Boardwalk Empire

[Winkle van Tinkle]

HBO.

Scorsese.

Buscemi.

Yes :yes:

Boardwalk Empire is an upcoming American (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States) television series (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Television_series) from premium (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Premium_television) cable network (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cable_television) HBO (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HBO), set in Atlantic City, New Jersey (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey) during the Prohibition era (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prohibition_era). Starring Steve Buscemi (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Buscemi), the show is adapted from Nelson Johnson's book, Boardwalk Empire: The Birth, High Times, and Corruption of Atlantic City by Emmy award (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmy_award)-winning screenwriter (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screenwriter) and producer (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Television_producer) Terence Winter (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terence_Winter) of The Sopranos (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sopranos).[1] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boardwalk_Empire#cite_note-0)
The pilot episode (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilot_episode) was directed by Martin Scorsese (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Scorsese) and he is expected to continue to be creatively involved in the ongoing production. On September 1, 2009, HBO picked up the series for an additional 11 episodes (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Episode), making the first season (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Television_season) 12 episodes long, including the pilot.[2] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boardwalk_Empire#cite_note-BEpickedup-1) HBO has stated that the series will debut on September 19, 2010.[3] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boardwalk_Empire#cite_note-2)

[Ringo]

More importantly - Terence Winter. Brilliant cast too.

Pumped.

[Tainted Eclipse]

the promo looks outstanding, and obviously the premise is great. cant wait.

[Bert]

With Steve Buscemi (Reservoir Dogs) and Michael Kenneth Williams (The Wire) headlining the cast and Martin Scorsese producing, the series is yet another peg in HBO's rebuilding.

The drama is set during the years of Prohibition (boo!) in Atlantic City, with Buscemi starring as bootlegger and gangster-in-the-making Enoch "Nucky" Thompson. It has all the looks of a Scorsese film, some great period-piece sets and costumes, and of course, guns guns guns! Could it be the next Sopranos?

HBO has released the latest trailer for Boardwalk Empire.

YouTube- Boardwalk Empire (HBO) - Official Trailer


Omar's on it? I'M IN.

[thetony]

Looking forward to this one.

Read an article about it the other day. Apparently Stringer Bell is coming out with a new show through BBC called "Luther".

[Mik]

He already has a few months ago. I have it Sky+ed, but havent gotten around to watching them yet. I heard that they were very good though.

[Beefy]

There was an article about this in The Guardian last week. The Pilot sounds almost Lost-expensive so it's a bit of a gamble for HBO. But do they ever do anything wrong?

Hopefully it gets a decent airing this side of the pond, although I won't hold my breath.

[Winkle van Tinkle]

But do they ever do anything wrong?


ending Rome, Carnivale and Deadwood prematurely.

As for the UK airing, Sky signed a huge deal with HBO a couple of weeks back so I think this could get a decent slot.

[thetony]

I'm afraid to watch Deadwood/Carnivale purely for how I've heard they end.

Rome is brilliant though.

[Judas Iscariot]

Just watched the HBO inside look into the series. Basically 15 minutes of interviews and scenes and stuff about the characters.

I'm even more excited about this now. Less than two weeks away, should be fantastic.

Lucky Luciano an Al Capone FTW.

:panic:

They also showed the construction of the 1920s Atlantic City set and Brooklyn and it looks so damn real it's spooky.

[Dubya]

Yeah, I watched that too. Got me even more pumped for the show too.

[Beer-Belly]

I'll be DVR'ing all of this. The Prohibition era is really interesting to me.

[Pete Cash]

I have downloaded it and I am about to watch it. Trip report coming. Also Rome is like my favourite ever show. That should have gone FOREVER.

[Andru]

I was in no way interested in this show. However, I decided to give it a try, and I am glad I did!

Really enjoyed it, and I think this pilot episode opened the doors for a great season. I think the cast, the sets, the dialogue, and the overall story are amazing. Very excited to watch the season unfold.

[Pete Cash]

It was really interesting. I will be tuning in each week. Worth a watch. I don't imagine its for everyone but yeah I quite liked it. The time period itself is interesting in itself.

[LOCONUT]

Yeah, I really enjoyed it. Should be interesting to see if Buscemi can carry a show over the long haul, but it certainly appears promising.

