I kinda know what you mean, although I though his role as a prospect that just couldn't handle the inherent violence was alright.

A few guys have talked about "The Corner", I mean to sit down and watch it before long. Also, I recently came across a companion book to The Wire by I think was co-authored by Simon. It basically offers a sypnosis of all the episodes and details relevant info and events pertaining.

On another note, film critic site Metacritic holds the fourth series at 98%, the highest score given to any televison series since they began rating them.