Omar Takes The Stand | The Wire | HBO

The courtroom wasn’t prepared for what Omar Little (Michael Kenneth Williams) would say when he took the stand in this scene — but that’s just Omar being Omar. #HBOReplays brings you the must-rewatch scenes from your favorite shows, specials, and more. #HBO #TheWire

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[_Simkim]

RIP Michael Kenneth Williams. What a legacy.

[marktaylor]

Few actors get great roles. Fewer still get the chance to play a legend. David Simon might have written Omar, but it was the Michael K Williams who made him flesh. RIP to a truly brilliant performer.

[Bran-Da-Don]

The genius of this scene is that even though Omar WAS lying about this Levy made the jury believe him because he solidified Omar's credibility of owning up to who he was. The fact that Omar owned up to who he was and was proud of it convinced the jury to believe his testimony.

[jburma]

2:34 "I got the shotgun, you got the briefcase-- it's all in the game though, right?" Great scene in one of the greatest shows ever. Kenneth Williams RIP.

[tshokoboi]

David Simon is a genius in attention to detail. Omar says "I told the police what I KNOW"... not what HE SAW. There is a difference, and as brilliant as Levy is a cross-examiner is, he misses that slight difference but rather focuses on low-hanging fruit regarding discrediting Omar as a witness.

And Omar's line on never putting his gun on no citizen hits different when you contextualize the meaning of citizen via greek philosophy. He's at peace with being a renegade, but his code won't allow for the violation those who live out these principles of citizenry.

The Wire is a brilliantly written show!

[SARGEHALOv]

You come at the king, you best not miss.

[riff]

"You can steal 10 times more money with a briefcase than you can with a gun."-Vito Corleone

[jasonwolfe]

The Judge's reaction is the best part.

[tomoyopop]

I love what he did with that tie. So irreverent, cheeky, and also showed his commitment to himself.

[iliaponomarev]

"You are amoral, are you not?" - says one of the most amoral characters to one of the most moral (well, in his own way).

[DannyStuart]

I love this scene. Particularly, I love how proud Omar is of what he does, because he has no delusions about it. He's totally honest and at peace with who he is, and he doesn't think he's above doing what he does - which is more than Levy can say.

Look at how genuinely shocked Levy is when he has his description of Omar turned back on him. Despite having more blood on his hands than just about any of Avon's crew, he has never for a second considered himself to be a part of the game.

[charlessands]

Levy was secretly one of the most ruthless of the show. All others showed a conscience at some point, even Chris. But Levy was always unbothered.

[chodeyboi]

That briefcase comeback line is one of the best lines ever written.

[eastsidereviews]

Rest in Power Michael K. Williams. Heaven gotta know, Omar coming.

[matthewjames]

Omar Little is one of the greatest characters ever created. Michael K. Williams played him to perfection. Such heartbreaking news of his passing today. My thoughts and prayers to his family, friends, and fans.

Rest peacefully, Michael.

[AA-qbni]

The greatest television character of all time.

[nelsonrichardson]

"JUST LIKE YOU MAN" "I GOT THE SHOTGUN YOU GOT THE BRIEFCASE" The look on the judges face priceless

[filmreviewer]

We lost a true legend today and this scene is just one of many showing the craft this man had.

[MikeMJPMUNCH]

I love how the judge is just like "What do you want me to do, he has point"

[paramitch]

RIP Michael. One of the most incredible actors I've ever seen, not just as Omar, but in half a dozen other roles. And by all accounts one of the kindest, gentlest, and most generous people you could ever want to meet. Gone far too soon.