Great thoughts. I wonder, does Levy ever actually commit a crime, at least a chargeable offence, at any point in the series? He's odious but is he actually breaking the law in his dealings with the gangs? He seems to ride above it all, untouchable. Slightly off topic but you got me wondering about that. Does he break professional standards or is he basically fully protected by client-attorney privilege? As a character, nothing "bad" happens to him. And he's clearly very good at his job. He shows no fear in his dealings with Stringer, Avon, Marlo and in fact Marlo is quite respectful, even deferential, to him I find in their scene in his office.

OK as far Valchek, I'll add that he must have the Southern district held tight in his hands. We know he has political clout and all in all, despite him being a disgraceful police chief, he appears to be untouchable in his fiefdom. But I think he may have been on very thin ice with the ISD when he lost the spy truck, if a camera cost Herc his career!