Disgusts me to see Duke end up this way. People draw parallels between his character and Bubbles, the way they do between Michael and Omar. But I don't think Dukie is like Bubbles. I'm not sure he can recover from his addiction. He has no people, no nothing to better himself for. He's gonna die on those streets. I wish Cutty or Michael could have done more for him, but I guess they did all they knew how.
This show perfectly examined how no matter how hard we try, the problems in the inner city will continue unless we do something different. This happens in every city. Dukie became Bubbs; Michael became Omar, the Co-Op continued on with new leaders, Rick and Slim became Avon and Stringer. These guys hit it out of the park with this show. Too real and raw, that's why the show never won an award.
Damn shame...Michael had to leave Dukie for two reasons:one Dukie was a junkie and 2. Michael was in too deep, or the hood took him under. Sad how Micahel says he doesn't remember the piss balloon fight.
Gentle spirited, good hearted, smart Dukie ... Bubbles 10 years ago. Smart, driven, do-what-it-takes, clear-headed, independent Michael ... Omar 10 years ago. The generations go on and on and on.
Yes but dukie could a just stayed strong thats what i would a done just stayed strong and waiting for the right time to become a worker at that shoe store and done that and its true the pay is not that good but its better then
becoming a dope fiend or getting shot with a bullet because i became a drug trafficker
poot was right what he said to dukie
a guess you gotta bang a little longer and then come back here when you of age
its true that they weren't cut out for the game, but for different reasons. Namand just wasn't hard enough. D'Angelo was more like Michael in that he had a conscience and was too smart for the game.
anyways, in the end Namand got out cuz he couldn't soldier up. D'Angelo did soldier up, he took his years like a man.
I have to say I have watched this scene over and over again and it kills me everytime (even though it is just fiction). But I still think that Dukie could have gone down another path and not that of the junkie, considering his past with his `peoples' and how clever he was. Maybe it was not the drugs he wanted, but more just the fact that the `junkman' was now his `peoples' and he always needed a friend or father figure..sad!
I never understood why Mike gave Bug that shoebox FULL of money and didn't give Duke anything. He could at least given him a little something. How was Dukie suppose to survive with no money??
That box probably represented all the money BOTH Mike and Duke had. Bug took priority. I'm sure that Duke as much as he needed the money realized that Bug needed it more. Also, I think Duke did have some money with him., but he still needs a place to stay. Those A-rabers were the only home he had.
My wife told me that Mike probably DOES remember, but he has to say he doesn't so he won't feel sympathy for Dukie if he sees him as a dope fiend on the street. In short, he has to wipe all compassion for Dukie from his heart.
Bet you he like
"Time to get my crack on" llab too funny
Travon1233 1 week ago
Fucking heartbreaking, man
marcdogthelova 2 weeks ago
what is that place dukies goin to
anyguy08 7 months ago
Disgusts me to see Duke end up this way. People draw parallels between his character and Bubbles, the way they do between Michael and Omar. But I don't think Dukie is like Bubbles. I'm not sure he can recover from his addiction. He has no people, no nothing to better himself for. He's gonna die on those streets. I wish Cutty or Michael could have done more for him, but I guess they did all they knew how.
Hustlerado 8 months ago
I criedd at thee endd of this
AniyaaLovee15 1 year ago
This show perfectly examined how no matter how hard we try, the problems in the inner city will continue unless we do something different. This happens in every city. Dukie became Bubbs; Michael became Omar, the Co-Op continued on with new leaders, Rick and Slim became Avon and Stringer. These guys hit it out of the park with this show. Too real and raw, that's why the show never won an award.
wallyworld776 1 year ago
Damn shame...Michael had to leave Dukie for two reasons:one Dukie was a junkie and 2. Michael was in too deep, or the hood took him under. Sad how Micahel says he doesn't remember the piss balloon fight.
wallyworld776 1 year ago
This kind of haunted me the 1st time I watched it, can't lie. Smart young dude falling through the cracks.
crossbronx63 1 year ago 3
Gentle spirited, good hearted, smart Dukie ... Bubbles 10 years ago. Smart, driven, do-what-it-takes, clear-headed, independent Michael ... Omar 10 years ago. The generations go on and on and on.
dunnk90 1 year ago 4
Dis shit make you cry !
djames1185 1 year ago
This is so sad he couldn't even look dukie in his face when hd was gettin out the car ugh.......
