The Wire - Prop Joe & His Secret Weapon (AMW) 

"Beware the elderly in a profession where people usually die young."

Best line from Joe “..my nephew huh?….boy always was a disappointment 😞”

My brother was a diabetic, he and I watched the wire religiously. Had he been alive today he would love your Channel and be down to debate, I wonder what he would think of your commentary. I’m subscribing for me and him.

Prop Joe was too slick for his own good. Stringer "thought" he was slick.

Can we take a moment to realize how GREAT the kid actors were in this show! Wow. To have so many different personalities and the way it meshed is amazing. They did very well.

The wire is the best show I ve ever seen. You can re-watch the show so many times and catch small intentions behind people's discussions. Prop Joe was the best example of it. Always a card in hand until he faced a player who didn't play by his rules

Homie, your analysis of the show should be a college course on makavilian tactics.

Avon is also more cultured than we are led to believe. He makes references to the Civil War era book 'Man Without A Country' , the 'Day of the Jackal' and other things a gang boss wouldn't normally talk about. Stringer by contrast prefers boring management type books like the one in the meets he has and economics journals. Avon is a listener of RnB and gangsta rap, Stringer has nothing in his car but his own voice. Although he is brutal and undoubtedly a villain, Avon is still one of the people, whereas Stringer is remote and as foreign as Idris Elba himself is. In Marlo's organization it's the opposite- Michael is the remote, aloof one with a smart brain while Chris and Snoop are the cheery assassins with a professional rep and music always in the car. Yet Michael is the one we can relate to, the other two are psychos.

String was gullible. Joe roped him in with that Charlie Sollers line

The irony of Joe being a wise teacher in the end the young man teach Joe a life lesson... Joe: I can just step out the way Marlo: Joe, you'd be into mischief in no time, you won't feel nothing.. close your eyes.

I think Slim Charles was Prop Joe's best student.

Stringer Bell and Prop Joe made the mistake of underestimating Marlo.

Prop Joe was highly intelligent, but the thing is he started to trust the wrong people in Marlo an didn’t see his nephew as a potential liability fast enough which also was the case with Marlo. Prop Joe got too comfortable. Can never get too comfortable in the drug game or in life period. Always got to be at least two steps ahead in life . Great breakdown of Proposition Joe . Keep up the good work 👍🏽

You do an incredible job brother. You’re super insightful and your delivery is top notch. Very engaging.

Yo man your wire breakdowns are amazing! This sounds like a college course of the show🤣

That’s why marlo was ruthless but smart as hell he let prop joe school him even more into the game farther than what he already knew then had his family turn on him and take him out to be the KING FOR a SHORT PERIOD.

The interesting thing I found about Prop Joe is how skilled he was at manipulating how others perceived him. He told Omar in his first encounter with him during the peace talks between Stringer that 'if you ever robbed from me, I'd kill your whole family'. Similarly, in S2 when Sergei brings Nicky to explain what Cheese had done to Ziggy he comes across considerably more intimidating than he did during his talks with Stringer, Marlo and even Omar later on. I think it was his understanding of social psychology that kept him ahead of the game for so long. He always knew exactly what to say to anyone. However his downfall was still adhering to the old school ways and practices and codes of conduct and respect and not realising that Marlo and even his own kin Cheese belonged to the new breed.

This cat knows his shit people. I've seen this show 5+ times and thought I had it figured out but these are eye opening

He gained trust threw MANIPULATION!! Marlo was very careful and didn’t really trust nobody but his team that’s how he played joes game to get him... I’m deep into the wire just like u bro keep up the good work

I used to watch the Wire on repeat forever too! Took a much needed break from it and just got back into it again. These breakdowns are amazing companion pieces. Excellent!

Finally!! Someone who understands The Wire.

He just made me realize how much Stringer Bell was exactly like Kleinfeld from Carlitos way.

I watch the wire once a year and still miss these little things lol. Subbed

Joe spoke in metaphors and entreaties heavily.

Prop Joe and Clay Davis were my two favorite characters.

Damn, you break this down better than any professor. Love it

You killin these jawns cuz. You see The Wire exactly the way I see it. Salute. 👍🏾👍🏾✊🏾

i fukkz wit this whole presentation bro. Slim is my favorite character but your breakdown makes me truly ponder on how even him and prop joe really were. its super fitting that Slim was the one who took cheese out

Prop Joe's method of frontloading the proposition only to backdoor u in the end seems eerily akin 2 modern day marriage. Excellent opening champ.

