Boardwalk Empire (HBO Series)

[Star Slight]

I searched and no results turned up, so I guess I'll make a thread.

HBO.com posted the new trailer under the videos section, and it looks fantastic. Michael Pitt, Steve Buscemi, and Michael K. Williams (Omar from the Wire) are all in it. It premiers in the Fall 2010.

edit: Will premiere September 19th, 2010 at 9pm EST.

Promo #1

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Promo #2

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Promo #3

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Making Boardwalk Empire

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[drudo182]

http://www.dogpoet.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/ep05_omar_walk_street.jpg

Loved Omar.

[Star Slight]

http://www.hbo.com/#/global-video/video.html/eNo1yrEKwjAQAFBCIKD-4GjErVoElwxSFxfxF05z0eAlV8OltaN-rovr4807-dCsX+sheuRDBpok3jrOgm9ZMfk-XeCOZ0g4U8p8Fr-tNs1+17aNDVxqOnl3ZSh+BHout0dMfSxoh4 ijy5XIhkiCxQUEqQW9hSrcE0xOSkWjjPoCe e8u5A==

New Trailer

[irthesteve]

Is this the Scorscese one?

[Stavie Steelo]

That looks awesome. Never heard of it till now, definatly gonna check it out when it starts.

[Star Slight]

Is this the Scorscese one?

Yeah he directed the Pilot

[Smeee]

Looks pretty decent.

[RonStoppable]

Definitely checking it out, because of the Scorsese involvement.

[dpatrickguy]

Everything about this seems awesome

[flask]

i saw the trailer before The Pacific on sunday. it looks like it has everything i like in tv show.

-1920s period clothing
-boobs
-violence
-gangsters

[Recovery Room]

Gotta love Michael Pitt and Steve Buscemi.

[Smash Adams]

Yeah love seeing Steve in a starring role

[Genuma]

sooooo excited for this.

[element4433]

If only I had HBO

[wall e]

i saw the trailer before The Pacific on sunday. it looks like it has everything i like in tv show.

-1920s period clothing
-boobs
-violence
-gangsters

This. Also the Pacific was amazing.

[atticus18244fss]

If only I had HBO
That's what you have the internet and filesharing for! ;-)

[Star Slight]

If only I had HBO

Assuming its like the Pacific, episodes are available on HBO.com for free

[-Aaron-]

Looking to be wonderful.

[dissident]

Assuming its like the Pacific, episodes are available on HBO.com for free

assuming it's like the pacific, only the first episode will be available on hbo.com for free.

[Star Slight]

assuming it's like the pacific, only the first episode will be available on hbo.com for free.

Fuck really? I thought they'd put them up in order

[dissident]

Fuck really? I thought they'd put them up in order

does that make sense?

[Whalejaw]

This looks great. I'm officially excited.

[Star Slight]

does that make sense?

I mean NBC does it. And I knew that they put up a "How to Make it In America" episode a week before it aired.

Whatever, there's always Yidio

[dissident]

I mean NBC does it. And I knew that they put up a "How to Make it In America" episode a week before it aired.

Whatever, there's always Yidio

NBC is free. HBO is a subscription channel, why the hell would they put up an entire series on their website for free when they're counting on that series to bring in new subscriptions?

[Star Slight]

NBC is free. HBO is a subscription channel, why the hell would they put up an entire series on their website for free when they're counting on that series to bring in new subscriptions?

Touche, Tupac. I wasn't thinking

[dissident]

that was obvious.

[Star Slight]

sassy.

[xjulianx89]

http://www.slashfilm.com/2010/06/11/new-trailer-martin-scorseses-boardwalk-empire/

New trailer.

[Star Slight]

Dear God yes.

[softcoeur]

i was sold at 'michael pitt'.

[xjulianx89]

Terence Winter + Martin Scorsese + Steve Buscemi = Win.

This will be HBO's next big show.

[Genuma]

so excited for this, HBO really seems to be stepping it up.

[xjulianx89]

http://www.hbo.com/video/video.html?view=grid&vid=1106384&autoplay=true

Holy hell. This is going to be amazing.