[Bert]

Just one epic episode into Boardwalk Empire's first season, HBO has decided to renew the new series. Yes! This is hardly a surprise, as Boardwalk drew 4.8 million viewers (7 million with encore presentations factored in), the most for an HBO series premiere since 2004's Deadwood (which had The Sopranos as a lead-in).


I haven't watched it yet, I plan to later tonight.

[Kdestiny]

I really wish I had HBO. This looks really fantastic.

[thetony]

Can someone explain why the older Italian dude was executed at the end there?

[Bert]

I really wish I had HBO. This looks really fantastic.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=O2NWCI9C

[Judas Iscariot]

Can someone explain why the older Italian dude was executed at the end there?

Just watched it myself and there are a lot of characters introduced. Who did the shooting?

I imagine there's going to be a Chicago turf war.

[Pete Cash]

Capone and Jimmy were talking about the various mob bosses and Capone mentioned that Colosimo didn't want to get involved in bootlegging. That is why he got shot because he was a dinosaur holding up business

[thetony]

Thanks Petey.

And I wasn't sure who did the shooting either. But that's okay. The scene I was talkin' about Judas was the one that took place in the restaurant in Chicago.

[Fro]

Okay so without spoiling, was it amazing or what?

[thetony]

Absolutely amazing. Guns, blood, violence. Women.

[RockOverBoston]

You know, HBO have gotta be kicking themselves for not having one of their free preview weekends to coincide with this, as they frequently did with "The Sopranos". This certainly would have sold a lot of subscriptions.

[Andru]

Just watched it myself and there are a lot of characters introduced. Who did the shooting?

I imagine there's going to be a Chicago turf war.

Johnny Torrio shot Colosimo.

[thetony]

New reason I love sundays: Boardwalk mofuckin' Empire.

[Fro]

Watched it, loved it.

[RockOverBoston]

This, Dexter, Mad Men AND Sunday Night Football?

Seriously, television, blow me.

[thetony]

I need to watch Dexter. :scared:

Watched the first ep of BE twice over the course of the week. Had to fight off the urge to watch it a third time. :lol:

[JRSlim21]

Phenomenal show. Interesting to see if they can keep this up without Scorcese as the main director (stepping back, sort of, to be Exec. Producer). My Sundays are busy again with Family Guy coming back, and hopefully I find Eastbound & Down good.

[Dubya]

Totally digging this show after the first 2 episodes. Buscemi has me by the balls. He's doing a great job.

[Pete Cash]

anyone see it this week. there was one scene that was fucking horrifying

the one at the dentist

[Bert]

I watched all 4 episodes yesterday. I love it. Can't wait for next week. I was a little worried with how slow the first episode was but then it picked up towards the end and hasn't slowed down much since then.

[Pete Cash]

The last two episodes have been great IMO.

[Dubya]

Another great episode last night. Looks like Margaret doesn't appreciate being ONE OF MANY. ahaha.

That was a hell of a meeting they had.

What the fuck was with the guy hitting himself with the belt? Did that go over anyone else's head too? I didn't really follow that ..

[JRSlim21]

I assumed it was in lieu of masturbation.



But yes, overall good show. Take pieces of Scroeder & Danziger... toss in a tan and legit common sense & smarts, you got yourself an ideal woman

[Gary J]

Loving this show so far. I don't think i've ever seen Buscemi put in a better performance.

[Dubya]

Indeed. You knew going into the show that it would all depend on Buscemi and he's put in a stellar performance. He really works well in this role. Michael Pitt has been great in his role too.

[JRSlim21]

Aside from Steve Buscemi, sexual beast.... the show is amazing

[Dubya]

Yeah, there really is a whole lot of sex going on in this show. The old school setting makes it kinda hot. :D

[Reveille]

YAY for pubic hair!!!

[JRSlim21]

Ms. Danziger is the sexiest bushy woman ever

[thetony]

That set up by Jimmy in this last episode was bloody great.

[Dubya]

Ms. Danziger is the sexiest bushy woman ever


That set up by Jimmy in this last episode was bloody great.

:yes: Very true to both.

[JRSlim21]

http://home.frognet.net/~mcfadden/evu/img/paz_de_la_huerta/evu_paz_de_la_huerta_03.jpg


Mmmhmmm...