Even when Joe got BB'd he still ruled and was respected from the heavens. In my opinion Joe with Slim ruled the game after all went down.

My guy did a good ass job breaking it down. I almost shut it down when I realized that someone was gonna be telling me about the show that I watched. Glad I didn’t. Well done kid

Your wire reviews are off the hook bruh 💯

Could you do one on Cutty he’s one of my favorite characters and I like how they parallel him and Avon.

You can tell you watched this mad times . What makes chase and the writers so great is they explained none of this characterization. Which left a lane for you . Your insight is A+.

This dude got one of the most deep understandings of “The Wire”. legit enjoying these videos. Dropping a sub for the future. Hope you do all factions, not just the drug game.

What i love about marlo tho he isn't all to worried either way he knows being king comes with a 🎯 and he is ready for it all in his heart

Stringer's most empathetic moment was when he thought they had a snitch in the pit and he told Dee to stop paying them lmao and that's not even empathy that's just playing them into a corner as Dee says

Facts! One of Omar’s best lines was “It ain’t about your money Bro”

Keep these wire videos up , it’s fire . Even do Power bro

I love the way they light Omar. Lots of classic paintings of saints the face glows/flashes the same way. What an extraordinary loss.

Excellent analysis bruh! Prop Joes was one of my favorites. When Omar confronts him in the fix it shop is one of my all time favorite scenes. And you are 100% right on Stringer. He projected his love of money on everyone else.

These Wire breakdowns are incredible

Great indepth analysis. I've watched every season 4 or 5 times over the years and still learning new things about this! Great job!

If "too smart for your own good" was a person

Man this is dope. I just subscribed

Great analysis from a great show.

The wire has always been my top favorite show next to the corner that was made here aswell there will be no other show like it just because some episodes was based on true stories with real hustlers in it I’m from Baltimore born & raised & nothing comes more realer then the wire # keep up the good work bro I just started watching you yesterday & couldn’t stop I definitely subscribe lol

Dawg, you need to do a watch party with everyone and then break it down or open the chat for Q&A

I love these videos bro, I can’t stop watching the wire, always discovering something new. Thank you for your dope views & videos💪🏾💪🏾💯

You should do a video on Lester the cop. He was the one to find Avon’s true identity

Dope analysis!! “this fat man is reliable “ 🤣🤣

This dudes Channel is FIRE! I been binge watching and hoping he uploads more lol

I think an aspect of Prop-Joes personality that gets downplayed vastly is his genius level intellect, because Prop-Joe hands down was the smartest of all the players on The Wire. For Prop-Joe to maneuver through that under-world the way that he did by manipulating ALL of the major players in order to benefit himself, takes a high level of intelligence to a point where his instincts borders clairvoyance. If Prop-Joe would’ve kept the schematic of being cerebral in place, he would’ve cut his losses with Cheese, who eventually was the sole reason for his downfall, though of course Marlo (another character who’s intellect gets downplayed tremendously) had a hand in it as well.

U are deep bruh ur insight on the characters r heavy. Actually my fav was Wee Bay never saw it like that

I really like how you sit in the dark room and smoothly "run that game".... good analysis, yo!!

Glad I found your Channel Bro Me & My Brothers & Homies Talk Shop about The Wire All The Time, Conversations be Never Ending when it comes to this Show, Respect to your Channel Bro 💪🏽💪🏽💯💯

I hate that no one I know has seen the wire. I can’t express the complexities and constant good and evil parallels. I appreciate you so much. Keep doing what you do

good analysis, and you got the voice for radio!

Brilliant breakdown!

Stringer lacked empathy because he has no family..he seems like he learned lessons about the game later than Wee Bey and Avon..hence why they were alive in Season 5,and not him.

This was nearly perfect analysis. Deep. I rarely subscribe but this was spot on street knowledge... something most youngins don't know, or wanna know. Well done friend

Prop Joe done ran outta time ⏰

DOPE ass video man. Need one on Butchie

The best part of watching a movie or a great series is the breakdown and detailed analysis of characters and situations. You are Amazing Sir!

Bro, this is fantastic work!