[jwicklun]

Wow, looks awesome.

[Star Slight]

Can't fucking wait for this

[sjb2k1]

i'm really looking forward to this. the first time i saw a preview i was hooked. i'd be shocked if this was anything but awesome.

[Whalejaw]

Looks amazing. When does this premiere?

[xjulianx89]

Looks amazing. When does this premiere?
September 19th.

For those that watch Dexter, it will be shown at the same time.

[Skadrist]

Looks like it will be a great show. I have always been a fan of movies set during the 20s it is a very interesting era.

[SLoT]

This looks awesome. Glad to see Buscemi leading for once.. always been a fan of his.

[sjb2k1]

September 19th.

For those that watch Dexter, it will be shown at the same time.
god bless DVR and on demand.

[xjulianx89]

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:-)

[softcoeur]

i was sold at 'michael pitt'.

[deadkidsean]

i was sold at 'michael pitt'.
Underutilized as shit in Hollywood right now. Truly terrifying in his last feature (Funny Games U.S.)

[softcoeur]

Underutilized as shit in Hollywood right now. Truly terrifying in his last feature (Funny Games U.S.)
definitely, he plays a great creepy character. i haven't seen the funny games remake yet, but he made murder by numbers bearable, so that's some talent right there. i'm surprised he hasn't done more major-market stuff.

[sjb2k1]

i love that dude.

[Thomas Balkcom]

definitely, he plays a great creepy character. i haven't seen the funny games remake yet, but he made murder by numbers bearable, so that's some talent right there. i'm surprised he hasn't done more major-market stuff.

you're going to love him so much more after you see Funny Games U.S.

[softcoeur]

you're going to love him so much more after you see Funny Games U.S.
word. netflix'd.

[knuxxx84]

pumped for this

[TSLROCKS]

Really looking forward to this series

[Thomas Balkcom]

first post updated.

[marrost]

Loved last Sunday's promo, even though it was the same old clips, the editing was pretty great.

[Of Dust and Nations]

Just watched the trailer, really interested in this.

[Star Slight]

first post updated.

Hahaha, thanks

[Thomas Balkcom]

no problem.

[Jake Denning]

Gonna watch, previews after Entourage look dope

[zion the lion]

you're going to love him so much more after you see Funny Games U.S.

I've never seen that movie, but I had a dream about it last night.

[Star Slight]

Easily my most anticipated TV show of right now, beating out new Eastbound and Down and Dexter on the same night.

[Thomas Balkcom]

I think Eastbound is a week later.

[itsmesean0630]

Each trailer makes this look better and better.

[Star Slight]

I think Eastbound is a week later.

Oh, shit I thought this was scheduled for the 26th too.

[ImTheSheriff]

so pumped for this show

[maxvsmaradona]

So incredibly stoked for this show. HBO making me proud. It feels good to live ten minutes outside of Atlantic City.

[sodamnclever]

Everytime I watch something on HBO I always see a preview for this, can't wait for the premiere.

[<*)))><]

When does it start?

[IAmNietzche]

When does it start?
Google it asstard.

[Wake Up]

but he NEEDS TO KNOW. not that's even in the OP anyway.

[jusscali]

I might actually spontaneously combust tonight if and when I fall victim to the same 2/3 previews of this show. God, I'm excited, but I can't take this shit anymore haha

[deadkidsean]

Variety headline:
There's so much to savor about "Boardwalk Empire" it's hard to know where to begin.

[<*)))><]

Google it asstard.
You should of done a let me google that for you.

[IAmNietzche]

Really hoping this is good. I've read some reviews that have me nervous.

[Mitch]

I just can't imagine it disappointing :shrug:

[IAmNietzche]

I just can't imagine it disappointing :shrug:
Supposedly the portrayal of Atlantic City is flat and uninteresting. That could be a dealbreaker for me. We'll see though.

[Matt Chylak]

the first six eps have a 90 on metacritic

[Ailite]

Pumped for this tonight

[PepsiOne]

I'm excited.

Except for The Antlers breaking my heart in that preview for HBO.

