie. One of their most loyal people was murdered just because they figured why take a chance? The craziest part was the boss didn't even give it a second thought. Imagine putting in work for 20-30 years and the boss looks at killing you like "meh, better safe than sorry" even though the whole committee agrees you're impossible to turn snitch.
+zlistcelebrity "He's a good kid, always has been" 👍 "Straight up guy, just like his father, I always liked him" 👍 "Tough as nails, just like his old man" 👍 "Look fellas.. Why take the risk? At least that's the way I see it.." 👎
Marlo is so deeply unlikable that the actor didn't receive the credit he deserved, because he really embodies his character. Stringer was cold-blooded as hell but he was smooth and had a sultry voice. Omar is just a great antihero. Marlo is like Joffrey on Game of Thrones. It takes real chops to portray someone so hateful so convincingly.
That's basically the difference between the "Kings" like Avon and Marlo and the "Gods" like the Greeks - one wants recognition and respect and the other mysteriously doesn't seek it. Power doesn't always mean the masses know you have power.
CLASSIC scene. The way they're sitting shows the hierarchy. Cheese and Monk hunched over, Chris with his foot up, a little more relaxed, Marlo holding court. Once they start talking about Omar, Chris puts his foot down on the floor and stops being so relaxed; he saw where the conversation was headed and knew his place.
I think it might be a little easier for Chris; he's a solider. All the people he killed, he expected he'd be in jail or dead by now, so it's not that deep for him.
It sadden's me to see people not pick up the whole Omar vs Chris beef. It never happened. Plus Chris 110% was aware of Omar bad mouthing and robbing his boss. So why? Michael picked up on it during a car scene when he was calling out how they need to back up Lamar's and their gang's rep. Snoop got questioned by another youngerster a episode earlier. Chris allowed Omar to continue to run wild. He knew he got back from town
@@philippebien5429 He was trying to protect his boss from being killed. If it weren't for him, his boss would have fallen into the Barksdale whore's trap
FoxRcng708 Marlo wasn’t afraid to put in work but he was in a position that he didn’t have to put in work anymore. But to disprove your point, the reason Chris respected him is because he caught a body and took a corner. When he caught a case because of a witness, he got the witness to come out of hiding and he clipped him. Then he beat the case.
@FoxRcng708 he killed the girl who tried to have him set up and killed I forgot which season tho Chris was with him when he shot the chick in the breast then in her open mouth when she fell u could still see the gun smoke rising out of her mouth. One of my favorite death scenes from the wire
@FoxRcng708 What did Avon do? All he did is tell other people to do his work. When you're the boss, you tell others to do the work. They don't follow people simply because they are good leaders.
He kind of did in a way, if he didnt say anything to his mother or something like he prob overdosed or some shit his mom would have never snitched to the police.
@@karlg1535 facts thats crazy he did dry snitch just like marlo and just like randy he flaunted to his mother that he wasnt coming back that was enough to get Chris charged because technically from mikes moms statement he was running with chris and snoop good catch tho
I am not sure Marlo counts as a serial killer. He only killed one person in the show, and that was a defenseless woman. Monk was clearly more scared of Chris than Marlo.
Immovable Object He's a Kingpin U don't just get to the top ordering Killers around and shit without doing no dirt Remember how easily He disarmed them Corner Boys in the series Finale, that's the work of someone who's no stranger to being on the frontline
Lockard The GOAT i think anybody who shrugs off a life sentence like that shows they're not the typical human, yes i realize the typical human also doesn't go around murdering people with little to no explanation, but his lack of reaction to his crime speaks volume to his character
LMAO, you gotta love Cheese's comprehension skills in this scene. "Source of information, they sayin somebody talkin??" "Information received", more of that snitchin"
How does that make them stupid? It's not wrong of them to assume that, you gotta expect the worse in that situation. Most of the time that is the case.
***** They got the info from an illegal wiretape. They couldn't admit the truth on the indictment. That's why they used the term "source of information". It was logical for Cheese/Marlo to think someone had snitched. It was the only other option.
Malachi Coleman Because they're clearly ignorant of wiretaps, DNA, and any other sort of evidence that points to them that isn't just from someone "snitching."
Chaos ZT Actually they went through great lengths not to be caught on a wiretap. They only talked face to face and they came up with a clever code to communicate where they'll meet up.