[thetony]

Lucy Danziger.

Would you believe me if I said that I didn't find her attractive AT ALL?

[Dubya]

I'd believe you, but I'd disagree with you as well. haha.

This week was a another pretty good episode. The guy with the half-face is my new favorite character. When they were at the bar and he started rattling off about guns .. I knew exactly what he was gonna be used for. Lol.

Classic lesbians. Classic.

Looks like shit is really going down in the next few weeks .. the preview had me pumped.

[Judas Iscariot]

Everyone keeping up?

Last night's episode was one of the best in the series, I think. Bummed it's almost over, though.

Anyone know if it's coming back for a second go-round?

[Miotch]

They picked up a 2nd season immediately after the first episode aired.

God this has gotten fantastic.

[Dubya]

Yeah, last night's episode was fucking ace.. like every other episode. I'm so into this show.. I usually have to DVR it and I eagerly await monday afternoon every week when I can watch it. I knew the investigator's assistant would kill the witness. I just knew it when HE was the one that was transporting the guy.

[Miotch]

I kind of thought the sniper would be the one to take the guy out from a distance.

[Judas Iscariot]

Yeah, I thought for sure that they were both going to get knocked off, especially since Nucky said the legal system wasn't the way out for Jimmy.

Did he pay him off to knock off the witness?

[Bert]

I'm so glad Jimmy isn't staying in jail. He's my favorite character.
And I just realized last night that the couple that wanted to have a three some were the photographers who she said were "good to her" while Jimmy was at war. :lol:

[JRSlim21]

Checklist to an episode of Boardwalk Empire:

Ridiculous amounts of sex.

Lots of booze.

Subtle yet blunt death.


What am I missing?

[Judas Iscariot]

Lots and lots of cigarettes.

Lots of them.

I bought a pack of Lucky Strikes because of this show. I don't really smoke and haven't bough a pack of Luckies in 5 years.

[thetony]

Shit. Respect to Nucky's assistant Kessler. Saved the day, there.

[Chris Scott]

This starts Febuary 1st in the UK on the new sky channel, cannot wait. I've read nothing but greatness about this and I've watched the trailer a dozen times now.

[Dubya]

Its pretty fucking good, man. Enjoy.

[Chris Scott]

I'm certainly enjoying it, 3 episodes in and i'm in love with this already. It's just amazing.

There was no way I was waiting weekly for an episode or 10 or so weeks for the season, so I started downloading last night.

Stephen Graham as Al Capone :yes:

[Mik]

Okay, so I've watched the first couple of episodes of this and I'm not hugely impressed. I actually find Buscemi to be a little wooden in it for that matter. Does the rest of the season get significantly better? Or is this fairly par for the course?

[Ringo]

Yes, I would say it gets significantly better. By the end of the season I was completely loving it. Stick with it. Have you met van Alden (Michael Shannon) or Margaret Schroeder (Kelly MacDonald) yet for that matter?

[Cewsh]

No character is really interesting in any way until a few episodes in.

Its one of those that builds momentum through character depth throughout.

[Ringo]

This is true actually. Personally I thought the likes of van Alden, Richard Harrow and Luciano were pretty fucking cool from the off, but I guess those three are pretty showy roles. It's amazing how the likes Nucky, Rothstein, Angela and especially Jimmy Darmody developed over the course of the series.

[Cewsh]

Exactly.

[Mik]

Im actually onto episode 4, my mistake. And you meet Kelly McDonald in the first episode, so yes.

[Dubya]

YouTube - ‪Boardwalk Empire - Official Season 2 Teaser Trailer [HD]‬‏

[Bert]

Looks great, now I just need a premiere date.

[Judas Iscariot]

Ought to be right after True Blood ends, right? Which I would guess puts it at mid-September again?

[Cewsh]

Yep, HBO has the next series start on the heels of the last one.

[Dubya]

Yeah, I haven't seen an exact date yet.. September is all I know for sure. Can't wait.

[The_Mike]

Massively looking forward to this. I surged through the first series, and while I found the first couple of episodes to be slow the atmosphere was gripping, and by the end I was pretty disappointed there were no more episodes to see. Epic theme tune as well.

[Chris Scott]

I don't know about the them tune, at first I didn't mind it but then afterwards found it annoying.

