The series is known for its atmospheric use of Baltimore club music and gritty scores. This episode prominently features tracks that underscore the tension of the city in 2015.
Jon Bernthal’s performance as Wayne Jenkins reaches a peak here, showing a man who truly believed he was "untouchable" even as the evidence mounted.
Nicole Steele continues her uphill battle to address systemic issues within the Baltimore Police Department , facing resistance from both the police union and city officials. Discussion Points for Your Post
The episode depicts the chaotic and corrupt activities of Wayne Jenkins, including the infamous incident where he and his unit stole large quantities of drugs and money during the 2015 Baltimore riots following the death of Freddie Gray.
Does this episode change your view on whether the GTTF was a "few bad apples" or a symptom of a completely broken system? Soundtrack Highlights
How did the show handle the depiction of the Baltimore riots? The juxtaposition of civil unrest with the GTTF’s opportunistic looting is one of the series' most powerful moments.
The federal investigation into the Gun Trace Task Force (GTTF) reaches a boiling point as investigators begin interviewing members of the unit.
Former allies and subordinates begin to turn on each other to save themselves, providing damning testimony to federal prosecutors.
We Own This City S01e05.mp4 May 2026
The series is known for its atmospheric use of Baltimore club music and gritty scores. This episode prominently features tracks that underscore the tension of the city in 2015.
Jon Bernthal’s performance as Wayne Jenkins reaches a peak here, showing a man who truly believed he was "untouchable" even as the evidence mounted.
Nicole Steele continues her uphill battle to address systemic issues within the Baltimore Police Department , facing resistance from both the police union and city officials. Discussion Points for Your Post We Own This City S01E05.mp4
The episode depicts the chaotic and corrupt activities of Wayne Jenkins, including the infamous incident where he and his unit stole large quantities of drugs and money during the 2015 Baltimore riots following the death of Freddie Gray.
Does this episode change your view on whether the GTTF was a "few bad apples" or a symptom of a completely broken system? Soundtrack Highlights The series is known for its atmospheric use
How did the show handle the depiction of the Baltimore riots? The juxtaposition of civil unrest with the GTTF’s opportunistic looting is one of the series' most powerful moments.
The federal investigation into the Gun Trace Task Force (GTTF) reaches a boiling point as investigators begin interviewing members of the unit. Nicole Steele continues her uphill battle to address
Former allies and subordinates begin to turn on each other to save themselves, providing damning testimony to federal prosecutors.