[we are cured]

Except for The Antlers breaking my heart in that preview for HBO.

whats the matter, afraid people are going to find about your favorite band?

i loved it, it was a great lead-in.

(and fyi hospice is in my top 5 of the 2000-2009 decade)

[PepsiOne]

whats the matter, afraid people are going to find about your favorite band?

i loved it, it was a great lead-in.

(and fyi hospice is in my top 5 of the 2000-2009 decade)

No? Just a super depressing band....

I've got no problem with bands getting their songs out, it pays bills.

[we are cured]

misunderstood then, my apologies. i thought it was a pretty powerful intro, as is that intro to the album. i get the depressing connotations but i think it helped paint a picture that all of these series are portraying stories in a serious context.

[PepsiOne]

It's all good. I loved it as an introduction, it fit perfectly. That song just kills me every time.

[we are cured]

i felt that way until i saw them live a few times. now i can listen to the album and not become an emotional wreck every time because i just refer back to how awesome they are in concert.

[PepsiOne]

I could imagine. I was going to take a trip up to New York to see them with The National since my friend had an extra ticket but that fell through.

[Star Slight]

Holy Shit

[xjulianx89]

One of the best pilots I've ever seen. It had Scorsese's touch all over it.

It looks like this is replacing Dexter for Sunday nights.

[xshady121]

Wow. Just wow.

[we are cured]

I could imagine. I was going to take a trip up to New York to see them with The National since my friend had an extra ticket but that fell through.

yeah i was at the electric factory and radio city shows, they were spectacular.

and tonight's episode was incredible. i'm hooked.

[lindZ629]

Wow. Just wow.
Yeah, pretty much.

[sodamnclever]

Fantastic pilot.

[IAmNietzche]

It was good, but never really transcended "oh, I'm watching a period piece" to me. It was too aware of itself. Acting was great though and I like where it's going.

[Star Slight]

Hahaha at first my roommates and I were bummed that it was just "Violence" and not "Graphic Violence"...boy were we mistaken.

Also Who shot the fat italian guy at the end of the show? I couldn't make out his face

[PepsiOne]

One of the best pilots I've ever seen. It had Scorsese's touch all over it.

It looks like this is replacing Dexter for Sunday nights.

Thankfully DVR allows me to not have to make that decision.

What a good pilot, though.

[Star Slight]

Woah, Lucy was Paz de la Huerta?

[IAmNietzche]

Hahaha at first my roommates and I were bummed that it was just "Violence" and not "Graphic Violence"...boy were we mistaken.

Also Who shot the fat italian guy at the end of the show? I couldn't make out his face
Torrio.

Torrio and Capone take over the Chicago syndicate and then Capone eventually turns it into The Chicago Outfit.

[xjulianx89]

Thankfully DVR allows me to not have to make that decision.

What a good pilot, though.
Ah, yes. But the real question is this: Which one will you be watching first?

[TSLROCKS]

How long was this episode? Downloading the episode now but it's a pretty big file

[PepsiOne]

Ah, yes. But the real question is this: Which one will you be watching first?

A bunch of my family meets up every Sunday night for dinner and Dexter, so probably that. But it's good to know I'll have Boardwalk empire to watch right after.

[Star Slight]

How long was this episode? Downloading the episode now but it's a pretty big file

Hour 15

[<*)))><]

Seemed a little slow for my taste, hope it improves a little bit.

[ImTheSheriff]

loved it.

[Mitch]

Seemed a little slow for my taste, hope it improves a little bit.


:hitself:

[IAmNietzche]

:hitself:
Everyone doesn't have to like it chief.

[Mitch]

Just think it's dumb to call a pilot--especially for a show of this sort--slow.

[IAmNietzche]

It definitely started out slow with too much "look at the costumes and sets" before it settled in.

[<*)))><]

Based on the promo I thought this was going to have a lot more action. UB3z0HmVeW0&feature=channel

[Star Slight]

Haha, it's the first episode of the season. Were you one of the people who stopped watching the Wire after the pilot?