Chaos ZT that doesn't make them stupid at all lol. If you use the word source of information the first thing anyone would assume is theirs an informant lol. You are lucky to be able to watch both sides of the story so you saw how the cops got the information so this clouds your judgement on how cheese reacts becasue cheese is wrong... but if you didn't know that the cops were using illegal wiretaps and cheese said that you would be like.... oh shit who the fuck is snitching. Especially considering how many of the arrests that have happened because someone snitched(stringer on avon, omar on bird, orlando and kima on wee bey, bubbs kind of helped on everyone including avon the first time) also the reason why it said source of infromation was because the wiretap was illegal so they couldn't disclose that information and instead they purposely made it seem like they had an informant. with the hopes of making the arrest and in return getting an informant(one of the guys caving in and snitching) or any more evidence against the guys like they did with bird when they retrieved his gun after his arrest.
Goku Vegeta You missed his point. Besides, Avon is back on top. Marlo survived but he still lost the battle he coveted to win all along, which was to wear the crown. He's a wealthy man but he isn't the king. Avon is the symbol of a king - No matter the shortcomings, the betrayal, and the falls, his name and reputation still grants him power. Marlo and Stringer failed to realize that reputation is a strong asset to maintain in a line of work like this. Avon understood the merit of reputation completely, which is why he's the winner out of all the other kingpins. He treated people who deserved his respect rightfully and he didn't kill innocent people to prove a point. He has a lot of people around him whose willing to have his back even when he's down, unlike Marlo who lost his crown and reputation all together. Stringer only cared about his income and not the way other organizations or stickup boys looked at his organization. Marlo was ruthless and amoral and didn't care about who got hurt as long as he was the man on top of the hill, which resulted in him having no one in his circle in the end having his back like Slim had Avon's in the end. The king stays the king. Avon for life
Taylor Giavasis And also, If marlo gets in a single incident on the street he will have to serve full sentences for all that shit. His team is either dead or behind bars and the people on the street don't even know him. I could see him dying before getting locked up.
Goku Vegeta Pay attention to the show because Avon is the king still. First of all, he is only serving 7 years due to his parole violation; not gun charges. Second, Slim Charles obtained the connect so he's going to pass it along to Avon since his loyalty to Avon is strong. Like D told Bodie and Wallace: "The King stays the King". Okay, Marlo is a rich man. He was a rich man before but he disregards money and covet power. He's a powerless entity. with a lot of money. Marlo would prefer the other way around. Omar's dead but he is considered a legend. Third, Marlo didn't kill Omar, Kenard did.
Taylor Giavasis we dont actually know how much time he got he couldve been hit with conspiracy charges but that's all speculation as is slim just giving avon the connect remember avon never liked working with the co op and the eastside and marlo has immaculate respect just look how he talks down to all these cold blooded killers and they just take it, it even looks like monk wants to shed a tear and marlo may have not gotten omar but remember kenard works for michael who works for marlo so it is what it is
I love how scared Monk is in this scene, stuck between a rock and a hard place. Talking pisses off Chris but not talking Pisses off Marlo and Monk might be one of the few that actually know why Marlo be running shit. Marlo proved at the end just how skilled and fearless he really is by starting and winning a confrontation with them 2 guys on the corner when he was unarmed and they had a gun and a knife. Certified badass.
@@ytyoungrichnhigh bro only had a scratch on his arm, he'd at worst have a small scar but that's about it. You make it sound like it was a big ass hemorrhage.
Bleeding from a 2-3 inch gaff on his arm deserved that rep of "bleeding on the corner"?? Just take the "L" man. Kid's noses are pouring of nose bleeds per year on "concrete". You need to adjust your perspective on what's what in life man.
The is the streets will NEVER KNOW because even after that situation, they dont know that was marlo… the person you wanted to prove it to is dead, and its clear monk was more scared of chris than marlo,
What I love about this is that it was really a lose lose situation. If Chris told Marlo that Omar was calling Marlo out, Marlo would have gone toe to toe with Omar ,eventually getting himself killed. But because Chris didn't tell Marlo, it made Marlo look like a punk in the streets, therefore ruining his reputation because he didn't do anything about it. Excellent strategy by Omar.
Great scene that displays the hiearchy between Marlo, Chris, and Monk. Monk has been fierce throughout the show, to see him show timidness in front of Chris shows Chris's power of intimidation over Monk while this is the first time we see that Chris has been chastised by Marlo. Great scene!
