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: Critics like David Zurawik noted the unifying theme of "public and private lies," particularly those perpetuated by the media and Jimmy McNulty. Reviews for other "Down to the Wire" [S5E7] Episodes

“This is an excellent episode with memorable character moments. It is difficult to go into detail in this one without spoiling certain parts, but it's safe to say that what's shown is very compelling.” IMDb [S5E7] Down to the Wire

: While often listed in retrospectives of Season 5, critics have noted that while the performances are decent, the writing in some episodes near the end of the season can feel repetitive. : Critics like David Zurawik noted the unifying

: Reviewers often highlight the episode's "stone stupid" compelling character moments and unnerving scenes. [S5E7] Down to the Wire