[lucygray]

This was so good. Glad I'm going to an advanced screening of the Dexter premiere so I can catch this next week.

[xjulianx89]

A lot more action? It's HBO, not ABC. Anyone who has seen an HBO original show (The Sopranos, The Wire, etc.) knows it takes time. That was one of the most action filled HBO pilots I've ever seen.

[Clarett'sGreyGoose]

I DVR'ed it since I got raped with homework this weekend, I'll be watching it after work tomorrow. Pretty excited to see how it turned out.

[DCfreak]

Speaking of the Wire, Omar had a cameo in the first half. I don't even remember what his character said or why he was there. Is he going to be reappearing in later episodes?

[IAmNietzche]

Speaking of the Wire, Omar had a cameo in the first half. I don't even remember what his character said or why he was there. Is he going to be reappearing in later episodes?
Yes, he is a main character.

[dretti]

Loved it. Just took a class last semester on the History of Organized Crime, so it was fun to see Rothstein, Lucky, Capone, Big Jim etc... come to life.

[theclap]

Awesome episode.

[<*)))><]

Im not going to stop watching it after the first episode, I just thought the show was ok.

[evvandflow]

great episode

[IamTheINDUSTRY]

oh my gosh. one of the best pilots i've ever seen.

[Thomas Balkcom]

It was good, but never really transcended "oh, I'm watching a period piece" to me. It was too aware of itself. Acting was great though and I like where it's going.

this bugged me a good deal throughout the first 2/3 or so.

[Whalejaw]

It was good, but never really transcended "oh, I'm watching a period piece" to me. It was too aware of itself. Acting was great though and I like where it's going.

I got this feeling too.

[williek311]

I did enjoy it even though it didn't blow me away.

[CIMA]

Gonna check this out, Stephen Graham stars I believe and I'm a big fan of his

[Gaugzilla]

Speaking of the Wire, Omar had a cameo in the first half. I don't even remember what his character said or why he was there. Is he going to be reappearing in later episodes?
Yea, he's the self-appointed mayor of blacks in Atlantic City. Hence, why they were making him wait so long.

I loved the pilot. People complaining that it was too slow can sod off.

[sjb2k1]

totally forgot this was on last night, but managed to catch it on HBOW at midnight...i really liked this. loved seeing jimmy and al capone working together.

[Star Slight]

Torrio.

Torrio and Capone take over the Chicago syndicate and then Capone eventually turns it into The Chicago Outfit.

I meant literally, who was the dude who pulled the trigger, that wasn't Torrio

[wall e]

Based off of the first episode, this is going to be amazing

[irthesteve]

Good start, a little slow towards the middle, episode should have been shorter. But still good. Not quire the Wire or Treme premiere, but it'll do

[zion the lion]

When the pregnant chick (dont remember her name) got beat at dinner for having the money, and the babies cried, I cried a little bit.

[Thomas Balkcom]

http://livefeed.hollywoodreporter.com/2010/09/boardwalk-empire-sets-hbo-record.html

HBO's critically acclaimed "Boardwalk Empire" delivered a big surprise in the ratings -- and the network quickly rewarded the drama with a second-season order.

The Sunday night premiere was the premium network's most-watched premiere of any program in six years -- since "Deadwood" in 2004.

[marrost]

Figured as much. I knew HBO would be back, and I can already see this contending for best drama with Mad Men, but the pilot wasn't anything refreshing or original in my opinion. Hopefully it grows into something deep.

I love that Deadwood was their last big premiere. I hope it was a really rough few years at HBO.

[Wake Up]

Excellent news.

[Gaugzilla]

Good start, a little slow towards the middle, episode should have been shorter. But still good. Not quire the Wire or Treme premiere, but it'll do
To be fair, The Wire premiere was really slow and quite dull, especially compared with the rest of the series. This had way more going than that.

[marrost]

To be fair, The Wire premiere was really slow and quite dull, especially compared with the rest of the series. This had way more going than that.What?

I don't know about "way more going" either. BE had less character depth, not that they are even comparable in the first place.

