The Wire

After Colvin's class is shut down, he puts forward a proposal intended to resolve Namond's problems. McNulty then decides to return to Major Crimes, re‑engaging with the unit's investigations. Bubbles also opts to turn himself in, ending his fugitive status.

Final Grades is a programme presented as an episode, forming part of the broader series. It follows the intertwining lives of several characters as they confront pivotal moments that could reshape their futures. When Colvin’s class is abruptly shut down, he steps in with a plan aimed at addressing Namond’s difficulties, offering a concrete solution to the young man’s predicament. At the same time, McNulty makes the decision to go back to Major Crimes, signalling a shift in his professional trajectory. In a parallel development, Bubbles takes the bold step of turning himself in, marking a significant turning point for his character. These three narrative threads converge to illustrate how each individual responds to a crisis: Colvin’s proactive proposal for Namond, McNulty’s return to a familiar unit, and Bubbles’s choice to face the law. The episode captures the moment each character makes a decisive move, setting the stage for the consequences that will follow in the story’s continuation.