The King

"Come at the king, you best not miss."
The Wire "Lessons" (2002)
written by David Simon & Ed Burns

"You take a shot at the king, make sure you kill him, son."
Line of Duty unknown episode (2012)
created by Jed Mercurio


I try not to editorialize, but it takes brass to grab the most recognizable line from a show that nobody ever shuts up about.

The David Simon Show

Homicide: Life on the Street "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" (1994)
dir. Wayne Ewing

The Wire "More with Less" (2008)
dir. Joe Chappelle