[irthesteve]

To be fair, The Wire premiere was really slow and quite dull, especially compared with the rest of the series. This had way more going than that.
well.... no

but, you can have your own opinion

[TSLROCKS]

Awesome episode. Finally got a chance to watch it and loved it. Sunday nights are going to be insane for the next few months

[sjb2k1]

I meant literally, who was the dude who pulled the trigger, that wasn't Torrio
wikipedia tells me that in real life it was a guy named Frankie Yale. pretty sure it's his character here, too.

[Gaugzilla]

well.... no

but, you can have your own opinion
I'm just saying I think it moved a little quicker than, say, The Wire's premiere. But either way, I think much like The Wire it will get better the more time it gets to breathe. The story of Prohibition in Atlantic City is incredibly interesting and steeped in corruption. Plus, absolutely stellar cast.

[xjulianx89]

Great episode.

I want more Capone.

[Whalejaw]

Was anyone else totally creeped out by Jimmy and his mom?

[achassi]

Was anyone else totally creeped out by Jimmy and his mom?

Yeah pretty weird thing they had going haha

[wall e]

Hahaha, the end of this weeks episode was awesome

[ImTheSheriff]

Was anyone else totally creeped out by Jimmy and his mom?

very.

[IAmNietzche]

So the second episode was a bit of a letdown.

[williek311]

So the second episode was a bit of a letdown.

Why do you say that? I enjoyed it a little more than the pilot actually.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Why do you say that? I enjoyed it a little more than the pilot actually.

same.

[IAmNietzche]

Why do you say that? I enjoyed it a little more than the pilot actually.
"Letdown" was an inappropriate word since I wasn't impressed by the pilot either. I guess letdown would better characterize my feelings toward the show as a whole at this point (which admittedly is only two episodes in).

[Love As Arson]

I feel like this would work better as a mini-series.

[dissident]

second episode was pretty stellar, gotta say.

[ImTheSheriff]

I feel like this would work better as a mini-series.

i agree.

[xjulianx89]

I love Michael Shannon in this.

[as_we_learn]

Tonight's episode was pretty good.

[Star Slight]

Bangtown

[sodamnclever]

Decent episode tonight, I felt some scenes to be a little slow.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Shannon and Pitt are such talented actors.

[Matt Chylak]

the plotlines are a little too cluttered, and the actors aren't being dynamic enough to be memorable in some cases. besides fbi man, jimmy, irish girl, and nucky i can't always remember who's who

[dissident]

i don't think that's the actors fault. a lot of large ensemble shows with many plot threads take almost an entire season to really get comfortable with and understand and follow everything clearly. and even then a second viewing of the entire season is usually necessary.

[NOYKProductions]

Finally, HBO comes through with a legit replacement for the greatest show in the world the Sopranos


Check out Boardwalk Empire because it's legit, extremely entertaining and knowledgeable. Don't forget gangsta tooooo

[NOYKProductions]

Finally, HBO comes through with a legit replacement for the greatest show in the world the Sopranos


Check out Boardwalk Empire because it's legit, extremely entertaining and knowledgeable. Don't forget gangsta tooooo

[Star Slight]

Finally, HBO comes through with a legit replacement for the greatest show in the world the Sopranos


Check out Boardwalk Empire because it's legit, extremely entertaining and knowledgeable. Don't forget gangsta tooooo

Check out the Wire because it's better than the Sopranos

[wall e]

Nucky's girl gets naked a lot

[irthesteve]

I'm liking it, but not loving it. Each episode has felt long, and I don't like when shows do that

[zion the lion]

Nucky's girl gets naked a lot

It's so weird....I watch this show with my mom. And I thought people had full on pubes back then, not nicely trimmed thick landing strips.

[Whalejaw]

Is anyone still watching? This thread sure died in a hurry. I'm going to give it a few more episodes but I certainly don't feel like this show is on my "must watch" list each week.

[Star Slight]

I've been watching every week. This week was slow

[wall e]

I didn't catch last nights episode, but I slowly feel like I'm starting to lose interest.

[Thomas Balkcom]

this week's had a couple of strong points but wasn't very strong as a whole.