These wire breakdowns are great

I really like these type of breakdown videos, I’m 17 and learning from this video

What an amazing show. I loved the character Prop Joe - such a rich character in a show full of rich characters. Omar, Stringer, Avon, Bodie, McNulty, Bunk, Jay, etc. - you could make a list as long as your arm. Any one of those characters is more real than probably the single-most real character on any other show. Great video, and I appreciated your insights on Joe, I think they are 100% correct.

I know where proposition Joe went wrong at is when he introduced marlo to the connect because once he did that by introducing Marlowe to the Kinect that is where proposition Joe bucked up and that's what got him kilt .

You on it, kinfolk! I was reading the comments on one of you videos last night and you asked "who should you do next?" Someone said "prop Joe" and you said give me an hour or two... And I'll be damn if, you ain't hit the nail on the head, AGAIN! 💯💪🏾

I feel like the writers of The Wire come and watch these videos and be like "aaahhhh this guy, HE gets it" you're always spot on

So glad I stumbled upon this channel this is the Wire content I love to see! Keep it coming it's brilliant!

Good to see a philly boy do his thing. Could tell by your look and the way you carry yourself. Then i finally peeped the SP tat on your chest in one of the videos. You're doing great, dog. Respect from up Torresdale Ave..

Came to this channel as a casual observer and fine of the The Wire....leaving with a different perspective on the importance of empathy as a leadership principle. I need to make some things right with my team. Thank you.

I love your channel!! I'm a huge wire fan & your keeping the legacy alive! 💯 Season 1 & 3 are my personal favorites!

Prop joe was an evil genius

love these breakdowns

Bro the way u break this down is incredible keep up the good content 🔥

Top notch dialog.

Dope Video Bro

Great Analysis!! Your part of the video where you said prop Joe was a good leader because he could speak to his audience and they all language the bakers, fishers in terms of the can understand. This is one of the laws in the 48 laws of power. Law 24: Play the Perfect Courtier

Your breakdown is impeccable bro …. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

Before you even hop into the videos you hit the nail on the head. I love your videos. I'm a true Wire fan. Used to stay up as a kid when my parents were asleep to watch The Wire and Real Sex. Iykyk 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️

Just found your channel. This is amazing.

I would like to hear your prospective on "TOP Boy" its basically like the wire in the UK. It's on Netflix

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Man I wish these videos was longer lol.....your explanation and analysis on the wire is elite man, keep it bro 💪🏾

Great articulation without fumbling over big words. Great background music. An u also make great insightful points that breath new life into the show. If u didn't have any clips, I could still listen to u just sittin there talkin about it because the ambiance you've created and the way u work the camera is also very engaging. Keep up the good work, ur the 1st hood RU-vidr that I don't have to support jus cuz.

I like the way you break that Omar made his legend in the war against the Barksdale gang.

Dam, now i gotta go back and rewatch tha show from the beginning..

Joe kept everybody afloat and moving along far longer than they would've. Helped Omar get a shot he would've never gotten against Avon, helped Stringer and Avon keep their money coming in when they were vulnerable with his good dope. Kept about 4 people in business with the co-op when they were displaced by development, kept Cheese alive long enough to be his undoing and basically gave the crown to Marlo through his coaching. Dude was the only dude that the Greeks liked even though they didn't care about the street. His character gets better with every watch. Dude was old school and you can tell by his 'mistakes' or soft moments that they were due to him following a code of family first and could even see someone like Marlo in a fatherly way. When he told Marlo he saw him as a son he wasn't lying, which is why Marlo didn't call him a liar and pointed out that he wasn't mean to play the son acknowledging that Joe did shit for him he didn't do for anyone else. He was also a master manipulator and was willier than a fox. Dude is the uncle everybody needs. Fuck Cheese

I just found your channel. Props to some of the best The Wire commentary on RU-vid or anywhere. You should have way more followers. I appreciate your great insights.

Im a brand new subscriber and all i wanna say is you're thee man wit this shit bro. Keep em coming 💯

Finally! Some real talk about The Wire!!!

This is a great video. U dropping 💎. More wire analysis!

I had to subscribe

Thanks for talking about Proposition Joe . Your narrative is great . People must realize it wasn't them who brought them down it was the police because if it wasn't they would have continued until they died of old age .

RIP PROP JOE AND Omar 🙏🏿🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊

Your video breakdowns are the shit!!!🙌🏾🤣❤ I still binge watch every week 🤣

I always liked stringer's approach...well mind set "not killing for killing's sake" he had no problem snatching a life but trying to be billy bad @$$ but he ultimately died because he didnt respect the rules