20 Most Intense TV Scenes Ever

4. Stringer, Omar, And Brother Mouzone - The Wire

Brother Mouzone Omar Little Stringer Bell Death Scene The Wire Middle Ground
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After three seasons of running his empire, Middle Ground is where it all came crashing down for Stringer Bell. The rooftop scene with Avon is a better moment - hell, it's one of the greatest in TV history - but there's a real edge-of-your-seat, oh-sh*t-it's-happening thrill to the moment he's cornered by Omar and Brother Mouzone.

The moment is brilliantly executed, with Stringer seeing Omar and trying to run, only to come face-to-face with Mouzone at the top of the stairs. Trapped, there's still a moment of hesitation before the pair open fire, followed by a prolonged silence while you just gasp at the drama of it all.

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