[SlappedActor]

I feel like this show is always on the cusp of delivering something amazing, but never quite does it. It needs to find its footing, but I'll keep watching in the meantime.

[Star Slight]

Not gonna lie, I found Chalky's speech completely lacking. Like I thought it was gonna build up to something awesome and it just didn't

[dissident]

I feel like this show is always on the cusp of delivering something amazing, but never quite does it. It needs to find its footing, but I'll keep watching in the meantime.

i've felt that way a few times so far, but then we'll get a scene like Chalky's monologue last night and i instantly regret feeling hesitant.

[dissident]

Not gonna lie, I found Chalky's speech completely lacking. Like I thought it was gonna build up to something awesome and it just didn't

i felt like "well we ain't building shelves" or whatever that last line was, was a perfect note to end it on.

[Star Slight]

i felt like "well we ain't building shelves" or whatever that last line was, was a perfect note to end it on.

That was the make or break for it to be an amazing speech, and I think it fell flat.
It received a "Heh" from my apartment rather than an "Ooooooh shit, Omar comin"

[dissident]

i loved the whole thing, but michael k williams could shit in a hat and i'd call him brilliant.

[sjb2k1]

still watching. jimmy's mom is one hot commodity.

i also feel like it's inevitable that he'll go back to atlantic city, so i'm not as into the al capone/chicago stuff as i should be.

[Gaugzilla]

Not gonna lie, I found Chalky's speech completely lacking. Like I thought it was gonna build up to something awesome and it just didn't
I thought it was perfect. I don't think they're trying to make Chalky some cold-blooded fiend. He just wanted to know who killed his friend, so it was just intimidation. And man, it was intimidating.

[Star Slight]

I thought it was perfect. I don't think they're trying to make Chalky some cold-blooded fiend. He just wanted to know who killed his friend, so it was just intimidation. And man, it was intimidating.

I'm too used to him playing Omar, I suppose

[Stavie Steelo]

I thought this show is kinda dragging. It could be real good but it never fully delievers for me. The show has some real good spots mixed in with a lot of filler

[dashboardkid88]

This is a good show but yea at times it feels like it is just dragging along. I keep hoping for that next episode to blow me away. I will keep watching though because I love the 20's haha

[Chemical Love]

I'm really enjoying this so far. But, like people have said, I'm waiting for something major to happen.

[Thomas Balkcom]

this week's episode was the best yet, IMO.

[ImTheSheriff]

this show drags so bad.

[Star Slight]

That one part was tragic

[wall e]

I missed the last two. Should I even catch up?

[TJ Wells]

this week's episode was the best yet, IMO.
Seconded.

[williek311]

First like 2:30
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[sweepthenation]

Best episode so far

[dissident]

last night was real good.

[sodamnclever]

Currently two weeks behind and HBO on demand isn't working...awesome.

[xjulianx89]

Well, that was absolutely excellent.

[c_rob2700]

Agreed. I've liked all the episodes, but the show is starting to hit it's stride now. Loving the Jimmy/Al Capone scenes, especially.

[dashboardkid88]

That was a great episode tonight

[Star Slight]

Amazing

[ImTheSheriff]

best one so far.

[maxvsmaradona]

I wan't to be Al Capone when I grow up. tonight's episode was absolutely brilliant.

[Star Slight]

Capones being a punk ass lying bitch

[<*)))><]

Replaced trueblood for me.

[Whalejaw]

Looks like I should catch up.

[mikeyxxcore]

Incredible episode last night.

[Gaugzilla]

This show loves parables.

Great episode, but man was that closing part odd with the investigator.

[TMS2787]

The end of this weeks episode was really weird and disturbing to me. Kind of hard to watch. But this keeps getting better and better.

[xjulianx89]

The development on Nucky was great stuff. The highlight for me was probably Jimmy reciting his war stories to Pearl's killer.

[mrnegativezero]

Been watching this series since it aired. Forgot to join the thread though. It's certainly a growing series.

