10 Things The Wire Fans Couldn’t Get Enough Of

10. Omar Coming

"Omar Comin' Yo!"

Few characters are introduced to fans in the manner of Omar. From the outset it's apparent how shrewd of an operator he is. The sheer terror etched on the faces of the street corner boys at the mere sound of his whistle drives home the fear and respect the world has for him.

Intelligent, cunning, charming, each of these attributes are presented in such a way that fans are drawn to his character. Despite his line of "work", Omar lives with a strict morale compass, choosing to not use profanity, harm innocent people, or use his weapon unless challenged. He's someone that the fans can side with as a person who is choosing to live the best way he can outside the confines of a broken system.

Michael K. Williams' performance is outstanding. The depth of character shown over each season adds layers to someone most shows would often treat as a common street thug. The emotional turmoil we see him battle through, the savvy methods he uses as he plans his next move, all come with a sense of vulnerability only adding to the intrigue of his story.

Omar is perhaps the most literary of all characters and even his death is poetic as it's a young boy who once fought to pretend to be him in a game with his friends who is the one to kill him. A stunning, marvellous character.