[major]

I think the intro and song is terrible but everything about the show aside from that is absolutely amazing.

[Andy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-B8RjzOwG8&feature=player_embedded#at=42

:hyper:

[Dubya]

:hyper:

Boardwalk Empire: Season 2 Trailer (HBO) - YouTube
Boardwalk Empire: Season 2 Trailer #2 (HBO) - YouTube

[Bert]

http://i.imgur.com/ann4r.jpg

That's about how my reaction was to that implied pedophilia comment.

[Delta Devil]

I'm already bored with this show.

[Bert]

I was bored up until the part where Jimmy slit that guy's throat and stabbed the other guy in the back of the neck and then suddenly I was interested.

[Judas Iscariot]

YOU DO NOT FUCK WITH CHALKY WHITE

Brilliant season so far.

[Judas Iscariot]

Just got picked up for a third season.

LOOKS LIKE THE FUCKING IRA IS GETTING INVOLVED NOW

[Dubya]

Thoroughly enjoying the new season so far. The first episode was a little slow, but it was kinda catching us up so thats ok.

I like this Irish cat.. he seems like he's bringing faceguy (name?) back to Nucky. Which makes sense, because even though Jimmy brought him in.. Nucky gave him his home and he befriended Margorot and her children. Its interesting to say the least. .. AND THAT CRAZY ITALIAN GUY! I'm loving the new characters.

[Dubya]

Holy shit that was fucking insane. I love this fucking show.

I also love how so many people can't get into it because its too "slow" .. I just saw a guy beat to death with a wrench and then another scalped.. slow my ass.. some people just have no patience. Shit is going down in Atlantic City.

[Chris Scott]

I've watched the first episode of season 2 and loved it. In this show I don't want everything fast paced right away, I like the build up to something big. Boardwalk is that show that delivers like that.

[Dubya]

Agreed. Its a slow burn kinda show, which is one of the things I really like about it.

..oh and that Rosie has some nice tits.

[Bert]

Well, I officially have no reason left to watch this show.

[Judas Iscariot]

Fucking hell, man. Now what?

I thought Jimmy might get back in Nucky's good graces, but no doubt. I also thought he was going to ask him to off Margaret after that scene where they're talking cuts to a shot of her.

Poor fucking bastard.

Game of Thrones spoilers. Don't read if you haven't watched the show.

HBO is BONKERS the past few months. It's great.

First they off the main character of Game of Thrones, then they off the main character of Boardwalk? Breaking everyone's hearts, they are.

[Chris Scott]

Finally watched the last episode before and WOW they killed Jimmy. I can't believe they did that as he was really great this season, I really never saw that coming, I hate Nucky now.

[Dubya]

http://i2.cdnds.net/12/33/618x915/ustv_boardwalk_empire_season_3_poster.jpg


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZJ7E_iTwZQ

Can't. Wait.

[Judas Iscariot]

No thoughts on the premier?

Just in case, don't read unless you've watched:

My favorite character killed my other favorite character. Really didn't think Manny was gonna get offed, I figured he'd be a real staple this season, though in the couple seconds after he said goodbye to his wife, I had a feeling. Richard is fucking fantastic, though, and what wound up happening was actually brilliant.

Loving how this looks to be shaping up. Jimmy isn't going to be missed at all as far as I'm concerned, and I was concerned at the end of last year.

[lotjx]

I got the last few minutes and I will probably watch all of it at some point. I thought Manny was dead as soon as Richard found out about Jimmy. The question will be is Richard going to off anyone else like say Nucky or will they keep as historically accurate as possible. Mrs. Schroeder still confounds me. I like her as the schemer in season two and then as soon as her kid gets polio, its all about dumping money into the church, because the priest is a fire brand, she just turned on me. I want to like her screwing over Nucky in a direct or indirect way for killing Jimmy, but she comes off so doe eyed at times, I have no idea if this is all part of her plan or if she just lost her mind after what happened to her daughter and she is going from one cause to another in hopes that one of them will make her daughter better. I just have no idea, maybe, I will get a better idea when I watch this episode, but I had this problem since last season, too.

[Chris Scott]

Season 3 starts 29th Sepember on Sky in UK.

[Ringo]

Finally caught up.