What I love about this scene is that it exemplifies Chris' role as the man behind the throne. To everyone on the outside, he's mere muscle but, to their organization's infrastructure, he actually does more for it's day to day management and decision making. Case in point, Marlo is clearly perturbed and is pressing Monk for the information that he wasn't supposed to have divulged at Chris' behest but Monk gets quiet every time he looks at Chris who doesn't say anything and only gives him a cold stare. Monk then completely becomes silenced and defers to Chris whom Marlo raises his voice to with no effect despite the rarity of it all. Honestly, Marlo's only real value to the organization is his implied business acumen and assumed connections he had before he joined up with the Co-op. I say implied and assumed because, as we've seen, Marlo constantly relies on Chris for guidance. When you think about it, this is the Barksdale leadership model reversed. The "businessman" is the head and the "soldier" is the second in command. The difference is that Avon never really seemed to need Stringer, at least it was never portrayed that way.
strattus99 I don't sense any fear out of Chris, he seems more or less indifferent to Marlo's anger and visibly pissed at Monk's disobedience. Chris only seems to defer to Marlo due to his ability to move on the business side of things which Marlo relies on him for advice also. If there's any fear, it's due to Marlo's pride making him fall into Omar's trap.
Gootothesecond Spot on! The funny thing is that although Chris is the soldier, he has a sense for the fact on keeping the business first and only killing people for, if you don't mind me saying, practical purposes. He's always respectfully trying to talk Marlo down, from things that will draw unnecessary attention and hassles.
coolyouthrod I think that's because Chris is a "soldier" and not a killer. Snoop is a killer, that's her only purpose and that's why *SPOILER* she let Michael get the drop on her *END SPOILER*. Chris is more pragmatic about his line of work. Look at the scene, he didn't want to kill Michael because he thought it through as opposed to Marlo who kills as, as we see in this scene, a precaution and, on occasion, a whim.
Ted87 That's just proves my point, that wouldn't have happened to Chris or even Omar. Snoop was just a wreckless killer, all Marlo and Chris did was aim her. The moment she had to put in work on her own, she got taken down.
Reminds me of that scene in Casino where the bosses are talking about who needs to get whacked, and they eventually bring up a guy who has never done anything to lead anyone astray and would be solid under interrogation, but then quickly dismiss him as a guy who should die until one of the bosses says "the way I see it... Why take a chance?" The guy ended up being whacked. lol
I said the very same... Can break down a ethnically derogatory, fictional hollyweird basement production yet, can't break down how poliTRICKians lied, Hoodwinked and Bamboozle them every 2 - 4 years. Can't breakdown self inflicted indulgence keeps them I'm poverty. Can't break down how Mr.&Mrs. John Q Elder are afraid to plant flowers in their front yard and how a young punk azz willfully ignorant ray ray running roughshod in the neighborhood unchecked. Keep tuned in folks cause while your watching the wire, the wire is watching you.
The respect Snoop’s name carries amongst the gangster’s is palpable in this scene. Marlo: the only one who knew about the deed are sittin right here. Cheese: Snoop knew Chris: *sarcastically* shit Cheese: *immediately changes focus* how about your youngin Michael? Literally all Chris had to say was “shit” and Cheese realized what he insinuated was abjectly ridiculous
This scene is great cause it clearly shows the side of Marlo that THEY all knew and knew well but we rarely got to see… like “oh yeah, he is a KILLER, that has KILLERS under his command…” like bro is not playing!! 😂👏🏾 great performance and scene by literally everyone here
whoever did the casting on this show is a god..this wasnt a show, this was like watching this shit in real time...getting real Baltimore people and real gangsta's...then unkown's like Jamie Hector, the guy who played Chris (i cant even try to spell his name), and esp. the kids in season 4
I always said the same thing. The show was so authentic. It's like they just set up hidden cameras around Baltimore and just came around once a week to collect the footage and made it a show. Top five TV shows of all time.
I think it’s more of a “chain of command” type thing…Monk is below Chris and snoop and he spoke about something that Chris or Snoop should have told Marlo…
jasonjia123 only because of the shows writing. In real life there would be don diva magazines and crime documentaries on his organization. The bodies in the vacants alone would get him a episode on Americas most evil or American Gangster
Exactly. That’s why he ends up on a corner alone at the end. Showing just how far you rise you can fall. And for those saying Omar was a rat. He lied on Byrd that’s not ratting that’s fucking him over and taking down one of your enemies hitters for killing your homie. Omar gave no fucks and that was the point of him not be scared to talk to cops. His legend rose and Marlo was just a thorn in Avon’s side who eventually paid Avon for the trouble
@@wrecclessescobar6252 But it was by a sneak attack from someone who wasnt even in the war. I doubt anyone will believe kenard did it, and will probably make their own versions of what happened. Must suck for kenard, he killed a badass and will never get real credit for it no matter what he says.
