Boardwalk Empiretinkered with its – an any expected – formula in “Havre de Grace.”
Maybe it’s a reflective of Nucky’s new outlook.
As Eli says to Nucky, is it worth it?
Weighing that made Nucky realize none of it is, and he wants out.
But can he achieve it?
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Chalky visits his mentor Oscar Boneau as both a safe haven and a way to collect his thoughts.
Boardwalk Empireis never sentimental, though (see Richard Harrow’s wedding as an example).
Viewers would have been right to have been filled with unease throughout Chalky’s walkabout.
Narcisse’s men kill Oscar, the blood of which lies firmly on Chalky.
There’s no getting out.
Despite her love of Tommy and commitment to getting him back, something was triggered in her this week.
Maybe Tommy reallywasbetter off with Richard and Julia.
So, after a moment of emotion, Gillian was completely rejuvenated.
She was given back the life that was taken from her at 13.
Again, anyone who expected this to last must be new here.
It was a powerful scene when she was taken away, stripped of everything.
What this proves, it seems, is that Nucky doesn’t have much chance of getting out.
It’s not going to happen on your terms.
Debts will be paid.
But even if this entire season has been setup, it’s been a damn good one.
If no one else could achieve it, can Nucky?
And at what price?
Is Nucky handing over the reins, or just letting Eli set himself up.
I hate that Eli is in this position again though.
Why put him back there, lying and hiding things from Nucky again?
Does he have a plan to throw the others under the bus but save Nucky?
I don’t see why he couldn’t have brought Nucky in on it.
– Difficult moment when Eli yelled at June, who he usually treats with such love and affection.
– Seriously, Gillian’s outfits arebeautiful.
– Is there anyone more eloquent and better to listen to than Gaston Means?
Sally is a close number two, her drawl and comebacks are golden.
Unless Roy was crazy, did she really think that would make him stay?
It all felt phony.
– You never expect the Pinkertons!
