McNulty escalates his fake serial killer plot by abducting a homeless man, photographing him, and faking a call to reporter Scott Templeton to secure more police funding.
The title refers to multiple levels of deception in the episode: "The Wire" Took(2008)
In this episode, the deception orchestrated by McNulty and Freamon begins to spiral out of control: McNulty escalates his fake serial killer plot by
is the seventh episode of the fifth season of the HBO original series The Wire , first aired on February 17, 2008 . Directed by Dominic West (who plays Jimmy McNulty), the episode is a pivotal moment in the final season's controversial "homeless serial killer" storyline. Plot Overview Plot Overview Scott Templeton being "taken" (deceived) by
Scott Templeton being "taken" (deceived) by a source—or rather, the paper being taken in by his lies.
Critics often highlight this episode for its tension but also for the controversial nature of the serial killer plot, which some viewers felt was less "grounded" than the show's previous seasons. However, it is also praised for its character-driven moments , such as Bunk's steadfast refusal to participate in the fraud. "The Wire" Took (TV Episode 2008) - IMDb