The beauty of this scene is that it displays who Marlo was and why he was in command as opposed to any of his lieutenants. If you think over all of the experiences that Marlo has been exposed to; damage to his vehicle or being challenged by a rival organization or being robbed at a poker game, none were able to invoke the kind of passion he displayed at the threat of his reputation. Because he was so singular in his purpose is why he rose to the heights that he did. He wanted to wear the crown and ultimately he did. Don't forget Marlo is a drug dealer. Because we were introduced to Avon first, it's easy to forget that drug dealers are not as eloquent and poetic as Avon was. Marlo more closely resembles who and what a typical person in his position would look like. I thought this was a masterful scene, it gave great character depth in true wire fashion.
Ironically, it is also his inevitable downfall, just as his last scene in the series hints. As cold & calculated as he is, the core drive behind it is emotion.
Jamie Hector is an amazing actor. His performance as Marlo is soooo underrated and under appreciated. People said he was emotionless, but if you watch him you can see how Marlo controls himself. It's amazing watching an actor make his character act in a way. Jamie Hector needs to be in more shit.
What I found interesting about this is that this is as "conflicted" as Marlo could get. He likes and respects Michael. He doesn't really think that Michael snitched but he has to cover himself. Excellently-acted too.
The sopranos is great. I often go back and forth when watching the wire and sopranos. When I watch sopranos, I say this is the best show ever same when I watch this
The only time Marlo ever showed his emotions. He was more pissed off about being called a punk than the charges he was facing. A true gangster. Marlo Stanfield a/k/a Black.
Terrence Howard Because being viewed as weak would be the end of him. So it can't ever be allowed to go unanswered. As many people he made disappear I wouldn't even say his name.
Chris tried to placate the Omar situation by silencing Monk, much like how Stringer tried to smooth over Marlo's rise by trying to speak over Slim. But neither Marlo or Avon were having it.
This scene kind of reminds me of a scene in Casino. (Spoilers) The crime bosses there also decide to turn on lifelong associates in order to protect themselves; it just goes to show you all great crime dramas unintentionally hit the same great notes.
+Hank Clock I think it was the only talk Marlo raised his voice in the whole show. It's weird how he's so ruthless, and cold, but he's usually so soft spoken
This is the first scene where Marlo gets rattled. He is completely cool until this point. It reveals the entirety of how he gained his reputation and standing. And he ends up, in the end, right back on the corner in a three piece suit. This show is so fucking money it makes me happy to be alive.
Marlo sought out validation from the street so bad that he went above and beyond to have it, even in the ending scene when he ascended he took to the street when the people didnt know who he was and beat them to death of reputation. He chose one day that he wasnt gonna be a no body...one of the greatest characters ever
Captain Kirk after Chris killed butcher, Omar went on a warpath and started robbing marlos money and killing his muscle. Anytime he robbed marlos people he told them to tell marlo he ain’t man enough to come down to the street as Omar’s in the street everyday. Basically called him a bitch to everyone he knew.
Lots to like about this scene. One thing that doesn't get mention often is the silence when Marlo raises his voice. It's like the entire jail took notice for a moment. Made it feel more powerful.
1 thing interesting about this Scene, when Marlo says "Ill step to Omar, Barksdale, whoever" But 2 things about that: Omar is already dead at this point in the series and the Barksdale organization is already Financially destabilized at this point in the series. Neither pose a legitimate threat to Marlo at this point. Remember how Marlo got in power in the 1st place, It wasn't in a Bloody War in the Streets, but by chance. Avon and co were looking to ambush Marlo but the Cops took them down before they could. And Marlo dismantling the Co-op was the Beggining of the end of Marlo. Also, when Omar escaped the Ambush from Marlo's Crew and then went gunning for them on 1 leg, you noticed that Marlo and his crew were almost entirely absent from the Show itself? The episode prior to Omar's death Neither he, Chris or Snoop weren't even in the Episode at any point. And Marlo dosent appear fully until Omar was confirmed dead. Makes you wonder just how organized, smart and tough Marlo really was. Look further, his rise to power was from mostly circumstance. And once power is fully in his grasp he just fumbles it away anyway
Yeah,his meteoric rise was because of circumstance and other organizations getting destabilized/dismantled. That and he dropped a lot of bodies, otherwise he would have been a little blip on the radar.