Really some strong stuff in this past week's. Enjoyed all the scenes between Nucky and Margaret, wasn't expecting their relationship to grow to what it is now. All of the scenes with Jimmy and Richard, the war vet, were remarkably powerful. Especially loved how he killed Pearl's attacker. Felt like it showed both justice and gave the struggling vet a sense of purpose instead of just pity.

[xjulianx89]

Buscemi stole the show in that episode.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Buscemi stole the show in that episode.

the best he has been yet.

[achassi]

This show keeps on giving.

[xjulianx89]

For a second I thought Mrs. Schroeder was the one that got shot.

Thank god that didn't happen.

[Thomas Balkcom]

such an awesome episode. Shannon and Pitt at their best. Particularly Shannon.

[dashboardkid88]

This was such a good episode this week. The next 3 episodes are going to be so good

[Thomas Balkcom]

This was such a good episode this week. The next 3 episodes are going to be so good

I agree. They're building up to something potentially awesome.

[xjulianx89]

such an awesome episode. Shannon and Pitt at their best. Particularly Shannon.
I think everyone has been great, really - the two standouts being Pitt and Macdonald.

[mrnegativezero]

I'm waiting for everything to finally hit the fan. It's great, but a lot of it is still just build up.

[IamTheINDUSTRY]

this was the week where i said "wow. this show is on fire." jimmy is the man. i wish he'd brought his boy Capone back to AC with him to take care of business though.

[xjulianx89]

Possibly the best episode of the series. Excellent stuff.

[mrnegativezero]

I feel like I missed the significance of that last shot of Margaret looking at herself in the mirror.. anyone want to explain?

[Thomas Balkcom]

I feel like I missed the significance of that last shot of Margaret looking at herself in the mirror.. anyone want to explain?

has to do with what Richard said about forgetting what he looks like sometimes.

[zion the lion]

I completely missed it too.

But, I seriously squealed when I was watching band of brothers and realized who was in it.

[Star Slight]

Whaddup Omar

[flask]

I stopped watching this after 5 episodes or so. Now I have a bunch of episodes backed up on my dvr but no real drive to watch them.

[mrnegativezero]

Something I forgot to mention: what the hell is Nelson doing? I was expecting him to bust the place or somehow switch to doing his job. Really wasn't expecting him to do all of that.

has to do with what Richard said about forgetting what he looks like sometimes.

Ah, I see. Makes sense.

[irthesteve]

Omar Coming...

[Matt Chylak]

finally starting to catch up. i think episode 5 (st patricks day) is my favorite so far. the ending was great.

[ImTheSheriff]

what did that guy,Jimmy's Dad,say to Jimmy before he threw up? i didn't hear it.

[sweepthenation]

Holy shit Nelson. Holy shitttt

[Star Slight]

Wow

[ImTheSheriff]

he's completely lost it.

[xjulianx89]

The scene between Mrs Schroeder and Nucky was so well acted, especially by Macdonald.

[dashboardkid88]

Season Finale next week looks epic

[AtlanticRadio]

I'm still barely hanging on to this show. I have to work myself up to watch it, but I'll get through this season. Hopefully this first season was all just a set up. If it wasn't HBO then I wouldn't stick with it.

[Thomas Balkcom]

last night was such an incredible hour of television.

[xjulianx89]

Good god, I can't wait until this Sunday. I have no idea what's going to happen to Van Alden.

[sjb2k1]

so van alden has really truly finally lost it. and of course that chick ditched out on Angela. boo.

[mrnegativezero]

So much happened yesterday. It was magnificent. I need to watch it again with my full attention this time (I was busy unpacking things for about half of it unfortunately).

[xjulianx89]

That delivered. The montage of the brothers being killed was brilliant. The shining moment was the scene when Nucky was telling Mrs. Schroeder about his kid/wife. The acting was incredible.

[c_rob2700]

I agree. The closing scene where they panned out over the Boardwalk was gorgeous, as well. But really, the acting throughout the season has been so, so great. Even the slower, dialogue-driven scenes are captivating, to me, by how constantly compelling the performances are.

[Star Slight]

Amazing.