Richard Harrow gets cooler and cooler. What a guy. The Omar of Boardwalk Empire. Hope he slaughters Gillian in brutal fashion.

It's rare that I'm shocked/impressed by excessive violence, but this show has managed to do that a few times - the scalping, the Jew being strung up and slit open (which reminded me of Pusher III), Owen strangling that guy and managing to slice his fingers off with the force, Eli smashing that man's face in with a wrench, policemen being burnt alive etc.

Good job.

[Dubya]

Catching up on the new season .. remind me not to say "bone for tuna" to someone.

[Big]

I'm loving this season so far.

[Dubya]

Just got through episode 4 .. didn't see that coming with the kid.

Did see that coming with the new sheriff ..

And yes, I'm loving the new season as well. Scorsese and Wahlberg are brilliant together.

[Dubya]

Caught up. One good reason not to be a gangster .. your wife will likely cheat on you with someone you pay. Seems to be a common theme in gangster shows/movies.

Teddy is seriously creepy. He's going to kill someone.. or get killed. I was 100% sure that Margaret was going to shoot him in the greenhouse at the end of the episode. Not so much .. that life/death situation must have got her really riled up. :naughty:

I can't tell if the fishbowl guy is going to help Nucky or fuck Nucky ..

Glad to see Eli back in the mix. He's one of my favorite characters .. mainly because he seems to be the most real character to me. Him and Owen anyway.. and Chaulkey .. Chaulkey is the man.

[Judas Iscariot]

I've missed Chaulkey this year. (is that how you spell it?)

He's the biggest fucking badass alongside Richard but in a different way. I want him on the screen more.

[VHS]

Been quiet in here, are people still watching?

Was a little happy to see her go. Sure, she was sweet and adorable, but something about her just annoyed me. But nonetheless, in terms of a death scene... it really blew me away.

[Dubya]

She was pretty fucking hot.

So, did Al's boss die or just fall asleep at the end? .. cuz, it looked like he just kinda died. Al didn't seem bothered though, so I'm assuming he just fell asleep. It seems like Al's time to rise is at hand.

[Ringo]

...

Yeah, Torrio was essentially showing he's ready to pass the torch I guess. I think the real life Torrio did similar but some years later.

van Alden finally losing it was terrific. We all knew he was going to take that iron to that guy's big fat face. The role is so perfect for Michael Shannon. Will be interesting to see how they incorporate him back into the story back in Atlantic City. The hint of tension between him and Capone was neat.

Confused Nucky was amusing. Was fun to see a less serious side more in line with Buscemi's usual roles and it worked under the circumstances. "Work on my shoes later!". Incidentally, we need more Chalky.

I liked the Remus arrest scene. Ridiculous house.

Been loving Richard Harrow this series. He started out as "cool guy with half a face but not much depth" but his development over the last few episodes has been great. I like his relationship with Tommy, his reluctant loyalty to Gillian, the dark awkwardness, tragic loneliness. He's probably my favourite character now along with van Alden. There's a bunch of people I'd love to see him brutally murder. Gyp and Gillian being top of the list of course.

[Ringo]

Well that episode was fucking BRILLIANT. Perfect penultimate episode of a series - it started hot and maintained the pace. Finale is going to be boss.

All that I wanted to happen appears to be happening. Harrow preparing his arsenal! Chalky back in business! Capone joining in!

Only thing missing was mental van Alden.

[Big]

What a great episode. Can't wait for the finale.
Capone coming out at the end gave me goosebumps.

[Judas Iscariot]

What a great episode. Can't wait for the finale.
Capone coming out at the end gave me goosebumps.

Agreed.

Seeing all these guys part way for little Al Capone...

And his delivery was fucking fantastic.

God damn it I'm stoked for next week. The preview makes it look like Richard Harrow is gonna go fucking CRAZY, too and I couldn't possibly be more excited for that.

[Big]

Richard Harrow cannot possibly have a happy ending for his story arc. He's too tragic of a character I think.
I'm stoked too, but I don't know if he'll make it to next season, although I would love for him to kick ass and live.

Gyp Rosetti's gotta die, but I don't want him too. He's been one of my favorite season villain's of all the series I have watched. I have him up there with Trinity as part of great villains.