And the look Chris gives Monk belongs in what I regard as the Top 3 lead melting looks of the series: 1). Brianna's glare at DeLonda ("so there ain't no lies from here on out" - I can feel the temperature in my house drop by about 15 degrees when she gives that look); 2). Cutty's look directed at Fruit at the end of Season 3; and 3). Chris' stare at Monk here. To late, Marlo, no matter how you try to spin it, Omar has already trashed your name beyond redemption.
What incredible acting in this scene. Marlo goes from contained rage back down to business as usual in a heartbeat. Its criminal that the dude playing Marlo never got awards for his acting.
Wasn't it tho!!! Straight GENIUS! Very good question. I would bet he followed the lines etc but they gave him free will as the character with Marlo. Seems like he added his own twist to him. That jail scene was EXTREMELY INTENSE. He talked about how he approached that scene in an interview. How his mom told him when he was younger, that your name is your name. His eyes, his choice of words, swag and the scar on the face made his character UNIQUE.
What I like I love about this scene is how Chris quickly shut down the notion that Snoop could be snitchin. Shows that they are somewhat best friends if you could say that
It's like that mobster movie Casino when all the bosses are about to get hit with charges and they start to debate whether or not to kill off some loyal underlings one of them just blatantly says "why take the chance?" And that sums up this scene Michael did nothing but prove himself to Chris and Marlo and he's rewarded for it by being their next hit.
It’s funny how Marlo was preaching to Fruit about stepping up when his numbers were down, but couldn’t be the one to put down Omar when he jacked him at his own card game.
Shocking Scene. At this point in the show we have seen Marlo do such awful things, but we have never seen him angry, actually raising his voice, speaking with such vitriol
Most of the visitors commenting are missing the point. Marlo was building his reputation, and it was a solid reputation. He had to take out a king to assume the throne, so this scene amplifies his attention to his "brand". A king needs a brand, i.e. his name. Chris, serving as the Stanfield Organization's chief operating officer, knew that Omar was a distraction, and wanted Marlo to focus on running the organization. A COO, and other executives have to filter certain information to and from the CEO. Similar to how Stringer filtered information to Avon during his incarceration. Think of this scene as an emergency executive meeting with the CEO, COO and two sales directors. All the parties expressed their opinions and the CEO informed everyone what the focus was, "brand reputation".
seeing this for the first time resembled perfectly what it was like to see your favourite teacher get angry, an otherwise quiet and calm character erupting in what i would consider one of the defining moments of this show. loved it!
Also like how the room gets completely silent during Marlo's rant. His shouts of reputation and status fall silent, hitting the brick wall he sits in front of.
Seems you missed my point entirely. My observation was to showcase how futile and empty Marlo's quest for power was. A lot of great television shows use cinematography to showcase a point or message, without actually saying it out loud.
@April They probably didn't trust Mike because he was still new to the crew & younger. Mike was hard but he also had a conscious. He was always asking questions instead of just following orders
This shows the insecurity of marlo. In the end he's still a young lion with a whispy mane trying to get the legacy avon has. Avon is alpha. Don't matter if he lost the war. He didn't lose his name.
In real life Marlo would've been more legendary. Imagine a gangster beat that case with all of those bodies in vacants. Marlo would be up there with the Teflon Don but you know Hollywood has to sprinkle in their little fictional fairy tale endings
damn in about 10 seconds Monk not only helped turn Marlo against Mike, but also let it slide to Marlo that Omar called him out Bro was trying to speedrun getting on Chris’s bad side lmao
Although I agree that Chris served as more than just a high ranking subordinate to do Marlo's violent bidding, I think it is somewhat of a stretch to go so far as to say that Chris, not Marlo, was in fact the leader of the drug ring that would eventually gain supreme control of the drug trade in inner city Baltimore. It was Marlo's ruthlessly violent nature and insatiable thirst for power that pitted him directly against the likes of barksdale and his drug crew. While Chris' actions against Barksdale set in motion the eventual drug war that would catapult Marlo to the top of the drug trade heap, it was Marlo who masterminded the assault on Barksdale. Furthermore, it was Marlo, who only after being acquitted of all charges against him per a plea deal with the city of Baltimore, reluctantly called himself a "businessman". In fact the mere thought of having to live a "business" driven life was so nauseating to him that, during the final episode, he returned to the streets of Baltimore, asking two low level ranking "corner" guys if they knew who he was. Ultimately, Marlo, operated with the sole purpose of attaining unlimited power and thus having his name "ring out on the streets" of Baltimore.
