What Was Your Reaction When Stringer Bell Got His Noodle Oodled?

[The Coochie Assassin]

Real talk, I think some fans of show thought that was weird how Avon was really lowkey during the 1st season. But when he got outta jail in Season 3, he was a straight up "gangsta" ready to bust his guns. Would the Avon in Season 1 be in a room full of machine guns like he was in Season 3?

 

[Urbanmiracle]

The funny thing about Avon wanting to stick to being a gangsta was that during all those years of him being pretty much untouchable, unfukkwittable status had even softened him up a bit. The scene that shows this was when Omar almost got him in the streets. You could see he had legit fear in his eyes at that point (unlike both times when Marlo was under the gun and showed no fear whatsoever, despite not even having a burner on him at either occasion).

Man, the depth of character development and themes of this show within having as many characters and themes on the show is pretty much unprecedented on tv. I'm almost mad at myself for sleeping on the show so hard during its run and just writing it off as another drug drama. Though I do appreciate being able to consume it all at 1nce rather than having to wait it out season after season, lol. Definitely a goat tv series and the goat crime drama, for sure.

It's one of those rare instances where the writers didn't leave a stone unturned. Like every little person who got screen time had progression in their story. Like the dock workers from season 2 showing up homeless in season 5. Or one of barkdales early corner boys from season 1 becoming a addict in season 3-4 and beating up bubbles. Freamons gf, the ex stripper from season 1 becoming his wife by shows end. Pretty great fukking tv

 

[Khalil's_Black_Excellence]

Real talk, I think some fans of show thought that was weird how Avon was really lowkey during the 1st season. But when he got outta jail in Season 3, he was a straight up "gangsta" ready to bust his guns. Would the Avon in Season 1 be in a room full of machine guns like he was in Season 3?

Perhaps another sign of him weakening...perpetrating.

 

[beanz]

Real talk, I think some fans of show thought that was weird how Avon was really lowkey during the 1st season. But when he got outta jail in Season 3, he was a straight up "gangsta" ready to bust his guns. Would the Avon in Season 1 be in a room full of machine guns like he was in Season 3?

very good point. i think season 1 avon was just more settled in as king so he was laidback and knew he didnt have to worry about anybody, but by season 3 with marlo taking all his prime real estate he was pissed and it took him to a whole other level.

 

[The Coochie Assassin]

Perhaps another sign of him weakening...perpetrating.

Hmm and maybe Stringer saw that in him so he felt like he had to get him back in jail so he could "handle" the organization by himself. Crazy how it all went down.

 

[The Coochie Assassin]

very good point. i think season 1 avon was just more settled in as king so he was laidback and knew he didnt have to worry about anybody, but by season 3 with marlo taking all his prime real estate he was pissed and it took him to a whole other level.

Yea I think Marlo really got to him but I think the prison stint also blew his head up even more. He felt more gangsta. I just remember the Avon peeking out the window and switching phones everyday in Season 1 but in Season 3 he was just wild, ready for anything.

 

[beanz]

Yea I think Marlo really got to him but I think the prison stint also blew his head up even more. He felt more gangsta. I just remember the Avon peeking out the window and switching phones everyday in Season 1 but in Season 3 he was just wild, ready for anything.

he was enjoying that little war with marlo too he was hyped as fukk lol buying grenades and shyt.

 

[avon barksdale]

Real talk, I think some fans of show thought that was weird how Avon was really lowkey during the 1st season. But when he got outta jail in Season 3, he was a straight up "gangsta" ready to bust his guns. Would the Avon in Season 1 be in a room full of machine guns like he was in Season 3?

The reason i did that in season 3 is because stringer had us out here soft while he was kissing white people ass,and all my killers was in prison and Marlo had us by the balls..so i had to show my team was still out here until that snitch send me down the river

 

[61 Corpses]

The funny thing about Avon wanting to stick to being a gangsta was that during all those years of him being pretty much untouchable, unfukkwittable status had even softened him up a bit. The scene that shows this was when Omar almost got him in the streets. You could see he had legit fear in his eyes at that point (unlike both times when Marlo was under the gun and showed no fear whatsoever, despite not even having a burner on him at either occasion). You could probably even say that him not killing Stringer himself personally when he found out the truth about D as another sign of him weakening a bit as well.

Man, the depth of character development and themes of this show within having as many characters and themes on the show is pretty much unprecedented on tv. I'm almost mad at myself for sleeping on the show so hard during its run and just writing it off as another drug drama. Though I do appreciate being able to consume it all at 1nce rather than having to wait it out season after season, lol. Definitely a goat tv series and the goat crime drama, for sure.

You can't compare Omar legit trying to kill Avon and shooting at him to Marlo simply being robbed with a gun to his head. Omar didn't even know who that nikka was when he robbed him. Avon was not getting soft breh

 

[Mr. Somebody]

It was sad seeing stringer run through that building for his life like that.

 

[Khalil's_Black_Excellence]

You can't compare Omar legit trying to kill Avon and shooting at him to Marlo simply being robbed with a gun to his head. Omar didn't even know who that nikka was when he robbed him. Avon was not getting soft breh

I see what you saying there, but the fear in his eyes was still there, is all I'm saying. Just as that fear was not there in Marlo's whenever he was under the gun.

 

[Mr. Somebody]

"They saw your ghetto ass comin' from a mile away"

I felt for him on that one, man.

Speaking of the flunkies, Slim Charles became one of my favorite characters on the show after watching it through a second time. Also I always like to mention to anyone who has seen the show and doesn't live in the DC or Maryland area who Slim Charles is around these parts. It was funny as hell seeing him in the show.

O friend. Why did you make me google this. You jested me subliminally.

 

[smoove157]

i dont think avon was getting soft at the end, but he was at war. they were going to the mattresses so to speak. you see the same thing with tony when they are at war with phil leotardo. it wasn't on the same scale as far as a room full of weapons, but the principle is the same.

he even realized that string was right about the corners and about the prop joe package. it was way too late, but he realized it.

 

[Sugar]

i dont think avon was getting soft at the end, but he was at war. they were going to the mattresses so to speak. you see the same thing with tony when they are at war with phil leotardo. it wasn't on the same scale as far as a room full of weapons, but the principle is the same.

he even realized that string was right about the corners and about the prop joe package. it was way too late, but he realized it.

Exactly. Avon should've been more rational. That rah-rah, gun em down, mentality clouded his judgement and by the time the ether kicked in, Stringer was gone and the federales were at his door

 

[Malik]

Just so we don't forget...Stringer did snitch on Avon but, Avon set him up to be killed. They betrayed each other.