[xjulianx89]

I agree. The closing scene where they panned out over the Boardwalk was gorgeous, as well. But really, the acting throughout the season has been so, so great. Even the slower, dialogue-driven scenes are captivating, to me, by how constantly compelling the performances are.
Agreed. There are so many strong performances, it's really hard to pick a standout. I think if I narrowed it down, it would be between Macdonald and Pitt.

This show lived up to my expectations.

[Thriftstoresuit]

That delivered. The montage of the brothers being killed was brilliant. The shining moment was the scene when Nucky was telling Mrs. Schroeder about his kid/wife. The acting was incredible.

This scene was fantastic.

[dashboardkid88]

Can't wait for next season. This past episode was amazing

[irthesteve]

It was an average season of TV. I really had expected huge things, but it never made me say "wow" like my favorite shows do

[Thomas Balkcom]

It was an average season of TV. I really had expected huge things, but it never made me say "wow" like my favorite shows do

I could not disagree more. A lot was frustrating about this season but much more was fantastic. Sorry you had a different experience with it.

[ImTheSheriff]

i enjoyed it this season, but i'm really excited for what's going to happen next season.

[irthesteve]

I could not disagree more. A lot was frustrating about this season but much more was fantastic. Sorry you had a different experience with it.
If I compare it to any first season of a HBO or Showtime series that I watch, it doesn't even compare. It was enjoyable, but not enough happened, and what did happen didn't really affect me emotionally

[Thomas Balkcom]

If I compare it to any first season of a HBO or Showtime series that I watch, it doesn't even compare. It was enjoyable, but not enough happened, and what did happen didn't really affect me emotionally

I think it's so interesting how varied everyone's reactions to this show are.

[ImTheSheriff]

I think it's so interesting how varied everyone's reactions to this show are.

me too. so many people absolutely love it, and then there are people like my roommate who hated every episode i made him watch.

[Thomas Balkcom]

me too. so many people absolutely love it, and then there are people like my roommate who hated every episode i made him watch.

not to mention all the people who fall in the middle as well.

[xjulianx89]

If I compare it to any first season of a HBO or Showtime series that I watch, it doesn't even compare. It was enjoyable, but not enough happened, and what did happen didn't really affect me emotionally
I strongly disagree. I thought it was one of the best seasons of the year, and it's ahead of anything you compare it to on Showtime. All of the threads established early on came together superbly by the end. I also think this show has the best ensemble on television.

To each their own.

[irthesteve]

I strongly disagree. I thought it was one of the best seasons of the year, and it's ahead of anything you compare it to on Showtime. All of the threads established early on came together superbly by the end. I also think this show has the best ensemble on television.

To each their own.

Seasons 1 of Dexter, Weeds, and United States of Tara were all much more enjoyable, and on HBO it doesn't even come remotely close to Six Feet Under, The Wire, Oz, or really anything else. Granted these are my opinions, but I strongly believe it

[xjulianx89]

Seasons 1 of Dexter, Weeds, and United States of Tara were all much more enjoyable, and on HBO it doesn't even come remotely close to Six Feet Under, The Wire, Oz, or really anything else. Granted these are my opinions, but I strongly believe it
Uh.. yeah. I think Boardwalk is leagues ahead of these shows.

Just a difference in opinions, I guess.

[irthesteve]

Uh.. yeah. I think Boardwalk is leagues ahead of these shows.

Just a difference in opinions, I guess.
i think you are wrong

[xjulianx89]

i think you are wrong
Echo!

[irthesteve]

Echo!
you are wrong..ong..ong...ongggg

[sweepthenation]

Liked the final episode, didn't love it. Did love the season as a whole, hopefully though it's a bit more fast paced. Also, more Chalky

[Star Slight]

Seasons 1 of Dexter, Weeds, and United States of Tara were all much more enjoyable, and on HBO it doesn't even come remotely close to Six Feet Under, The Wire, Oz, or really anything else. Granted these are my opinions, but I strongly believe it

You realize those are three of the best shows ever made though, right?

[irthesteve]

You realize those are three of the best shows ever made though, right?
haha, I know. I am just being a bitter old man who wanted another classic with Boardwalk.