[VHS]

Richard Harrow is the coolest man in the world.

[Judas Iscariot]

The single greatest human being to have ever existed.

Fucking hell, only 9 months away 'til the next season.

[VHS]

Tommy, close your eyes.

[Judas Iscariot]

Oh my God. The entire episode.

Spoilers so don't fucking read 'em unless you saw it or want to get whacked:

Fuck this show it fucking sucks oh my god they fucking ruined everything my life and fuck and fuck.

Anyway the big deal is that Nucky's fucking takeover again was a deus ex machina thing but actually made brilliant fucking sense. He's always been the politician who knows how to work outside of the gangsters and it fucking shined, and looking back at past episodes it all fucking wound up working brilliantly and escapes the god out of the fucking machine thing. As things fell into place for him I was like, "Wait, no... Wait, this makes such sense... Holy shit, Mellon's on the phone and Nucky just fucking schooled all of these motherfuckers."

Insane how that all came together.

The Gyp/Incest Bitch thing flipped on me. I really thought she was gonna end him but Gyp got it in. But she's just tripping instead... I assume because she's been rocking heroin for quite a while just as she introduced it to her poor fucking son. Her moment with Nucky in the hallway made me feel bad for her again. She's been severely fucked up in her her since she was 13.

The race relations between Capone and Chalky were well done, I think. That they came together for the hit but were still on their separate sides made me think they'd wind up shaking hands. They just gave nods and then Capone's back off for Chicago.

I never thought Gyp would make it through the season. Which is too bad because I love crazy fucking fucks who like to be choked. For a second I thought he'd make it through but the last scene with him I thought he'd either make his way over to Sicily, actually go out west or kill himself. I really thought he was gonna take that gun and kill himself. Then he was done and the full gangsters were there.

What else happened this episode?

Oh right. The best character on the show.

He's probably the one I'm most emotionally attached to. I just want him to be happy.

The timing of him rolling into there was great. His entire arsenal was fucking badass, his marksmanship from WWI is obvious so it doesn't make it seem like he's an action hero, he's actually extremely adept at what he does.

When he said, "Close your eyes," it was a FUCK ALMIGHTY moment.

And then as fucking badass as he his, his walking away after dropping him off and saying, "He's safe, that's all that matters..."

Richard Harrow is my hero.

I don't think I even covered everything I think here.

9 fucking months.

[Judas Iscariot]

Also, DARE I SAY (not really a spoiler if you saw the last couple years)

I don't miss Jimmy at all. At all. He served his part.

I don't even miss Owen. He served his part too.

I think the build up of Capone and Luciano with Meyer have done exactly what this series said it was going to do in the beginning with these youngsters, and what would ultimately happen years down the line

[McBain]

Anyone been watching the new series?

Really enjoying it so far, unsurprisingly.

Dr. Narcisse is quite a character!

[JRSlim21]

Indeed. He's got a way to go before he's Gyp Rosetti but Jeffrey Wright is doing a damn good job.

[Judas Iscariot]

I want Chalky to shoot him in the face so badly it hurts.

[McBain]

Me too, but I fear Mr. White is on his way out. :(

[Big]

Yeah this seems like Chalky's final season... I hope not though. I like him alot.

[JRSlim21]

If Chalky goes, I can see him taking Narcisse with him.

For some reason, I can see Eli's son taking a dirtnap.

[McBain]

He's clearly gonna play a role in the Eli informant angle. Eli doesn't know yet that his son's tied into the business, so he'll probably end up losing both of them in one way or another.

[McBain]

Chalky! That was a real butt clenching episode. Loving this season so far.

[Judas Iscariot]

Seriously, I sat there with my hand over my mouth. I normally don't talk at the television but I did a couple of times last night regarding Chalky.

[VHS]

There was one scene that nearly had me gagging up my dinner, lord...

[McBain]

Well that twist was bizarre.

[Judas Iscariot]

I saw it coming from a few episodes back. There had to be a reason he was getting on with her and the show just does that sort of shit all the time. Getting her sobered up and trusting him while all her synapses were firing rapidly like an ex-addicts was brilliant. Though my girl convinced me in the end, "He really cares about her!" and I'm like yeah he does. Then we are both like FUCKING KNEW IT!