PrissyMya 1 year ago
what happened to dukie?
naboba 2 years ago
@/naboba
dukie became dope Fiend
he is the new bubbles now
because he is a soft coward who can't handle the Drug trade
JRilla1879 2 years ago
that's sad...
he was a smart person in the series. they should have shown him being accepted into college.
naboba 2 years ago
@naboba
Yes but dukie could a just stayed strong thats what i would a done just stayed strong and waiting for the right time to become a worker at that shoe store and done that and its true the pay is not that good but its better then
becoming a dope fiend or getting shot with a bullet because i became a drug trafficker
poot was right what he said to dukie
a guess you gotta bang a little longer and then come back here when you of age
JRilla1879 2 years ago
Dukie becomes the new bubs
BigPostal 2 years ago
ahhh
naboba 2 years ago
MAN,.......the Wire makes our UK dramas look proper 2nd rate school nativity plays
carlos7217 2 years ago
its so said it make u wanna crie cuz dis shit is real shit that happen to sertant black peaple never white black all da way
romontbelk 2 years ago
The street always wins
Jononutoob 2 years ago
its a good thing they're best friends in real life and they hang out together all the time. and both got money!!!!
babybribrilove 2 years ago
mike was all dukie had. dukie hit rock bottom when he left
nikki14215 2 years ago
dukie had a look of resignation on his face after mike told him he didnt remember.
like he knew what was in store for him.
dam
then he turns around at the end, and mike has already left him......
there may be nothing on tv like this again for a while, if ever again.
properchop 2 years ago 2
What a waste! Two talented brothers end up a murderer and a junkie. The Wire told life in the streets like it really is...
BrownEagle7 2 years ago 2
michael isnt just a murderer hes the new omar
tEkToNiK 2 years ago
Yes, the new neighborhood robber, killer, drug dealer.
BrownEagle7 2 years ago
Dukie Is The New Bubbles
Michal Is The New Omar
The Wire is basically a cycle of Drugs and reality in the Ghetto. Best Show Ever 10/10
xxNBAxx 2 years ago 2
Sydnor is the new McNulty
Fat Face and Slim the new co-op
Carver is the new Daniels
Namand is really the only kid that manages to escape the cycle.
zasal911 2 years ago
I don't agree about Namand he became the new D'Angelo.
jsphil 2 years ago
how in the world is Namand the new D'Angelo?
zasal911 2 years ago
Namand's story didn't end just like D'Angelo's but he wasn't cut for the game just like D'Angelo.
jsphil 2 years ago
its true that they weren't cut out for the game, but for different reasons. Namand just wasn't hard enough. D'Angelo was more like Michael in that he had a conscience and was too smart for the game.
anyways, in the end Namand got out cuz he couldn't soldier up. D'Angelo did soldier up, he took his years like a man.
zasal911 2 years ago 2
I have to say I have watched this scene over and over again and it kills me everytime (even though it is just fiction). But I still think that Dukie could have gone down another path and not that of the junkie, considering his past with his `peoples' and how clever he was. Maybe it was not the drugs he wanted, but more just the fact that the `junkman' was now his `peoples' and he always needed a friend or father figure..sad!
tanybap 2 years ago 2
he does remember he just pretended he didnt. and the season finally especially this scene is really sad but stuff like this happens everyday.
ammyl0ve 2 years ago 3
this scene and the one that preceded it when they drop bug off ripped ur heart outta ur chest
cs00024 2 years ago 11
@cs00024
They did that by ending The Wire, not by messing up Dukies life.
briantotse3 7 months ago
That sucks, mike was str8 up
3KeepsMeEntertained3 2 years ago
OMG OMG this scene was a heartbreaker for me wow......i cried so hard (sad face)
annes0991 2 years ago 4
DOES Mike know that Dukie does heroin?
Or does Dukie even do heroin yeT?
kimloveshim911 3 years ago
i think it's implied Dukie didn't start doing drugs until after all this went down.
htownhomie06 3 years ago
I never understood why Mike gave Bug that shoebox FULL of money and didn't give Duke anything. He could at least given him a little something. How was Dukie suppose to survive with no money??
twigz36 3 years ago
in his defense, he was on the run & under stress. we all can think back 2 a time we'd wish we'd make a different choice.
htownhomie06 3 years ago
That box probably represented all the money BOTH Mike and Duke had. Bug took priority. I'm sure that Duke as much as he needed the money realized that Bug needed it more. Also, I think Duke did have some money with him., but he still needs a place to stay. Those A-rabers were the only home he had.
groffo12345 2 years ago
Mike can not remember because he has lost all
his innocence.
Mike48073 3 years ago
why dont mike remeber that day dukie was talkinq about ???
im losttt
can anybody help me with this ?
MUNCHi3B4YBEE 3 years ago 2
because he's not the same person he used to be.
terell83 3 years ago 4
because since this time he fdropped out of school and has had 2 pprovide for himself and he moved out the house he just not the same.
flyygirlie 3 years ago
because he forgot the time when he waz a good kid and now he such a bad ass he just forgot his innocence and not has all guilt
angelshines27 3 years ago 4
My wife told me that Mike probably DOES remember, but he has to say he doesn't so he won't feel sympathy for Dukie if he sees him as a dope fiend on the street. In short, he has to wipe all compassion for Dukie from his heart.
ltellis035 2 years ago 2
no way.
look into his eyes, the confusion, the silence, the softness of his words...he doesn't remember.
A black void takes up that part of his memory where his childhood should be
zasal911 2 years ago 3
damn dukie you too youn for that
Diamondnay 3 years ago 10