Real quick I do wanna say that this show is immaculate. It easily has become one of my favorite series ever. Literally as soon as the season 4 finale ended I out loud said "that might be my favorite season finale of any series ever."

Okay back to the gripe. So I loved all the kids' endings except for Duke. It broke my heart a little to see what Randy had to become to survive foster care but it made sense. I LOVED seeing Namond become this active A1 student seeing Bunny's influence take hold of him made me really happy. Then possibly one of my favorite conclusions to a character from any series...Michael becoming the NEW STICK UP BOY! Holy shit! I flipped out, I couldn't believe it! I don't think they could of wrapped him up any better in my opinion. Then there's Duke. I understand that he couldn't stay with Michael. Obviously his own family isn't an option. I can understand why he didn't continue school and he just tries to find honest work but basically 1 to 2 days with homeless people and he starts shooting up. Just kinda felt like it was phoned in. I think they're did it for 1 of 2 reasons. 1. To show the cycle of coming from a broken home. His family were drug addicts so he most likely will become an addict. 2. To show the cycle of Baltimore. This one more encapsulates the entire ending of the series. We see basically the new gen of Baltimore. Marlo becoming Striger / Avon. Kima basically being the new Bunk. Sydnor to McNulty. Carver to Daniels maybe Colvin. MICHAEL TO OMAR!!! Duke to Bubbles. But idk it just feels like a cheap cop out with him. I do think it'd be kinda interesting that he becomes Bubbles basically but idk.

So PLEASE guys let me hear your opinions and perspectives on the Duke ending and any of the wrap ups really!

Let's all remember "the game is the game."