Sad there's only one episode left. It feels like this season was especially slow in its build and the finale is just going to lead to all sorts of fuckery made to get me dying for next season. Which means they did their job, but I really, really, REALLY don't want it to end this year.

I haven't checked ratings or anything, but it's been renewed right? I'm only concerned because folks I know who've watched it haven't this year at all, so in scared that might be indicative of the viewership at large.

[Judas Iscariot]

By saying I don't want intro end this year, I mean I want another twelve episodes. Love this show to pieces.

[Judas Iscariot]

Three posts in a row, but no one posts in here so who cares.

It WAS picked up for a fifth season. Thank god.

[Big]

Was there talk of it being cancelled? I hope not....

And yea, the pinkerton twist was unexpected for me, I expected him to turn out to be the kid's father or something seeking revenge.

[Judas Iscariot]

Nah I was just thinking (typing?) out loud because there doesn't seem to be nearly as much buzz about it as there used to be. Could just be me, though (probably is just me).

[McBain]

Pulsating end to the season. Eli gets himself into some pickles doesn't he.

Really sad to see the end of Richard. Interesting things ahead for Narcisse.

[lotjx]

Finally got to see Season 4. Man, just man. I loved Chalky White through the season, but man did that singer storyline get old. Dr. Narcisse was great. . Less Mrs. Schroeder was a good call. Nucky asking Dr. Narcisse who the fuck he thinks he is maybe the single best moment of the season. Good move for showing how inept Hoover really was when it came to the criminal underworld and how much of a racist dickbag he was. Coke out Capone was the best. I'd fuck fat Patricia Arquette, maybe...Eddie's last two episodes were tremendous in writing, directing and acting.

Now to the bad part, can someone explain to me why Richard Harrow, the Michael Jordan of killing on this show was taken out in such a shitty way. When he goes to Nucky for a job, he is on garbage duty. Lebron James just walked through that door and you are putting him on the bench? Granted iIt was cool to see him be the one to take the shot on Narcisse, but man that scene just felt wrong. I understand they have a hell of a character in Dr. Narcisse, but I think he is very limited on what he can do now. Chalkie is still going to go after him and Masseria can't be trusted. Also, why is Lucky and Abe morons on this show? Didn't they run New York for awhile? Agent Knox should have eaten a bullet early on when he would go from Boy Scout to psychopath that should have been a tip off. Willie got pretty damn annoying in the middle and sorta made it out ok.

I wasn't thrilled with the finale and while it does set up the finale season to be interesting. I am not sure who I want to see make it out at the end. Richard was at least someone you could cheer for. Now, there is no one. Eli is fucked. Capone is only going to get worse as well Zod. Mrs. Schroeder is annoying as fuck. Rothstien is cool, but he is close to becoming unhinged and he has that weird vampire quality about him. You can't cheer for the Feds. Gillian deserves all she is getting and it won't shock me to see her stay in prison. The best relationship on the show has been Tommy and Richard now that is gone. This show does a good job of putting people in rooms together you never thought you would see like Hoover and Dr. Narcisse and Mrs. Schroeder and Albert. I am wondering what the finale will be. Nucky has to die much like Walter White or he may just make it out. Maybe they will fast forward to the Stock Crash or the Untouchables. Who knows either way, I will watch, but there is going to be something missing when I do.

[Judas Iscariot]

Is this upcoming season the last?

And this show is showing Luciano before he became a kingpin.

EDIT: Aw shit it is the last season. Damn.

[lotjx]

I heard only 8 episodes too.

[McBain]

Probably for the best, but it is a shame. It will allow it to go out before it overstays its welcome, as all great series have done.

[Judas Iscariot]

Anyone catch the first two episodes?

Great start to the end of the series.

[JRSlim21]

That was Tonino who got his ear sliced right?

[VHS]

Started watching this from the beginning and now I'm 8 episodes into season 2. Thoughts... I don't think Steve is a good leading man in this series so far... and the guy that plays Jimmy is a terrible actor.

[Rancid_Planet]

...just realized I never watched the final season.

[Murphy]

I've had the last 2 seasons recorded for some time now.

Worth a watch?

So many other shows, so...

[Marlon Dingle]

Yes Murphy.

[Murphy]

Anyone else madly in love with Kelly Macdonald or is it just me?